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Westfir council adopts Resolution 566 to raise water and sewer fees; wastewater cleanup plan under development
Summary
Council approved Resolution 566 to increase water and sewer fees (including aligning the zero-usage rate with the base rate) to address rising maintenance costs, and City Operator Bobby Archer reported a wastewater solids buildup and plans to clean lines and empty primary tanks.
Facing rising system maintenance costs, the Westfir City Council voted 4'''0to adopt Resolution 566 to increase water and sewer fees and update the City's Water/Sewer Policy. Councilor Deretta Huey said the Council was reluctant to raise rates because many residents are on fixed incomes but called the increase necessary to keep the system functioning; City Recorder Nicole Tritten said the most significant change is that the zero-usage rate will now match the base rate.
Separately, City Operator Bobby Archer reported operational problems at the wastewater system caused by a buildup of solid waste. Archer and the City's Certified Consultant Max Baker are developing a plan to clean out lines and have the primary tanks emptied; Archer said he is researching the cost of the work. Archer also said the Relief City Operator is progressing in training. The Council approved Resolution 566 without recorded opposition.
