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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Council of Governments
777 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
First Floor Training Room
The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, in accordance with Section 216 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996, (D.C. Law 11-111; D.C. Official Code § 34-2202.16), will conduct a public hearing at the above‑stated date, time, and place, to receive comments on proposed rules, which, if adopted, would amend Sections 4100, “Rates for Water Service,” and 4101, “Rates for Sewer Service,” of Chapter 41, “Retail Water and Sewer Rates,” and Sections 112, “Fees,” and 199, “Definitions,” of Chapter 1, “Water Supply,” of Title 21, “Water and Sanitation,” of the DCMR. The Agenda for the Public Hearing is provided below.
The proposed rules were published in the March 4, 2011 edition of the D.C. Register, at 58 DCR 1655.
Each individual or representative of an organization who wishes to present testimony at the public hearing is requested to furnish his or her name, address, telephone number and name of organization (if any) by calling (202) 787-2330 or emailing the request to Lmanley@dcwater.com no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday May 9, 2011. Other persons wishing to present testimony may testify after those on the witness list. Persons making presentations are urged to address their statements to relevant issues.
Oral presentations by individuals will be limited to five (5) minutes. Oral presentations made by representatives of an organization will not be longer than ten (10) minutes. Statements should summarize extensive written materials so there will be time for all interested persons to be heard. Oral presentations will be heard and considered, but for accuracy of the record, all statements should be submitted in writing. The hearing will end when all persons wishing to make comments have been heard.
Written testimony may be submitted by mail to Linda R. Manley, Secretary to the Board, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, 5000 Overlook Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20032, or email Lmanley@dcwater.com. Such written testimony is to be clearly marked "Written Testimony for Public Hearing, May 11, 2011” and received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING ON
Proposed Retail Rate & Fee Increases
for Fiscal Year 2012
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order....................................................................................... William Walker, Chairman
2. Opening Statement............................................................................ William Walker, Chairman
3. DC Water Management Presentation................................... George Hawkins, General Manager
On Proposed FY 2012 Retail Rate & Fee Increases Olu Adebo, CFO
4. Presentation by Independent Consultant............................ Edward Markus and Myron Olstein
On Proposed FY 2012 Retail Rate & Fee Increases Amawalk Consulting
5. Public Witnesses
- Pre-registered Speakers
- Other comments (time permitting)
6. Closing Statement.............................................................................. William Walker, Chairman
7. Adjournment ..................................................................................... William Walker, Chairman
