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City Council Approves New 10-Year Agreement for Bike Park Maintenance
The council approved a new 10-year agreement for the use of city property between the City of Cody and Park County Peddlers for the bike park at Beck Lake. The original agreement from July 2016, which covered construction and development, has expired. The revised agreement focuses solely on the maintenance and repairs of the bike park features by Park County Peddlers. The agreement has been reviewed by the city attorney and signed by Park County Peddlers. This new agreement will expire in July 2036 and includes provisions for two-year extensions.
City Council Establishes Disposal Rates for New Septage Receiving Facility
The council passed an ordinance on second reading (Ordinance 2026-15) to establish hauled septage disposal rates. This ordinance sets the disposal rate at $7 per 100 gallons, or $70 per thousand gallons, for the new septage receiving facility, which is nearing completion and expected to be operational by August 31st. The ordinance will proceed to a third reading and final approval on August 4th and will take effect upon the facility's operational start date. Staff and wastewater division are developing hauler agreements and training for a smooth transition.
City Council Approves 4% Rate Increase for Electrical Services
The council passed an ordinance on second reading (Ordinance 2026-13) to modify and set electrical service charges and rates. This ordinance enacts an approximate 4% rate increase within the electric utility enterprise fund. The primary driver for this increase is higher wholesale power costs from the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency. The ordinance will proceed to a third and final reading on August 4th, 2026, with the increased rates taking effect on October 1st, 2026 billing.
Nate Morgan Introduced as New Public Works Director
Tony Scott, City Manager, introduced Nate Morgan as the new Public Works Director. Morgan began working this week and has approximately 10 years of experience as a public works director in a town of about 7,000 people. He expressed excitement about learning about Cody's plans and contributing to the city and its citizens. Mayor and Council members welcomed Morgan and expressed their anticipation of working with him.
City Council Approves 8% Rate Increase for Water Services
The council passed an ordinance on second reading (Ordinance 2026-14) to modify and set treated water and raw water service charges and rates. This ordinance establishes an 8% increase for water services, aligning with the original water master plan recommendations and updated rate study from consultants. The ordinance will proceed to a third and final reading on August 4th, with the increases taking effect on billing starting December 1st, 2026.
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