Official:Amending Chapter 13-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water Rates," and amending Chapter 13-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sewer Rates," by providing for an independent rate-making body and processes and procedures for fixing and regulating rates and charges, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: April 4, 2013
Signed: December 12, 2013
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates an independent rate-making body to set water and sewer rates in Philadelphia, ensuring a fair and transparent process for rate-setting.
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