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Home My WebLink About2010-07-27 Water Board Notice of Public Hearing June 21, 2010 WATER BOARD, COUNTY OF HAWAII NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Water Board of the County of Hawaii will hold a public hearing on the Proposed Water Rates at 9:30 a.m.,July 27,2010, Tuesday, at the Department of Water Supply,Hilo Baseyard Conference Room,889 Leilani Street,Hilo,Hawaii. Pursuant to Chapter 54, Part III, Hawaii Revised Statutes,the hearings will be for the purpose of hearing views and comments of all persons interested in the following proposals for increases in the water rate schedules to be applied by the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaii,for all districts. THE WATER BOARD IS SOLICITING PUBLIC INPUT ON FOUR PROPOSED RATE STRUCTURES FOR GENERAL USE AND AGRICULTURE USE RATES. 1) OPTION "A" reflects graduated levels of annual rate increases for agriculture customers so that by July 1, 2014, agriculture customers are paying their "cost of service." 2) OPTION "B" makes no change to the current agriculture rate over a 5 year period. In order to generate sufficient revenues for the Department, the 3rd and 4th block rates for general use customers are greater than in Option A. 3) "CATTLEMAN'S OPTION" reflects a change in rate structure for agriculture customers from 1 consumption rate to 3 block rates. The first 2 blocks are the same as the first 2 blocks for general use customers in Options "A" and `B." The 3rd block increases the current $0.85 agriculture rate by 2 cents on an annual basis. 4) "MODIFIED CATTLEMAN'S OPTION" is similar to the "Cattleman's Option" except that annual 3rd block rate increases correspond to the system-wide percentage rate increase. Please be aware that these are alternative proposals. The Water Board may adopt either of the 4 proposals or a different set of rates based on public input. At its last meeting on June 15, 2010, the Water Board adopted Option B, which became effective July 1, 2010. OPTION A: PROPOSED GENERAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all general use customers. Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option A July 1, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 1st Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2"d Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3'd Block $2.87 $2.88 $2.88 $2.89 $2.89 4t"Block $3.77 $3.78 $3.78 $3.79 $3.79 OPTION A: PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all agricultural use customers. Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective July 1,2010 July 1,2011 July 1,2012 July 1,2013 July 1,2014 Option A-All Usage $0.92 $1.07 $1.21 $1.42 $1.69 OPTION B: GENERAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) CURRENTLY IN EFFECT In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all general use customers. Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option B July 1, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 1,2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 V Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2nd Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3'd Block $2.93 $3.01 $3.01 $3.02 $3.02 4`i Block $3.89 $3.99 $3.99 $4.00 $4.00 OPTION B: AGRICULTURAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) CURRENTLY IN EFFECT In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all agricultural use customers. Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective July 1, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 Option B -All Usage $0.85 $0.85 $0.85 $0.85 $0.85 CATTLEMAN'S OPTION: PROPOSED GENERAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all general use customers. Cattleman's Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option July 1, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 1"Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2 d Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3'd Block $2.87 $2.88 $2.88 $2.89 $2.89 4'b Block $3.77 $3.78 $3.78 $3.79 $3.79 CATTLEMAN'S OPTION: PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all agricultural use customers. Cattleman's Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option July 1,2010 July 1,2011 July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1,2014 ly`Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2nd Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3'd Block $0.87 $0.89 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 MODIFIED CATTLEMAN'S OPTION: PROPOSED GENERAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all agricultural use customers. Modified Cattleman's Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option July 1,2010 July 1,2011 July 1,2012 July 1,2013 July 1,2014 1"Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2nd Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3rd Block $2.87 $2.88 $2.88 $2.89 $2.89 4`i'Block $3.77 $3.78 $3.78 $3.79 $3.79 MODIFIED CATTLEMAN'S OPTION: PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons) In addition to standby and power cost charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all agricultural use customers. Modified Cattleman's Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Option July 1,2010 July 1,2011 July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1,2014 1"Block $0.81 $0.86 $0.86 $0.87 $0.87 2nd Block $1.67 $1.68 $1.68 $1.69 $1.69 3'd Block $0.94 $0.98 $0.98 $0.99 $0.99 ALL PROPOSALS: GENERAL USE BLOCK THRESHOLDS (gallons per month) Meter Size (inches) 1"Block 2nd Block 3rd Block 4d'Block 5/8" 5,000 5,001 - 15,000 15,001 - 40,000 > 40,000 1" 5,000 5,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 300,000 > 300,000 11/2" 5,000 5,001 - 400,000 400,001 - 1,000,000 > 1,000,000 2" 5,000 5,001 - 900,000 900,001 - 2,000,000 > 2,000,000 3" 5,000 5,001 - 2,000,000 2,000,001 - 5,000,000 > 5,000,000 4" 5,000 5,001 - 4,700,000 4,700,001 - 10,000,000 > 10,000,000 6" 5,000 5,001 - 10,000,000 10,000,001 - 25,000,000 > 25,000,000 8" 5,000 5,001 - 20,000,000 20,000,001 - 50,000,000 > 50,000,000 10" 5,000 5,001 - 40,000,000 40,000,001 - 100,000,000 > 100,000,000 12" 5,000 5,001 - 60,000,000 60,000,001 - 150,000,000 > 150,000,000 CATTLEMAN'S &MODIFIED CATTLEMAN'S OPTIONS: AGRICULTURE RATE BLOCK THRESHOLDS (gallons per month) Meter Size I"Block 2nd Block 3rd Block All Sizes 5,000 5,001 - 15,000 > 15,000 ALL PROPOSALS: AGRICULTURAL USE In order to qualify for agricultural rates, applicants shall file annually with the Department, a written application and furnish upon request, satisfactory proof(as determined by the Department), of engagement in agriculture, stock raising or dairy fanning on a commercial basis, and that water used in addition to the above is limited to one dwelling. The Department reserves the right to limit or restrict water flow to agricultural users in the event of water shortage or in the event water service to domestic users is disrupted or lowered because of agricultural water use. Applicants shall install backflow preventers which shall be inspected and approved by the Department before water service is granted. Agricultural rates are not applicable to canneries, mills or markets or other establishments engaged in the conversion or treatment or packaging of agricultural products. All those desiring to express their views, arguments, or submit data on the above matter may do so by submitting statements in writing to the Chairperson of the Water Board of the County on or before the date of the public hearing;but anyone interested may appear in person to submit their data,views, or arguments orally before the Water Board at the hearing. Submissions made to the Chairperson prior to the date of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered to the Chairperson in care of the Department of Water Supply, 345 Kekuana6'a Street, Hilo,Hawaii 96720. If accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print)to participate in the hearing is required,please call(808) 961-8050. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii,this 21"day of June,2010. WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII By: Dwayne Mukai Its Chairperson The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Posted on the Internet at: hLtp://www.hawaiidws.org Hawaii Tribune-Herald West Hawaii Today June 25, 2010 June 25, 2010