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Town to update sewer-rate code to reflect current county-driven charges
Summary
The commissioners introduced Ordinance 862-26 to amend Town Code Chapter 397 (sewers) and correct rate language that lags behind CPI updates; staff said much of the rate change is driven by county treatment charges the town pays.
The town introduced Ordinance 862-26 to amend the Bel Air South Town Code (Chapter 397, Article 1, section 397-18A) to correct and update sewer service rate language.
Staff explained that the figures currently printed in the code are several years old and that the town’s rate schedule is effectively updated by the consumer price index; the ordinance will reconcile the code language with current CPI-updated rates. Officials said a significant portion of the change in local sewer rates stems from increases the county charges the town to treat sewage.
Rachel, who the chair introduced for questions about rates, was available to answer specific inquiries and confirmed staff would correct outdated code language to reflect current dates and CPI adjustments. Commissioners did not take a final vote on the ordinance at the meeting; it was presented to the public for review and scheduled for the public hearing list.
