Set wastewater rates with 6.8% annual increases through 2020
In Plain English
The city proposes raising sewer bills by 6.8% each year for the next 5 years. Current wastewater rates have not been specified. If approved, your sewer portion of utility bills increases annually starting in fiscal year 2015-16.
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Votes
Close public hearing
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Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed the public hearing on a proposed wastewater rate increase that would raise sewer bills by 6.8% annually for five years starting in 2015-16. This procedural vote allows the council to move forward with deliberating the rate hike, though they have not yet voted on whether to actually approve the increases. The rate increases would compound each year, meaning residents' sewer bills would rise significantly over the five-year period. Closing the public hearing is a standard step that ends the period for public comment before the council makes its final decision on the ordinance.
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Ordinance received first reading and laid over to July 28, 2015 for second reading
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would raise sewer bills by 6.8% annually for five years, starting in fiscal year 2015-16. This means your wastewater portion of utility bills will increase each year, compounding over the five-year period. The measure passed with broad support on a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Pimplé abstaining and Mayor Butt absent. A final vote is scheduled for July 28, 2015, as required by the city's ordinance process.
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