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Broken Arrow council adopts manual of fees; water, sewer, stormwater and trash rates rise Oct. 1
Summary
The City Council adopted an updated manual of fees that raises utility rates for water, sewer, stormwater and trash by about 10%, effective Oct. 1. City officials say higher operating and material costs drove the change; an average family of four using roughly 7,000 gallons a month can expect about $12–$13 more.
At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Broken Arrow City Council adopted an updated manual of fees that increases rates for water, sewer, stormwater and trash by about 10%, effective Oct. 1.
The change affects utility customers across the city, and city officials said the increase responds to higher operating costs, materials and contracted service charges. "You know, this is something to make sure city stable," Vice Mayor Johnny Parks said, describing the fees as necessary to maintain core services.
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