CLARK COUNTY Water Reclamation District
Board of Trustees
AGENDA ITEM
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Thomas A. Minwegen, General Manager |
Recommendation:
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Accept the Business Impact Statement pursuant to NRS 237.090 for the proposed District Resolution 24-001, which amends the District Service Rules; and determine that the proposed resolution does not impose a significant economic burden on affected customers; or take other action as appropriate. (Sitting as the Clark County Water Reclamation Board of Trustees) (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Business Impact Statement |
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to NRS 237.080, a Business Impact Statement was prepared for the proposed District Resolution 24-001, which amends the District Service Rules.
On December 20, 2016, the Board adopted the District Service Rules, codifying the various customer and regulatory resolutions dating back to 1956. The Service Rules provide a single document for customers to find the rules, rates, and charges for connecting to the publicly owned sewer system. Codifying the resolutions into a single document has benefitted both customers and staff by presenting the Service Rules in a contemporary language and in an organized format.
A Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) was convened to review the District’s operations and finances, and consider the Service Rule Amendments that make certain changes to the Rates and Charges. The proposed changes, contingent upon Board approval, align with the CAC’s recommendations for raising the annual sewer service charge to counter the effects of rising costs to operations and capital improvement projects. The changes to Rates and Charges reflect a balanced debt-and-rate approach to allow the District to limit any necessary increase to sewer service rates. Additional key changes being proposed are administrative in nature and include updates and clarifying language regarding the account charge, a General Manager’s designee, unauthorized use of capacity, and septage and chemical toilet waste disposal.
If adopted, Resolution 24-001 codifies these amendments to the District Service Rules effective on July 1, 2024.
Notice was provided to the District’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), Latin Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Resort Association, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA), Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the Vegas Chamber. Additionally, notice was posted in the Las Vegas Review Journal for other interested persons to view and provide comment. No material questions or comments were received from the stakeholders regarding the Service Rules amendments.
Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees accept the Business Impact Statement and determine that the District Resolution 24-001 does not impose a significant economic burden on affected customers.
This agenda item has been reviewed and approved by the District General Counsel.