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Alexander City Council adopts code change allowing negotiated industrial utility rates after debate over transparency
Summary
On Feb. 3 the Alexander City Council approved an ordinance amending city code section 90-108 to allow negotiated industrial service rates for large utility customers. Councilors pressed staff for clarity about how negotiated deals would be approved and applied; the ordinance passed on a unanimous roll call vote.
Alexander City Council on Feb. 3 approved an amendment to the city code that allows the city to negotiate utility rates with potential industrial customers rather than using a single fixed rate.
The ordinance, an amendment to Alexander City Code section 90-108 (industrial service), passed on a roll call vote with six votes in favor and none opposed. Councilors said the change is intended to give the city flexibility to compete for large industrial users, but several members pressed staff for clear procedures and transparency so residents and other businesses would not be surprised by individually negotiated deals.
Councilor Chris Brown said the council had discussed the measure during the work session and invited staff to explain how the…
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