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POULSBO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY

WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.d
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2026
 
 
AGENDA ITEM

Utility Rate Update

EXHIBITS Utility Rate Update_9.9.26
STAFFED BY Lenius
ESTIMATED TIME 30 mins
SUMMARY STATEMENT

The City hired FCS, a Bowman Company to update the City's rates for all utilities in 2026.

This update included: 

  • Incorporating current Capital Improvement Plan Construction Costs
  • Adjustments associated with outsourcing Solid Waste
    • Redistribution of Facilities and overhead costs
    • Staff adjustments for attrition and relocation
  • Incorporating loan payments on the Public Works Facility
  • Incorporating the increased price of the Central Kitsap Wastewater Treatment Plan (City share $13M increase)

 

The Public Works Director will present the consultant recommendations to council.  The city evaluates rates every 3 years to ensure the rates align with our capital program and cost of services.

WORKSHOP DATE:
 
 
IMPACTS
Expenditure Required?   No

Included in Budget?   Yes
Amount: 0.00
 
SAMPLE MOTION:

Update Only