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Westville Council outlines meter-based fire-protection surcharge to shore up general fund
Summary
The Westville Town Council discussed a proposed monthly hydrant/fire-protection surcharge on water bills aimed at replacing general-fund support for hydrant rental after state tax changes; officials said residential accounts would pay roughly $3.45 a month, larger meters substantially more.
The Westville Town Council on Monday described a proposal to add a meter-based monthly surcharge to water bills to cover hydrant rental and fire-protection costs, citing state tax changes that reduced local revenue.
Presiding official Albert said the surcharge is intended to keep hydrant rental payments in the town’s general fund amid revenue pressure after “Senate Enrolled Act 1” reduced property-tax revenue for local governments. “It’s based on the size of your water meter,” the…
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