Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposals
Summary
Staff are modeling water and sewer revenues and will bring rate increase ordinances to the next meeting. Lower water use this spring (thanks to rain) means revenue is running below projections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rate increases will raise utility bills for residents, likely starting later this year.
Long-term, everyone benefits from funded water and wastewater capital projects.
Residents and businesses will pay higher water and sewer bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Jul 14, 2026
The council gave final approval to higher water and sewer rates. Residents will see the increases on upcoming utility bills.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
The council gave final approval to higher sanitary sewer rates. Expect the increase on your sewer bill.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Water rates go up 5% and sewer rates 6% to help pay for roughly $18 million in water expansion and a $55 million wastewater upgrade. The city went years without increases and says this keeps pace with growth while maintaining SRF loan coverage requirements.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Staff are modeling water and sewer revenues and will bring rate increase ordinances to the next meeting. Lower water use this spring (thanks to rain) means revenue is running below projections.
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