DWP rates stalled
A divided Los Angeles City Council delayed action on proposals to increase water and power rates charged by the Department of Water and Power. The matter is to return next week for a vote.
The council said it wanted more time to study the impact of the increase _ 6 percent over two years for ater and 9 percent over three years for power.
The money is to be used to rebuild the department's aging infrastructure. Included in the motions is creation of oversight committees to make sure the department spends the funds as promised.
Officials are considering a complete delay in the water rate action because of a pending court hearing challenging the transfer of water funds to the the city.