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Council defeats rate increase measure
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
Greenville City Council Members voted “No” on a water and sewer rate hike for city residents at its Tuesday night meeting. The measure, however, will be reexamined by the city’s Utility Committee for potential future consideration.
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GREENVILLE An ordinance to increase water and sewer rates was unanimously defeated during Greenville City Council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Council voted 6-0 against the measure. The proposal, as it stood, would have water rates increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates would increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation would also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1.
Council tables water, sewer rate hike measure
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
A proposed series of water and sewer rate increases will be considered again March 16, after the ordinance was tabled Tuesday night by Greenville City Council.
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GREENVILLE Debate will continue as Greenville City Council tabled a rate increase on water and sewer services during council’s meeting Tuesday night.
The proposed ordinance calls for water rates to increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates would increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation would also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1. The ordinance has now received three readings.
Commissioners approve court fund transfer
By Nathaniel Kubik and Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
The Darke County Board of Commissioners approved a transfer of $140,000 of court funds with an eye to purchase a local business in downtown Greenville. The court wishes to turn the building into a center to conduct work-release classes and other life-building skills for ex-convicts. The board, though releasing the funds, does not express approval of the plan.
Erik Martin | Darke County Media
GREENVILLE The Darke County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon to approve a transfer of funds for the purchasing of a new courts building, and to finalize the leasing of farm land at the county’s North Farm. Commissioners Matt Aultman, Mike Stegall, and Larry Holmes were all present.