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South Bend council approves 2.9% sewer-rate increase in second reading
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 16 o 8 on its second reading to raise sewer rates by 2.9%. The motion to approve passed after a recorded vote; councilors offered no substantive debate beyond procedural motioning.
The South Bend City Council on its regular meeting approved Ordinance 16 o 8, a second reading to amend the Sewer Municipal Code and raise sewer rates by 2.9%. The chair invited a motion to approve; S3 moved and S6 seconded, and the motion carried.
The chair stated the ordinance’s status as a second reading and its size: “This is the 2nd reading, and it is an increase of 2.9%.” The council recorded support with an affirmative vote and no members registered opposition during the roll call. The ordinance was adopted as presented and will take effect according to the code’s standard implementation schedule.
