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Finance committee sends proposed 5% water consumption increase to council for public hearing
Summary
The committee voted to send water rate amendments to City Council, including a proposed 5% consumption-rate increase (in addition to an 8% base rate already approved in March). Staff said consultant work on tier structure continues; the increase would take effect July 1 if council approves and a 30-day waiting period after public hearing is met.
The Delaware City Finance Committee voted June 2 to forward proposed water rate amendments to the City Council for public hearing and final action.
Staff told the committee that the council approved an 8% base rate increase in March. The current proposal would add at least a 5% increase to consumption rates to be applied beginning…
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