Pressurized irrigation transfer policy
Summary
The council discussed whether the PI fund should keep reimbursing the general fund for park watering — a long-running accounting debate Cortney called a 'quiet tax' on PI users. No change was made tonight; a metering/fee discussion comes later.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $108,000 per year moves between the PI fund and general fund.
General taxpayers if the transfer continues; PI users if it ends.
PI ratepayers who fund the transfer, largely without knowing it, per Cortney's argument.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 16, 2026
The council will keep transferring $108,000 in PI fees to the general fund this year, but Cortney argues it's effectively a 4% tax on water users and wants the practice reconsidered next budget cycle.
City Council. — May 5, 2026
The council discussed whether the PI fund should keep reimbursing the general fund for park watering — a long-running accounting debate Cortney called a 'quiet tax' on PI users. No change was made tonight; a metering/fee discussion comes later.
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