Council hears water, sewer rate hike measure
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
Greenville City Council heard a first reading of legislation authorizing rate increases on water and sewer services for city residents. A second reading will take place at council’s Feb. 16 meeting.
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GREENVILLE Greenville City Council heard legislation Tuesday regarding a rate increase in water and sewer rates for city residents.
The measure, which received a first reading, calls for water rates to increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates will increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1.
If approved, the legislation will also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1. The measure will receive a second reading during council’s Feb. 16 meeting.