City Council Deliberations on Utility Rate Adjustments – 9.22.2026

This City Council meeting of Boulder City, Nevada, held on September 22, 2026, focused on a comprehensive three-year utility rate review conducted with the assistance of an outside consultant and the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC). The discussion centered on the need to adjust utility rates to fund critical capital improvement projects, including upgrades to aging electrical substations and infrastructure, while maintaining reliable utility services. The council reviewed the use of emergency capital reserve funds to stabilize rates, avoiding higher increases, and emphasized the importance of replenishing these reserves by 2032. The meeting also highlighted the availability of various assistance programs for residents struggling with utility costs and noted the receipt of nearly $1 million in grants to support maintenance projects. After thorough deliberation and public input, the council unanimously approved three resolutions (8202, 8203, and 8204) related to the utility rate adjustments and associated policies.