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Council approves wastewater rate increase after resident plea and staff explanation
Summary
Council passed the second reading of an ordinance to raise wastewater collection rates; a resident urged a longer grace period and better communications, while staff said the increase funds major projects and that they are pursuing grants.
The Clearwater City Council on Nov. 20 approved the second reading of Ordinance 98-54-25 to amend wastewater collection rates.
A resident who said a $6.01 increase would be unaffordable urged the council to add a five-day grace period and improve billing notifications. "I can't afford $6.01," the resident said, asking the city to provide text message alerts and expanded…
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