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Ironton City Council approves multiple ordinances, including utility rate changes and wastewater bonds
Summary
At its April 23 meeting the Ironton City Council adopted a package of ordinances that adjust utility rates, authorize up to $3 million in wastewater bonds and require the mayor to provide an annual inventory of major vehicles and equipment; several measures were adopted under emergency rules.
The Ironton City Council on April 23 adopted a series of ordinances affecting the city’s budget, utility rates and capital projects.
Council adopted Ordinance 26-23, which adjusts monthly wastewater, water administration and residential garbage fees; the council suspended rules to give the ordinance a third reading by title and approved it by roll call. Chair (presiding officer) explained the adjustments were intended to spread the cost of updating an aging sewer plant over time rather than pass a single large expense to residents: “Instead of trying to pass on the cost of a $70,000,000 new plant, we're trying to refurbish it in phases so we're not breaking the backs of residents,” the Chair said during public comment responses.
The council…
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