The Commission agenda includes a dedicated item for "Water/Sewer Rate Approval" tied to a referenced FY 26-27 rate document. Adjusting water and sewer rates typically supports planned capital improvements, system maintenance, treatment upgrades, and related consulting and engineering services in the coming fiscal year. If the new rates are approved, East Jordan will likely have a defined revenue path for water and sewer infrastructure and operational investments in FY 26-27. Vendors in utility engineering, asset management, rate and capacity studies, leak detection, treatment equipment, and construction can use this as a signal to engage public works and finance staff about how the new rate structure will fund upcoming projects.

Rate setting typically precedes or supports multi-year capital improvement plans for water and sewer...