Council Work Session 8/3/2026

The City of Raymore held a Council Work Session on August 3, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing updates to the city's fee schedule, including water and sewer rates, building permit fees, excise taxes, and public works fees such as road degradation charges. The water rate is set to increase slightly by less than 1%, while sewer rates are projected to increase by approximately 3.6%, with detailed explanations provided on cost of service models and rate calculations. The council also reviewed proposed changes to land disturbance fees, driveway permit fees, and park rental fees. Additionally, the session included nominations for the Charter Commission appointments from each ward, with plans to finalize selections in an upcoming council meeting. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the fee adjustments and public hearing requirements for sewer rates could impact future vendor opportunities and city expenditures.