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Temple Terrace Considers Trash-Hauling Fee Increase

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By Joyce McKenzie The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 8, 2007

TEMPLE TERRACE - City officials are considering increases in garbage collection fees and utility charges.

Among the proposed changes is the residential sanitation fee, which would increase from $18.85 per month to $20.64.

If approved by the city council, it would be the first sanitation rate increase since June 3, 2003.

"If there is no rate adjustment … expenses will continue to outpace revenues and the [public works budget] will be depleted by Sept. 30, 2009," Temple Terrace finance director Diane Reichard said.

Proposed changes in utility charges include doubling the deposit for owner-occupied residences for water and sewer service from $50 to $100 and the tenant-occupied deposit from $100 to $200. Late payment fees would increase from $5 to $10, and service call charges would be $25 during regular business hours and $40 for after-hour service requests.

The public may weigh in on the proposed increases at the Oct. 16 city council meeting.

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