What is the expected increased cost to the City (as a ratepayer) from the resulting new rates approved by the Council?

May 24, 2024

The financial impact of the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments for FY 2024-25 is approximately $216,000. This is a significant change from approximately $117,000 currently budgeted in FY 2023-24. The need for this adjustment arose from findings during the meter replacement project. It was revealed that several city properties were equipped with meters of incorrect sizes, and sewer charges had not been properly applied. These errors date back over 9 years ago and only came to light with the recent meter project.