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Richmond Sanitary District approves resolution to raise sewer and stormwater rates, forwards ordinance to city council
Summary
The Richmond Sanitary District board approved Resolution 4‑20‑25 to raise sewer and stormwater rates to fund sanitary sewer expansion at the Midwest Industrial Park and other capital needs; the measure now goes to Richmond Common Council for ordinance hearings in August.
The Richmond Sanitary District Board of Commissioners on July 22 approved Resolution 4‑20‑25 to adjust sewer and stormwater rates, a move the district says is necessary to fund expansion of sewer capacity for the Midwest Industrial Park and to meet ongoing operating and capital needs.
The board approved the resolution by voice vote after a presentation from the district and consultant O.W. Cronin & Associates explaining the revenue requirements and proposed multi‑year rate changes. Director Pat (District Director) told commissioners the district had assembled an estimated $2,000,000 to begin design work for sewer upgrades and that the immediate construction need for two portions of the Midwest Industrial Park sewer project is estimated at $26,000,000, with a third portion estimated at $12,000,000 to be needed in the next 5 to 15 years.
Consultant Corby Thompson of O.W. Cronin & Associates said…
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