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Florence council advances first readings to raise water, sewer and solid-waste rates
Summary
The City Council approved first readings of ordinances to increase water, sewer, bulk water and solid-waste rates. The minutes do not list the specific new rates; additional readings and publication are implied next steps.
At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Florence City Council approved first readings of two ordinances to adjust utility and solid-waste rates.
Ordinance 2026-04, approved on first reading by motion of Mary Condon and second of Mary Jane Swope, amends Article 13.02.001, 13.02.002 and 13.02.004 of the Florence Code of Ordinances 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 minutes do not recite the specific rate schedules or dollar amounts.
Ordinance 2026-05, approved on first reading by motion of Debra Bivens and second of Mary Jane Swope, amends Article 13.03.001 to change rates and charges for solid-waste collection and disposal services. The minutes record unanimous council votes for both first readings but do not provide final adoption dates or effective dates; further readings and public notification typically follow under city procedures.
