Council adopts 2026 master fee schedule; stormwater and utility updates included

Finance Director Kelly presented the 2026 master fee schedule (Resolution 1171225), an annual update effective Jan. 1, 2026. Key changes include utility-rate updates (solid waste and sewer tied to August‑to‑August CPI at 2.8%), a 5% stormwater-rate increase (per council action on Nov. 12), and traffic impact-fee adjustments based on the Federal Highway Administration index. Kelly also noted an updated camera redaction hourly fee and ambulance service fees set per an interlocal county agreement; staff explained the ambulance changes reflect a countywide study and billing-rate parity across fire/EMS providers in the region.

Council members asked about the utility taxes shown on the schedule (cellular, cable, electricity and natural gas) and Chief Wagner explained ambulance billing rates are set regionally to preserve interlocal reimbursement. After discussion the council moved and approved Resolution 1171225 to adopt the fee schedule.