Committee's Refusal to Act Puts Milwaukee-Area Water Rate Increase in Question.

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) (viaKnight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) | Date: May 14, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Larry Sandler

May 14--A Common Council committee refused to act Monday on a proposed 10 percent water rate increase, casting uncertainty over whether and when water bills will rise for homeowners and businesses in Milwaukee and 13 suburbs.

Under one scenario, the state Public Service Commission could force the city to boost rates over council objections. Because the PSC has approved the increase, PSC staffers and Mayor John O. Norquist's administration have said the council can delay the increase but can't block it.

"It could become a staring contest between ...

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