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2012 Water & Sewer Rate Structures
On May 15, 2012, Scottsdale City Council approved changes to water rate structures. The new structure, which begins on July 1, 2012, has five tiers compared with the current three tier structure which ends on June 30, 2012. (Read the Council Report)
Some residents and businesses may see an increase or decrease in their water service costs depending on the amount of water used monthly.
View Water Rates or Sewer Rates effective July 1, 2012
(NOTE - no changes to the sewer rate structure were made)
View current water and sewer rates - which end June 30, 2012
Public Outreach to Date
March 2011 - City Council approved a contract with Financial Consulting Solutions Group, (FCS Group) to assist in conducting a Cost of Service study for water and sewer rates. Scottsdale conducted its last cost of service study in 2002. The goal of the study was to ensure equity for all customers and to enhance water conservation efforts.
Dec. 2011 – All residents who receive a monthly Utility Services bill by mail were notified of public meetings in Jan. 2012
Jan. 2012 – Public meetings were scheduled on Jan. 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Granite Reef Senior Center and Jan. 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Civic Center Library. View the January Public Meeting Presentation.
Feb. 2012 – Public Open Houses were scheduled on Feb. 29 from 8 – 10 a.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Library and catered specifically to food service establishments. View the February Open House Display Boards.March 2012 – A presentation to City Council was presented on March 15. Review the agenda or color presentation. Read the minutes from this meeting.
April 2012 - On April 3, a Notice of Intent to modify City Code regarding water rate structures was on the City Council agenda for approval - Item 16 - Consent Agenda. Read the City Council Report. Read the Water & Sewer Rate Report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
Next Steps
July 1 - Effective date of rate structure changes
