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Resident asks whether Resolution 2026-13 means immediate water-rate hikes
Summary
During public comment, Cindy Chernich asked whether the newly introduced Resolution 2026-13 increases water rates now; the council responded that rates are not being raised at this time and that the resolution is a PennVEST-required assurance for loan settlement.
During the public-comment portion of a special Richland Borough Council meeting, resident Cindy Chernich of 401A Oak Street asked about the purpose of Resolution 2026-13 and whether it meant water rates were being raised immediately. President Kelly Bricker responded that the resolution is required by PennVEST as part of settlement for funding a new elevated storage tank and that "water rates are not being raised at this time."
The exchange prompted council to move directly into the resolution under new business; the council later voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026-13, which states the borough may increase rates in an amount sufficient to cover debt service and operation and maintenance costs tied to PennVEST-funded improvements. The meeting record does not include a timeline for rate changes or additional public hearings on rate-setting.
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