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Sam Galski
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Staff Writer, Standard Speaker
Hazleton
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By Sam Galski Verified| Standard Speaker Verified HAZLETON — The city authority will make its final payment to the city of Hazleton next year through an agreement for police, code enforcement and other services, leaving a potential hole in the city’s 2025 budget that is equivalent to a property tax increase of between 5% and 8%. Representatives from both entities say they are hopeful they can negotiate an extension to the services agreement or work together in other ways to benefit the authority and city.
By Sam Galski Verified| Standard Speaker Verified HAZLETON — Water rates could increase for Hazleton City Authority customers for the first time since 2011, according to recently released budget projections. The authority board reviewed a tentative budget that would increase water rates by 12% to keep pace with rising operating costs and system improvements.
By Sam Galski Verified| Standard Speaker Verified HAZLETON — The city authority will make its final payment to the city of Hazleton next year through an agreement for police, code enforcement and other services, leaving a potential hole in the city’s 2025 budget that is equivalent to a property tax increase of between 5% and 8%. Representatives from both entities say they are hopeful they can negotiate an extension to the services agreement or work together in other ways to benefit the authority and city.
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