Tempe City Council adopted a notice of intention at its Dec. 19 regular meeting to increase utility rates for water, wastewater and solid waste services to ensure the financial stability of the departments.
Council voted unanimously to adopt the notice of intention, passing 7-0 with Councilmember Randy Keating attending the meeting virtually. The council members had no additional comments or discussion about the item.
With this adoption, a public hearing on the proposed increases has been set for 6 p.m. Feb. 20, 2025.