Proposed Resolution No. R26-153- Authorizing the City Commission to set rates, fees, and charges for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Reuse Water, for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27. Tabled at the September 8, 2026, City Commission meeting.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-153.
According to City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article I, Section 26-5 (d) (1), Annual Adjustments; any amendment to the City's fee schedule other than the amendment to reflect the automatic increase pursuant to the CPI must be done by a resolution adopted by the City Commission.
The Utility is committed to the high level of service expected by Utility customers for providing safe and reliable drinking water, sewer collection, stormwater drainage, and reuse water services. The Utility is mandated to meet regulatory requirements and recognizes the importance these services play in regard to our customers' quality of life, and is committed to being fiscally responsible while reinvesting back into the community and utility infrastructure.
The Utility Management staff and rate consultant reviewed the rates, fees, charges, and proposed Capital Improvement Plan, as well as infrastructure needs, and completed a revenue sufficiency analysis. Utility staff presented the rate adjustments to the City Commission during the FY 26/27 Budget Workshop.
Staff recommends that the Commission approve the proposed rate increases.
This will allow the Utility to continue to provide safe and reliable high quality water, wastewater, stormwater and reclaimed (reuse) water to all Utility customers. The rate increases are essential for the Utility to maintain and timely replace water treatment plants and underground infrastructure to meet upcoming regulatory requirements and reliable and consistent service.
Utility Operations - Multiple 401 Revenue Accounts based on the service and fees.
These adjusted rates are in line with the budget projections and were discussed during the budgeting process and allows for balancing the Utility budget without depleting reserve funds while allowing completing of infrastructure CIP projects and planning for investing in water treatment infrastructure for the long term.