What: the annual increase in water and sewer utility rates.
Where it stands: on 2026-05-13 the Council approved the proposed rates 4-1, a 4.3% increase.
Next: none stated.
Details
Item 2026-194. Public Works Director Kurt Motyka and Finance Director Heather Graves presented planned utility projects and the proposed increase. The 4.3% increase is consistent with the Water Sewer Master Plan and budgets the Council approved earlier. Director Graves explained the rate is the current Consumer Price Index plus one percent.
Motion: Councilor Sal Alfano moved to approve the water and sewer rates as proposed. Councilor Cary Brown seconded. Carried 4-1: Councilors Alfano, Brown, Adrienne Gil and Jim Sheridan in favor, Councilor Pelin Kohn opposed. Councilor Ben Doyle was excused.
The Council took a recess at 8:49 p.m. after this item and reconvened at 9 p.m.