At Monday night's Council meeting, by unanimous vote, the Mayor/Council increased water/sewer rates by approximately 20% (Administrator's figure); and similar future increases were scheduled for this Oct. and "next year"--according to City Administrative Assistant James Gillespe. After a question from Councilman Kingrea, Gillispe said the increase would allow the Water system to break even, but not the Sewage-- hence the future increases.
Previously announced numbers for the hikes are: $2/mo for the first 2000 gallons of water; $3/mo for the first 2000 of sewer (only $2 outside the city limits).
Earlier in the meeting (during a sales tax discussion), Councilman Mike Ford reiterated his position: "People aren't paying enough for City services."
The increases will be effective April 1, 2009.
The Council also gave the Mayor/Clerk the authority to raise the rates(water/sewer) in the future--without a public hearing(but only after privately notiifying the Council).
[legitimate corrections appreciated]
At Monday night's Council meeting, by unanimous vote, the Mayor/Council increased water/sewer rates by approximately 20% (Administrator's figure); and similar future increases were scheduled for this Oct. and "next year"--according to City Administrative Assistant James Gillespe. After a question from Councilman Kingrea, Gillispe said the increase would allow the Water system to break even, but not the Sewage-- hence the future increases.
Previously announced numbers for the hikes are: $2/mo for the first 2000 gallons of water; $3/mo for the first 2000 of sewer (only $2 outside the city limits).
Earlier in the meeting (during a sales tax discussion), Councilman Mike Ford reiterated his position: "People aren't paying enough for City services."
The increases will be effective April 1, 2009.
The Council also gave the Mayor/Clerk the authority to raise the rates(water/sewer) in the future--without a public hearing(but only after privately notiifying the Council).
[legitimate corrections appreciated]
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