Water & Sewer Rate Hikes Included In Proposed Budget
Cookeville’s Water Quality Control Department proposing water and sewer rate increases in its 2025 budget. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the increase is due to a spike in chemical costs. He said the price for chemicals was more than $1 million in 2023, a nearly 50 percent increase from 2022. “I know it’s […]
Aldermen Approve Two Percent Water Rate Increase
Gainesboro Aldermen voted Thursday night to approve a two-percent increase to water rates. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the Tennessee State Comptroller approached the town and warned that it was losing money every year on its water rates. If the water utility does not become profitable, the Comptroller’s Office holds the authority to step in […]
Sparta To Raise Water Rates For First Time In Five Years
Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to raise water and utility rates for the first time in five years. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the state rejected the city’s water budget last year. She said for several years now, Sparta utilities have been barely breaking even or losing money every month. She said instead of the […]
Cookeville City Council To Consider Water/Wastewater Rates And Financial Planning Study
Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward with the approval for a new water and wastewater rate study. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner presented the need for a study to city council members at a work session Monday night. He said the study will indicate whether the city needs to increase rates for residents […]
Livingston Proposing Increase For Water Rates In Upcoming Budget
City of Livingston expecting to increase water rates in the coming fiscal year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said as all utility districts have seen, costs of materials are continuing to rise. He said that goes for water lines, sewer lines, and chemicals. “So to make sure the city of Livingston is a business, and Livingston has […]
Spencer Aldermen Approve Flat Water Rate Increase, Residents Speak Out
The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 Thursday to raise its flat water rates as a part of a two year plan to cover the system’s depreciation costs. As a part of the final adoption, the board held a public hearing where seven residents shared their thoughts. Resident Barry Austin said as a business owner, […]
Monterey Approves Water & Sewer Increase
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to increase water and sewer rates by five percent. The board approved the first ordinance reading 6-2. Aldemen Alex Garcia and JJ Reels voted against the increase. Monterey has not raised rates since 2017. “If you look at the cost of the living over the […]
