Staff outlined a package of fee increases and new charges estimated to raise roughly $16 million across fiscal years, including a $20 annual nonresident library fee, increased park pavilion rentals and new towing/administrative fees tied to police operations.

Water Director Keisha Kenny proposed rate increases for 2026–2028 (2026: water +8.5%, sanitary +9.5%, storm +2.5%) to sustain roughly $461M in investments since 2013; commissioners pressed for affordability protections and clearer customer-assistance and billing timelines.