The Brief
- The St. Petersburg City Council plans to take its first vote Thursday on a proposal to increase utility rates.
- City officials say the proposed rate hike would help fund stormwater improvement projects.
- The city says St. Pete needs about $614 million in stormwater and wastewater improvements.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is looking for ways to fund stormwater improvement projects – and their solution could include raising utility rates.
By the numbers:
According to Mayor Ken Welch, the proposed rate hike would amount to an 8-10% overall increase in residents’ utility bills.…