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Council approves revised utility rate proposal and modest refuse increase
Summary
Council adopted an alternate water‑rate plan with a 5% across‑the‑board increase for water tiers and left sewer changes as originally proposed; solid waste rates increase $1.40 per month for residential refuse and $0.10 for yard waste, effective Oct. 1.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The City Council approved a revised rate plan for water service and a modest increase in residential refuse and yard‑waste fees in the first reading of code amendments.
Staff presented alternate rate options after a prior workshop. The council voted to adopt an alternate water rate schedule that applies a 5% across‑the‑board increase to water rates while leaving the sewer rates as…
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