The Fines and Fees Task Force's findings were approved by the city council last week. (Photo by designer491/iStock Getty Images)

Wilmington task force finds fines, fees are ‘high pain, low gain’

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Water fees have risen the most of any city of Wilmington fees, and the city is increasing its use of the water/sewer fund to pay for general city expenses, according to a city task force report. The report said, among other findings, that using fines and fees is a low-reward system.  The 16-page report, conducted by Wilmington’s Fines and Fees …