Summary
An $85 charge now applies for any after-hours utility turn-on, turn-off, or meter lock trip. It's not new — it just covers the cost of getting a crew out after hours.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents needing after-hours utility service will pay an $85 trip charge.
The city recovers the real cost of after-hours calls instead of spreading it across all ratepayers.
Anyone who needs their water turned on or off outside regular business hours pays $85 for the trip.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
An $85 charge now applies for any after-hours utility turn-on, turn-off, or meter lock trip. It's not new — it just covers the cost of getting a crew out after hours.
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
The council passed the first reading codifying the $85 fee for after-hours water turn-on/turn-off trips. It's already being charged — this just writes it into the code.
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