The bill establishes a cap on additional fees that customers of a board of public utilities can be charged for sewer, water, and electric services, limiting these charges to no more than 15% of the combined utility service charges. It amends existing statutes to clarify that the board of public utilities may bill and collect sewer service charges at the direction of the city’s governing body, rather than being mandated to do so.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for setting reasonable rates for water and electricity, ensuring that these rates cover operational costs, salaries, and bond obligations while removing certain mandatory language. The amendments also allow the city to determine costs related to fire hydrants, street lighting, and traffic signals, and provide for special rates for public purposes. The bill repeals previous statutes that are now redundant due to these changes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-1223a, 13-1227, 13-1228
As introduced: 13-1223a, 13-1227, 13-1228