Public Hearing - Water & Sewer Rate Increase LettersAgenda - October 16, 2000
AGENDA ITEM D - PUBLIC HEARING - WATER & SEWER RATE INCREASES
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September 30, 2000
43 6 Fifth Ave. West
Kalispell, MT 59901
City Council Clerk
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Dear Council Members:
I have no objection to higher water and sewer rates. Kalispell's rates are very
reasonable, when compared to surrounding communities, and we have seen the problem
in cities like Whitefish, that failed to keep rates current.
However I would request that the city go to monthly billing. My bimonthly water
and sewer bills are presently the highest of my utility bills, and this increase would put
them beyond the point I could pay the bill without waiting until payday.
Yours truly,
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Rick Hull
KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dan Zorn
Assistant Superintendent
(406) 751-3444 • zornd@sd5.kl2.mt.us
Todd Watkins
Director - Business Services
(406) 751-3412 • watkinst@sd5.k12.mt.us
October 4, 2000
City Council
C/O: City Clerk
City of Kalispell
P.O Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Our Kids • Our Future
Main Office
233 First Avenue East • Kalispell, MT 59901
406-751-3400 • Fax 406-751-3416
Harry Amend • Superintendent
(406) 751-3434 • amendh@sd5.k12.mt.us
Re: Notice of Proposed Rate Increase
To the Honorable City Council:
Gary Rose
Director - Maintenance and Transportation
(406) 751-3400 • roseg@sd5.k12.mt.us
Verne Reed
Director - Special Education/Federal Programs
(406) 751-3408 • reedv@sd5.k12.mt.us
rCG 11( )
CT 10 2000
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The Board of Trustees of School District No. 5 and Flathead High School is asking the
City Council to delay implementation of the proposed rate increase for City services until
July 1, 2001.
The School District's budget has been set for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30,
2001 and can not be renewed until July 1, 2001. Because the proposed rate increase is
being proposed in the middle of the District's fiscal year an unplanned financial burden
will be created which could negatively affect the instructional programs of the District
through program budget adjustments.
Given these reasons, we ask that the City Council delay implementation of the rate
increase until July 1, 2001.
We appreciate your consideration and trust you will give full consideration to our request.
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Harry Amend, Superintendent of Schools
School District No. 5 and Flathead High School District
233 lst Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Cc: Todd Watkins, Business Manager
10/13/00
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell MT 59903
Dear Sirs:
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I am writing concerning your last letter entitled "NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RATE INCREASE"
I currently have a well on my property and do not use city water. As a
widow and the only one living in my house, I use very little water that goes
into the sewer. My house sits on one acre of land and during the summer and
fall I water all my plants and trees. 95 percent of my water use in the
summer and fall is for watering my plants. None of this water goes down
the sewer. During the winter I do not water.
I object to having a water meter on my well. I am requesting a flat rate
charge for sewer usage since my sewer usage remains the same throughout
the year. Please contact me so we can discuss this matter.
I also object to the proposed increased rates of the sewer utility. Due to
Illness I cannot attend the Public Hearing on October 16, 2000.
Sincerely,
Judy Evenson
1385 Highway 93 North
Kalispell MT 5990Y
406-752-0612