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Electric City council approves higher sewer and water connection fees
Summary
The Electric City Council approved two resolutions raising municipal sewer and water connection charges on Oct. 17, 2024. Both measures passed by unanimous consent after brief consideration; councilmembers said the changes will be reflected in upcoming utility billing updates.
The Electric City Council approved Resolution 2024-13 to increase municipal sewer connection charges and Resolution 2024-14 to raise water connection charges during its Oct. 17 meeting. Councilmember Don Redfield moved the sewer resolution, seconded by Councilmember Robbin Boyce; Councilmember Blake Martin moved the water resolution, seconded by Boyce. Both measures passed by unanimous consent.
Clerk/Treasurer Peggy Nevsimal submitted the procedural materials associated with the rate adjustments and the council did not request additional public hearings at this meeting. "A motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution 2024-13 increasing the connection charges for connecting to the municipal sewer service," the minutes record. The council did not specify an implementation date in the meeting minutes; staff indicated the budget and ordinance paperwork will guide the timing of any billing changes.
