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Gulfport council temporarily waives November water late fees amid federal shutdown
Summary
To ease hardship from the federal government shutdown, Gulfports council approved a 30-day moratorium on assessment of late fees for water bills issued in November; staff warned the waiver requires unanimous approval to take effect immediately and flagged the citys recent monthly late-fee revenue.
Gulfports City Council on Tuesday adopted a temporary ordinance to suspend assessment of late fees on water bills issued in November, aiming to help residents affected by the federal government shutdown.
Councilwoman Hines introduced the measure and framed it as short-term relief for families facing furloughs and benefit interruptions. "We have family member right now that we are my family, member is assisting because…
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