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South Gate council hires consultant to study utility users tax after heated public comment
Summary
Council approved a contract with Team Civex to study a possible utility users tax and community outreach; vote was 4–1 with one councilmember voting no after public speakers both for and against the measure voiced strong opinions.
The South Gate City Council voted 4–1 on March 11 to hire a consultant to evaluate a utility users tax (UUT) and to recommend structure and outreach steps, authorizing a contract for roughly $114,350 and appropriating the same amount from the general fund.
City Manager Rob Houston said staff conducted a public Request for Proposals and received four submittals; two met the scope. The recommended firm, Team Civex, proposed a…
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