The Board of Estimates, on the recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works, may establish, assess, and change rates and charges for:sanitary wastewater; and for the supply or use or both of water, for any purpose and at any point in or outside Baltimore City, whether by meter, fixed charge, or otherwise. At least 30 days before taking any final action on rates or charges, the Board of Estimates:shall publish notice of the proposed action; shall send the recommendations of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works to the City Council and the members thereof; and shall afford an opportunity for the Council members and the public to make recommendations thereon. The Board shall also have the power to provide for abatement and reduction of such rates or other charges. City Code, 1927, art. 48, §23 1950, art. 39, §21 1966, art. 29, §21 1976/83, art. 29, §21 Ord. 04-125 Ord. 11-043 Ord. 23-072 Ord. 78-941 Ord. 02-476