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Westfir council adopts modest water and sewer rate increases effective July 1
Summary
The City Council adopted Resolution 566 to raise monthly water and sewer rates by roughly $4 each and align the zero-usage charge with the base rate, citing aging infrastructure and the need to maintain service; the resolution passed on roll-call vote.
Council considered Resolution 566 to set new water and sewer rates (effective July 1, 2025) and to update the payment policy. Councilors discussed the difficulty of rate increases for residents on fixed incomes but emphasized the need to fund aging systems.
The clerk explained the adjustment increases both water and sewer monthly rates by approximately $4 and raises the zero-usage rate to the base rate (from the previous lower zero-usage charge). Council adopted the resolution by roll-call vote; Mayor Watson and councilors voted in favor. The council said staff will continue to monitor system needs and report back for future budget planning.
