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Parlier negotiates temporary sewer/water rates with Maxco, offers tower space in exchange for reduced charges
Summary
Council approved an MOU and a temporary rate arrangement with Maxco Incorporated after wastewater sampling showed higher-than-expected effluent concentrations and bills up to ~$24,000; staff negotiated a $6,153 fixed monthly billing amount retroactive to August 2023 while Maxco installs pretreatment equipment. Council also acknowledged Maxco allowed city radio equipment on its tower at no charge, saving roughly $16,200 since Aug. 2021.
Parlier officials approved a negotiated approach Wednesday to address unexpectedly high wastewater bills and to formalize a partnership with Maxco Incorporated.
Staff reported that weekly effluent sampling at two Maxco locations showed concentrations higher than anticipated; calculated monthly wastewater bills to Maxco…
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