City Council - November 12, 2024 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

23. 2025 Utility Budgets and Rates (File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 7790442) R24/19-18 It was moved and seconded That the 2025 utility budgets presented in Option 2 for Water (page 7), Option 2 for Sewer (page 14), Option 2 for Flood Protection (page 22), and Option 2 for Solid Waste and Recycling (page 29), as detailed in the staff report titled, “2025 Utility Budgets and Rates”, dated October 2, 2024, from the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works and the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services be approved as the foundation for establishing the 2025 utility rates and be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029). The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on allocation of flood protection rates for taxpayers. In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) a case-by-case basis for fee exemptions are possible with bylaw amendments and at the discretion of City Council, (ii) the 2025 utility charges for water and sewers are mainly determined by Metro Vancouver, and (iii) discussions to advocate for more efficient and cost-efficient practices are underway. The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Loo opposed.

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