Item Coversheet

Resolution

NO. 172

A Resolution authorizing an extension of the current Water and Sewer System Rates for all customers.

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN - 6/21/2016

Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek:

That the current Water and Sewer System Rates for all customers, due to expire June 30, 2016, shall be extended through December 31, 2016.









I, Victoria Houser, City Clerk of the City of Battle Creek, hereby certify the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Battle Creek City Commission at a Regular meeting held on June 21, 2016.


Victoria Houser

Battle Creek City Commission
6/21/2016
Action Summary

Staff Member: Chris Dopp 
Department:Engineering 
SUMMARY 

A Resolution authorizing an extension of the current Water and Sewer System Rates for all customers.


BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS

HISTORY, BACKGROUND and  DISCUSSION

The current rates went into effect on July 1, 2011, and are set to expire on June 30, 2016.  The rates are used to calculate customer charges for service and are based on an analysis of the water and sewer systems conducted by the Department of Public Works.  These rates apply to the City of Battle Creek, City of Springfield, Bedford Township, Emmett Township, Leroy Township, and Pennfield Township.

At the present time, a rate study is underway with our consultant; however, it is unlikely that it will be completed by the expiration of the current rates on June 30, 2016.  The City is currently in negotiations with the above municipalities.  It is anticipated that the new five-year rates will go into effect January 1, 2017.


DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE

POSITIONS
The Public Works Department supports this Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Current_Water_-_Sewer_Rates.pdfCurrent Water and Sewer Rates