5988603 Water and Sewer Authority, DC - Proposed Water and Sewer Retail Rates, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 - May 11, 2016

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

 

6:30 p.m.

 

Department of Employment Services

4058 Minnesota Avenue, N.E., Suite 1300 (Community Room)

Washington, D.C. 20019

 

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 (2012 Repl. & 2015 Supp.)) will conduct a public hearing at the above stated date, time, and place, to receive comments on proposed rules, which, if adopted, would amend Section 112 (Fees) of Chapter 1 (Water Supply); and Sections 4100 (Rates for Water Service) and 4101 (Rates for Sewer Service) of Chapter 41 (Retail Water and Sewer Rates) of Title 21 (Water and Sanitation) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR).  The proposed rules were published at 63 DCR 103 in the January 1, 2016 edition of the D.C. Register.

 

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 [phone] or emailing the request to [e-mail] no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday May 9, 2016. 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 [e-mail].  Such written testimony is to be clearly marked "Written Testimony for Public Hearing, May 11, 2016” and received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016.

 

Below is the draft agenda for this meeting.  A final agenda will be posted to DC Water’s website at www.dcwater.com.

AGENDA

 

1.      Call to Order.................................................................................... Matthew Brown, Chairman

 

2.      Opening Statement.......................................................................... Matthew Brown, Chairman

 

3.      DC Water Management Presentation.................................. George Hawkins, General Manager

  Proposed FY 2017 & 2018 Retail Rates, Fees                    Mark Kim, Chief Financial Officer

  & Charges                                                                           

 

4.      Presentation by Independent Consultant.................................................. Amawalk Consulting

Proposed FY 2017 & 2018 Retail Rates, Fees & Charges 

 

5.      Public Witnesses

• Pre-registered Speakers
• Other comments (time permitting)

 

6.      Closing Statement............................................................................ Matthew Brown, Chairman

 

7.      Adjournment ................................................................................... Matthew Brown, Chairman