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Council approves first reading of new water rates after IURC settlement; municipal code amendment also advanced
Summary
Following an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) settlement, Columbus advanced a first reading to adopt new water rates and to amend the municipal code; staff said the IURC converted a two‑phase increase to three phases and the city expects a residential average monthly increase of roughly $2–$5 over the phased period.
The Columbus City Common Council approved on first reading an ordinance setting new water rates following a settlement with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and also advanced an amendment to the municipal code to reflect the new rates.
Utility staff and consultants described the IURC settlement and the rate structure. Roger (utilities presenter) and Gavin Harvey (associate director of finance and business) explained the IURC changed the previously planned two‑phase increase into a three‑phase…
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