Colfax eyes three percent rate hikes

A proposal to bump water and sewer rates in Colfax by three percent a year over the next five years was delayed July 19 when city council members requested more information on what the hikes would produce.

City Supervisor Carl Thompson presented the proposal which essentially extends the rate plan prepared by consultant Ashley Emery. Thompson worked up the rate hike extension after the city council earlier this year opted again not to hire a consultant to determine what the rates should be after Emery’s plan concludes.

The three percent hikes are expected to generate $25,000 to $30,000 more re...