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Kalona council passes first reading of ordinance to raise water rates through 2032
Summary
The Kalona City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-369 to amend water rates for July 2026'1032. The vote was 4-0 with Councilmember J. Schmidt absent; the ordinance lists base monthly charges and per-1,000-gallon rates for each year.
The Kalona City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-369, an amendment to Chapter 92.02 setting municipal water rates for July 2026 through July 2032. The motion was made by Councilmember Yeggy-Berg and seconded by Councilmember G Schmidt; Councilmembers Bender, G Schmidt, Yeggy-Berg and Beran voted yes and J Schmidt was absent. The mayor declared the motion duly carried.
The ordinance lists the schedule of monthly base charges and per-1,000-gallon rates adopted for each forthcoming year. Key rates in the ordinance include: July 2026 (base $21.00; $5.50 per 1,000 gallons), July 2027 (base $22.10; $5.75 per 1,000), July 2028 (base $25.00; $6.00 per 1,000), and step increases thereafter through July 2032 (base $30.50; $7.00 per 1,000). The ordinance notes that rates for FY 2026'27 and FY 2027'28 were previously approved in May 2025 and are restated here for clarification.
The measure passed its first reading under unanimous vote of members present. Further readings and formal adoption will follow the ordinance process required by city code.
