Water and sewer rates will increase in Bremen if an ordinance regulating those increases is approved by the Bremen Town Council.
Continue readingWater and Sewer Rate Increase Proposed in Bremen
The water and sewer rates could be going up soon in the Town of Bremen.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council to Discuss Water, Sewer Rate Increases
The Plymouth City Council members are expected to discuss water and sewer rate increases when they meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
A public hearing is set to gather public comment on the matter.
During a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 30, the city council learned that with Bay Valley Foods and Del Monte closing at the end of year water and wastewater treatment revenue losses are imminent. To help bridge the gap, an ordinance outlining a one-time raise in the water rate of 12 percent to begin Jan. 1, 2018, was proposed. In addition, an ordinance detailing a three-phase wastewater rate increase was proposed. It would allow for a 10 percent increase in wastewater rates beginning Jan. 1, 2018, with another 10 percent increase on Sept. 2, 2018, and a third 10 percent increase in March of 2019.
Plymouth City Council Passes First Reading on Water, Sewer Rate Increase Ordinances
The Plymouth City Council passed the proposed water and sewer rate increase ordinances on first reading Monday night.
During a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 30, the city council learned that with Bay Valley Foods and Del Monte closing at the end of year water and wastewater treatment revenue losses are imminent. To help bridge the gap, an ordinance outlining a one-time raise in the water rate of 12 percent to begin Jan. 1, 2018, was proposed. In addition, an ordinance detailing a three-phase wastewater rate increase was proposed. It would allow for a 10 percent increase in wastewater rates beginning Jan. 1, 2018, with another 10 percent increase on Sept. 2, 2018, and a third 10 percent increase in March of 2019. Continue reading
Plymouth BOW/City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight.
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson will present a change order for the Richter Road project while City Engineer Rick Gaul will have several agreements for projects. Continue reading