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2026 Budget Adjustments and Utility Rate Changes

Original title: Amending the 2026 Operating Budget and Setting the 2026 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Landfill and Stormwater Utility.

Record date · April 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution amends the 2026 and establishes the official rates for sewer, landfill, and stormwater utility services for the year 2026.

Why it matters

This resolution sets the specific costs residents and businesses will pay for essential waste and water management services throughout 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Utility customers

Residents and businesses will be subject to the new rate structures for sewer, landfill, and stormwater services.

Directly affected

Board of Public Works

The board is responsible for the administration and oversight of the amended budget and utility rates.

Key Facts

  • The resolution amends the 2026 operating budget.
  • The resolution establishes 2026 service rates for the sewer utility.
  • The resolution establishes 2026 service rates for the landfill.
  • The resolution establishes 2026 service rates for the stormwater utility.
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  • The resolution has been officially passed by the Board of Public Works.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 17, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this affect my utility bill?
This resolution sets the 2026 rates for sewer, landfill, and stormwater services, which determines the fees charged to utility customers.
When do these changes take effect?
The document establishes the rates for the 2026 calendar year.

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Annual Utility Rate Setting

The document confirms the annual cycle of adjusting utility rates alongside the operating budget.

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  • Controversy40
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