Summary
Tap fees haven't been raised in years and the city is required by its bond covenants to do a rate study every five years. The study is underway and fee changes could come before the council soon — that affects what new homebuilders pay and, indirectly, everyone's rates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tap fees are roughly $2,500 total per new hookup; changes could affect new development costs and future rates.
All water and sewer customers if the system is funded sustainably.
New builders and possibly ratepayers if fees rise.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
The owner and managers of the Greenbrier community say a $6,000-per-lot water/sewer TAP fee is stalling their final 77 home sites, and they read the city ordinance differently than the city does. They've asked for a meeting with the mayor and city officials to work it out — the mayor confirmed a meeting will happen.
City Council - May 14, 2026
Tap fees haven't been raised in years and the city is required by its bond covenants to do a rate study every five years. The study is underway and fee changes could come before the council soon — that affects what new homebuilders pay and, indirectly, everyone's rates.
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