BPW-2024-10 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WATER BASE RATE AND STANDBY FEE, USAGE FEES, BULK WATER RATE, AND WATER RIGHT BUY IN FOR THE BIG PLAINS WATER SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
BPW-2024-10 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WATER BASE RATE AND STANDBY FEE, USAGE FEES, BULK WATER RATE, AND WATER RIGHT BUY IN FOR THE BIG PLAINS WATER SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Notice Subject(s)
Fees
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
July 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description/Agenda
BIG PLAINS WATER SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. BPW-2024-10
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WATER BASE RATE AND STANDBY FEE, USAGE FEES, BULK WATER RATE, AND WATER RIGHT BUY IN FOR THE BIG PLAINS WATER SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Big Plains Water and Sewer Special Service District ('District') adopted water rates as set forth by Resolution Number 2012-02 and amended by Resolution Number 2020-02; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 19th day of June, the District held a meeting wherein the need was demonstrated to increase revenue in order to pay operational expenses, debt service and to meet debt covenant obligations; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting held on the 19th day of June, a public hearing was held wherein all interested persons were allowed to speak for or against the proposal to increase the existing fee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees listened to and took into consideration all public input on the proposed rate increase; and
WHEREAS, the District Board deems it necessary and appropriate to adjust the water rates as follows:
Service Prior Rate New Rate
3/4' Base Rate and Standby Fee $49.00 per month $75.00 per month
1' Base Rate $76.00 per month $102.00 per month
1.5' Base Rate $94.62 per month $141.93 per month
2' Base Rate $135.17 per month $202.76 per month
3' Base Rate $368.34 per month $552.51 per month
4' Base Rate $827.93 per month $1,241.90 per month
Usage Fees
Tier 1 0-5000 gallons $1.50 per thousand gallons $1.50 per thousand gallons
Tier 2 5,001-12,000 gallons $1.75 per thousand gallons $1.75 per thousand gallons
Tier 3 12,001-25,000 gallons $2.00 per thousand gallons $2.00 per thousand gallons
Tier 4 25,001-35,000 gallons $2.25 per thousand gallons $2.25 per thousand gallons
Tier 5 35,001-45,000 gallons $2.50 per thousand gallons $2.50 per thousand gallons
Tier 6 45,001-55,000 gallons $2.75 per thousand gallons $3.25 per thousand gallons
Tier 7 55,001-75,000 gallons none $4.00 per thousand gallons
Tier 8 75,001-100,000 gallons none $5.00 per thousand gallons
Tier 9 Over 100,000 gallons none $7.00 per thousand gallons
Bulk Meter Usage Fees: $4.00 per thousand gallons $8.00 per thousand gallons
Water Right Buy In Fee: $6,000 $10,000
WHEREAS, at a meeting of the District, duly called, noticed and held on the 19th day of June, 2024, and upon motion duly made and seconded:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the District that the aforementioned water rates shall be charged and effective on July 1st, 2024.
PASSED this 19th day of June, 2024.
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