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Norwalk sets Jan. 16 hearing to adopt revenue purpose statement for proposed utility franchise fees
Summary
Council approved setting a Jan. 16 public hearing to adopt a revenue purpose statement needed to implement proposed electric and natural gas franchise fees, which staff described as intended to be revenue neutral to replace a 1% local option sales tax; staff noted the code allows franchise fees up to 5% though the present proposal is 1%.
The Norwalk City Council on Jan. 2 voted to set a Jan. 16 public hearing on a revenue purpose statement that would authorize the city to include proposed electric and natural gas franchise fees in an upcoming ordinance.
Jean Kelly (staff member) told the council the revenue purpose statement is required before the council can adopt an ordinance imposing franchise fees. Staff described the measure as intended to…
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