Summary
Council voted 4-2 to bill the city's roughly 220 irrigation-only meters at the higher second-tier rate, framing irrigation as a luxury use; opponents said the change unfairly singles out those customers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected customers pay about $2.03 more per 1,000 gallons (~$8/month in a sample bill).
Conservation goals and all residential customers, who keep the lower first-tier rate on essential use.
The ~220 property owners with irrigation taps, who will pay the higher tier rate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Council voted 4-2 to bill the city's roughly 220 irrigation-only meters at the higher second-tier rate, framing irrigation as a luxury use; opponents said the change unfairly singles out those customers.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The new utility rate ordinance raises water rates 5% overall but uses a tiered residential structure so households using under 3,000 gallons pay less. Council also discussed upcoming leak-alert software for customers.
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