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Mayor Sam's Sister Cityblog informs us that the City of Los Angeles proposes to increase the sewer service fees in order to cover escalating sewage treatment costs. The City wants to increase fees over a five year period, starting March 1, 2005.The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has issued a "helpful" FAQ for those playing at home and has scheduled a slew of community meetings (see below for the list) to explain the changes.
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a public hearing on this matter on February 2, 2005 at 10:00 a. m. in the
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.
Written comments on the proposed rate changes may be submitted at the public hearing or mailed to the City
Clerk, 200 North Spring Street, Room 395, Los Angeles, California 90012, no later than 5:00 p. m. on February 1,
2005.
Dates for Community Meetings at various LA locations after the jump
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Saturday, January 8, 2005 10:30am to 11:30am -
South ValleyWest Valley Regional Branch Library
19036 Vanowen StreetReseda, CA 91335
Saturday, January 8, 2005 1:30pm to 2:30pm -
West L.A.West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
11360 Santa Monica BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90025
Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:30am to 11:30am -
HarborSan Pedro Regional Branch Library
931 S. Gaffey StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731
Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:00pm to 2:00pm -
South L.A.Vermont Square Branch Library
1201 W. 48th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90037
Saturday, January 22, 2005 10:30am to 11:30am -
North ValleyLake View Terrace Branch Library
12002 Osborne StreetLake View Terrace, CA 91342
Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- East L.A.Cypress Park Branch Library
1150 Cypress AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90065
Saturday, January 29, 200500:30am to 11:30am - Central L.A.John C. Fremont Branch Library
6121 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
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