Voters decided in August 2025 to improve water treatment and distribution while limiting annual water rate increases to 15% and only as needed. All utility payments must be used for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements for that specific utility. Several projects are nearing completion and underway. Read more on our Water Project Dashboard.BALLOT LANGUAGE – Article VI, Section 6.13 of the Charter of the City of Cape Girardeau generally prohibits the City from increasing water, sewer or solid waste collection fees by more than five (5) percent per fiscal year. Shall this general limitation be amended from five (5) percent to fifteen (15) percent, for the purpose of funding improvements and maintenance needed to deliver these services?