File #: 17-0018    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/31/2017 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 2/7/2017 Final action: 2/7/2017
Title: Ordinance 508 - Amending Utility Rates Summary: As considered during the setting of the 2017 fiscal year budget, Ordinance 508 amends the fee schedule for water and solid waste charges. The increases for both water and solid waste is proposed at 5% for monthly service charges. The increases are requested to maintain revenue sufficiency with the rising costs of expenditures for operating supplies, labor, and capital expenditures.
Attachments: 1. 508 - Water Rate & Solid Waste Rate Increase 2016-17
Related files: 17-0008

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To: Mayor Gary H. Katica, Commissioners

From: JP Murphy, Assistant Town Manager

Date: 1/30/2017

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Ordinance 508 - Amending Utility Rates

 

Summary:

As considered during the setting of the 2017 fiscal year budget, Ordinance 508 amends the fee schedule for water and solid waste charges. The increases for both water and solid waste is proposed at 5% for monthly service charges. The increases are requested to maintain revenue sufficiency with the rising costs of expenditures for operating supplies, labor, and capital expenditures.

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Previous Commission Action: The Commission approved the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget with these proposed increases.  Ordinance 508 was approved January 17, 2017 on first reading.

 

Background/Problem Discussion: N/A

 

Expenditure Challenges  N/A

 

Financial Implications:  N/A

 

Recommendation:  Staff recommends the rate increase as proposed.

 

Proposed Motion  Move approval of Ordinance 508 as proposed, amending the utility rates on second reading.