Originally Posted on June 30, 2021 and Updated on July 14, 2021 and August 11, 2021
We conducted our final Rate Study Public Meeting #3 on June 21st at 1:00 pm where our Board of Directors, our consultant from Rural Community Assistance Corps (RCAC), staff and any residents in attendance reviewed the findings of the Rate Study. The bottom line conclusion is that the last rate increase conducted in FLMD occurred in 2013 and with the current operational costs relative to budget deficits and projected/required Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) infrastructure needs, the District has to increase rates. Special thanks and kudos go to Chris Brandewie from RCAC for conducting this comprehensive and in-depth Rate Study for the District and for our Attorney for guiding us through this process to ensure we noticed it correctly and followed State Statutes through the process! We also appreciate Board’s involvement and leadership, and that of those residents that attended the public Rate Study and CIP meetings…that went along ways in ensuring people were receiving the most current and accurate information that was available. The required cost increases are identified in Resolution 2021-09 (Rates, Fees and Charges) that was approved by the Board of Directors at the August 10, 2021, Board Meeting. We will post the approved Resolution once it is signed by the Board President.
To see what the new rates will be compared to the old rates, the District also put together a spreadsheet/worksheet that shows that comparison rates, fees and charges information. If you have questions about the rates or rate study process, please contact the District at 970-884-2925.
The Facts about the Rate Increase – July 20, 2021 – Rev 2
Rate Increases Worksheet and Spreadsheet – Rev 3 (July 21, 2021)
Rates, Fees and Charges – Resolution 2021-09 – Rev 5
FLMD DW and WW Rate Study Final Report – Attachment B