Article: Rate hike for MUB advances.

Byline: Gary Gray

Apr. 4--Morgantown City Council approved on first reading Tuesday an ordinance to raise stormwater rates to help pay for Morgantown Utility Board's Poponoe Run/Burroughs Run project.

MUB asked last week that its flat fee for residential dwellings be increased from $3.63 a month per month to $5.30 per month, an increase of $1.67 or 31.5 percent.

The utility also has asked for an increase on charges paid based on the square footage of impervious areas, generally roofs and/or parking surfaces of commercial properties and businesses.

MUB asks that monthly rates in this category be increased from $1.45 per 1,000 square ...

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