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Tucson council plans to hike water and service fees

KVOA · last updated

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Tucson City Council has unanimously voted to pass several significant resolutions.

Resolution 24089, which was approved by a 7-0 vote, initiates a process to revise environmental services rates. This includes publishing a notice of intent to increase rates and fees from 2027 through 2030, with a public hearing scheduled.

In addition, Resolution 24085, concerning transportation and mobility, was also passed unanimously. This resolution involves increasing and revising fees for the Department of Transportation and Mobility and includes scheduling a public hearing while declaring an emergency.

Moreover, the council approved Resolution 24090, which aims to revise fees charged by the Planning and Development Services Department. This includes amendments to Chapters 16 and 26 of the Tucson Code to eliminate certain fees.

Finally, Resolution 24087, related to water rates, was passed. It approves the publication of a notice of intent to increase water rates and fees for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, with a public hearing planned as part of the process.

All resolutions were passed with unanimous 7-0 votes, reflecting the council’s collective agreement on these measures.

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