Effective July 1, 2024, residents will notice adjustments to several key service rates. These adjustments are in response to increased costs for services. During the recent Fiscal Year 2025 budget planning months, Councilmembers and Administrative staff discussed these increases at length and how to balance the budget yet continue to try and provide affordable utility services. Many of the increased rates are “pass-through” rates, meaning they are being adjusted by entities that help provide utility services to Kaysville residents, rather than being a decision made by the city. The fee increase affects garbage, sewer, and power rates.

The City Council recently voted to dissolve the Power Advisory Board that was established in 2016 with the intent that it would consider general policy matters and provide recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the Kaysville Power and Light Department. The City Council has taken an interest in continuing to be more directly involved with the business of the Power Department rather than delegating these responsibilities to an appointed board. 

The cost of purchasing and providing reliable electricity has increased. Factors such as fuel prices, increased demand, limited supplies, among others, contribute to this increase. Kaysville is committed to delivering uninterrupted power while managing these increased costs responsibly. In an effort to assist low-power users, particularly those on fixed-incomes, the city has introduced an additional tier within the power rate schedule. The net effect for residential customers is a $1 increase in the customer service charge for all customers, and a 5% increase in the kWh cost for all usage over 600 kWh. Commercial power rates have also been updated to include the new tier in their rate schedule.

Due to rising operational costs and regulations, Wasatch Integrated has notified cities that their service rates will increase. Additionally, a slight adjustment has been made to the amount paid to the contracted hauler, Robinson Waste. These adjustments are necessary to maintain the quality and efficiency of waste management in the Kaysville community. Residents with a single garbage can will see an increase of $1.40 per month. 

The Central Davis Sewer District (CDSD), which owns and operates the sewer system in Kaysville, also announced a rate increase. This is due to higher chemical costs to meet state regulations, increased expenses for biosolids disposal resulting from property loss due to the West Davis Corridor, and rising costs for infrastructure renewal, maintenance, financial stability, capital improvements, reducing future bonding expenses and related costs. Users will see a $10 per month fee increase, with potential additional increases over the next four years.