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City council readdresses utility rate discussion BY JORDAN ROGERS
Peoria Times Managing Editor
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ust prior to the city council meeting on Feb. 21, city council, along with city officials, discussed a possible rate increase to the city’s utility rate for fiscal year 2024. At the discussion, which takes biannually, four options were displayed for the council — options A, B, C and D. Option A suggested a 9.05% increase in January 2024 to $99.20 and another 8.43%
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eoria police have arrested 30-yearold Lorenzo Colorado in Goodyear in connection to the March 13 homicide investigation that left 30-year-old Katrinna Gutierrez of Avondale dead. A Goodyear resident, Colorado was transported to the Peoria Police Department, where he will be interviewed and processed before being transported to Maricopa County Intake Transfer and Release for booking on domestic violence-related charges including second-degree murder, manslaughter, endangerment and assault. “The Peoria Police Department wants to thank our community partners and the Goodyear Police Department for their assistance with this investigation,” Peoria police said in a release. Just prior to 9:30 p.m. on March 13, Peoria
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increase in January 2025 to $107.56. With option B, there would be an 11.33% increase in January 2024 to $101.28 and another 10.44% increase in January 2025 to $111.85. Option C offers rates to change at different dates as options A and B. In July 2023, there would be an 8.27% increase to $98.49 and another 8.11% increase in July 2024. Option D, like option C, brings a rate increase sooner. Starting in July 2023, this option brings a 7.68% increase to $97.96 and another 7.18% increase in July 2024 to $104.99.
While there would be no formal vote, the city officials present were hopeful that council could provide guidance for an option that was most viable, but after reviewing the full presentation and several options to address cost drivers, Mayor Jason Beck and city council asked for additional options and analysis to be brought back, as well as information comparing Solid Waste rates. Before the March 7 city council meeting, SEE UTILITY PAGE 2
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police responded to an injury accident at the intersection of N. 75th Avenue and W. Golden Lane. The accident involved a vehicle and an adult female victim, who was later identified as Gutierrez. After additional information and evidence obtained, preliminary investigation showed that Colorado and Gutierrez were arguing on the sidewalk. During an altercation, the Colorado assaulted Gutierrez, and she was left laying the roadway. Colorado quickly left the area. Shortly thereafter, a vehicle was traveling southbound on 75th Avenue and struck Gutierrez, who sustained significant injuries on scene. Lifesaving measures were performed but were unsuccessful, and Gutierrez died on scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and remained on scene throughout the in-
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Lorenzo Colorado, 30, will be booked on domestic violence-related charges including second-degre murder, manslaughter, endangerment and assault. (Peoria Police/Submitted)
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