Water and sewer enterprise funds and future rates
Summary
Both funds remain healthy — water net position around $141 million, sewer around $58 million — but cash is drawing down as the city catches up on deferred maintenance. Officials said rate and fee decisions, possibly bonds or grants, will need revisiting as capital spending continues.
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Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cash reserves are drawing down; the ancillary fee remains suspended and rates held at a scheduled 3% increase this year.
Ratepayers currently getting a break on the ancillary fee and better-maintained water and sewer systems.
Future ratepayers could face higher fees as reserves draw down.
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