15% City Fee Increase
Summary
Fees for things like recreation programs and facility rentals go up about 15% starting May 1 — the first increase in four to five years, tracking cumulative inflation. Water bills and utility charges are excluded.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises non-utility city user fees about 15%; first increase in roughly four to five years.
The city's general fund and its ability to keep pace with service costs.
Residents who use city recreation programs, rentals and other fee-based services pay more.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
Fees for things like recreation programs and facility rentals go up about 15% starting May 1 — the first increase in four to five years, tracking cumulative inflation. Water bills and utility charges are excluded.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The Council moved to raise most user fees — permits, recreation, and service fees — by 15% after years without across-the-board adjustments, while explicitly sparing water bill charges. The idea is that people who use a service should pay its full cost instead of the general taxpayer subsidizing it. The Fee Committee will still review each fee individually over the next six months.
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