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Residents urge more equitable trash, water and stormwater charges; call for clarity on small fees
Summary
Two residents urged the council to adjust utility billing structures to reduce cross-subsidies affecting seniors and small households, questioned the stormwater fee methodology and asked for clearer payment-fee policies.
Two residents who spoke during the council's citizen appearance urged changes to how the city structures utility and service fees, saying current rate and fee designs disproportionately affect seniors and small households.
"Most, if not all, senior households only put out 1 trash can per week and fill recycle bins less than once every 2 weeks," said Dave Shaw, a resident at 215 West Wing Drive, who argued that a 10% senior discount on refuse service is insufficient and recommended at least a 25% discount. Shaw said Coppell currently receives two…
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