Water & Sewer Rate Increase 2024
Water and sewer rates have not covered the costs of operating the City’s water and sewer systems since Fiscal Year 2019-20. One consequence is that our systems are in poor condition, which increases the risk of failures that would leave residents without water or sewer service for what could be hours or even days at a time.
At a special meeting on April 23, 2024, the City Council reviewed a Utility Rate Study on Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Enterprise Funds and voted to bring rates to a level that will better cover the cost of operating and maintaining these systems. The increases would be substantial for many residents and businesses. The Council is continuing to consider options to balance the integrity of the system with the impact on residents and businesses.
The City Council is scheduled to consider adopting these recommendations at a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Youth Annex on Morris Street. As with all City Council meetings, the public is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.