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Menands explores 5% water rate increase, grinder-pump fee and talks with Colonie over sewer charges
Summary
Staff proposed a 5% increase to water rates and suggested a grinder-pump maintenance fee (proposed $50 per billing period, $100/year) to help cover costly repairs; board and staff reported ongoing negotiations with the Town of Colonie over sewer billing and asked for additional modeling.
The Menands Village board discussed several utility measures at the budget workshop, including a 5% water rate increase, a proposed grinder-pump maintenance fee and continuing negotiations with the Town of Colonie over sewer payments.
Finance staff proposed a 5% increase in water revenues as part of the draft to keep utility operations on a stable path; the proposal would add roughly $15 in annual water revenues for a typical account based on current baselines…
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