City rates may increase July 1

Residents will see slight increases in rates paid for water, sewer and trash collection once the city’s new budget is finalized June 16.

According to City Administrator Reed Clevenger, the rates reflect increasing costs associated with managing the various services. However, during the next year, Clevenger said the city will have their rates professionally audited to ensure they’re not over or under charging residents for services.

“We’re going to try to be more fair with those fees,” Clevenger said.

The fees won’t take effect until the new fiscal year starts July 1.

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