(Richmond, IN)--There’s a clear discrepancy between the city of Richmond and Wayne County when it comes to a proposed sewer rate increase for the city.  The rate increase that’s being considered is six percent each year for four consecutive years.  The increase would help to cover the cost of major infrastructure upgrades at the Midwest Industrial Park.  On Monday night, Richmond Common Council member Jerry Purcell said this:  "We did also meet with the county to try to get them to subsidize this, and they have turned that request down."  But Wednesday, Max Smith with Wayne County Council said this:  "There has not been an official request.  This council has not acted on anything.  We have not turned it down because we have not acted on it."  Richmond Common Council will revisit the proposed increase a week from Monday.