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Harvey council approves higher water and sewer stop fees after public hearing with no comment
Summary
The Harvey City Council on Aug. 5 approved two third-reading ordinances increasing the monthly water service charge and raising water and sewer ‘stop’ fees after a public hearing that drew no public comment.
The Harvey City Council approved two ordinances on third reading on Aug. 5 that raise the water service charge and increase fees charged for water and sewer stops. The vote followed a public hearing that drew no public comment.
Council Member Kelly Cooper moved to adopt Ordinance Amendment 35 to raise the monthly water service charge from $30 to $40; the motion was seconded by Council Member Adam Dubois and recorded as approved by the council. Council Member Leonard Geery moved to adopt Ordinance Amendment 36, which raises the water stop fee from $5 to $10 and the sewer stop fee from $11.10 to $16.10; that motion was seconded by Kelly Cooper and approved by the council.
Mayor Dennis Seibert opened and closed the public hearing on the fee increases; the minutes state there were no public comments. The ordinances were adopted on third reading, per the minutes, with the motions carried as recorded.
The council’s action changes the municipal fee structure and will increase the standard monthly charge for water service and the one-time stop fees for water and sewer service. The minutes do not specify an effective date for the ordinances or which department will handle implementation.
