Utility Rate Increase for 2027

At a glance

What: Ordinances setting 2027 water, electric and wastewater service rates, reflecting a 5% increase to base and usage charges.
Where it stands: First reading October 13, 2026 of Ordinances 1895 (water), 1896 (electric) and 1897 (wastewater). Second reading was on the October 20 agenda.
Next: Second reading and final adoption; the outcome of October 20 is not yet in the record.

First reading (October 13, 2026)

City Administrator Honeywell said the ordinances reflect the 5% increase to base and usage charges presented by MRES in the rate study presentation in June 2026.
Commissioner Lewis gave first reading to Ordinance 1895 (2027 Water Service Rates), Ordinance 1896 (2027 Electric Service Rates) and Ordinance 1897 (2027 Wastewater Service Rates). No public comment or vote is recorded at first reading.

Sources

Log

2026-10-13 - City Commission

First reading of Ordinances 1895, 1896 and 1897 (5% increase) by Commissioner Lewis; presented by City Administrator Honeywell.

2026-10-22 - Agenda

Second reading listed on the October 20 agenda.