An intergovernmental agreement, approved by Gwinnett County commissioners Tuesday, has paved the way for the county to purchase Norcross water and wastewater systems for $2 million.
Norcross city council is expected to hear public comment in March and act on the agreement in April. If a final deal is approved by both governments, the county will start billing about 2,200 Norcross customers in May or June. Gwinnett County already bills about 240,000 customers for water and sewer services.
Gwinnett County Water Resources Director Ron Seibenhener said current Norcross customers will initially see about a 10 percent increase in rates, but that “maintenance and operational efficiencies will pay off in the long run.”
Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson said a task force made up of citizens and council members looked at the issue about four years ago and “unanimously” recommended consolidation with the county.
“We are satisfied that this deal makes sense for both the city and the county, but council will take additional time to hear from our customers before making a final decision,” Johnson said.
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