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Council adopts 10% wastewater increase for 2027 with county pass-through
Summary
The council voted to raise wastewater rates by 10% for 2027 and to include the county pass-through (approximately 4%), citing consultant recommendations and the need to align long-term rates with capital-investment goals.
The council adopted a 10% wastewater rate increase for fiscal 2027 and agreed to add Bay County's pass-through (recorded in the workshop at about 4%). A council member (S8) moved for a 10% wastewater increase, and the motion passed by roll call.
During discussion staff and council members noted the consultant recommended multi-year increases (10% several years, then 3%) to reach sustainable funding for maintenance and future capital projects. The motion reflected the council's decision to move the wastewater enterprise fund toward that multi-year path while recognizing the final customer impact will include county pass-through charges.
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