Public Hearing #2 On October 10 For Proposed Water, Sewer, and Bulk Water Rate Changes
9/19/2023
The Richey Town Council will hold a second public hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Firehall for the purpose of receiving public input on the Town’s proposal to increase Water, Sewer, and Bulk Water rates. The full notice is linked below.
- The Town proposes to raise the base rate of Water service, which includes up to 1,000 gallons of usage per month, by $6.50 per customer per month. The new base rate will be $52.86. The usage rate of $5.37 per 1,000 gallons used over the base amount will remain the same.
- The Town proposes to raise the base rate of Sewer service by $6.50 per customer per month. The new rate will be $46.17.
- The Town proposes to raise the Bulk Water rate by $0.01 per gallon. The new rate will be $0.02 per gallon.
- If approved, the new Bulk Water rate will take effect on October 15, 2023. If approved, the new Water and Sewer base rates will be reflected on the bill issued for October 2023.