Eric Walsh

Under the proposed ordinance, Damon Run residents would see a three-phase increase between January 2025 and January 2027. The average customer's monthly bill would go from about 92 dollars today to about 115 dollars, when the final phase is implemented.

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.