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Oakland approves sewer-rate increase, small water-rate reduction; residents warn of sharp bills
Summary
Ordinance 25-07, approved 4-0, reduces water charges slightly while increasing sewer rates to cover wastewater plant debt and operating shortfalls. Residents warned the change could sharply raise bills for higher-usage households.
The Oakland Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved ordinance 25-07 to adjust the town's water and sewer rates, voting 4-0 after a public hearing in which residents said the changes could produce sharp household bill increases.
Under the approved changes discussed at the hearing, the sewer schedule cited by residents included a charge of $28.39 for the first 1,000 gallons and $8.11 for each additional 1,000 gallons; town staff also reported a modest reduction in water charges that will lower water bills by roughly $2 for most customers. The changes reflected in ordinance 25-07 were presented by town staff as necessary to cover the wastewater fund's deficit, long-term debt service and…
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