Mansfield staff propose multiple utility fee changes, including higher deposits and new meter charges

Utility staff presented a comprehensive fee update covering water, sewer and related services. Proposals included setting a flat $100 residential deposit, raising commercial deposits to $200, and increasing the construction meter deposit from $800 to $1,600 so the city can fully recover replacement costs. Staff also proposed new fees tied to the material costs of larger meters (examples cited: a 3" meter component cost of about $2,200 as part of a $3,000 installation cost) and an increase to the tampering fee to $300 to deter meter tampering.