Elmer City residential sewer rates may go up

 

Last updated 11/18/2020 at 9:48am



Elmer City residential sewer rates will likely go up by about 20% in 2021. 

The raise was discussed by the city council during a budget discussion meeting Nov. 12. 

A sewage lift station pump replacement in the Lone Pine area may cost up to $25,000, Public Works Director Jimmer Tillman explained. 

With 166 sewer customers, the council and mayor discussed, a $10 boost in rates would raise $19,992 a year, which would go towards the pump and any future sewer-related expenses that may come up.

In-town rates would go from $51 to $61, and out-of-town rates for neighborhoods served by Elmer City would go from $52 to $62. 

“I understand it’ll make an impact on people,” said Councilmember Terje Berg, “but maybe we should just go with the $10. That’s my feeling. …  It’s going to hurt some people, including myself, but what can we do?”

The other councilmembers agreed. 

“We do need to make these decisions,” Mayor Jesse Tillman said. “Sewer rates will probably go up in the future beyond this anyways.”

Another budget meeting will be held in December before final approval.

 

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