On Monday night, the City Council voted to increase water rates at the recommended rates. They will phase the increases in over a three year period, for the Distribution and Customer Charge portion and add the full cost of water from Metropolitan Water District. That likely means most people will see added costs of between 8% and 25% over the next three years.
In addition, the Council added some provisions to avoid penalizing water customers who actually conserve. If Pasadena does not use water in the higher cost tiers from MWD, those costs will not be passed on to customers.
The Chamber is working with PWP to organize informational meetings to help business customers conserve water and reduce costs. Look for information tihs summer.
Paul
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pasadenachamberofcommerce // July 4, 2009 at 3:19 pm |
Now, we have to watch carefully to make sure the department implements the increases in a manner consistent with the direction of the City Council.
Paul