Resolution 6137 - Public Hearing - Water Rate IncreaseRESOLUTION NO.6137
A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO
ADOPT INCREASES IN THE FEES, SCHEDULES, RATES, AND CHARGES
IMPOSED ON THE CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL WATER UTILITY
AND TO ADOPT CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
WATER UTILITY.
WHEREAS, a City of Kalispell Water Utility budget review has determined the current
structure of water utility rates is not adequate to fund necessary water enterprise
operations as well as the financial obligations incurred for replacements and
capacity increases to the system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that amending the terms of the current Water
Utility Rate Plan and amending the existing water regulations to reflect the
changes in the fees, schedules, rates, and charges is necessary to collect
sufficient revenue to cover the planned operating needs of the City's Water
System, and to maintain the same quality of service, fund rehabilitation,
replacement, and new growth projects, maintain target reserve balances of the
City's Water System, and meet required debt coverage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, in order to adequately fund the City's water utility enterprise
operations, is evaluating the present and proposed new rates, as shown on the
attached Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, prior to initiating any increase in the fees, schedules, rates, charges, and
classifications, and prior to any changes in water regulations, the City shall, as
required pursuant to Section 69-7-111, Montana Code Annotated, hold a public
hearing on the matter after giving due and proper notice of said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a public hearing on the
proposed water utility increases and the proposed changes to the water
regulations, on the 17th day of July, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana.
SECTION I The City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to
make, publish, and distribute notices of said Public Hearing in conformity
with Section 69-7-111, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, ON THE 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
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Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aim-e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Present and Proposed Monthly
Water Rates
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Proposed
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2027
15.0%
15.0%
10.0%
3.0%
Current
Rates
(Effective
Proposed Rate Adjustment
(July 1, 2023)
Sept 1, 2023)
Residential & Commercial
Fixed Charge (per account)
$10.99
$12.64
$14.54
$15.99
$16.47
Meter Size (Rate/Cycle)
3/4"
$1.45
$1.67
$1.92
$2.11
$2.17
1"
2.23
2.56
2.94
3.23
3.33
11/2"
4.07
4.68
5.38
5.92
6.10
2"
5.88
6.76
7.77
8.55
8.81
3"
13.58
15.62
17.96
19.76
20.35
4"
18.78
21.60
24.84
27.32
28.14
6"
29.86
34.34
39.49
43.44
44.74
Hosting Fee (per metering system)
0.89
0.89
0.89
0.89
0.89
Consumption Charge ($/1,000 Gal.)
$3.27
$3.76
$4.32
$4.75
$4.89
Sprinkling
Consumption Charge ($/1,000 Gal.)
$3.27
$3.76
$4.32
$4.75
$4.89
Private Fire Protection
Monthly Service Connection
2"
$32.71
$37.62
$43.26
$47.59
$49.02
3"
38.59
$44.38
$51.04
$56.14
$57.82
4"
42.87
$49.30
$56.70
$62.37
$64.24
6"
52.89
$60.82
$69.94
$76.93
$79.24
8"
67.27
$77.36
$88.96
$97.86
$100.80
10"
92.79
$106.71
$122.72
$134.99
$139.04
Water Sold from Hydrants
Consumption Charge ($/1,000 Gal.)
$6.06
$6.97
$8.02
$8.82
$9.08
Present and Proposed Monthly Water Rate Bill Comparisons
Proposed
Current
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2027
(7-1-23)
(Effective 9-1-23)
Residential & Commercial
0 gals
$12.44
$14.31
$16.46
$18.10
$18.64
2,000 gals
18.98
21.83
25.10
27.60
28.42
4,000 gals
25.52
29.35
33.74
37.10
38.20
6,000 gals
32.06
36.87
42.38
46.60
47.98
10,000 gals
45.14
51.91
59.66
65.60
67.54
Irrigation
0 gals
$12.44
$14.31
$16.46
$18.10
$18.64
2,000 gals
18.98
21.83
25.10
27.60
28.42
4,000 gals
25.52
29.35
33.74
37.10
38.20
6,000 gals
32.06
36.87
42.38
46.60
47.98
10,000 gals
45.14
51.91
59.66
65.60
67.54
* Per Metering Sytem Charge; Meter Hosting fee would be added after installation of a cellular meter.
*Out of City rate 1.25 times the in -City rate.