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Florence council approves second reading to raise water, sewer and bulk water rates
Summary
On second reading the Florence City Council approved Ordinance 2026-04 to increase water, sewer and bulk water rates, set basic charges by meter size and apply fees to customers inside and outside city limits; the motion passed unanimously.
The Florence City Council approved on second reading Ordinance 2026-04 on Feb. 10, 2026, which amends Article 13.02 of the city code to increase water, sewer and bulk water rates and to set basic charges by meter size for customers inside and outside the city limits.
The ordinance text listed rate increases, adjustments to basic charges tied to meter size, and assessment of late fees; the meeting minutes state the changes were presented as amendments to the code and were adopted on second reading with no opposing votes. The minutes do not reproduce the ordinance’s rate table or specify the effective date beyond standard ordinance language in the packet.
Council Member Mike Harrell seconded the motion to approve the ordinance; no council members opposed. The minutes do not record extended debate or public comment specific to the rate changes during the special meeting.
