NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE WATER RATES AND APPROVE PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that the board of the Claywood Park Public Service District (“District”) will consider approving the Dutch Ridge Improvement Project (“Project”) and adopting increased rates, fees, and charges for furnishing water service to 3,981 customers in Wood and Wirt counties.
The first step of the proposed two step water rate increase, if adopted, will bring the District into compliance with its statutory working capital reserve requirement, and allow the District to close on funding for the Project to improve reliability and performance. The Project will replace approximately 15,000 linear feet of failing mains which do not provide fire protection with larger mains which will provide fire protection, replace 2,000 antiquated meters, and remediate a slip prone segment of the District’s system.
The resolution also includes a post-project rate increase to go into effect upon substantial completion of the Project. Because the Project does not benefit the resale class, the District’s sale for resale customers will not receive a rate increase upon completion of the Project.
The increased rates are projected to generate an unrestricted cash surplus of only $782 annually on gross revenue of $3,316,791 at going level, and a surplus of only $671 annually post-project on gross revenue of 3,365,752.
The District presently charges the following rates:
SCHEDULE NO. 1
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory served, except Deerwalk Extension area, Camp Barbe/Rt 14, Walker-Kites Run area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $9.62 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $7.07 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $5.48 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $4.82 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $3.87 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 28.86
3/4 inch meter $ 43.29
1 inch meter $ 72.15
1 1/4 inch meter $ 105.34
1 1/2 inch meter $ 144.30
2 inch meter $ 230.88
3 inch meter $ 461.76
4 inch meter $ 721.50
6 inch meter $1,443.00
8 inch meter $2,308.80
SCHEDULE NO. 2
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the Deerwalk Extension area, Camp Barbe/Rt, 14 Extension area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial service.
RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $16.65 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $12.24 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $9.59 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $8.52per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $6.68 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 49.95
3/4 inch meter $ 74.93
1 inch meter $ 124.88
1 1/4 inch meter $ 182.32
1 1/2 inch meter $ 249.75
2 inch meter $ 399.60
3 inch meter $ 799.20
4 inch meter $1,248.75
6 inch meter $2,497.50
8 inch meter $3,996.00
SCHEDULE NO. 3
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in Walker-Kites Run area and the residents of the Little Kanawha Estates.
AVAILABILITY
Available for the general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $11.58 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $ 8.51 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 6.65 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 5.90 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 4.62 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 34.74
3/4 inch meter $ 52.11
1 inch meter $ 86.85
1 1/4 inch meter $ 126.80
1 1/2 inch meter $ 173.70
2 inch meter $ 277.92
3 inch meter $ 555.84
4 inch meter $ 868.50
6 inch meter $1,737.00
8 inch meter $2,779.20
SCHEDULE NO. 4
APPLICABILITY
Applicable for Town of Elizabeth and Mineral Wells Public Service District.
AVAILABILITY
Available for sale for resale.
RATE
$3.42 per 1,000 gallons.
SCHEDULE NO. 5
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory served.
TRAILER COURTS
House trailers, either mobile or immobile, located on sites other than a park or court shall be billed in the same manner as any other family or business unit.
TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made whenever the utility installs a new tap to serve an applicant.
A tap fee of $100.00 will be charged to any customer applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to the customer’s premises in connection with a capital project. This pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after the completion of construction adjacent to an applicant’s premises that is associated with the capital project.
A tap fee of $400.00 will be charged to all customers who apply for service outside of a capital project for each new tap to the system.
CHARGE FOR RECONNECTION
Whenever the supply of water is turned off for violation of the rules, and regulations, nonpayment of bills, or fraudulent use of water, the District shall make a charge of $30.00 for reestablishing service.
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above tariff is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (10%) will be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
In the event the District collects payment in full of a delinquent water bill at the customer’s premises in lieu of a discontinuance of service for nonpayment, an administrative fee of $25.00 shall also be collected in addition to the delinquent water bill.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the water utility up to a maximum of $25.00 will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT RATE
$0.86 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when a bill reflects unusual consumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all consumption above the customer’s historical average usage.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A deposit of $50.00 or two-twelfths (2/12ths) of the average annual usage of the applicant’s specific customer class, whichever is greater.
METER TESTING
Any customer may request in writing a meter test for the accuracy of their meter. The customer shall first deposit $40.00 for the removal and testing of their meter, either by the utility or an independent certified meter testing facility. If, when tested, the meter is found to be more than two percent fast, the amount advanced shall be promptly refunded to the customer. If the meter is not found to be more than two percent (2%) in error, the utility shall retain the amount advanced by the customer for the test. The customer or their representative may be present during the testing.
In the following schedules, the notations have these meanings:
(I) Indicates Increase
(C) Indicates Change
The District will consider adopting the following rates:
SCHEDULE NO. 1
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory served, except Deerwalk Extension Area, Camp Barbe/Rt 14, Walker-Kites Run area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
(I) RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $10.05 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $ 7.39 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 5.73 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 5.04 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 4.04 per 1,000 gallons
(I) MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 30.15
3/4 inch meter $ 45.23
1 inch meter $ 75.38
1 1/4 inch meter $ 110.05
1 1/2 inch meter $ 150.75
2 inch meter $ 241.20
3 inch meter $ 482.40
4 inch meter $ 753.75
6 inch meter $1,507.50
8 inch meter $2,412.00
SCHEDULE NO. 2
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the Deerwalk Extension Area, Camp Barbe/Rt, 14 Extension area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial service.
(I) RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $17.40 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $12.79 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $10.02 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 8.90 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 6.98 per 1,000 gallons
(I) MINUMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 52.20
3/4 inch meter $ 78.30
1 inch meter $ 130.50
1 1/4 inch meter $ 190.53
1 1/2 inch meter $ 261.00
2 inch meter $ 417.60
3 inch meter $ 835.20
4 inch meter $1,305.00
6 inch meter $2,610.00
8 inch meter $4,176.00
SCHEDULE NO. 3
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in Walker-Kites Run area and the residents of the Little Kanawha Estates.
AVAILABILITY
Available for the general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $12.10 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $ 8.89 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 6.95 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 6.17 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 4.83 per 1,000 gallons
(I) MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 36.30
3/4 inch meter $ 54.45
1 inch meter $ 90.75
1 1/4 inch meter $ 132.50
1 1/2 inch meter $ 181.50
2 inch meter $ 290.40
3 inch meter $ 580.80
4 inch meter $ 907.50
6 inch meter $1,815.00
8 inch meter $2,904.00
SCHEDULE NO. 4
APPLICABILITY
Applicable for Town of Elizabeth and Mineral Wells Public Service District.
AVAILABILITY
Available for sale for resale.
(I) RATE
$3.57 per 1,000 gallons.
SCHEDULE NO. 5
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory served.
(I) PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
For Private Fire Hydrants $19.34 per month per tap
For Sprinkler System $64.48 per month
TRAILER COURTS
House trailers, either mobile or immobile, located on sites other than a park or court shall be billed in the same manner as any other family or business unit.
(I,C) TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made whenever the utility installs a new tap to serve an applicant.
A tap fee of $100.00 will be charged to any customer applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to the customer’s premises in connection with a capital project. This pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after the completion of construction adjacent to an applicant’s premises that is associated with the capital project.
A tap fee of $500.00 will be charged to all customers who apply for service outside of a capital project for each new tap to the system.
CHARGE FOR RECONNECTION ($30.00)
Whenever the supply of water is turned off for violation of the rules, and regulations, nonpayment of bills, or fraudulent use of water, the District shall make a charge of $30.00 for reestablishing service.
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above tariff is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (10%) will be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
In the event the District collects payment in full of a delinquent water bill at the customer’s premises in lieu of a discontinuance of service for nonpayment, an administrative fee of $25.00 shall also be collected in addition to the delinquent water bill.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the water utility up to a maximum of $25.00 will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT RATE
(I) $2.00 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when a bill reflects unusual consumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all consumption above the customer’s historical average usage.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A deposit of $50.00 or two-twelfths (2/12ths) of the average annual usage of the applicant’s specific customer class, whichever is greater.
METER TESTING
Any customer may request in writing a meter test for the accuracy of their meter. The customer shall first deposit $40.00 for the removal and testing of their meter, either by the utility or an independent certified meter testing facility. If, when tested, the meter is found to be more than two percent fast, the amount advanced shall be promptly refunded to the customer. If the meter is not found to be more than two percent (2%) in error, the utility shall retain the amount advanced by the customer for the test. The customer or their representative may be present during the testing.
SCHEDULE NO. 1
APPLICABILITY
Applicable upon substantial completion of the Dutch Ridge Project within the entire territory served, except Deerwalk Extension Area, Camp Barbe/Rt 14, Walker-Kites Run area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
(I) RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $10.27 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $ 7.55 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 5.85 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 5.15 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 4.13 per 1,000 gallons
(I) MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 30.81
3/4 inch meter $ 46.22
1 inch meter $ 77.03
1 1/4 inch meter $ 112.46
1 1/2 inch meter $ 154.05
2 inch meter $ 246.48
3 inch meter $ 492.96
4 inch meter $ 770.25
6 inch meter $1,540.50
8 inch meter $2,464.80
SCHEDULE NO. 2
APPLICABILITY
Applicable upon substantial completion of the Dutch Ridge Project within the Deerwalk Extension Area, Camp Barbe/Rt 14, Walker-Kites Run area and Mountwood Park.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
(I) RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $17.78 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $13.07 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $10.24 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 9.10 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 7.13 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 53.34
3/4 inch meter $ 80.01
1 inch meter $ 133.35
1 1/4 inch meter $ 194.69
1 1/2 inch meter $ 266.70
2 inch meter $ 426.72
3 inch meter $ 853.44
4 inch meter $1,333.50
6 inch meter $2,667.00
8 inch meter $4,267.20
SCHEDULE NO. 3
APPLICABILITY
Applicable upon substantial completion of the Dutch Ridge Project in Walker-Kites Run area and the residents of the Little Kanawha Estates.
AVAILABILITY
Available for the general domestic, commercial, and industrial water service.
RATES
First 3,000 gallons used per month $12.37 per 1,000 gallons
Next 7,000 gallons used per month $ 9.09 per 1,000 gallons
Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 7.10 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 6.30 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 50,000 gallons used per month $ 4.93 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly
5/8 inch meter $ 37.11
3/4 inch meter $ 55.67
1 inch meter $ 92.78
1 1/4 inch meter $ 135.45
1 1/2 inch meter $ 185.55
2 inch meter $ 296.88
3 inch meter $ 593.76
4 inch meter $ 927.75
6 inch meter $1,855.50
8 inch meter $2,968.80
SCHEDULE NO. 4
APPLICABILITY
Applicable for Town of Elizabeth and Mineral Wells Public Service District.
AVAILABILITY
Available for sale for resale.
RATE
$3.57 per 1,000 gallons.
SCHEDULE NO. 5
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory served upon substantial completion of the Dutch Ridge Project.
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
For Private Fire Hydrants $19.77 per month per tap
For Sprinkler System $65.90 per month
TRAILER COURTS
House trailers, either mobile or immobile, located on sites other than a park or court shall be billed in the same manner as any other family or business unit.
(I,C) TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made whenever the utility installs a new tap to serve an applicant.
A tap fee of $100.00 will be charged to any customer applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to the customer’s premises in connection with a capital project. This pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after the completion of construction adjacent to an applicant’s premises that is associated with the capital project.
A tap fee of $500.00 will be charged to all customers who apply for service outside of a capital project for each new tap to the system.
CHARGE FOR RECONNECTION ($30.00)
Whenever the supply of water is turned off for violation of the rules, and regulations, nonpayment of bills, or fraudulent use of water, the District shall make a charge of $30.00 for reestablishing service.
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above tariff is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (10%) will be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
In the event the District collects payment in full of a delinquent water bill at the customer’s premises in lieu of a discontinuance of service for nonpayment, an administrative fee of $25.00 shall also be collected in addition to the delinquent water bill.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the water utility up to a maximum of $25.00 will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT RATE
$2.00 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when a bill reflects unusual consumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all such unusual consumption above 200% of the customer’s historical usage.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A deposit of $50.00 or two-twelfths (2/12ths) of the average annual usage of the applicant’s specific customer class, whichever is greater.
METER TESTING
Any customer may request in writing a meter test for the accuracy of their meter. The customer shall first deposit $40.00 for the removal and testing of their meter, either by the utility or an independent certified meter testing facility. If, when tested, the meter is found to be more than two percent fast, the amount advanced shall be promptly refunded to the customer. If the meter is not found to be more than two percent (2%) in error, the utility shall retain the amount advanced by the customer for the test. The customer or their representative may be present during the testing.
The District will consider adopting a resolution containing the increased rates at the following meetings to be held at the District’s offices, 594 Davisville Road, Davisville, WV 26142.
Public Hearing followed immediately by regular
Board meeting for final adoption
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 2:00 pm
The financial analysis supporting the increased rates is available for inspection at the District’s offices at 594 Davisville Road, Davisville, WV.
Interested parties may appear at the April 11, 2023 public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed rates, fees, and charges.
CLAYWOOD PARK PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
Mar 31