Title
Public Hearing on Charlotte Water Revenue Manual Revisions
Action
Action:
Conduct a joint public hearing with the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee regarding approval of proposed revisions to the Charlotte Water Revenue Manual.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Chad Howell, Charlotte Water
Policy
* The Charlotte Water Revenue Manual (Revenue Manual) consolidates Charlotte Water's rate methodology documents into a single manual.
* The agreement between the city and Mecklenburg County, creating the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee, stipulates a joint public hearing of the Advisory Committee with City Council anytime there are changes in the method for determining water and sanitary sewer charges.
Explanation
* Charlotte Water is proposing changes to the rate and fee setting methodology to be implemented with the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.
* The schedule of water and sanitary sewer rates, fees, and charges is calculated according to the Revenue Manual and Charlotte Water's approved budget and is published annually.
* The Revenue Manual proposed revisions include:
* Revising the bulk rate from the Tier 3 Residential Rate to the Non-Residential (Commercial) Rate.
* Adding a reuse/reclaimed water rate that is calculated based on the Non-Residential (Commercial) Rate.
* Revising the calculation methodology to industry standards, renaming and adding fees in the following sections of the Revenue Manual:
* Industrial Wastewater Program Charges,
* Land Development User Fees,
* Miscellaneous Rates and Fees,
* Meter Set Fees,
* Customer Service and Billing Fees and Charges,
* Hydrant Fees and Penalties,
* Truck Fees and Penalties,
* Private Meter Fees and Penalties, and
* Septic Waste Fees.
* Authorizing Charlotte Water's Chief Financial Officer to administer rates, fees, and charges, once the Director has established them.
* Making associated technical and procedural changes that clarify and update the langua...
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