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**IMPORTANT NOTICE **

ATTENTION - Any city utility customer having an outside company digging on their property in close proximity to the City of Waverly Right of Way is required to check with City Hall or the City of Wavery Utility Superintendent to obtain the current requirements in accordance with Ordinance 24-01: Establishing the Standards for the Construction of Facilities on the Rights of Way.  Please the Government Section of this webpage, Code Compliance for specifics.

CITY OF WAVERLY WATER / SEWER INCREASE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024

The City of Waverly is implementing a water and sewer rate increase effective October 1, 2024, which was discussed at the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.  The last time the City Council increased water rates was November 1, 2015, and sewer rates was April 1, 2018.  The City does not take this action lightly and the action is based upon the following reasons: 1) the City’s water and sewer systems were installed in the late 1930’s and are nearing the end of their useful life without further investment, 2) during the COVID period the City Council took no action to increase rates, as well as freezing late fees, 3) the current water and sewer funds are operating at a deficit and should operate in the black with adequate reserve funds for emergencies and capital investments, 4) recent inflation is affecting key utility system inputs such as power, equipment and maintenance which increased between 20 – 60 percent or more in some cases in the past two (2) years, outpacing water rates across the nation, 5) changing regulations in water and sewer utilities are causing an increased need for financial investment to maintain compliance and ensure a high level of services for customers, 6) the average water bill for 4,000 gallons in central Illinois for similar sized communities is approximately $57.00, 7) the average sewer bill for 4,000 gallons in central Illinois for similar sized communities is approximately $40.00 and 8) after the proposed rate adjustments, the cost for one gallon of water will be approximately one (1) penny.

Current – In Town                                        10/01/24 – In Town

Water - $18.00 (minimum *)                          Water - $28.00 (minimum *)

After 1^st 1000 gallons – $6.80                         After 1^st 1000 gallons - $10.00

Sewer - $12.00 (minimum *)                          Sewer - $15.00 (minimum *)

After 1^st 1000 gallons - $3.60 **                    After 1^st 1000 gallons - $6.00 **

10/01/25 – In Town                                       

Water - $35.00 (minimum *)                         

After 1^st 1000 gallons – $13.00 **

Sewer – 3 percent increase                                                                 

Current – Out of Town                                 10/01/24 – Out of Town

Water - $20.50 (minimum *)                          Water – $30.50 (minimum*)

After 1^st 1000 gallons – 7.80 **                     After 1^st 1000 gallons - $11.80 **

10/01/25 – Out of Town                                10/01/26 – Out of Town

Water - $37.50 (minimum *)                          Water – 3 percent increase

After 1^st 1000 gallons - $14.00 **

*   The minimum usage is up to 1000 gallons

** After the 1^st 1000 gallons, the price is for each additional 1000 gallons

 The City of Waverly prides itself for having a very high quality of water for use by its customers and wants to continue doing so for the foreseeable future.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact the City Office.  Thank you.

RULES FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS

On October 7, 2014, the City of Waverly approved and implemented the rules listed below for the receipt of public comments pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.      

.         Thirty (30) minutes of public comment may be allowed, limiting each speaker to two (2) minutes.

.         Public comments at Special Meetings must be germane to the items on the agenda.

.         Prior to speaking, each person must be recognized by the presiding officer and must state his/her name and address for the record.

.         The presiding officer may impose reasonable limitations on citizen’s participation at meetings such as barring repetition, irrelevant, immaterial, inappropriate comments and reserves the right to halt or suspend the meeting to a later date, if the rules are not being followed. 

.         Whenever a group of persons wish to address the members on the same subject matter, the presiding officer may ask that a spokesperson be chosen from the group.  If additional matters are to be presented by other persons in the group, the presiding officer may limit the presentation to information not already presented by the group spokesperson. 

.         Interested parties, or their authorized representatives, may address the Council by written communication with regard to any matter concerning City business by addressing the Clerk, who shall distribute the written communication to Council members.

.         The Council is not obligated to respond to comments or answer a question.

.         This rule does not apply to City employees.

.         The Clerk shall post the provisions of the Policy on the City’s website and in the Council Chambers. 

Scott Duewer, Mayor

Golf Cart Renewals are due by April 1, 2025.  If you plan on operating a golf cart or UTV on the city streets, you will need a current permit staring April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.  Please see Chief Berola.  Cost is $75.00.

Waverly Lake Permits are required for boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. and are available at City Hall and the Water Plant.  The cost is $25.00 and the permits are good for the period:  April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.

POLICE CONTACT: if you need to contact the Waverly Police Department at any time, please call (217) 245-6103, opt 3.