Summary
To fund vital infrastructure expansions like the CCMA south sewer plant and maintain aging water lines, the city is proposing an 8% water and sewer rate increase and a drainage fee increase from $8 to $11 per month.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases average monthly utility bills by about $5.02 for water, $2.16 for sewer, $0.73 for garbage, and $3.00 for drainage.
Residents in developing areas receiving expanded utility capacity and improved stormwater management.
All utility ratepayers face higher monthly fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting (Business) — October 13, 2026
The city raised monthly stormwater drainage fees from $8 to $11 for residents and businesses to fund nearly $4 million in capital improvement projects, including creek desiltation and culvert replacements. Residents expressed frustration over compounding utility and tax rate hikes, while staff emphasized that the funding is strictly restricted to addressing aging drainage infrastructure.
City Council Budget Retreat (Retreat) — August 11, 2026
To fund vital infrastructure expansions like the CCMA south sewer plant and maintain aging water lines, the city is proposing an 8% water and sewer rate increase and a drainage fee increase from $8 to $11 per month.
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