A public hearing is set for the proposed storm water utility rate increase in Wellman. The hearing will be held tonight as part of the city council’s scheduled meeting. Under the proposal, the fee that’s included in every homeowners monthly utility bill would go from $2.75 to $4.75. According to City Administrator Nick Pacha the fee goes toward financing projects that help control storm water. This includes improvements or repairs to the storm sewer as well as curbs and gutters.