Summary
The city is updating its water master plan, impact fees, and rate structures through a $186,500 contract to ensure long-term system reliability and adequate bond funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study costs $186,500, paid entirely from the municipal water fund capital budget.
All Moab water utility customers and future developers.
Residents may see an increase in their monthly water bills to pay for the loan.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Regular City Council — September 22, 2026
The city is updating its water master plan, impact fees, and rate structures through a $186,500 contract to ensure long-term system reliability and adequate bond funding.
Request for Public Comment on Loan Application to the Board of Water Resources — September 9, 2026
The city needs a new 1.5-million-gallon water tank to support the community's water needs. This project is funded by a $3 million loan that will be paid back over 15 years.
Utah to receive $35M from feds for Colorado River projects
Shortly after the funds were awarded in early January 2025, though, President Donald Trump froze spending from the IRA.
State funding board denies Moab’s water project for ‘failing to acknowledge’ oil and gas money - Full transcript
State funding board denies Moab’s water project for ‘failing to acknowledge’ oil and gas money - Full transcript Moab Sun News
State board tanks Moab City’s water project
State board tanks Moab City’s water project The Times-Independent
Moab council seeks $67M to finish tailings removal at UMTRA site
Moab council seeks $67M to finish tailings removal at UMTRA site The Times-Independent
Moab’s third flood event of 2024 was a severe one
Moab’s third flood event of 2024 was a severe one The Times-Independent
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