 All council members then backed a 30% increase in sewer rates beginning in fiscal 27. McQueen says the increase is necessary for construction of the city's new wastewater treatment plant. You know, we have to be in a position, according to our financial advisor, to be able to have the money on hand. So that's what we're looking at on those two amendments. And, of course, the public hearings will be on the 23rd.