PILOT Transfers and Utility Funding Burden
Summary
Vice Chair Floyd wants a plan to stop using flat utility bills to fund general government — the roughly $30 million in PILOT and $19 million in franchise fees would shift to property taxes, which large out-of-town developers would pay. Council members Gabbard and Harting engaged on the idea but flagged budget tradeoffs.
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $30 million in annual PILOT transfers plus about $19 million in franchise fees from water, stormwater and sanitation are at stake.
Ratepayers — including renters — would see lighter utility bills if the burden shifted to property taxes.
General fund programs and property taxpayers could face cuts or higher millage to fill any gap.
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