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Baldwin City council approves new electric rate structure, shifts bond costs to a $25 monthly meter fee
Summary
The council voted 3–1 to approve Ordinance 15‑13 (Option 3), which raises residential rates and creates a $25 monthly meter charge to make debt payments more transparent; the move is intended to shore up reserves toward a $900,000 target by 2027.
Baldwin City council voted to approve Ordinance 15‑13 (Option 3), a restructuring of the city's electric rates that separates infrastructure debt payments into a flat monthly meter fee and applies a modest rate increase for usage. The motion passed 3–1 after extended committee briefing and public‑meeting debate.
Supporters said Option 3 makes the city's bond payments clearer to customers and reduces the compounding effect of percentage increases on residential bills. Scott (committee presenter) outlined the…
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