Set wastewater rates with 5% annual increases through 2014
In Plain English
The city needs to raise wastewater treatment rates by 5% each year for the next 4 years. Your sewer bill increases annually starting in 2011. The rate hikes help cover rising costs for wastewater processing and infrastructure maintenance.
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Votes
Close public hearing
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed the public hearing on a wastewater rate increase that will raise your sewer bill by 5% each year for four years starting in 2011. This procedural vote moves the rate increase closer to final approval, though the council has not yet voted on the actual ordinance. The rate hikes are intended to cover rising costs for wastewater treatment and maintaining aging sewer infrastructure. Residents who wanted to comment on the proposed increases had their chance during the public hearing that just concluded.
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First reading of wastewater rate ordinance
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance that will increase wastewater rates by 5% annually for four years starting in 2011, with broad support in a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Viramontes cast the lone dissenting vote. This means your monthly sewer bill will go up each year to help the city cover rising costs for treating wastewater and maintaining aging infrastructure. The ordinance will need a second reading before it becomes final.
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