
Tuesday's meeting is where the ordinances setting new water, wastewater, and drainage rates are expected to be passed.

A 9.5% increase funds aging pipes, a well rebuild, and lift station work — and the council vote is days away.

Months of staff warnings about a $645,000 utility gap and a 40¢ drainage fee hike are finally landing in front of council — here's where things stand before a formal vote.

Phase 3 closes out the 2022 street program — and a December vote will decide whether $10.75 million in water and sewer upgrades can begin in 2027.

Certified property values fell 2.8%, and Highland Village raised its tax rate. The City estimates the average taxpayer will pay about $106 more per year.

The public hearing is done. Final adoption is the last stop before October 1.