Comprehensive Fee Schedule Updates
Summary
Forty-six proposed fee changes — 12 new fees, one elimination, and roughly 24 increases — including higher water meter and utility fees aimed at new development. The Council gives feedback now; the adoption vote comes May 19.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Most increases hit new development connections, not existing customers; utility fees rise to catch up with labor and material costs.
The town recovers service costs; existing residents are largely shielded from the water fee increases.
New homebuilders and developers would pay higher connection and permit revision fees.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Council-Regular Meeting — May 19, 2026
The town's fees for services and permits get a refresh effective July 1, 2026 — some increases, some new fees, and some clarifications — meant to recover the cost of reviews and staff work. Staff don't expect a big revenue change.
Council-Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026
Forty-six proposed fee changes — 12 new fees, one elimination, and roughly 24 increases — including higher water meter and utility fees aimed at new development. The Council gives feedback now; the adoption vote comes May 19.
Council-Regular Meeting — January 6, 2026
Your water bill goes up about 10.5% per year and your wastewater bill about 2.5% per year through 2030, starting February 6, 2026. The increases fund PFAS treatment at four wells, well rehabilitation, meter replacement and 13 new staff positions. Council members discussed whether lawsuit recoveries from PFAS manufacturers could offset future hikes.
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