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rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Shetron <br /> seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. Councilmember <br /> Shetron moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Bryant seconded. <br /> The roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given # 2014-06- <br /> 01. <br /> F) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO COMBINE ORDINANCES AND MODIFY THE <br /> FEES AND RATES CHARGED BY THE BATESVILLE WATER AND SEWER <br /> UTILITIES <br /> City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council to explain and answer any <br /> questions regarding the proposed utility ordinance. Mr. Johnson said one of the <br /> main parts of the proposed ordinance is to combine four old ordinances, 2009-6- <br /> 4, 2009-6-5, 2007-10-1 and 2001-2-1. Mr. Johnson said combining the <br /> ordinance makes for better understanding for employees and citizens alike. He <br /> said another change is the increase for water deposits from $80.00 to $100.00 <br /> for home owners and $80.00 to $150.00 for renters. Mr. Johnson explained to <br /> the council that of our bad debts for the utilities, approximately 75% are from <br /> renters <br /> who move around. The higher deposit will help offset that issue. The new <br /> ordinance also addresses multiple units that share one meter and has an annual <br /> 3% rate increase to be effective January 1St of every year. Councilmember <br /> Bryant moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. <br /> Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. <br />