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Commission adopts new streetlight ordinance; votes to delay annual-increase policy until utility audit
Summary
The commission adopted an ordinance to revise streetlight billing to stabilize the streetlight fund, approving new base fees and a structure designed to eliminate an immediate deficit. Commissioners then voted to delay a decision on a built-in annual percentage fee increase until after a Georgia Power audit is complete.
Augusta commissioners approved a new streetlight ordinance and related fee structure designed to reduce a growing deficit in the streetlight fund, then opted to postpone setting an automatic annual increase until the city receives a Georgia Power audit.
Interim finance director Tim Schreier summarized the staff recommendation and the two options under consideration. Schreier said the administration’s proposal would raise the residential fee and add a base parcel fee to create a sustainable fund balance. “The suggestion last week was to change the rates to $95 for residential … The base fee would be $45,” he said, adding that a higher-option structure would eliminate…
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