Were all the proposed rate increases approved at the April 2021 public hearing?

Upon listening to the public and months of discussion at public meetings, the District’s Board unanimously agreed to delay 50% of the proposed rate increase for capital improvements. They agree to lower the proposed increase by 50% to $12.50 per month or $25 bi-monthly as invoiced. Due to the urgent need for funds, however, the 10% increase to water and wastewater rates passed unanimously as did the tap and development fees by 10%. View June 1, 2021 rates by clicking here.
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Why did water and wastewater rates need to increase?

The District’s management worked with its financial, engineering, and operations’ experts to review the existing rates and to help ensure they reflect only what is needed to ensure there is no compromising on any of the District’s services. To see the financial reports, click here.
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What are the water and wastewater rates which are effective June 1, 2021?

At the April 2021 Board public board meeting, the District’s Board listened to public input and unanimously approved the 10% increase for all water and wastewater usage rates to pay for the community’s infrastructure requirements. The capital improvement fee, however, proposed to increase by $50 bi-monthly was delayed and the Board only approved $12.50 per month or $25 bi-monthly. The proposed 10% tap and development fees for developers were approved unanimously by the Board. Click here to see June 1, 2021 rates.
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Why did the District’s Board delay half of the capital improvement fee’s proposed increase?

The rate increases for the proposed capital improvement fee of $50 bi-monthly was delayed and effective June 1, 2021 will increase by $12.50 per month or $25 bi-monthly. While the additional rate increase funds will eventually be needed, the full increase initially proposed was delayed due to public input and the timing of actual construction. The capital improvement fee pays for the infrastructure required for the community’s drinking water has long surpassed its useful life and has become cost-inefficient to maintain. The capital improvement fee pays for projects identified in the District’s 2016 Comprehensive Master Plan and contributes to the replacement of the District’s aging water distribution and sewer collection systems. To view the resolutions on the rate increases, click here.
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Is there a due process for how the District’s rates get increased?

Yes, being a special district of the state and governed by its residents, the District never takes rate increases lightly. That’s why it has a transparent process whereby any proposed rate increase must undergo an extremely thorough examination involving District’s financial experts and management and multiple public hearing before being approved.
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Do the District’s board members pay the same rates as everyone else?

Yes, the elected board members are all customers of the District and thus pay the same rates as everyone else. The monthly board meetings are always open to the public and public input is encouraged.
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Who are the District’s board members?

They are the people that have run for the position of being a board member and were elected by the registered Colorado voters in the community. Meet your board members by clicking here.
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