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Walcott adopts 5% water rate increase effective July 1
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 563-26 on June 1, 2026, raising water rates 5%, setting a $24.71 monthly minimum and $0.00687 per gallon over 1,400 gallons; the change takes effect with the July 1 billing.
The Walcott City Council adopted Ordinance 563-26, approving a 5% increase to municipal water rates effective with the July 1, 2026 billing cycle. The ordinance establishes a minimum monthly bill of $24.71 and charges $0.00687 per gallon for usage above 1,400 gallons. Everett Bieri moved and Kirk Koberg seconded the second reading and adoption; the roll-call vote recorded ayes and no nays.
Council members said the increase aligns with necessary utility cost recovery. The ordinance states the effective date as the July 1, 2026 billing. The council did not record any amendments to the ordinance during the meeting.
Staff were directed to implement the new rate schedule in utility billing beginning in July.
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