Water conservation rate structure review
A review of Sandy's tiered water rate structure with Bowen Collins to support conservation, discussed at the Feb. 28, 2022 water town hall and presented to the council with the Public Utility Advisory Board's feedback on March 29, 2022. The council had received no vote on rate changes by then.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Sandy City Public Utilities
Every hearing and vote
February 28, 2022 · City Council
Water conservation rate structure review
Discussed
Justin Dietrich of Bowen Collins presented on the water conservation rate structure. Tom Ward covered next steps in the city's water and water-rate discussion, and Richard Benham led attendees through a poll on how they view water and water rates in Sandy. The meeting then opened to questions, and Zoltanski gave closing remarks. It adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
March 29, 2022 · City Council work session
Water conservation rate structure
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward reviewed the recommended structure. Sandy has a tiered rate structure, which the state requires, and it is under evaluation. Keith Larson explained how base and volume rates can support conservation, described feedback from the Public Utility Advisory Board and the public, and reviewed the rates Public Utilities recommended. Members asked questions throughout. No vote was taken.
November 28, 2023 · City Council
Water rate fee schedule adjustments
Discussed
Richard Benham of Public Utilities said costs are outpacing revenues and that replacing 1% of pipe each year costs about $8 million annually. Public Utilities requested a 10% fee increase effective January 2024, and Director Tom Ward commented. No action was taken.
January 9, 2024 · City Council
Water rate fee schedule (Resolution 24-03C)
Approved
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward presented three options, and Public Utilities Advisory Board member John Kirkham gave background on the board's recommended option. The council adopted a 6.5% water fee increase effective May 1, 2024 on a roll call that is not itemized. Steve Van Maren commented on water fees and tree loss in parks and the ski connect area, and the council asked Public Utilities for annual updates. An advisory board resubmittal had referenced a 10% increase.