Water rate stays the same, property tax rate increases slightly: Here's what that means

Water rate stays the same, property tax rate increases slightly: Here's what that means

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- After four years of increased water, sewer, and solid waste fees, the City Council, with newly elected representatives at the helm, voted against another proposed 1.5% increase, which, had the increase been improved, would have netted the City an additional $1.35 million in revenue. “We’re trying to do what we can to lessen the impact on our citizens,” Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick said. The decision came after some debate…