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Council clarifies utility base‑rate rule for voluntarily disconnected meters; phase 2 (vacant parcels) to return in September
Summary
Port Angeles City Council held a first reading to clarify that base rates apply to parcels with installed meters that request voluntary disconnection; council continued further changes affecting vacant, meterless parcels to Sept. 2 for more analysis and outreach.
The Port Angeles City Council conducted a first reading and discussion of clarifications to the city’s utility‑base‑rate ordinance, limiting the current amendment to phase 1: voluntary disconnections for properties that already have meters installed. Staff said the change applies to residential and commercial accounts and keeps the base rate charged to properties with an installed meter even when service is temporarily shut off.
"The city is required to reserve water and electric for properties that are connected to our…
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