RE: Notification of Intent to Pursue a General Water Rate Increase and a Water
Extension Project in the Bellville Area to Increase Water Rates and Charges
In accordance with the requirements of W. VA. CODE ŒŒ 16-13A-9 and 24-2-11, please be advised that Lubeck Water Public Service District (the âDistrictã) intends to pursue a water system extension project that is not in the ordinary course of business and also an increase to rates in the normal course of business. The project consists of extending service to approximately 200 customers in the Bellville area.
In order to pay the costs associated with increases related to general operation and maintenance, the District intends to pursue an increase in its current rates and charges for water service. The average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will change as follows:
Present Proposed ($) Rate ({4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}) Rate
Rates Rates Increase Increase
Residential (3,500 Gallons) $27.20 $32.76 $5.57 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}20.50
Commercial (16,500 Gallons) $106.24 $127.99 $21.75 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}20.50
Industrial (1,762,000 Gallons) $6,013.67 $7,249.16 $1,235.49 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}20.54
Public Authority (41,300 Gallons) $251.57 $303.08 $51.51 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}20.50
In order to pay the costs associated with the Project, the District intends to purse an increase in its current rates and charges for water service. These rates will take effect upon substantial completion of the project. The average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will change as follows:
Proposed Construction ($) Rate ({4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}) Rate
Rates Rates Increase Increase
Residential (3,500 Gallons) $32.76 $57.00 $1.33 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}4.00
Commercial (16,500 Gallons) $127.99 $150.63 $5.12 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}4.00
Industrial (1,762,000 Gallons) $7,249.16 $20,643.35 $277.80 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}3.84
Public Authority (41,200 Gallons) $303.08 $315.14 $12.06 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}4.00
The Bellville Customers will also be subject to a $4.00 per thousand surcharge.
The first reading of the resolutions before the District’s Public Service Board considering authorization of the General Water Increase and Project, and adoption of the increased water rates and charges is set for March 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., while the public hearing and second reading before the District’s Public Service Board are set for March 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Any person interested may appear before the District’s Public Service Board at the District’s office located at 301 Ox Johnson Lane, Washington, WV 26181 for the first reading March 10, 2016 and at the Bellville Community Center 38 Robin Hood Road, Bellville, WV 26133 for the second reading March 24, 2016 at either meeting and present comments.
Feb 24