April 16, 2026
FROM CANISTEO VILLAGE CLERK KATRINA OLIVERIO: The tax rate increase is $.30/1000. The main driver for the increase are high utility costs, increased insurance, increased cost for Ambulance and fire services. The main driver for the increase on sewer is we are anticipating closing on bonds for the Sewer project, resulting in additional debt service payments. The driver behind the usage rate increase is, significantly higher utility costs associated with running the UV disinfection system that was part of the plant upgrade and mandated by NYSDEC. Also higher hauling and sampling costs. There are no changes in rates for water this year.
