Matt Anderson

Alternative Water Sources

No cost figures were included in the posted materials.

Water Conservation Plan five-year review (Ordinance 2003)

Looser rules may ease some costs tied to strict watering limits, but continued conservation means don’t count on big savings.

Drought landscaping variances and waivers

Businesses may owe replanting or mitigation fees if required trees died within the two-year warranty period.

Water and Wastewater Rate Increases

Higher monthly utility bills for all customers once the ordinances pass a second reading.

Health of previously planted trees

Dead trees trigger mitigation obligations — replanting or fees — under the two-year warranty rule.

Tree awareness billboard and public outreach

The billboard contract renewal carries an annual cost to the city (amount not stated in the meeting).

water system maintenance

Up to $21 million in grant funds with zero local match.

Possible Rockport data center

Water rates and Wildan recommendations

Changes to water rates could affect residents' utility bills, though specific amounts were not stated in the available documents.

boil water notice

You may pay extra for bottled water and spend more time or energy boiling water, while local restaurants and shops could see added costs or disruptions.

water boil notice

Most households will just pay a little more in time and energy—or buy bottled water—but restaurants and holiday hosts may face extra costs and hassle.

wastewater permit challenge

Taxpayers and ratepayers could face legal and upgrade costs, while fishing and tourism businesses risk losses if bay water quality suffers.

boil water notice rescinded

You can stop buying bottled water and boiling tap water, saving households and businesses time and money.

boil water notice lifted

Lifting the notice saves residents and businesses from extra spending on bottled water, boiling costs, and disrupted operations.

water quality advisory

You might spend a little extra on bottled water or a filter, but the city isn’t signaling a major cost hit.