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New Septage Disposal Rates Established for City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City Council approved Ordinance 2026-15, establishing hauled septage disposal rates for the new septage receiving facility at the Cody wastewater treatment plant. The rate is set at $7 per 100 gallons (equivalent to $70 per 1,000 gallons), which is a $5 per thousand gallon increase over Park County's current rate. This aims to recoup the city's $170,000 contribution to the facility and covers the cost of service, while a future study will refine rates. The facility will begin accepting septage on August 31st, 2026, with Park County ceasing its own operations.
City Adopts State Record Retention Schedule for Official Records Management
The City Council adopted the Wyoming State Archives Local Government Record Retention Schedule, making it the official records management policy for the city. This adoption standardizes record-keeping across all departments, ensuring compliance with state archival requirements and authorizing the destruction of records according to the schedule. The policy applies to both physical and electronic records and includes administrative procedures set by the city.
Water Rates to Increase by 8% Starting December 1st to Fund System Improvements
The City Council approved Ordinance 2026-14, implementing an 8% rate increase for treated and raw water services, effective December 1st, 2026. This increase is part of a long-term plan to support capital investments in the water system, following recommendations from a 2021 water master plan and a recent water rate study. While the general increase is 8%, specific charges like the treated water usage charge may see variations (8.5% or 7.6%) due to rounding, and treated water sales via water crane/hydrant meters will increase by 8.3%. The timing in December aims to minimize the impact during periods of lower water usage.
'Celebrities for a Cause' Event Approved, Benefiting Park County Law Enforcement
The City Council approved the 'Celebrities for a Cause' event. This marks the sixth year for the event, which benefits Park County Law Enforcement agencies. The event includes a banquet on August 7th at the rec center, requiring the closure of three gyms, and a celebrity softball game on August 8th at Hughes Smith Park. Alcohol will be served at the banquet, and open containers will be permitted at the softball game. Tickets can be obtained through the organizer or the event website.
First Reading of Ordinance to Establish Hauled Septage Disposal Rates
The City Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2026-15, which establishes hauled septage disposal rates. The city has partnered with Park County to operate a new septage receiving facility at the wastewater treatment plant, which begins operations on August 31st, 2026. The ordinance proposes a rate of $7 per 100 gallons ($70 per 1,000 gallons), a $5 increase over Park County's rate, to recoup the city's $170,000 contribution and cover service costs. A future study will analyze costs and potentially adjust rates for FY28.
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