The stormwater rate is multipled by the number of ESUs (estimated stormwater units) that the property has been assigned. So it most definitely IS possible to have a $37 bump up in fees.
In my case, my water bill was $34 a month. The city guessed that I had 2.38 ESUs (it's actually 1.17). They multiplied 2.38 x $8.57 to come up with an increase of $20.39 a month, or an increase of 60% on my water bill. Getting the city to change it is challenging. I called last month and was assured that they would correct it. They insisted, however, that I had to pay the full amount of the incorrect bill or I would be charged a penalty. They promised that I would be credited for the erroneous amount this month. This month, the bill arrived -- for the wrong amount again. And again, I willI have to pay the full amount or be penalized. I hope the city can eventually see its way, after another round of phone calls with me, to get it right. Dottie Titus Jordan REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
