MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford City Council also voted through a utility rate increase Tuesday, which will up customer’s sewer and storm drain fees.
However, councilors decided against raising street maintenance fees too.
The move comes after a 20-year revenue projection.
According to the city, the increase will be just over $2s for the average single-family home.
Customers will notice the change beginning in August.
A spokesperson for the City of Medford provided the following fee breakdown:
Current Single-Family utility fee total: $37.97
As of July 15, 2018 (customers will notice the difference on their August bill): $40.07
Increase total: $2.10
Specific fee increase info for a single-family home:
Storm Drain fee – Currently $10.15, starting July 15 will be $10.25
Sewer Collection – Currently $20.47, starting July 15 will be $22.47
More information can be found here: http://www.ci.medford.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=4227
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