City of Norman voters will determine today whether to increase the city’s water and sanitation rates.
If the water and sanitation propositions pass, a residential sanitation bill will increase from $14.50 a month to $15.50 in 2011, $16.50 in 2012 and $17.50 in 2013.
A residential water bill based on 7,000 gallons per month will increase from $19.70 per month to $21.95 in 2011, $23 in 2012 and $24.05 in 2013, according to a City of Norman pamphlet distributed to Norman residents.
Spreading the increase over three years will allow customers to know the next years’ rates so they can better plan and budget, according to the City of Norman.
“The rate increase will help assure a reliable, flexible (and) sustainable water supply as well as help maintain and operate our current system,” the city said in the pamphlet.
Also on the ballot for registered Republican voters is the statewide runoff to determine the Republican candidate for insurance commissioner between John Doak and former state Insurance Commissioner John Crawford.
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at designated polling locations. For more information, visit www.clevelandcountyelectionboard.com.
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