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Finance committee proposes small water-rate increase to improve grant eligibility
Summary
The finance committee told the board the village's current water rates are low compared with surrounding communities and proposed raising the charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $20 to $25 as a first step to demonstrate revenue for grant applications.
In "Old Business" the finance committee reported it had met with Doug earlier in the month and said the village's existing water rates are low compared with neighboring communities and may hurt grant eligibility because they do not show sufficient income.
The committee proposed an initial rate adjustment raising the charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $20 to $25. The minutes state the committee characterized this as a gradual start toward bringing rates more in line with surrounding areas; no final ordinance or effective date was approved at the April 7 meeting.
Trustees discussed the recommendation but the transcript records the proposal as part of the facility plan discussion rather than a voted ordinance. The board did not adopt a formal rate ordinance during this meeting.
