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Councilors recommend pursuing a water and sewer rate study amid resident concerns over rising bills
Summary
Councilors recommended soliciting bids for a water and sewer rate study (estimated at about $120,000) to examine rate structure changes; staff reported recent shutoffs, a 10% late fee, a $150 termination fee, and over $300,000 in resident reimbursements in 2025, and will contact Stantec and other firms for proposals.
Councilors agreed to seek a formal water and sewer rate study after several members said residents are struggling with recent increases and want clearer cost explanations and options.
"I think the rate study is critical. I think a lot of people are obviously very upset about rates," the Chair said, urging a move to a fixed charge plus a volumetric charge to give customers more control. Clerk Joan said the study was included in the proposed budget and estimated its cost "to be about 120,000" based on Perrysburg's recent study.
Councilor David…
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