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Calvert County work session outlines proposed water and sewer rate increases, projects to shore up utility funds
Summary
Public works and consultant presented a rate study recommending a combination of rate increases and use of cash to meet capital needs, including a two‑year higher sewer increase and ongoing distribution and treatment‑plant projects; commissioners discussed long‑term planning and affordability concerns.
Calvert County Department of Public Works briefed the Board of County Commissioners at a May 13 work session on a multi‑year water and sewer rate study that proposes modest annual water increases and larger near‑term sewer increases to stabilize utility finances and fund planned capital projects.
JR Cosgrove, director of public works, introduced the presentation by NextGen Solutions consultant Mike Maker and said the guiding principle is that the water and sewer enterprise fund should be self‑supporting and maintain at least 180 days of operating expenses in reserve. The study assumes capital projects will be funded with a mix of cash and debt and uses a planning assumption of 3 percent interest and 25‑year maturities for debt-funded projects.
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