Summary
A lifelong resident got a $1,700 water bill after a leak under a city sidewalk went undetected, and the city code gives staff no way to reduce tiered billing. The council agreed to have staff research a relief policy and consider holding his bill in the meantime.
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The resident is out roughly $12,000 between the bill and plumbing repairs; any relief policy could shift costs to other ratepayers.
Residents who experience catastrophic hidden leaks and face tier-three water bills.
If relief is granted, other ratepayers could indirectly absorb the cost of unbilled water.
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