FY2027 Water Budget and Rate Study
Summary
Water rates stay flat for FY2027, but the city has kicked off a consultant-led rate study to build a five-year rate roadmap — because big capital projects (like the Vista Ridge interconnect) will eventually need funding through rates or debt. The study results come to the commission in November.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
No rate increase this year; the rate study will shape water bills starting in FY2028.
Residents get stable rates this year and a transparent roadmap of where water bills are headed.
Customers could face rate increases in future years if the study recommends them to fund infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 7, 2026
Two big planning efforts are nearly done: a water rate study looking at long-term costs and infrastructure, and a 10-year street improvement plan prioritized by pavement condition. Both come before council next month.
Water Commission - Sep 15, 2026
The commission was scheduled to discuss the proposed FY27 budget and water rates, which will shape what residents pay for water in the coming fiscal year. It's a discussion item at this stage, with formal decisions to come later.
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The proposed $5.98 million budget keeps current services, adds a 3% cost-of-living raise, and funds capital projects from reserves. The proposed tax rate of $0.254138 would cost the average homeowner about $59 more a year — final vote September 2.
Water Commission - Jul 21, 2026
Water rates stay flat for FY2027, but the city has kicked off a consultant-led rate study to build a five-year rate roadmap — because big capital projects (like the Vista Ridge interconnect) will eventually need funding through rates or debt. The study results come to the commission in November.
Water Commission - Jun 16, 2026
The proposed water budget keeps rates flat for now, holds a ten-month reserve, and doesn't yet include about $1 million in first-year water line replacements. A $29,000 consultant study will map out rates for the next five years — expect possible rate increases down the road to pay for aging infrastructure.
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