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Morton raises monthly water charge and overage rate
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2024-07 to increase the monthly water charge by $1.10 and set an overage fee of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons for usage over 4,000 gallons, applying inside and outside city limits. Motion by Councilwoman Caro Johnson, seconded by Councilman Richard Vanderlip; recorded as "all in favor."
The Morton City Council approved Ordinance 2024-07, which raises the monthly water rate by $1.10 and establishes an overage charge of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons for usage above 4,000 gallons. The change applies to customers both inside and outside city limits. Councilwoman Caro Johnson moved the ordinance; Councilman Richard Vanderlip seconded. The transcript records the vote as "all in favor."
The recorded excerpt does not show the prior monthly rate or estimated revenue impact. The ordinance was adopted during new business at the Nov. 25 meeting. The council did not record dissent or amendments in the provided excerpt.
Implementation: the transcript does not specify an effective date for the rate increase; the ordinance was approved at the Nov. 25 meeting.
