Resolution #2008-3: Water and Sewer Rate Increase

RESOLUTION # 003-008

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN APPROVING A MONTHLY RATE RAISE FOR THE CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN

Whereas, the City Council did pass and approve a rate raise for the City water and sewer systems at the October 10, 2008 Special Council meeting.

Whereas, motion was made and unanimously approved by the council to raise the water rate from $32.00 to $35.00 per month and raise the sewer rate from $18.00 to $25.00 per month to be effective January 1, 2009.

Whereas, cause for the rate raise was impending construction costs and expenses to the sewer system and ongoing maintenance costs for the water system;

Whereas, a public hearing for the rate raise was held October 7, 2008 at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. in Georgetown to review comment on the proposed rate raise.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Idaho the rate raise for the water and sewer system will become effective January 1, 2009 and continue until repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown this 5th day of November, 2008.

(s) Joseph W. DeClark, Council President

ATTEST: Marty Nate, City Clerk