RES 26-1522: Pertaining to recommending 2027 Water Charges to Saint Paul City Council for approval.

Description

Pertaining to recommending 2027 Water Charges to Saint Paul City Council for approval.

Summary

Resolution 26-1522 recommends that the Saint Paul City Council approve new 2027 water charges, effective for bills issued January 1, 2027, after a duly noticed public hearing. The proposal follows a review of projected costs, revenues, and the utility’s financial condition, which found current rates insufficient to sustain operations. It would establish seasonal water-volume rates, varying by customer city; meter-size-based service fees billed monthly or quarterly; and a Saint Paul right-of-way recovery fee for active domestic and commercial accounts, excluding seasonal sprinkler accounts. The proposal also adds a $0.32-per-100-cubic-feet water-main replacement surcharge in Saint Paul and specified neighboring communities. The charges would affect SPRWS customers and require City Council approval.