LAHARPE — The finishing touches are being put on an ordinance that will hike sewer fees in LaHarpe starting in February.
The plan — which City Council members are expected to finalize at their Jan. 11 meeting — will increase meter fees to $40 a month, up from the current $32 charge, along with a .6-cent surcharge on every gallon of water over the first 1,000 gallons used each month.
The rate hikes are necessary because of several needed costly repairs to LaHarpe’s system.
The needs are so extensive, the city will target a phased improvement plan, first focusing on lift stations and inspecting sewer mains, to the tune of about $1.4 million.