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Council sets Jan. 16 public hearing on franchise fee revenue purpose statement
Summary
Norwalk council approved a resolution setting a public hearing for Jan. 16, 2025, on a revenue purpose statement that would authorize implementing gas and electric franchise fees (proposed at 1%) intended as a revenue‑neutral replacement for a 1% local option sales tax; staff explained statutory limits and permitted uses under the city code.
The Norwalk City Council approved a resolution Thursday to set a public hearing for Jan. 16, 2025, on a revenue purpose statement required to implement franchise fees on electric and natural gas utilities. Staff said the proposal is intended to be revenue neutral with the city’s current 1% local option sales tax.
City staff explained that adopting the revenue purpose statement authorizes the council to later consider ordinances establishing franchise agreements and fees. Staff noted state and city…
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