N.B. looks at proposed utility rate increase at budget meeting
North Battleford residents may be facing a utility rate hike of either 4.23 per cent or 4.5 per cent in city hall’s proposed 2018 budget
Council received reports on utilities, infrastructure and capital costs in the second night of its budget deliberation meetings Monday.
Mayor Ryan Bater said council will need to decide on the options.
“I think the decision here is whether council wants to have a slightly higher rate based on consumption fees for utilities, in order to help pay down principal on long-term debt. That’s the decision council has to make before Monday,” he said.