Here are just a few examples of local increases in Palm Beach County which you don’t have much control of, you just have to pay it and find other ways to cut your costs.
Palm Beachers turn up noses at West Palm Beach water
By WILLIAM KELLY Palm Beach Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday,
October 07, 2008
Nine out of 10 said they oppose the 48 percent water rate hike that appeared on their July bills. That increase was in addition to four planned hikes, of 9.75 percent each, on Oct. 1 of this year, 2009, 2010 and 2011, the city said in April. The city said the higher rates are needed to make up for revenue lost to reduce water usage because of drought-related watering restrictions.
READ THEIR LIPS: NO BOCA TAX INCREASE, BUT….
Sunday, September 28, 2008
There will be additional fees including $5 per month trash fee, $10 increase in fire assessment fee for homeowners, water and sewer rate increase of 5.8% and 2% water and sewer electricity surcharge. The new library project has been moved to the 2009-2010 fiscal year in the city’s capital improvement budget. Beginning the library now, the city manager said, would cause next year’s tax to go up by 2%, counting debt service and library operations.
DELRAY BEACH: Water rates to rise $5-$6
September 22, 2008
Effective Oct. 1, water prices will increase, with the average customer paying $5-$6 more per month. Officials point to the higher cost of chemicals to treat water and a reduction in use for the rate increase. Handling sewage also got more expensive. The rate will go from about $33 a month to about $35 depending on how much water you use. Sewage fees will go up to $51 per month from $45. Garbage and trash collection will rise from $3.06 to $6.14; recycling from $1.67 to $2.50; and yard trash from $2.13 to $2.50.
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