DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution that will authorize an increase of five percent (5%) to the 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 which are necessary to complete the projects included in the 2025 Water Masterplan and the Public Works Capital Improvement Program. (APPROVED)
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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. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District ("MNGWPD") recommends to local governments in its Wastewater and Water Management Plans that "water rates should be based on a local rate study and designed to provide a sufficient revenue to support program costs and facility maintenance." Wastewater Management Plan, May 2009, at 12-8; Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan, May 2009, at 13-8; Policy and Procedure 600-69.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
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District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: With previous rate study recommendations expiring at the end of FY2025, the Public Works Department undertook a new rate study to better understand the financial implications assoc...
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