Community Meeting - Bellevue Utilities 2027-28 Proposed Budget and Rates

This community meeting held by Bellevue Utilities on June 12, 2026, focused on the proposed 2027-28 budget and utility rates for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste services. Presenters detailed the critical infrastructure maintenance, capital improvement program (CIP), and the financial policies guiding rate setting. The six-year CIP budget totals approximately $458.5 million, with about 75% allocated to renewal and replacement of aging infrastructure. Specific capital projects discussed include water main replacements, pump station rehabilitations, and stormwater quality improvements. The projected operating budget for the next two years is about $512 million. Rate impacts were outlined, including increases due to wholesale costs, expanded utility bill assistance programs, and sewer equity adjustments. The meeting also covered expansions to bill assistance programs aimed at supporting low-income and vulnerable households. Public engagement and council review processes for budget and rates were emphasized, with opportunities for community feedback and future public hearings.