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Council adopts Ordinance 487 clarifying sewer-charges code
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 487 to amend the sewer-charges code language so the city will use a 'lock rate' or the lower of two rates as described in the written code amendment; staff will continue to return annually with fee-schedule resolutions when rates change.
The Foley City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 487, a housekeeping code amendment that clarifies how the city applies sewer charges.
A staff member explained the amendment reflects the written language the council approved in July and clarifies that the code will use either a 'lock rate' or the lower of two rates (the "actual or the lock"). The staff member said adjustments to any dollar amount in the ordinance will be implemented through an annual fee-schedule resolution filed with the council, typically at the end of the year.
Council members asked whether the ordinance would require further discussion later in the year when rates are set; staff confirmed the city returns with fee-schedule amendments in December or January so the council can approve rate changes before they take effect. The council moved and approved final adoption at the meeting.
