Sewer ordinance revamped

A new ordinance has several residents questioning sewer fee increases.

Ordinance 828, which would increase the sewage fees in Saratoga in order to pay for the Saratoga Wastewater Outfall was amended to charge residents a monthly fee of $22.73 a month. However, the ordinance now states every residential unit — including mobile homes and apartment units — must pay the same rate.

On July 1, 2015, rates for sewer can increase as much as $7.20. The annual 3 percent increase every calendar year begins immediately upon passage of the ordinance. The town council will likely amend the increase after bi...