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Excelsior Springs council adopts modest sewer rate increase effective Jan. 1
Summary
The council approved Ordinance No. 24-12-01 to raise the inside-city sewer base rate from $23.60 to $24.63 and the consumption rate from $11.58 to $12.08 per 1,000 gallons, effective Jan. 1, 2025; the increase was described as incremental to maintain reserves amid rising costs.
The Excelsior Springs City Council on Dec. 2 adopted an ordinance raising sewer utility rates that city staff said are necessary to maintain the sewer fund's operations and reserves. Director of Public Works Chad Birdsong presented the staff report and the council voted to approve Ordinance No. 24-12-01.
Birdsong said the proposed changes, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, would increase the…
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