Notice Of Intention To Increase Wastewater Rates Or Rate Components, Fees Or Service Charges

PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §§ 9-499.15 and 9-511.01, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Coolidge (the “City”) hereby gives notice of its intent to increase wastewater rates or rate components, fees or service charges.

Tischler Bise, the City’s consultant, has prepared, on behalf of the City, a written report providing a schedule of the proposed increased wastewater capacity fees and the analysis supporting the proposed increases entitled “Liquid Waste Rate Study Coolidge Arizona” dated June 19, 2026 (the “Report”). The Report has been made available to the public by filing a copy in the office of the City Clerk, at 130 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, Arizona 85128, where it is available for public review during normal business hours, and by posting the Report on the home page of the City’s website at least 60 days prior to the public hearing described below.

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed new or increased fees at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, at 911 S. Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge, AZ 85128.

Not less than 20 days prior to the public hearing date set forth above, a copy of this Notice of Intention showing the date, time and place of such hearing shall be (i) published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the City, (ii) posted on the front page of the City’s website, and (iii) distributed through the City’s social media accounts or other electronic communication tools.

IF APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE INCREASED WASTEWATER CAPACITY FEES WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH APPROVAL AND WILL BE IMPLEMENTED JANUARY 1, 2027.