Assembly approves sewer utility rate hike

The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance that will raise the amount that sewer utility rates will increase by in FY24 during its June 5 meeting.

In May 2022, the assembly voted to increase sewer utility rates by 3% annually from FY23-FY26, but this new ordinance will double the planned rate increase in FY24, raising rates for one year by 6%.

According to an annual rate review of the utility, the 6% raise is needed to keep up with increased costs and expenses to the borough.

During the first reading of Ordinance #2023-06 the May 2 assembly meeting, Utility Director Karl H...

 

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