Meetings
City of Helena, Montana
May 25, 2021
To:
Rachel Harlow- Schalk, City Manager
From:
Sheila Danielson, Finance Director
Chris Couey, Budget Analyst
Subject:
A Resolution of Intention to set residential and commercial wastewater base and usage rates for Fiscal Year 2022.
Present Situation
:
Wastewater system users are charged a base rate and a per unit usage rate for use of the wastewater collection system as required by Statute 6-3-2 of the Helena City Code. Rate increases are sometimes necessary to adjust for inflation, cost of service, provide for necessary capital improvements and meet bonded debt coverage. No rate increases are being recommended for Fiscal Year 2022.
Background Information
:
Propose to set rates for all customers of the City of Helena wastewater system for Fiscal Year 2022 according to the Base Rate and Usage Rate Tables included within the Resolution of Intention and to set a public hearing for June 28, 2021. Commercial users generate a larger demand for wastewater treatment services than residential users and therefore should pay a higher rate for wastewater treatment services than residential users.
Proposal/Objective
:
Propose to set rates for all customers of the City of Helena wastewater system for Fiscal Year 2022 according to the Base Rate and Usage Rate Tables included within the Resolution of Intention and to set a public hearing for June 28, 2021. Commercial users generate a larger demand for wastewater treatment services than residential users and therefore should pay a higher rate for wastewater treatment services than residential users.
Advantage
:
Defray the cost of operating and maintaining wastewater services in the Service Area and to provide for capital improvements necessary for the integrity of the system.
Notable Energy Impact
:
None
Disadvantage
:
N/A
Notice of Public Hearing
:
N/A
Staff Recommendation
:
ATTACHMENTS:
ROI - FY22 Wastewater Base and Usage Rates