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Council approves 5%–40% water‑discount sliding scale (Ordinance 1615) after resident raises household‑size concern
Summary
Ordinance 1615 passed on second reading to set a sliding scale of 5%–40% discounts for single‑family water customers. A resident who identified himself as John questioned whether the city’s verification materials account for household size; council committed to review the document and respond by Friday.
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 1615, which sets a sliding scale of discounts for single‑family water customers. During the reading a council member summarized, "So now it says 5% to 40%, increasing up to 40%." The ordinance passed after a motion and second and was carried on a voice vote.
During the subsequent public‑comment period a resident who identified himself as John questioned whether the city’s verification guidance correctly accounts for household size when determining eligibility under poverty guidelines. John said the federal/state poverty guidelines vary by household size and voiced concern the printed form did not reflect that distinction. Chair committed to review the ordinance documents and email the resident answers by Friday end of day.
