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Council gives first reading to multiyear utility and garbage rate increases; water to rise up to 6% over four years
Summary
Council completed the first reading of an ordinance proposing multiyear increases for water, sewer and stormwater rates and a 2% garbage/recycling increase. The proposal includes a new per-meter availability fee and raises the large-user charge to 75% of retail.
The Norwalk City Council on April 17 completed the first reading of a package of utility and solid-waste rate changes staff said are necessary to cover rising costs including the city's planned water tower and Central Iowa Water Works buy-in.
Jean (finance director) said the city is proposing a four-year schedule for utility changes to meet Iowa Finance Authority loan requirements for planned borrowing. Key elements presented include a recommended 6% total water increase phased over four years, a per-meter availability fee (charging each meter…
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