# City of Republic, MO - City Council Meeting - October 6, 2026


**Body:** City of Republic
**Date:** October 05, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Republic City Council held a workshop on October 6, 2026, featuring presentations on utility rates and the second amendment to the FY2026 budget. The CFO proposed a revised water and wastewater rate structure beginning in 2027, using a $9.50 base charge and $9.50 per 1,000 gallons for water, and a standardized wastewater structure with a $25.50 base charge and usage rate. The model anticipates roughly 15% annual increases in 2028 and 2029, with slower increases thereafter, to fund operations, capital work, debt service, and gradually funded depreciation. The presentation cited a projected $97 million in water investment over 20 years and another $40 million in wastewater-system projects, following the nearly completed $145 million wastewater treatment plant. Staff said the rate ordinance would return to Council on October 20; no rate vote or contract award occurred at this workshop.

The FY2026 budget-amendment presentation said operating-budget figures were unchanged from the prior amendment, while capital appropriations were adjusted for project timing and April hail damage. Hail damaged 99 city vehicles, with 22 totaled and $571,000 in repairs for the remaining vehicles; 42 buildings and structures sustained about $1.3 million in damage, with the city’s stated cost limited to a $50,000 deductible because insurance proceeds cover the remainder. Vehicle replacements were accelerated, including seven police vehicles purchased during the year. The workshop discussed the required appropriations but did not record a vote or specific contract award. Staff also described a utility-billing calendar change to reduce the time between water use and payment. No formal procurement action was identified in the transcript.

**Source:** City of Republic