Toccoa considers raising water, gas and wastewater rates
City budget documents and a commission discussion point to higher water, gas and wastewater rates that would raise bills for Toccoa customers.
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- City of Toccoa
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- under consideration
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City budget documents and a commission discussion point to higher water, gas and wastewater rates that would raise bills for Toccoa customers.
Federal pandemic-relief dollars are being set aside in the city's budget to upgrade the Toccoa Creek Wastewater Plant, with a deadline to spend the money by the end of 2026.
A proposed new fire department position aimed at training and inspections would add to city personnel costs, funded through the city's budget.
The city must satisfy state permit conditions tied to a water loss issue at Lake Yonah to keep its water withdrawal in compliance.
Repayment would come from higher Solid Waste rates, meaning trash-service customers would help cover the cost of new equipment.
The city will get a trackhoe, excavator, dump truck and backhoe for its water mains work through a lease-purchase arrangement rather than paying cash upfront.
The city is planning to spend sales-tax revenue from three SPLOST cycles on wastewater, water treatment and culvert work.
Proposed rates would set daily admission at $3, with pass options for individuals, families and seniors.
A city financial report shows nearly all of the $16.4 million budgeted for American Rescue Plan Act capital projects has yet to be spent.
The city's monthly financial report gives residents a look at how Toccoa's budget is tracking so far this year.
A city budget document shows the Currahee St Beautification department cut, ending a $3,500 line item residents may have relied on for street upkeep.
The city's approved fiscal year 2027 budget sets aside lease funding for a new commercial garbage truck, part of the equipment residents' waste collection service depends on.
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