Mayor Regina Hinton and the Jamestown City Council are examining a water & sewer rate increase that is desperately needed, according to the engineering firm that conducted a rate study for the city.

The Frankfort, KY engineering consulting firm Kenvirons, performed a rate study and presented slides to the Council last night. The report included a 20-21 percent increase on water rates along with a roughly 50 percent increase on sewer rates. A proposal on water rates could be slightly higher if the City opts for an ordinance that would provide more funds for the depreciation of equipment.

No action was taken at Tuesday's special-called council meeting.