Utility Rate and Fee Increases
Summary
Staff proposed a 3.5% water rate increase (about $1.29 more per month on a typical bill), higher connection and septic conversion fees, and no sewer rate increase this year. An ordinance will come to Council for adoption.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
A typical 5,000-gallon monthly bill would rise from $96.31 to $97.60 under the proposal.
Ratepayers get reliable water and sewer; new construction customers bear connection fee increases.
Developers who can't preserve habitat on site will pay more than three times the prior fee.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — September 28, 2026
The council finalized changes to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates on second reading — this affects household utility bills.
Citizen's Advisory Committee — September 16, 2026
The city is updating fees for utility engineering, public works, and planning & zoning services after a comprehensive cost review. Fees had not been overhauled in about 15 years; a new policy now requires review every 3 to 5 years. Residents and developers pulling permits or using city services will see adjusted costs.
City Council — September 14, 2026
The Council gave first-reading approval to changes in water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates and fees, plus updates to the city's fee schedules. The Utilities director cited rising fees and utilization; Public Works said fees aim to recover service costs without raising taxes. Second readings still to come.
City Council — August 24, 2026
The council approved the fiscal-year fee packages for stormwater, street lighting, culvert repair and solid waste. These assessments fund drainage, streetlights and garbage service and take effect October 1.
City Council — July 27, 2026
Council advanced the annual assessment resolutions for stormwater fees, street lighting, and solid waste for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2026, with public hearings to follow.
City Council Workshop — July 22, 2026
Staff proposed a 3.5% water rate increase (about $1.29 more per month on a typical bill), higher connection and septic conversion fees, and no sewer rate increase this year. An ordinance will come to Council for adoption.
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