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Hermits Lake utility fund seeks extra appropriation after Crown Point raises rates
Summary
Officials said a recent rate increase by Crown Point has significantly raised utility costs for Hermits Lake; the county requested an additional appropriation to cover the remainder of the year because the utilities line has only $98,000 left.
County staff requested additional appropriation to cover higher utility costs at Hermits Lake after a rate increase by Crown Point. A presenter said the account had been appropriated $190,000 originally and now has about $98,000 remaining for the year; last year’s utility spending for the area was about $410,000.
Officials said county legal and the commissioners’ office are discussing the rate change with Crown Point to determine whether adjustments or retroactive credits are possible, but that staff need funds to cover ongoing bills for the remainder of the year. Presenters could not provide the exact number of customers served by the utility at the meeting and said they would supply that data later.
Council members asked for details on whether the increased charges are meters or a flat bulk rate; presenters said the rates appear to be a flat lower-metered charge structure and that the increase was substantial. The items will be revisited after staff provides detailed customer counts and cost breakdowns.
