The same day, budget materials pointed to the Water Fund's financial condition, stating the Town hasn't changed its rates and is having to spend money, with figures including $62,161, $126,145, $63,284 and $10,512 cited.
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Tallulah Falls council discusses raising water rates for FY2026
Water rates haven't changed since 2018 or 2019, and the council is weighing an increase as the water fund's finances come under strain.
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April 17, 2025: Water Fund financial condition and unchanged rates since 2019
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In March 2025, the Tallulah Falls Town Council discussed the need to consider a water rate increase for the FY2026 budget, with a suggestion to tie any increase to an index such as the consumer price index or cost of living.
At an April 17, 2025 budget work session, the council discussed increasing water rates, noting they haven't been adjusted since 2018 or 2019. Figures of $31 and $39 were discussed.
The same day, budget materials pointed to the Water Fund's financial condition, stating the Town hasn't changed its rates and is having to spend money, with figures including $62,161, $126,145, $63,284 and $10,512 cited.
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DiscusseddiscussedIncrease to Town water rates
Water rates need to be increased, as they haven't been adjusted since 2018/2019.
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Increase to Town water rates
Water rates need to be increased, as they haven't been adjusted since 2018/2019.
DiscusseddiscussedIncrease to town water rates
Water rates need to be increased, as they haven't been adjusted since 2018/2019.
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Increase to town water rates
Water rates need to be increased, as they haven't been adjusted since 2018/2019.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Fund financial condition and unchanged rates since 2019
The Town hasn’t changed its rates, and we are having to spend money.
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Water Fund financial condition and unchanged rates since 2019
The Town hasn’t changed its rates, and we are having to spend money.
DiscusseddiscussedWater rate increase consideration and meter reading accuracy issues for FY2026 budget
Need to consider a water rate increase and tie it to some index like consumer index or cost of
living.
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Water rate increase consideration and meter reading accuracy issues for FY2026 budget
Need to consider a water rate increase and tie it to some index like consumer index or cost of living.
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