DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution to approve a five percent (5%) water and sewer volumetric rate increase for each of the next two (2) years; to make the necessary increases to the water and sewer fee schedules; to approve modifications to the water connection fees for North Fulton; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. If approved by the BOC, the increases in the water and sewer rates, fees and charges will be effective January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to the Supplementary Powers provision of the Article 9, Section 2, ? III of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Fulton County is delegated the authority to provide sewer and water services. The County's authority to "prescribe, revise, and collect rates, fees, tolls, or charges for the services" is set out in O.C.G.A. ? 36-82-62.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND On September 7, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved a five percent (5%) increase in the water and sewer rates for FY2023, FY2024 and FY2025 (Agenda Item No. 22-0643). The Department undertook a new rate study to better understand the financial implications associated with funding the current Capital Improvement Program based on the recommended projects contained within the North Fulton Water Masterplan and South Fulton Capacity Study. These studies identified future needs in both the North Fulton water distribution system and the County's sanitary sewer systems in South Fulton.
Scope of Work: In 2024, the Fulton County Public Works Depar...
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