Summary
Rates went up 3 percent a year for water and wastewater through 2030 (approved in March 2025). Utilities officials plan to return to the governing body at the February work session to discuss serving customers outside city limits — a topic with potential rate implications for unincorporated residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Current rates include 3 percent annual increases through 2030; bulk water rates rose 5 percent per year after being frozen at $10 per thousand gallons since 2013.
The utility's enterprise fund, which depends on rates to fund the $356 million capital program without general-fund subsidies.
Customers paying the annual increases, particularly those outside city limits who may face new service terms.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Governing Body (Regular) - Oct 22, 2026
A resident said her 2026 water bill shows new rates effective August 1, though the ordinance requires increases July 1, and asked the council to investigate — along with open meetings, land sale, and campaign contribution concerns.
Governing Body Joint Work Session with Public Infrastructure Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026
Rates went up 3 percent a year for water and wastewater through 2030 (approved in March 2025). Utilities officials plan to return to the governing body at the February work session to discuss serving customers outside city limits — a topic with potential rate implications for unincorporated residents.
Governing Body (Regular) - May 28, 2026
The already-approved five-year rate plan means an average water bill increase of about $3 a month in FY 2027, plus higher water rights fees and bulk fill rates.
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