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RESOLUTION OR A PUBLIC HEARINGON A PROPOSAL
ADOPT D
CLASSIFICATIONSI' 1 ON UTILITY CUSTOMERSOF THE CITY 1
WHEREAS, a study of existing fees, schedules, rates, charges and classifications of the City of
Kalispell utilities has provided substantial and persuasive evidence that the current
structure of utility rates is not adequate to fund the utility enterprise operations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that implementing the terms of the proposed five-
year Utility Rate Plan is essential to maintain the necessary utility services to the City
of Kalispell customers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, in order to adequately fund the City's utility enterprise operations,
is evaluating the following:
5-Year
Current FY
FY FY FY
FY Total
Rate 10/11
11/12 12/13 13/14
14115 Increase
SEWER
Bi-Monthly Administrative Charge
(base rate) $3.75 $15.00
$16.88
$13.13
Volume Charge (per Thousand
Gallons) $4.19
$4.53
$4.78 $0.59
WATER
Bi-Monthly Administrative Charge
(base rate) $3.75
$15.00
$11.25
Volume Charge (per Thousand Gallons)
SOLID WASTE
$3.00
$3.00
Charges for all garbage service to increase $.25 per month,
a $3.00 annual increase.
Special Terms and Conditions
1. Out -of -City Water and Sewer Rate 1.25 times the in -City rate.
2. Current Sewer Flat Rate Customers (28 customers) FY 10/11 Bi-Monthly Flat Rate Charge = $72.03
WHEREAS, prior to initiating any increase in the fees, schedules, rates, charges, and
classifications, 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 I. The City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a public hearing
on the proposed utility increases on the 21st day of March, 2011, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell,
Montana.
SECTION II. 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-I11, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, ON THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
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Tammi Fisher
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk