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Saint Charles council approves water rate increase to shore up system funding
Summary
The Village of Saint Charles council voted 6–1 to raise water rates by $10 per quarter (about $40 per year) to increase funds for ongoing and planned water projects; sewer rates remain unchanged.
The Village of Saint Charles Village Council voted 6–1 to approve a resolution to raise water rates by $10 per quarter — $40 annually — with the change set to take effect in May (effective date not specified in the meeting record).
Council members said the increase is intended to stabilize the village water fund and provide local match and cash-on-hand for planned improvements, including ongoing phase 1 work and an upcoming phase 2 project supported by a federal grant. Village officials said sewer rates will not change because the sewer fund is in a sustainable position.
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