Water rate increase
Summary
The water fund has been running deficits since 2018, partly because rates haven't covered costs. Expect multiple rate increases — the city manager flagged three separate rate adjustments to catch the water fund up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents will likely see water rates rise roughly three separate times under the city's recovery plan.
The water fund itself, which needs the revenue to stop draining the general fund.
Water customers facing higher monthly bills, with one commenter noting a potential $90 per month increase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Special Meeting
The council raised water rates to start making the water fund self-sustaining after years of deficits — the fund is about $16 million short. Higher bills for residents, but officials argue the system's aging infrastructure needs reliable funding.
City Council - Special Meeting
The water fund has been running deficits since 2018, partly because rates haven't covered costs. Expect multiple rate increases — the city manager flagged three separate rate adjustments to catch the water fund up.
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