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Des Moines schedules second reading of Lake Haven franchise ordinance; proposed 6% franchise fee included
Summary
At first reading May 8 the council reviewed draft ordinance 25‑037, which would extend the Lake Haven water/sewer franchise to 2041 and add a 6% franchise payment to the city in line with agreements negotiated with other utilities; the ordinance was set for second reading at the next council meeting.
Assistant City Attorney Matthew Hutchins presented draft ordinance 25‑037 at the May 8 Des Moines City Council meeting proposing an amended franchise agreement with Lake Haven water and sewer utility.
Hutchins said the current Lake Haven agreement dates to 2011 and is set to expire in 2031; it did not include a franchise payment to the city. In 2016, the city negotiated new franchise terms with four other water/sewer utilities; three…
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