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Shreveport postpones action while commission and city reconcile rate study information under consent decree
Summary
The City of Shreveport asked the commission to postpone action so it can reconcile information requested by the state rate‑study consultant with data tied to an ongoing EPA consent‑decree negotiation; commissioners agreed to delay to the next meeting.
City of Shreveport representatives told the Water Sector Commission on Sept. 17 they need time to assemble additional information requested by the state's rate‑study consultant because the city’s response must be consistent with an ongoing EPA consent‑decree negotiation.
Chris Erickson (Burns & McDonnell) and Darius Bonton (Bonton Associates) said the city submitted a rate study in 2024 and later received a specific RFI for supplemental materials; some of the requested data are difficult to compile while consent‑decree negotiations continue and while the city awaits amended terms. The consultants said they are preparing the requested materials and need time to ensure the rate study inputs align with what EPA will expect.
Senator Jenkins moved to postpone the matter to next month to give the city time to furnish the requested information; the commission adopted the postponement without objection.
Why it matters: Shreveport’s round‑1 and round‑2 projects are partially tied to regulatory requirements under the consent decree; ensuring the rate study aligns with both the state consultant’s expectations and EPA negotiations is important to avoid conflicting analyses and to secure timely approvals and reimbursements.
Ending: The commission will revisit Shreveport’s rate study at the next meeting after the city and consultants provide the supplemental information requested by state reviewers.
