Increased utility bills expected April 1.

It’s no April Fool’s Day joke for rate payers in the City of Merritt as their bi-annual residential utilities begin arriving in the mail starting April 1.

The City of Merritt announced on their website that residents will see an increase in their utility bills with some households with higher usage, such as those with secondary suites, will experience a greater increase.

The post explains that the increase in utility fees are set strictly for cost recovery on operational and capital expenses. They are not a source of revenue for the City. Utility rates had remained unchanged over the last decade.

Those wishing to budget in advance for these changes may wish to look at the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2386. when visiting the City of Merritt website.