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Quincy City Council approves $14.15 water rate increase, $5.5 million for City Hall repairs – Muddy River News | #citycouncil

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a water rate increase that will average more than $14 a month for residential users while also ending a discounted rate for not-for-profit users. Aldermen voted 8-5 for the increase that will go toward $30 million in proposed improvements to the City of Quincy’s water system, such as […]

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Willmar council OKs Municipal Utilities’ water, electric rate increases – West Central Tribune | #citycouncil

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council unanimously approved a water rate increase as requested by Willmar Municipal Utilities, as well as approved in a split 6-1 vote an increase in electric rates. Councilor Tom Butterfield was the lone no vote for the electric rate increase and Councilor Michael O’Brien was absent from the meeting. The […]

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Kalispell City Council approves higher water rates | #citycouncil

Residents will pay higher water fees starting in September after the Kalispell City Council approved a new water fee schedule at its meeting Monday. Though the vote was unanimous, several city councilors expressed discomfort with the effect on residents’ checkbooks. Water rates will increase by 15% in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, followed by an […]

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Willmar City Council approves 10-year street improvement plan – West Central Tribune | #citycouncil

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council on Monday approved a 10-year capital improvement plan for street and utilities improvements, which proposes spending approximately $12 million per year to repair and maintain the city streets. City engineer Jared Voge of Bolton & Menk presented the topic, noting that the city of Willmar and Willmar Municipal Utilities […]

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Mayor

Anticipated MUD rate hike not related to streetcar construction plans

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Omaha-area natural gas and water rates are going up, but the mayor’s office says it’s not because of the streetcar. According to a news release from Mayor Jean Stothert’s office, officials from the Metropolitan Utility District told Omaha City Council members on Tuesday that the rate hikes were needed “to pay […]

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City Council to discuss budget amendments on Tuesday | Local | #citycouncil

The Columbia City Council will hold its second of three budget hearings during its regular meeting Tuesday.  Key items in the new budget include Parks and Recreation fee increases, water utility rate increases and increased funding for utility assistance. Staff proposed a 10% increase in the base water utility fee for fiscal year 2023. After the […]

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City Council to discuss annual budget, fee increases, and homelessness | Local | #citycouncil

The Columbia City Council will begin the process of reviewing the fiscal year 2023 budget at its regular meeting Monday. The council will set public hearings for the 2023 budget, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. Additionally, they will set public hearings for the 2022 property tax and proposed renovations to the McBaine […]

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