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increase in water bill can possibly affect returns
DPW Requests Hearing to ReviewWater/Sewer Rate Adjustments, New Rate StructureMinimum Billing Out, Monthly Billing In |
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a three-year package of single-digit water and sewer rate adjustments, as well as a new rate structure that would eliminate the minimum billing for water usage. The rate increases are needed to ensure that the utilities remain self-sustaining, to support stepped up replacement of aging infrastructure, and to meet federal and state mandates.DPW is requesting the Baltimore City Board of Estimates to hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. on August 31, 2016, to consider these changes. Earlier DPW asked the City Council to approve its long-sought move to monthly billing.New Rates and Effective Dates:
Changes to the Rate Structure and Billing:
Reasons for Rate Increases: Water:
Wastewater:
Adoption of the new rates and rate structure would enable the Baltimore City Department of Public Works to continue moving forward on these many vital projects. It would also provide a more equitable billing structure for our customers. |
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@Julie Hassett the latter. It is not a good practice to have the water bill in the tenants name since the city can confiscate the home based on outstanding water bill. But it must be written in the contract a particular way for some judges to adhere to it in Baltimore city.