Maysville residents could see a 24 percent water and a 36 percent sewer increase for its residents this summer following action by the city council in a called meeting Thursday.
The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library.
Facing an income shortfall due to declining demand, the Maysville City Council is considering a 40 percent hike in water fees. The current minimum average bill of $14.50 per month would jump to $20.30 under the plan.
The 2009 budget, water concerns, sewer issues and downtown development were all part of the discussion during a Maysville City Council retreat. The council held the retreat at Unicoi State Park in Helen Saturday.
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