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Arcadia City Council to look at possible power and water rate increases during its mid-year budget review.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: February 1, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: February 1, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia city budget; Electricity; Utilities; Water

Item ID: 33484AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council will meet to study a proposed water rate increase which, if approved, would raise consumer bills 68% over the next four years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council will increase water rates on a year to year basis for the next five years. Funds will thus be accumulated for predictable major replacement projects. These projects are outlined in the article.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3459AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council approved a 31% rate increase for residential trash pickup in the city. Best Disposal Company had requested an 80% raise.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2324AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After considerable discussion City Council has decided to delay a decision on Best Disposal's request to increase the trash rates by 40.6%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Ovtober 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Ovtober 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2322AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2323AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council adopted regulations for new construction to try to meet state rules on storm water runoff.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - 2001-2010; Construction; Storm water runoff; Trash

Item ID: 30694AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council approved a 7.4% trash fee increase. The raise is tied to a new recycling and automated collection system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2329AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia city officials have adopted a voluntary water conservation program that aims to reduce annual water consumption by 10 percent. Currently there is a state wide drought and a local water supply shortage. Metropolitan Water District (MWD) has voted to raise water rates 14 percent in July 2009. The other two main sources of the city's water are the Main San Gabriel Basin and Raymond Basin.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 30, 2008

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 30, 2008

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Metropolitan Water District (MWD); Water conservation; Water supply

Item ID: 31378AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council discusses a possible city arts center on the campus of Arcadia High School. Another topic of discussion was trash haulers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 4, 2001

Pages: p. 1.9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 4, 2001

Pages: p. 1.9

Subjects: Arcadia City Council Meetings; Cultural Arts Center; Trash Haulers

Item ID: 29120AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Best Disposal Company will ask City Council for an approximate 40% increase in rates. Arcadia has had the lowest rates in the Valley for a number of years. A survey of the area shows that Best's request is for a higher rate than the average.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2321AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council approves Water Master Plan update, presented by Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director. The guide outlines a ten-year improvement program for over $44 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 21

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 21

Subjects: City of Arcadia--Public Works Department; Malloy, Pat; Water

Item ID: 33606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding city sewer system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1935 p. 1 (Federal aid sought for sewer system installation); April 19, 1935 p. 1 (LACRA survey); August 23, 1935 p. 1 (cost for covering the City); December 13, 1935 p. 1 (bond issue defeated); May 10, 1938 p. 1 (members named to City Sewer Investigation Committee); May 13, 1938 p. 1 (engineering study started); June 1, 1938 p. 1 (committee report); June 22, 1938 p. 1 (cesspools prohibited); August 17, 1938 p. 1 (sewer district); April 20, 1939 p. 1 (disposal plant); March 24, 1941 p. 1 (survey regarding installation of sewers); May 28, 1942 p. 1 (disposal plant needed); April 25, 1946 p. 1 (bond for Sanitation District 15); September 1, 1946 p. 1 (suit against City); September 19, 1946 p. 1 ( " ); September 22, 1946 p. 1 ( " ); May 8, 1947 p. 1 (begin city sewers); July 24, 1947 p. 1 (City system to be built); October 20, 1949 p. 1 (assessment for connection of all residents to sewer system); October 22, 1949 p. 1 ( " ); December 3, 1949 p. 1 ( " ); December 20, 1956 p. 1 (service tax)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1935 p. 1 (Federal aid sought for sewer system installation); April 19, 1935 p. 1 (LACRA survey); August 23, 1935 p. 1 (cost for covering the City); December 13, 1935 p. 1 (bond issue defeated); May 10, 1938 p. 1 (members named to City Sewer Investigation Committee); May 13, 1938 p. 1 (engineering study started); June 1, 1938 p. 1 (committee report); June 22, 1938 p. 1 (cesspools prohibited); August 17, 1938 p. 1 (sewer district); April 20, 1939 p. 1 (disposal plant); March 24, 1941 p. 1 (survey regarding installation of sewers); May 28, 1942 p. 1 (disposal plant needed); April 25, 1946 p. 1 (bond for Sanitation District 15); September 1, 1946 p. 1 (suit against City); September 19, 1946 p. 1 ( " ); September 22, 1946 p. 1 ( " ); May 8, 1947 p. 1 (begin city sewers); July 24, 1947 p. 1 (City system to be built); October 20, 1949 p. 1 (assessment for connection of all residents to sewer system); October 22, 1949 p. 1 ( " ); December 3, 1949 p. 1 ( " ); December 20, 1956 p. 1 (service tax)

Subjects: Sewers

Item ID: 4246AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council approved a waste management measure that requires residents to recycle yard clippings.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 6, 2001

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 6, 2001

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Trash, recycling

Item ID: 22631AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council has approved a 10% increase in the amount of city funds allocated to the Chamber of Commerce. The total will be $55,000 this year. The Chamber also receives subsidized rental in a city-owned building.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: August 9, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: August 9, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 33512AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tax rates are being increased in the city's five lighting districts. Article discusses status of other tax rates and notes an increase of 9.2% in the total assessed valuation of all properties in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3327AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 11, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 11, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Lawsuits; Refuse; Trash

Item ID: 30674AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council has approved a contract with Bucknam and Associates to continue consulting on a joint effort with the city of Sierra Madre. The company will ensure local water supply is protected from interruption by earthquakes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 10, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 10, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Contracts; Consultants; Water; Sierra Madre; Bucknam and Associates

Item ID: 29709AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council will receive a recommendation from City Manager George Watts to require an independent audit of Best Disposal's books to justify a proposed rate increase for rubbish collection services. Best is seeking the increase of offset a 100% increase charged them by landfill owners.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2325AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia City Council to look at possible power and water rate increases during its mid-year budget review.

City Council will meet to study a proposed water rate increase which, if approved, would raise consumer bills 68% over the next four years.

The City Council will increase water rates on a year to year basis for the next five years. Funds will thus be accumulated for predictable major replacement projects. These projects are outlined in the article.

City Council approved a 31% rate increase for residential trash pickup in the city. Best Disposal Company had requested an 80% raise.

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

After considerable discussion City Council has decided to delay a decision on Best Disposal's request to increase the trash rates by 40.6%.

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

City Council adopted regulations for new construction to try to meet state rules on storm water runoff.

City Council approved a 7.4% trash fee increase. The raise is tied to a new recycling and automated collection system.

Arcadia City Council discusses a possible city arts center on the campus of Arcadia High School. Another topic of discussion was trash haulers.

Best Disposal Company will ask City Council for an approximate 40% increase in rates. Arcadia has had the lowest rates in the Valley for a number of years. A survey of the area shows that Best's request is for a higher rate than the average.

Arcadia City Council approves Water Master Plan update, presented by Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director. The guide outlines a ten-year improvement program for over $44 million.

General information regarding city sewer system.

City Council approved a waste management measure that requires residents to recycle yard clippings.

Arcadia City Council has approved a 10% increase in the amount of city funds allocated to the Chamber of Commerce. The total will be $55,000 this year. The Chamber also receives subsidized rental in a city-owned building.

Tax rates are being increased in the city's five lighting districts. Article discusses status of other tax rates and notes an increase of 9.2% in the total assessed valuation of all properties in Arcadia.

Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

Arcadia City Council has approved a contract with Bucknam and Associates to continue consulting on a joint effort with the city of Sierra Madre. The company will ensure local water supply is protected from interruption by earthquakes.

The Arcadia City Council will receive a recommendation from City Manager George Watts to require an independent audit of Best Disposal's books to justify a proposed rate increase for rubbish collection services. Best is seeking the increase of offset a 100% increase charged them by landfill owners.