Water Sewer Rate Revision

At a glance

What: Ordinance 4678 approving and establishing revised water and sewer rates, tap and system development fees, administrative fees, service charges and penalties, and septic and commercial waste dump rates, as recommended by the Board of Public Utilities.
Where it stands: Adopted on third and final reading on 2026-06-08, 8-1, with Moody voting no. The minutes do not give the new rates.

2026-05-26, second reading: Esquibel moved approval, seconded by White; carried 8-1 (Moody no). Speakers: Alan Sheldon, Shawn Stewart, Charles Miller and Anna Blessing. Aldrich, Mayor Collins, Esquibel, Segrave and White commented.
2026-06-08, third reading: White moved approval, seconded by Segrave; carried 8-1 (Moody no). Miller spoke; Aldrich, Mayor Collins, Emmons and Segrave commented.
2026-05-11, first reading: introduced (sponsor Esquibel) and referred to the Finance Committee.
The same night Council adopted a resolution (6541) authorizing the Board of Public Utilities to discharge uncollectible debts under Wyoming Statute 16-4-502, 9-0. See also Wastewater Local Discharge Limits and Lead Service Line Replacement Loan.
Budget context: Water Enterprise $52,662,400 and Sewer Enterprise $17,820,300 in Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget Appropriation.

Third and final reading adopted 8-1.

Second reading adopted 8-1.

First reading; referred to the Finance Committee.