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Iowa City Flood Victims Off the Hook for Utilities

Piyush Patel makes his way through floodwaters while moving out of his home on Idyllwild Court, Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Iowa City Press-Citizen, Matthew Holst)

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Iowa City Flood Victims Off the Hook for Utilities

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jul 11, 2008 at 4:53 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 11, 2008 at 4:53 PM CST

IOWA CITY (AP) - The city council in Iowa City says flood victims will not have to pay for utilities in June and July.

Those city-run utilities include water, sewer and garbage service.

The waiver applies to properties that had interior flood damage. Iowa City estimates that 247 homes and 12 businesses suffered such damage.

Those properties bring in about $20,000 in utility fees each month. Iowa City finance director Kevin O'Malley says the move will have little effect on the city's budget.

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