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Bowie council approves first reading of water-rate increase to build reserves for plant upgrades, 5-1
Summary
The Bowie City Council voted 5-1 to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑O2, which raises water consumption charges while leaving base meter rates unchanged.
The Bowie City Council voted 5-1 to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑O2, which raises water usage charges while keeping base meter rates unchanged.
Councilmembers and staff said the additional revenue will be set aside to pay engineering fees and to begin building funding for a series of water-system projects, including pump and plant upgrades and multiple water-line replacements. Councilmember Walker cast the lone dissenting vote; five other councilmembers voted in favor. The ordinance will return for a required second reading on April 8 and, according to council remarks, will take effect immediately after that meeting if adopted then.
City staff described the scope and estimated costs of the…
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