Key to fixing the problems will be reviving the stalled 'smart' meter program and improving customer service with new software, more hiring and better training, the city says.
The comprehensive rate hike the first approved by the City Council in nearly 8 years will cost the average single-family homeowner about $12 more each month
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The city blames severe staffing shortages for investigations into unusual meter readings taking too long, forcing the city to suspend billing for many months.