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Knoxville council approves annual CPI water-rate increase for high usage

City of Knoxville City Council · May 5, 2025
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Summary

The council voted 7–0 (one absent) to raise water rates annually by the Consumer Price Index for customers using over 2,000 gallons; Attorney McCoy will draft a resolution for the May 19 meeting.

Alderman Hope moved that the city raise water rates annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for usage over 2,000 gallons; Alderman Hope seconded the motion and it passed with seven Yes votes and one Absent. Attorney Robert McCoy was assigned to prepare a resolution to implement the change for consideration at the council's May 19, 2025 meeting.

The motion establishes a mechanism to tie annual increases for higher-volume residential or commercial users to CPI rather than setting a fixed dollar increase. The council did not provide detailed implementation language during the motion; the resolution drafted by Attorney McCoy will define the effective date and billing particulars.

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