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La Grange board approves 5% water and sewer rate increase after debate over reserves and pass-throughs
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates by 5% effective May 1, 2025. Trustees debated whether to adopt a larger (10%) increase to shore up reserves; staff said a financial consultant will re-examine long-term needs. The increase is projected to generate about $383,740.
The Village of La Grange Board of Trustees voted unanimously on May 4 to adopt an ordinance amending the village fee schedule to increase water and sewer rates by 5% effective May 1, 2025.
Trustee Augustine, presenting the item, said the increase follows guidance from the village's 2022 water system needs assessment and rate analysis prepared by Baxter & Woodman and explained the village's pass-through approach when the village of McCook raises wholesale water rates. "Staff has recommended implementing the 5% water and sewer rate increase," Augustine said, and…
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