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$800,000 Sewer Fee Shortfall
Summary
Sewer fees came up $800,000 short this year — a shortfall now being made up through taxes. Novak said a fee ordinance is coming before year's end to shift costs off homeowners.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$800,000 shortfall currently made up through taxes rather than sewer fees.
✅Who benefits
Fixing the structure would relieve homeowners who subsidize businesses' sewer use.
⚠️Who could be affected
Homeowners currently pay for the shortfall while industries whose water all enters sanitary sewers do not.
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