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Staff to add provider line to utility bills to clarify pass‑through charges
Summary
Council discussed placing provider fees (OJ RSA/MPA) on utility bills as a separate line to show pass‑through costs; staff said implementation would take roughly three months and can be done before any rate change.
Council members asked whether the city could itemize provider charges on sewer/electric bills to clarify what the city collects versus what it pays outside providers. Brunson said staff can add a distinct line showing OJ RSA/MPA charges and estimated it would take about three months of work by staff to implement.
"At least at that point, we can say, hey. It ain't us," a council member (S5) said, pressing for transparency; Brunson agreed and said he would look at it and come back with a timing recommendation before the next meeting and prior to any rate increase discussions.
