Foley council opts to bill using the lower ‘lock’ month after sewer-rate error

Jul 9, 2024

After staff analysis showed roughly 281 accounts were adversely affected and an estimated $4,500 revenue impact, the Foley City Council directed staff to use the lesser of two months for the winter sewer-rate lock and will bring a formal ordinance amendment forward in August.

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Council discussed an error in the sewer-rate lock calculation that left some customers with unexpectedly high bills. Staff presented an analysis showing roughly 281 accounts were adversely affected and estimated the change to the lock calculation would reduce forecasted revenue by about $4,500.

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