Lawrence City Commission approves stormwater, solid waste rate increases
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved proposed increases to stormwater and solid waste rates that will add an average of about $2 to residents’ monthly utility bills.
Lawrence stormwater, trash bills likely to increase; city board voices support for utility payment plans
As the Lawrence City Commission is set to consider increasing rates that residents pay for stormwater and solid waste, members of the city’s affordable housing board are advocating for utility payment plans.
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Water leaks – obvious or hidden – can cause spikes in usage and high bills
Water leaks can wreak havoc on one’s home and finances. Here’s how to handle a sudden increase in water charges and where to go for help in Lawrence.
Lawrence City Commission to consider utility rate increases and weigh options to expand assistance programs
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider water, sewer, solid waste and stormwater rate increases, and assess possible ways to expand a program to help financially stressed residents pay their bills.
Lawrence City Commission wants more information before deciding on rate increases for water, solid waste
Lawrence city commissioners balked Tuesday at the idea of adopting three years of increases to residents’ water, sewer and solid waste rates without receiving more information first.
Lawrence residents’ average monthly water and waste bills could hit $145 in 2025
Lawrence city officials are recommending a 26% increase to customer utility bills over the course of the next three years.
Kansas regulators approve $11.47 bill hike for Black Hills customers
Customers of Black Hills Energy will see, on average, another $11.47 on their monthly bills under a settlement agreement. The hike lasts five years.
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Reminder: City of Lawrence to resume water shutoffs, late fees soon
The city will soon resume water shutoffs, but those who are behind on their bills can request a payment plan.
Lawrence residents to pay more for city utilities in 2022; collections to resume soon
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved utility rate hikes that will cost residents of single-family homes about $75 more per year, and collections will resume soon for nearly 4,000 accounts.
City Commission agenda
City of Lawrence now taking donations for utility assistance program
The city is now accepting donations from residents to help their neighbors in need pay their utility bills, according to a news release Monday.
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