The Litchfield City Council agreed to waive the late fees for water service at the Brown Shoe Apartments during their meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18.

The facility is in the process of being transferred from the Illinois Housing Authority to the Montgomery County Housing Authority. The latter has requested that water service not be shut off as they plan on paying late fees with funds received after closing on the property.

According to City Clerk Carol Burke, the facility currently has an outstanding balance of $4,475.95. Of that total, she said the late fees have accumulated to $406.95.

Mayor Steve Dougherty said the Montgomery County Housing Authority is planning to invest up to $7 million in construction. He also said having affordable housing in Litchfield is important. The council voted and the motion passed, 7-0, with alderman Dwayne Gerl absent from the meeting.

The next Litchfield City Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m.