Upcoming Sewer Rate and Flood Insurance Decisions
Summary
Engineers have inspected 1,200 of 1,450 manholes with smoke testing starting July 27. Meanwhile, the city and PFM will restart the wastewater fee conversation this fall — fees are what pay the debt on sewer projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future wastewater fee increases are on the table to cover project debt; the sewer study payment this month was $147,433.
Residents get a data-driven sewer system plan.
Ratepayers may face wastewater fee increases.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
A cost-of-service analysis will check whether residential, commercial and industrial sewer customers are paying fair shares of the system's costs — could lead to rate structure changes.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The September 21 Committee of the Whole will dig into sewer rate increases and flood insurance costs for the boiler system. Acting early on rates means less borrowing and less interest later.
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
Engineers have inspected 1,200 of 1,450 manholes with smoke testing starting July 27. Meanwhile, the city and PFM will restart the wastewater fee conversation this fall — fees are what pay the debt on sewer projects.
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