JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – At their October 1st City Council meeting, several utility billing rates were increased.

City Administrator Sarah Hellekson reports that there will be a 5% increase for water and wastewater utility rates. A late payment fee of $25 plus 1% of current overdue balance for services will be incurred.

Garbage and recycling residential walk-up service fee will be $20 per month per property.

“This service is available to residents upon request and if approved by the city administrator,” Hellekson stated. “Drivers will retrieve, empty, and return recycling and garbage carts, but may not enter structures. There is a three month minimum for this service.”

There will be a standby or base charges per month for water per business or residential property or per living unit and residential garbage and recycling whether or not garbage and recycling is collected as the system still exists.

There will be a water reconnection fee of $100 and a non-sufficient fund charge of $35.

“The City of Jamestown currently accepts cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and the automatic pay plan for utility payments,” Hellekson pointed out.

Credit card payments are also accepted online at www.jamestownnd.org. A dropbox will be located near the SE alley entrance at City Hall.