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Board approves $5,000 Gilmore proposal to study consumption vs. flat‑rate water billing
Summary
Towamencin supervisors approved a proposal from Gilmore Associates, not to exceed $5,000, to study residential water billing options comparing consumption‑based billing and flat‑rate service charges and to model sample bills across usages.
Towamencin Township approved a proposal Jan. 6 from Gilmore Associates for a study, not to exceed $5,000, to compare consumption‑based billing and a flat‑rate approach for residential water service.
The study will use the 2023 sewer budget and 2023 North Penn Water Authority consumption reports to evaluate the percent of service expenses tied to flow versus fixed costs, compare sample bills across consumption levels, and analyze fixed‑fee components as part of consumption billing. The board motion to approve the proposal was made, seconded and carried by voice vote with no opposition.
Supervisor committee members requested the study to inform potential changes in billing structure; the consultant will return findings to the board for consideration of any policy or tariff changes.
