CLARK COUNTY Water Reclamation District
Board of Trustees
AGENDA ITEM
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Thomas A. Minwegen, General Manager |
Recommendation:
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Discuss proposed amendments to the Clark County Water Reclamation District Service Rules requiring Board approval; Set a public hearing for Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to act on proposed District Resolution 24-001, which amends the District Service Rules; or take other action as appropriate. (Sitting as the Clark County Water Reclamation Board of Trustees) (For possible action)
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Discuss Service Rule Amendments and Set Public Hearing |
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BACKGROUND:
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.
The District plans to advance the amended Service Rules for Board approval to be effective on July 1, 2024.
This agenda item has been reviewed and approved by the District General Counsel.