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Shelley delays implementation of usage-based water charge while staff develops flat-flow options
Summary
Council delayed activation of a planned $1.75 per 1,000-gallon usage charge and asked Public Works to create a temporary flat-flow rate by lot size until meters can be phased in; a public hearing will be required for any new rates.
Public Works Director Justin Johnson told the council that an earlier motion to charge a $1.75 per 1,000-gallon usage fee (in addition to a $55 flat fee) had been scheduled to take effect in June. Council members agreed to delay that change and asked Public Works and planning staff to develop a temporary flat-flow water usage schedule broken into lot-size categories while the city phases in meters.
Council members noted that a public hearing will be required before adopting new rates. Justin said the temporary flat flow approach could begin in July to allow time to refine lot-size categories and to phase meter installations; staff will return with a calculation table for council review.
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