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Council weighs sewer-fee increases and fund-balance use as operating budget nears
Summary
CFO Rich Mondelli proposed using fund balance and budget cuts to lower a water utility deficit, presented a 10% sewer fee increase, and the council discussed setting residential sewer fees up $25 annually and $80 for non-residential properties; Mayor Raymond estimated about a 1.9% tax increase.
Rich Mondelli, the borough chief financial officer, outlined options to reduce a water-utility budget deficit, including drawing on fund balance and implementing departmental cuts. He presented a 10% proposed increase in sewer utility fees for the year and said department requests to date would equate to a 9 tax-point increase.
During discussion the council proposed setting the sewer fee increase at $25 per year for residential properties and $80 for non-residential properties; Mayor Joshua H. Raymond estimated an overall tax increase of approximately 1.9% based on current discussions. The council scheduled further budget work ahead of the operating-budget introduction on April 14, 2026.
