Kirkland City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting featured a study session focused on the 2027-2028 utility rate updates for water, sewer, and surface water services. Key discussion topics included financial policy guardrails, revenue forecasting methodologies, and the development of capital improvement plans. The council reviewed the fiscal impacts of Cascade Water Alliance costs, proposed rate strategies to satisfy operating and capital contingency targets, and discussed the methodology for determining revenue requirements. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the Kirkland Cares low-income support program.