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Newberry approves electric, water and wastewater rate ordinances after staff hearing; electric vote split 2–1
Summary
The commission enacted ordinances to raise electric, water and wastewater rates as part of the FY2025–26 budget. Electric ordinance passed 2–1; water and wastewater ordinances also passed 2–1. Staff said increases are needed to sustain utility operations and fund infrastructure.
The Newberry City Commission on Sept. 22 enacted three separate ordinances revising utility rates for electric, water and wastewater services. The measures were considered as part of the city’s final budget hearing and were enacted on second reading.
Dallas Lee, assistant city manager and CFO, told the commission staff models show many of the city’s utility costs are fixed or rising, and recommended adjustments to preserve financial health and support planned infrastructure. Lee said residential electric adjustments were proposed at 4.5 percent (an average residential impact he described as $5.31 per…
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