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Elberfeld council approves wastewater rate study with Baker Tilly
Summary
The council voted to proceed with a wastewater rate study by Baker Tilly to review operational rates and financial needs; the study was described as a routine check recommended every 3–5 years and will inform future wastewater funding decisions.
A council member moved to contract Baker Tilly to conduct a wastewater rate study and the motion was seconded and approved. "I'll make a motion we proceed with and have Baker Tilly do a wastewater rate study for us," the council member said during the meeting.
Council members noted such studies are typically done every three to five years to test whether current rates cover operations and to plan for capital projects. Discussion referenced typical price ranges for rate studies; one speaker noted figures in the range of several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. The final contract amount was not spelled out at the meeting; staff indicated the town had received a printed proposal for review.
Council members said the study will give the town data to evaluate current wastewater rates and determine whether adjustments or targeted projects are needed. The council did not discuss immediate rate changes at the meeting; the study will inform future budget and rate decisions.
