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Council approves 2.9% water-rate increase to support operations and long-term sustainability
Summary
The council adopted a resolution increasing water fees by 2.9% (about $1 per average customer per month), estimated to generate roughly $216,000 annually for operations, maintenance and long-term system sustainability; staff said the rate was developed from multiple economic indices.
Shelby Buck, the city’s utility billing specialist, proposed a 2.9% increase to the city’s water fees as part of the annual review to avoid larger, unpredictable future increases. Buck told council the adjustment would amount to about a $1 monthly increase for the average customer and generate roughly $216,000 annually to support operations and long-term sustainability.
Council members asked whether the timing could be better aligned with the fiscal-year budget process; staff acknowledged the item should have been brought earlier and said future reviews will more closely match the budget cycle. After questions, council voted in favor of the resolution to adopt the 2.9% increase.
The resolution passed by roll call at the Jan. 27 meeting; staff will incorporate the rate change into billing and update the public information materials.
