Newberg rate review recommends 5% water increase; council hears $31 million oxidation-ditch plan Consultant and staff recommended multi-year utility rate increases (roughly 5% water, 4.1% sewer, 4.5% stormwater, 4% transportation) to fund $6.6M in near-term HB 2001 projects and build capacity for a $31M wastewater oxidation-ditch rebuild; no vote was taken — the item was informational and will return for future decisions.

City consultants are recommending a 5% water rate increase to fund crucial infrastructure projects, including a $31 million rebuild of the wastewater oxidation-ditch—what does this mean for residents?

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Newberg staff recommend modest stormwater and transportation fee increases to fund CIP work City staff recommended a 4.5% stormwater rate increase and a 4% Transportation Utility Fund (TUF) increase at the Newberg Rate Review Committee meeting on Feb. 10, 2026, saying the funds will sustain planned capital improvements, preserve reserves and limit future debt.

Newberg city staff are proposing modest rate increases for stormwater and transportation utilities to ensure essential infrastructure improvements without incurring debt.

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