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Council advances sewer rate design and hazard plan

La CenterMay 27, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved the consent agenda (including checks payable and prior minutes) and appointed Meagan Laplant to the Planning Commission. Council heard presentations (ECHO homelessness analysis, Community in Motion, Clark County Arts Commission) and staff reports. The council voted unanimously to direct staff to proceed with the presented volumetric sewer rate design for public notice, hearing, and future adoption; approved a revised interlocal agreement for prosecution services with Clark County; and adopted Resolution 26-491, the Hazardous Mitigation Plan. The meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.

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What this means

The council agreed to move forward with a proposed sewer billing approach that charges based on the volume of wastewater rather than staying with the current structure; this is a next step that will include public notice and a hearing before any new rates take effect. The city adopted a Hazardous Mitigation Plan, which documents steps the city will take to reduce risks from natural disasters and guide emergency planning. Residents can expect future public outreach about sewer rate changes and that the city has an updated plan for hazard preparedness.

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Approved consent agenda including checks payable and prior meeting minutes
Appointed Meagan Laplant to the Planning Commission
Directed staff to move forward with the presented volumetric sewer rate design for public notice, hearing, and future rate adoption
Approved revised Interlocal Agreement between Clark County and the City of La Center for Prosecution Services
Adopted Resolution 26-491 Hazardous Mitigation Plan

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Regular City Council - 27 May 2026

May 27, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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CITIZENS’ PUBLIC COMMENT
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CONSENT AGENDA
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at (time) p.m.
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Signatures
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