2320354 D.C. Water and Sewer Authority - Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Retail Rate & Fee Increases for Fiscal Year 2012 - May 9, 2012
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Washington 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 (the Board), 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) (2010 Repl.), 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,” 4101, “Rates for Sewer Service,” 4103, “Fire Protection Service Fee,” and 4199, “Definitions,” of chapter 41, “Retail Water and Sewer Rates,” and section 112, “Fees,” of chapter 1, “Water Supply,” of title 21, “Water and Sanitation,” of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. The Agenda for the Public Hearing is provided below.
The proposed rules were published in the February 10, 2012 edition of the D.C. Register, at 59 DCR 1130-32; February 17, 2012 edition of the D.C. Register, at 59 DCR 1399-1401; and April 13, 2012 edition of the D.C. Register, at 59 DCR 2930-31.
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 the 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 7, 2012. 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 by email to Lmanley@dcwater.com. Such written testimony is to be clearly marked "Written Testimony for Public Hearing, May 9, 2012” and received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING ON
Proposed Retail Rate & Fee Increases
for Fiscal Year 2013
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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 2013 Retail Rate & Fee Increases Olu Adebo, Chief Financial Officer
4. Presentation by Independent Consultant............................ Edward Markus and Myron Olstein
On Proposed FY 2013 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
