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The Fairfield City Council met last night for their bi-monthly meeting with all members present. The city's ongoing financial issues were once again a topic addressed by the council, with utility meter price increases approved by the council to help alleviate the financial shortfall the city is experiencing. Utility meter increases were already scheduled to go into effect on May 1, but the council approved an even larger increase. Alderman Jerry Lisinbee voted No on the rate increase. The average utility customer will experience an $11 monthly increase. We have the table with this story at WFIWRadio.com The breakdown is as follows: Current Prev. Approved Approved Last Night Water $16 $17 $17 Sewer $10 $11 $13 Gas $13.50 $15 $17 Electric $13.50 $15 $17 The council discussed the possibility of increasing the monthly Brush & Yard Waste from $5.50 to $10.00. The increase would allow residents to have couches, chairs, etc, to be picked up by the City Street & Bridge Dept. Mayor

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