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            "text": "support the City's strategic plan."
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            "text": "Resilience and Sustainability: The strategic plan can incorporate resilience and sustainability goals, helping the City prepare for and mitigate the impacts of environmental and economic challenges."
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            "text": "Community Well-Being: A well-executed strategic plan aims to improve the overall well-being of the community. It enhances services, infrastructure, and quality of life for residents, making the City a more desirable place to live, work, and invest."
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            "text": "Competitive Advantage: Implementing a strategic plan can give the City a competitive advantage by identifying unique strengths and opportunities for growth. This can attract businesses, tourism, and investment to the area."
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            "text": "An updated strategic plan is a valuable tool for guiding the City's growth and development. It ensures that resources are used effectively, decisions are aligned with long-term goals, and the residents' needs are met. Ultimately, it contributes to a thriving and sustainable City that benefits both current and future generations of residents."
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            "text": "2. Water & Sewer Rate Study: The City contracted for an updated utility rate study and an impact fee study in FY 2024/25. The results of the impact fee study were presented to the commission in September 2025 by an independent consulting company and provided an unbiased assessment of the City's current revenues, expenditures, and capital projects as they relate to City new development. The new impact fees went into effect January 1, 2026, for Law Enforcement Impact Fees, Fire Impact Fees, Library Impact Fees, Parks and Recreation Impact Fees and Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. The consultant has been given direction to determine whether the City's utility operating revenues are sufficient to cover expenses, operations and maintenance costs, upcoming replacements, expansions, debt service, etc. The new water and sewer rate recommendations will be presented in the FY2025/26. This consulting effort aligns with the Competent and Effective Government Priority, Goal #3 Strategic Priority 1 of the City's Strategic Plan - Maintain the Financial Viability of the City."
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            "text": "Conducting a comprehensive study on water and wastewater rates can bring several significant benefits to the City and its residents:"
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            "text": "Financial Sustainability: A rate study ensures that the City's utilities are financially self-sustaining. By accurately assessing the costs of providing these essential services, the City can set rates that cover operational expenses, maintenance, and necessary infrastructure investments. This financial stability reduces the burden on the City's General Fund and ensures the long-term viability and sustainability of the utilities."
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            "text": "Equitable Billing: A rate study helps establish a fair and equitable billing structures. It considers factors such as consumption patterns, customer categories (residential, commercial, industrial), and affordability considerations. This ensures that customers are billed fairly based on their usage."
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            "text": "Compliance and Quality: Ensuring that water and wastewater rates cover operational costs is essential for meeting regulatory compliance and maintaining water quality standards. Adequate funding allows the City to invest in advanced treatment processes and maintain the highest water quality for residents."
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            "text": "Predictable Budgeting: Accurate rate setting provides predictability for the City's budgeting process. It enables the City to anticipate revenue streams, plan for future"
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