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City signs on to comprehensive water cost-of-service study

City of Chicago Heights City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Council approved Resolution #2026-27 authorizing a comprehensive water rate 'cost of service' study; staff said the consultant will analyze all rates and charges and provide recommendations to the city.

The council unanimously approved Resolution #2026-27 to engage a consultant to perform a comprehensive water rate "cost of service" study. Public Utilities Superintendent Craig Blanchette told the council the selected company would analyze all water rates and charges and return a recommendation to the city about rate design and recoveries.

Alderman Wanda Rodgers moved the resolution and Alderman Kelli Merrick seconded; Mayor David Gonzalez commented during the discussion. The study will produce a formal recommendation to guide future rate adjustments; the consultant name and contract amount were not specified in the minutes.