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Council passes package of utility and bond ordinances; several await signatures
Summary
Alongside the sewer-rate ordinance, Anderson's council passed three related ordinances on revenue bonds and electric rates/improvements (Ordinances 4-26, 2-26 and 3-26). The measures passed on second/third readings and now await signatures to proceed to implementation.
The Anderson City Council approved a set of related utility and financing ordinances during the same meeting that produced an 18% sewer-rate increase. In addition to Ordinance 5-26 (sewer rates), the council passed:
- Ordinance 4-26: An ordinance concerning construction and improvements to the sewage works and the issuance of revenue bonds to fund those projects; passed on third reading and awaiting signatures.
- Ordinance 2-26: An ordinance adopting a new schedule of rates and charges for Anderson Municipal Light and Power; passed on third reading and awaiting signatures. During the discussion a resident asked whether the utility will use actual meter readings rather than estimates; staff said actual readings are used when possible and follow-up will be done for the resident.
- Ordinance 3-26: An ordinance authorizing construction and improvements to the electric utility and issuance of revenue bonds; passed on third reading and awaits signatures.
Votes: For each ordinance the council recorded votes on second and/or third reading; the readings recorded routine procedural seconds and roll-call results. Several votes followed the same pattern of support from a majority of councilors and at least one recorded dissent on rate-related items.
What it means: Passage of the bond and rate ordinances enables the city to proceed with procurement, capital projects and long-term work on both sewer and electric systems. The administration said bond structures and future rate reviews are intended to maintain coverage for debt service and allow the city to complete projects required by federal and state obligations.
Next steps: Each ordinance awaits signature by the mayor and council president before becoming effective. City staff indicated they will continue project procurement, pursue available grants and return to rate discussions in future years as project and grant outcomes evolve.
