Increase wastewater rates by 7% annually for 5 years
In Plain English
The city proposes raising sewer bills by 7% each year from 2020 through 2025. This is a public hearing where residents can comment before the council votes. The city received 419 protest letters from residents opposing the increases.
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Votes
Hold over the matter for one month to May 19, 2020, for the first reading and May 26, 2020, for the second reading
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to delay a decision on proposed sewer rate increases for one month, with broad support in a 5-1 vote. The city wants to raise wastewater bills by 7% annually from 2020 through 2025, but received 419 protest letters from residents opposing the hikes. Thomas Butt was the sole dissenting vote against the delay. The postponement pushes the final decision to late May, giving residents more time to weigh in on increases that would significantly raise their monthly sewer costs over the next five years.
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