sewer service charges
Sewer billing rates, adjustments, and funding for wastewater system improvements.
What to Watch
Confirm the new sewer service charge amounts and the effective date in Ordinance 25-187.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Council voted 8-1 on Sept. 15 to change what residents pay in sewer service charges. The meeting notes don’t show the new amounts, so the real-world bill impact depends on the ordinance text.
Key Decisions
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passed 8-0 City Council · Feb 2, 2026 26-020 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up To $1,835,579 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up To $1,835,579 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement
Doug Brandt YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 8-1 City Council · Sep 15, 2025 25-187 Ordinance to Amend Section 5-2-5 of the Municipal Code, "Amount of Sewer Service Charges"
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance, as recommended by the Public Works Committee
Record
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A city consultant said sewer rates will need to increase starting in 2026 to keep the sewer system operating and maintained.
City Council Work Session -
Council discussion included questions about how a sewer rate increase could affect commercial properties, including costs being passed along to customers and renters.
City Council Work Session -
Council adopted Ordinance 25-187 amending Municipal Code Section 5-2-5 to change the amounts of sewer service charges.
City Council -
The ordinance passed on an 8-1 vote.
City Council