In a special called meeting this past Friday, the Russell
Springs City Council unanimously passed a slight increase in water and
wastewater rates, beginning on January 1st of next year. The increase of no
more than two percent will now occur in January of each new year. The gradual
increases will help cover the growing costs the city is faced with from its
suppliers and maintenance on the current system, according to Russell Springs
Public Works Director Terry Russell.
The city also unanimously passed an increased garbage rate,
the first in 11 years. The increase will take the rate from $11 to $13.50.
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas also touched on a resolution passed during the meeting…