Jackson council set for first reading on 25% water, 10% sewer rate hike

Jackson Town Council is scheduled to consider Ordinance B at its April 20 regular meeting. The ordinance would amend Title 13 of the municipal code to raise water and sewer rates and several related fees, and council action on Monday is a first reading only. (Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet)

Staff say the proposal includes a 25% increase to water base and volume charges for all users and a 10% increase to sewer base, volume and sewer-strength charges. It would also raise sewer and water capacity fees by 5.2%, increase the 3 Creek Capital Replacement Charge by 5.2%, and increase septic dump station fees by 10%. (Staff Report: Municipal Code Update – Amending Water and Sewer Rates)

For new development, staff note the fiscal impact would include the 5.2% increase in water and sewer capacity fees for connections. The ordinance also creates a new “master meter” residential water rate structure with increasing per-1,000-gallon tiers after an initial 0–2,000 gallons tier. (Ordinance B: Amending Water and Wastewater Rates and Fees)