Summary
Residents will pay about $9.23 more per month across water, sewer, stormwater, and trash bills in 2027, driven by mandated wastewater upgrades and inflation. Staff flagged a looming $140 million biosolids project and a growing water main rehabilitation backlog.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average combined utility bills would rise about $9.23 a month (roughly 6.4%) in 2027.
All utility customers, through compliant, resilient water, sewer, stormwater, and trash systems.
Ratepayers absorbing the increases, particularly fixed-income households.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
A preview of the 2027 budget: street maintenance sales tax transfers jump to about $18.1 million, park projects include Black Bob Bay's renovation, the Cedar Creek Trail, and a future dog park, and the rec fund is nearing 92% cost recovery. The council adopts the final budget September 15.
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
Residents will pay about $9.23 more per month across water, sewer, stormwater, and trash bills in 2027, driven by mandated wastewater upgrades and inflation. Staff flagged a looming $140 million biosolids project and a growing water main rehabilitation backlog.
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