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Water bill relief for hidden leaks

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.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026

HighWater Utilities

Lifeline Utility Rate Program Expansion

The council finalized an ordinance that boosts the monthly lifeline water discount for qualifying low-income households from $12.06 to the full wastewater charge ($22.46) and clarifies who's on the hook for utility bills. It replaces an earlier urgency ordinance.

3 mentionsLast discussed Apr 1, 2026