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Council approves modest 3% average increase to water and wastewater rates
Summary
Commerce approved updated water and wastewater rates that city officials said will increase typical residential combined bills by about $2 per month (roughly 3%) to cover utility costs while preserving a lifeline rate for low-use households.
The Commerce City Council on Sept. 16 approved amendments to the city's water and wastewater rates, a change city staff said will raise typical combined residential bills by about $2 per month, or roughly 3%. The ordinance was adopted on second reading as part of the fiscal-year budget package.
Why it matters: The city tied rates directly to the cost of service in its public utility fund. City staff emphasized a protected lifeline rate: the…
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