PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - (10/19/2010)

NOTICE #1 -WSA PUBLIC HEARING ON USAGE RATE STUDY RESPONSES

Thanks to all of you who attended the recent Warwick Sewer Authority Public Hearing (September 09, 2010) or submitted written comments on the sewer usage Rate Study prepared by David Bebyn, CPA, B&E Consulting, LLC. The WSA Board of Directors recognizes the significant impact the proposed changes will have on our ratepayers, particularly our industrial and commercial customers, and has agreed to put off implementing immediate changes until further review is conducted by our consultant.

The following are comments and responses to questions raised prior to the Public Hearing relative to the proposed changes to the WSA usage rate structure and fee schedule:
CLICK HERE for details

NOTICE #2 - The March 2010 Flood wiped out the WSA treatment facility as well as six pumping stations along the Pawtuxet River.  On April 22, 2010, the WSA Board directed Mr. Bebyn to update the rate study to reflect post-flood finances.  Over the last few months, Mr. Bebyn has analyzed a great deal of up-to-date financial and billing information and has submitted final revisions to the Study which were presented to the Board and discussed on August 12, 2010.  WSA will present the proposed new rate structure and rates to its ratepayers and the public on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Warwick City Hall Council Chambers.  The public hearing begins at 6:00 p.m.  WSA encourages anyone with concerns to attend the hearing or put your comments in writing and submit to WSA.

CLICK HERE to review the final revisions.

CLICK HERE to review the adjustments to Sewer User Fees

NOTICE #3 - Thanks to all of you who attended the recent Warwick Sewer Authority Public Hearing or submitted written comments on the sewer usage Rate Study prepared by David Bebyn, CPA, B&E Consulting, LLC.  As stated at the hearing, comments will be accepted until September 27, 2010 and can be emailed to Executive Director Janine Burke (Janine.l.burke@warwickri.com) or mailed to WSA using the attached comment card.  Responses to comments and questions relative to the proposed changes to the WSA rate structure and fee schedule will be posted on this website and distributed to those that provided WSA with email or postal addresses. 

The WSA Board of Directors recognizes the significant impact the proposed changes will have on our ratepayers, particularly our industrial and commercial customers, and has agreed to put off implementing immediate changes until further review is conducted by our consultant.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE: PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

CONTRACT 86D BAYSIDE IV/LONGMEADOW SEWER SYSTEM

CLICK HERE for a map of the Bayside IV/Longmeadow sewer construction project area

A public informational meeting will be held on September 23, 2010 in Council Chambers, Warwick City Hall, at 7:00 p.m. to provide information on all aspects of the Bayside IV/Longmeadow Sewer System.

Purpose of the Meeting: At this meeting, the WSA staff and consulting engineers will answer questions relative to the project, its extent, schedule, expectations and related issues. The meeting will provide an opportunity for neighborhood residents to learn about the project and for WSA to explain the requirements for sewer connections and the basis for fees and assessments.

In addition, the meeting will provide an opportunity for the WSA staff and engineers to hear special issues and/or concerns of the neighborhood.

For more information regarding this meeting, please contact WSA Executive Director Janine L. Burke @ (401) 468-4700.

This notice has been hand delivered to each property in the Bayside IV/Longmeadow sewer project area.

The meeting location is handicapped accessible. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the City of Warwick Human Services Division at (401) 738-2000 ext. 6385 at least three days prior to the hearing.

This is your electronic confirmation for the electronic filing of meeting notice for the Warwick Sewer Authority. The meeting notice filed is for the meeting on: September 23, 2010 7:00:00 pm.

This notice was electronically filed on the Secretary of State Open Meetings Website on: September 13, 2010 02:23:35 pm.