Grants Pass, Ore. — Grants Pass residents could soon be facing an increase in utility fees. A public forum was held Thursday night to present the changes to the public, and ask for input.
The presentation also included the reasons behind them. City representatives said the biggest item on the agenda is replacing the the 86-year old water treatment plant.
“Water is really the cornerstone of the community, and if that treatment plant were to fail… and it is our sole source of drinking water, we would really have an issue here with being able to provide services,” Public Works Director Jason Canady said.
Currently, the waste water treatment plant is being retrofitted. Together, these projects will cost anywhere from $58 to $74 million.
The city is also looking at adding a storm water utility, which would likely be $4 to $6 a month.
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