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Stormwater Fee Structure Unlikely to Change

EphrataFeb 9, 20262 min read

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The Authority reviewed its stormwater rate program and concluded that the fee cannot be eliminated under current conditions; changes to its structure are also unlikely at this time. The board also approved a path toward 60-day performance testing for the Biosolids Improvement Project, although contract language about substantial completion still needs clarification.

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Residents should not expect the current stormwater fee to end or change soon. Authority staff and an advisory committee reviewed the existing two-tier rate structure and a possible three-tier approach, but no rate change was approved. The Authority also continued work on wastewater treatment improvements and approved several conditional sewer and development agreements.

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Conditionally approved a retainer agreement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. for Authority engineering services, subject to solicitor review.
Approved a $9,968.20 amended requisition for the WWTF No. 1 Biosolids Project, excluding one invoice to be paid from another account.
Conditionally approved the engineering assignment for the WWTF No. 1 Biosolids Improvement Project and continued work toward a required 60-day performance testing period.
Conditionally approved the Circle Drive and Lake Street Drainage Improvements engineering assignment, subject to solicitor review.
Approved a Wildflower Commons developer agreement that postpones required sampling manholes unless the property changes use, expands, or undergoes other significant development; the vote was 5–1.
Conditionally approved a sanitary sewer improvement agreement for 1369 West Main Street, LLC, pending completion of review items and solicitor approval.
Rescinded The Crossings at Cocalico's prior allocation of 44,528 gallons per day, or 188 equivalent dwelling units, and conditionally approved a new allocation of 43,481 gallons per day, or 183 equivalent dwelling units, subject to available system capacity when tapping fees are paid.
Conditionally approved 243.9 gallons per day, or 2 equivalent dwelling units, for 995 Glenwood Drive, subject to available system capacity when tapping fees are paid.
Approved the financial reports and ratified payment of bills.

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