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Bennet council to review proposed water and sewer rate increases during August budget hearings

City Council of the City of Bennet, Nebraska ยท June 8, 2026
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Summary

Council members heard a recommendation from Auditor Michael Hoback to increase water and sewer service fees and decided on June 8, 2026 to defer detailed consideration to the August budget hearings for full review.

The Bennet City Council heard a recommendation that water and sewer service fees and usage rates need to increase, as noted by Auditor Michael Hoback. Council members discussed the recommendation and agreed to defer further action until the budget hearings in August, when proposed rate changes will be reviewed as part of the budget process.

No specific rate amounts or effective dates were adopted at the June 8 meeting. The council's decision was to include proposed rate adjustments in the August budget schedule for staff presentation and deliberation.