Eric Walsh

The Valparaiso City Council is looking at ways to lessen the impact of proposed water and sewer rate hikes.

Valparaiso residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed property tax increase. The city's Cumulative Capital Development Fund rate is currently just over one cent per $100 of assessed valuation. Now, the city council is considering an ordinance to reestablish the fund at its maximum rate of four cents, starting in 2023.