While Miami-Dade contemplates hiking water rates to plug budget holes, North Miami Beach is moving in the opposite direction by approving what its leaders describe as the largest water relief package in the city’s history for more than 100,000 county residents.

City Commissioners this week unanimously approved the NMB Water Relief Act , a program that will cut bills for seniors, disabled residents, military families and other qualifying customers of its Norwood Water Treatment Plant .

It’s a great deal for those customers — if it goes into effect. At County Hall, legislation is advancing that could preempt the plan.

The fee cuts come as Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioners look to increase water rates by up to 6%, meaning the average household wou

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