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McCrory addresses failing sewer jetter and proposes tiered water rate increase
Summary
Council authorized staff to seek and, with mayoral approval, buy a replacement sewer jetter (estimated cost ~$119,000) and approved drafting a resolution to raise water rates to $20 for the first 2,000 gallons and $10 per additional 1,000 gallons ahead of a state-mandated change.
City officials told the council on Sept. 9 that the sewer jetter/pump at the water plant is failing and that an identical replacement purchased more than a decade ago is hard to source. A new unit was estimated to cost about $119,000. Jim (water staff) said he will search for available units, including one possibly located in Florida, and the council authorized him to purchase a sewer jetter at a reasonable price with the mayor's approval.
Council also discussed operational strain from malfunctioning filters at the water plant that have increased overtime. To help ease an upcoming state-mandated rate change next June, the council approved drafting a resolution to change water rates to $20 for the first 2,000 gallons and $10 for each additional 1,000 gallons. Council member Dallas made the motion and Council member Taylor seconded; the council passed the motion by roll call and Mayor Jackson will present a formal resolution at the next meeting. A notice will be placed on water bills to inform customers.
The transcript did not specify the equipment procurement timeline or the exact funding source for the jetter purchase; the sewer-jetter price and availability remain subject to vendor confirmation.
