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Per 1000 gallons 2026 Rates 2025 Rates $Increase Sewer Usage Rate 5.25 5.12 $0.13 Qtr. Collection System Charge 24.75 23.25 $1.50 The above rates are projected to produce $1,725,778 in revenues in 2026. At this level of revenue, the operating income before depreciation is budgeted to be $201,590. The impact of the recommended rate increase on 2026 quarterly Sewer bills is reflected below: 2026 Sewer Rate 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 2026 Usage levels 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 Fixed Fee 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 Usage 39.38 78.75 118.13 157.50 196.88 2026 Billing 64.13 103.50 142.88 182.25 221.63 2025 Billing 57.63 94.00 130.38 166.75 203.13 DIFFERENCE 6.50 9.50 12.50 15.50 18.50 Stormwater Rates Since 2012, the City has followed a multi-year approach to stormwater rate adjustments. This plan included annual increases for single-family residential properties (classifications 2 & 3) to align the City’s rates with those of surrounding communities. The strategy also called for modest, ongoing increases to ensure the stormwater utility remains adequately funded for future needs. For 2026, staff is proposing a $0.75 increase in the single-family stormwater charge. This proposed rate aligns with the range of comparable rates identified in the most recent regional survey (attached). Annual single-family rate adjustments are based on several factors, including cost drivers, projected project needs, and the overall stormwater fund balance. While single-family rates are comparable to neighboring communities, the City’s commercial stormwater rates remain below those charged for high-density residential and commercial/industrial/institutional classifications in other jurisdictions. The 2023 rate survey found that the City’s commercial rates were only 3–4 times higher than single-family rates, whereas comparable communities charged 7–12.5 times the single-family rate for similar properties. To address this gap, staff proposed a phased, multi-year increase in rates for high-density and commercial/industrial/institutional properties—using the same gradual approach previously applied to single-family rate adjustments. This phased plan will result in the fixed amount increases shown in the chart below. These additional revenues will help ensure sufficient funding for future street reconstruction and major stormwater infrastructure improvements, particularly within the City’s industrial and retail districts as redevelopment occurs. The proposed 2026 Stormwater quarterly rate increases by land use categories is detailed below: 13