Enterprise Fund Rates and Utility Infrastructure
City of Annapolis
Summary
Public Works staff said the city is roughly treading water on road, sewer and water main conditions — keeping up with new failures but not catching up on a backlog from past administrations. More condition assessments, staffing and money would be needed to truly catch up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $22 more per quarter on the combined utility bill for a typical residential customer in FY27.
All residents benefit from keeping the utility funds solvent and avoiding much larger emergency rate hikes later.
Residents experience the effects of deferred maintenance through water main breaks, sewer backups and rough roads.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 28, 2026
Public Works staff said the city is roughly treading water on road, sewer and water main conditions — keeping up with new failures but not catching up on a backlog from past administrations. More condition assessments, staffing and money would be needed to truly catch up.
City Council - Special Work Session - Apr 16, 2026
Water and sewer funds are drawing down reserves, and current rates would deplete those funds by 2031 without future rate increases. The Stantec rate study review happens April 30 at the finance committee — trash collection costs also went up with the city's re-bid.
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