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Council committees approve water fee updates and three years of 5% sanitation increases
Summary
Finance committee approved emergency updates to the water distribution fee schedule (including a new tariff line) and an emergency ordinance setting 5% sanitation rate increases for 2026–2028 to stabilize the sanitation fund; council discussed mechanics for delegating tariff authority and truck purchases.
On Nov. 24 Elyria’s finance committee approved two utility‑related measures: an emergency update to water distribution fees (including a new tariff line) and an emergency ordinance to raise sanitation rates 5% per year for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Water distribution director explained the fee update is a routine adjustment to reflect current costs for…
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