Set wastewater rates for next 5 years with annual increases

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In Plain English

The city considers 2 options for wastewater rate increases through 2025. Option A raises rates 7% each year for 5 years. Option B starts with 5% in 2021, then 6% and 7% increases. The city received 420 protest letters from residents opposing the increases.

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Votes

approve Option A (fixed rate increase)

Moved by: Nathaniel Bates
Failed

to approve Option A (fixed rate increase)

Moved by: Vice Mayor Bates
Failed

said ordinance for Option B (gradual rate increase) received the first reading and was laid over for two weeks

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye