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Ashland commission OKs first reading of one‑time utility assistance program using $150,000 ARPA funds
Summary
The commission gave first reading July 24 to an ordinance establishing a utility assistance program that will use $150,000 of the city's ARPA investment interest to provide one-time payments of up to $125 to help Ashland residents with water, sewer or garbage bills; program limited to city residents and runs until funds are exhausted.
The Board of City Commissioners gave first reading July 24 to an ordinance creating a one-time Utility Assistance Program funded with $150,000 of the city’s ARPA investment interest, staff said. The program will provide up to $125 per eligible Ashland resident toward past-due water, sewer or garbage bills and is intended to help customers who have a shutoff notice.
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