The council also voted to update the utility policy to reflect a 30-day cutoff. Councilman Wilson made the motion, Councilman Walden seconded, and it carried.
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Franklin Springs council raises water deposit for renters to $200, sets 30-day cutoff policy
Renters in Franklin Springs will now pay a higher upfront water deposit, and the city has formalized when unpaid utility bills lead to service cutoff.
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February 19, 2026: Update utility policy to reflect a 30-day cut off
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The Franklin Springs City Council placed utility deposit policy and rates on its February 19, 2026 meeting agenda.
At that meeting, the council voted to increase the water deposit for renters to $200. Councilman Walden made the motion, Councilman Pritchett seconded, and it carried.
The council also voted to update the utility policy to reflect a 30-day cutoff. Councilman Wilson made the motion, Councilman Walden seconded, and it carried.
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Appeared on agendaproposedUtility Deposit / Policy / Rates
Utility Deposit / Policy / Rates
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Utility Deposit / Policy / Rates
Utility Deposit / Policy / Rates
ApprovedconfirmedIncrease water deposit to $200 for renters
Councilman Walden made a motion to increase water deposit to $200.00 for renters.
Councilman Pritchett seconded. Motion carried.
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Increase water deposit to $200 for renters
Councilman Walden made a motion to increase water deposit to $200.00 for renters. Councilman Pritchett seconded. Motion carried.
ApprovedconfirmedUpdate utility policy to reflect a 30-day cut off
Councilman Wilson made a motion to update utility policy to reflect a 30-day cut off.
Councilman Walden seconded. Motion carried.
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Update utility policy to reflect a 30-day cut off
Councilman Wilson made a motion to update utility policy to reflect a 30-day cut off. Councilman Walden seconded. Motion carried.
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