Summary
The Chamber, American Legion and Community Theater have paid $150/month for years. Council set a new rate of $1 per square foot or $150 minimum, whichever is greater, with a reevaluation in a year — a modest bump meant to recoup some utility costs without pricing out the nonprofits.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
City recoups some of the roughly $3,780/month it spends on utilities for these buildings.
Taxpayers get cost recovery; the Chamber's rate actually drops.
The Legion and Theater pay more, though the council aimed to keep increases manageable.
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