Elk Point: Notice of Public Hearing

Public Hearing – January 22, 2018

2018 Elk Point Utility Rates Going Up

The water/sewer rates for the Town of Elk Point are being proposed to increase due to the Regional Water Commission rate increase and the Capital costs for the water reservoir as well replacing 700 meters with new electronic meters, 274 have been completed already.

NOTE: Rates to be effective January 1, 2018 Consumption

Proposed Elk Point utility rates increase are for 3 reasons:

1. To cover the costs of the Elk Point/St. Paul Regional Water Commission water increase from $2.02 m3 to

$2.10 m3 effective January 1, 2018 Consumption;

 

2. To cover the cost of new electronic water meters (700) being replaced; and

 

3. To cover the costs of the upgrades to the Town’s water system (reservoir).

 

 

The 2015, 2016, 2017 rates and the new proposed 2018 rate are outlined below:

 

	2015/2016 Rate		2017 Rate		2018 Rate
	Residential	Non Residential	Residential	Non Residential	Residential & Non Residential
Basic Water (Includes 14m3)	44.00	44.00	50.00	50.00	60.00
Basic Sewer	11.00	11.00	15.00	15.00	17.00
Garbage	15.00	15.00	15.00	15.00	15.00
Garbage Bins (Res)	3.00	0.00	3.00	0.00	0.00
Water Meter Replacement	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00
Basic Total	$73.00	$70.00	$83.00	$80.00	$99.00
	Water Rate $3.00/m3 over 14m3		Water Rate $4.00/m3 over 14m3		Water Rate $4.00/m3 over 14m3

 

In accordance with Section 230 (1) of the Municipal Government Act, Town of Elk Point will be holding a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM Monday January 22, 2018 to consider a water rate increase of $16.00 per month residential and $19.00 month Non‐Residential effective January 1, 2018 Consumption. First billing period will be February 2018.

If you have any comments or concerns please submit in writing on or before January 17, 2018 to Town Office at 4914 – 50 Avenue (Po Box 448) or you are welcome to attend the Public Hearing on January 22, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

 

 

Thank you.