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Live Oak council approves sewer and water rate increases; sewer average hike about 9.25%, water 4.75–5%
Summary
The City Council on Feb. 25 approved ordinances increasing sewer and water rates, citing higher sewage-treatment and collection costs; the sewer adjustment averages about 9.25% and the water increase averages about 4.75–5% depending on usage. Council recorded the measures 5-0.
The Live Oak City Council on Feb. 25 approved two ordinances amending utility rates for sewer and water services, both passed on unanimous 5-0 votes.
City staff said the sewer ordinance responds to rising sewage-treatment and collection costs, including charges from regional treatment providers. Staff presented a recommended average sewer increase of 9.25 percent, below the 10 percent that had been…
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