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BGR Outlook on
Orleans
The Sewerage and Water Board's Fee Proposals
    February 1999

 

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Introduction

Background

Fee Proposals

Fiscal Impact

Water Rates

Improve

Rate Increase / New Service

For and Against

Conclusion

 

What Is The Combined Fiscal Impact of The Two Fee Proposals on The Average Residential Customer?

If both the sewerage rate increase and the new drainage fee are approved, the typical residential customer could see his or her Sewerage and Water Board bill increase by approximately 44 percent over the next three years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Current Rate* Proposed Rate Percent Change
Sewerage $    11.17 $    15.42 38 % increase
Water 13.81 13.81 No change
Drainage    0.00   6.82  
Total  $    24.98 $    36.05 44% increase
*Note: Does not include $11.00 per month collected by the City for some sanitation and recycling services.

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