Newport City Council Workshop- Utility Billing

Newport City Council (workshop) · September 18, 2024

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Workshop opens; mayor outlines purpose and scale of problem

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Chair opened the workshop outlining the meeting format and saying the city's sewer/wastewater and water systems face substantial deferred maintenance (about $500,000,000) and that a nearly 41% rate increase had been presented as necessary. He said the council’s intent was to shift more of the burden onto non-owner-occupied properties but acknowledged early that implementation of the recent policy caused severe unintended impacts for low-consumption residents and that the council wants rapid fixes and clearer communication.

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Council workshop on a recently implemented sewer rate change; council signaled support to rescind a new $81 minimum sewer fee after residents reported steep, unexpected bills and staff acknowledged billing-system errors and data shortcomings.

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