After deadlocking on whether to raise water rates 1 percent earlier this month, Gainesville City Council will hold another vote today to try and break the impasse. Council is now considering approving a zero percent rate increase, and offsetting the resulting $230,000 loss of revenue with an increase in the account service fee, which covers the cost of reading meters, sending bills and related customer service issues. If approved, the monthly fee would rise 85 cents, from $4.25 to $5.10.
The Local Agenda: Gainesville council to vote again on increase in water rates and fees