Staff will propose removing the sewer‑charge cap to better align charges with usage
Aug 18, 2026
Staff said it will bring a proposal to remove an $11 cap on sewer charges so sewer bills better reflect water usage; staff and consultants flagged the cap as unusual and noted the change would increase revenue and equity in billing.
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Staff told the council it will bring back a proposal to remove the current cap on sewer charges so sewer billing more closely tracks water usage. “I will bring a proposal to the council to remove the cap off the wastewater and the sewer lines,” the presenter said, adding that consultants from New Gen Strategies had noted the cap appeared unusual.
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