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Council approves sanitary‑district rate increase on third reading
Summary
On third reading the council approved an ordinance changing the Michigan City Sanitary District's schedule of rates and charges. Council members and members of the public debated the need for infrastructure work; the ordinance passed 6‑0 on Aug. 18.
The Common Council voted on Aug. 18 to adopt an ordinance amending the schedule of rates and charges collected by the Michigan City Sanitary District, citing long‑deferred infrastructure needs and the department’s cash‑flow shortfall.
Presenters said the district has a roughly $700,000 cash‑flow deficit and needs capital work — including a Lafayette Barker sewer project — to avoid state intervention. Multiple residents expressed concern about bill increases and urged the council to seek alternative funding sources; other speakers and council members argued the increase was necessary to maintain public‑health standards. On roll call the clerk recorded "we have six in favor and no one opposes," and the ordinance advanced on third reading.
Council members said they would continue to monitor project phasing and explore options for limiting costs to low‑income households; the ordinance carries implementation steps tied to the sanitary district’s capital plan.
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