Title
Public Hearing - Proposed Water Service Rate Increase
Description
Request to hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to section 37-63 and section 37-133 of the Phoenix City Code to provide for an increase in rates for water service. This hearing is held in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute 9-511.01.
Public Outreach
Information detailing the proposed water rate revenue increase of 6.0 percent in February 2019 and 6.0 percent in February 2020 is available to the public in the City Clerk Department of the City of Phoenix located at 200 W. Washington St., 15th Floor. Information is also available on the City of Phoenix website: https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservices.
Additionally, during the week of Nov. 26, 2018, information on the proposed rate increase was mailed to all water account holders. Over 50 community outreach meetings and open houses also were held (Attachment A) to present information and obtain feedback.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Finance departments.