Developer capacity reservations and growth funding
Summary
Commissioner Constance argued developers seeking large planned developments should pay up front for water and sewer capacity instead of leaving existing ratepayers holding the bag if growth doesn't materialize. Staff pointed to Metro Forecasting work to better predict absorption rates.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could shift the cost risk of major water and sewer expansions from ratepayers to developers.
Existing ratepayers, who wouldn't subsidize speculative capacity.
Developers, who could face higher up-front costs and greater project risk.
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