Westminster residents say new water, sewer rates give them a sinking feeling
Council, mayor urged to reconsider timing of implementing both rate structures
By Katie V. Jones Posted http://explorecarroll.com/ 3/24/09
Too much, too soon.
Westminster residents told the city’s mayor and Common Council at a public hearing Monday that they will be flooded with high bills if the proposed new water and sewer rates are in place all at once.
Water and sewer users — both in and out of city limits — said that the rates should be phased in gradually over time, even if that meant there would be a deficit down the road causing higher rates as the council warned.
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Many people in attendance also argued that the average use of 18,000 gallons of water per household, per quarter was beyond reality, and that the rate structure should be based on a higher average such as 22,500 gallons.
Landlords requested that apartment dwellers be given the benefit of residential rates, too, though the main pipes to their buildings are deemed commercial, placing it in a higher rate category.
Others argued for equal rates between city and non-city residents on the water and sewer system.
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Public comment will be accepted on the proposed rates until March 31.
If approved by the council, the structure would be phased in over two years starting July 1 and then again on July 1, 2010.
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In addition to the hearing, written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Call the city office at 410-848-9000 for details on how to submit comments via mail and e-mail. Upon the council's approval, the rate structure will be phased in starting July 1.
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Read Ms. Jones’ entire article here: Westminster residents say new water, sewer rates give them a sinking feeling
20090324 Residents say new rates give them a sinking feeling by K Jones
Council, mayor urged to reconsider timing of implementing both rate structures
By Katie V. Jones Posted http://explorecarroll.com/ 3/24/09
Too much, too soon.
Westminster residents told the city’s mayor and Common Council at a public hearing Monday that they will be flooded with high bills if the proposed new water and sewer rates are in place all at once.
Water and sewer users — both in and out of city limits — said that the rates should be phased in gradually over time, even if that meant there would be a deficit down the road causing higher rates as the council warned.
[…]
Many people in attendance also argued that the average use of 18,000 gallons of water per household, per quarter was beyond reality, and that the rate structure should be based on a higher average such as 22,500 gallons.
Landlords requested that apartment dwellers be given the benefit of residential rates, too, though the main pipes to their buildings are deemed commercial, placing it in a higher rate category.
Others argued for equal rates between city and non-city residents on the water and sewer system.
[…]
Public comment will be accepted on the proposed rates until March 31.
If approved by the council, the structure would be phased in over two years starting July 1 and then again on July 1, 2010.
[…]
In addition to the hearing, written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Call the city office at 410-848-9000 for details on how to submit comments via mail and e-mail. Upon the council's approval, the rate structure will be phased in starting July 1.
[…]
Read Ms. Jones’ entire article here: Westminster residents say new water, sewer rates give them a sinking feeling
20090324 Residents say new rates give them a sinking feeling by K Jones
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