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Clifton council deadlocks on steep sewer hookup fee; measure fails
Summary
Council deadlocks 3-3 on an amended sewer connection fee ordinance that would have raised per-unit and square-foot charges; proponents said it holds developers accountable, opponents warned it could hurt small homeowners.
The Clifton Municipal Council failed to adopt an amended sewer connection-fee ordinance after a 3-3 tie on Aug. 19, leaving in place the city’s existing fee structure while the council considers alternatives.
Council supporters said the revised formula, which would have raised the per-unit charge for a typical three-bedroom home to about $2,500 and added a square-foot component for additions and new construction, was intended to ensure large developments and high-usage properties help pay for sewer infrastructure. Opponents argued the change could penalize modest homeowners adding a small bathroom or bedroom and would discourage reinvestment in older homes.
Councilman D’Amato urged the council to weigh the tradeoffs,…
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