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Annual Letter Regarding District Finances & Rate Increases for 2019

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To:        All Customers
From:    Board of Directors, Teller County Water & Sanitation District #1 (“the District”)
Date:      11/01/18
Re:       Rate Increases; Your Service Line; the District Budget

Time again for the annual letter regarding District finances for next year – 2019.

Rate Increases:

To maintain the financial health of the District, the Board has determined the basic water fee will see an increase of $2 per month, beginning January 1, 2019.  The water use rate of $11 per every 1000 gallons will remain the same.

Another increase for 2019 is the sewer fee.  This fee is a pass through cost from what we are charged by the City of Woodland Park.  They typically increase their charge to the District each year. So, if you are a sewer customer with us (the District), this portion of your bill will increase $1 per month in 2019 to cover the increase the City will pass on to the District.

These rate increases will go into effect on your February 1 bill next year (2019):

Service Year:                  2018                                         2019
Basic Water Fee:            $39                                          $41
Water Use Rate:             $11/every 1000 gallons       same
Sewer Fee:                      $35                                          $36

Your Service Line:

When you replace your service line, please:

  • Notify us (the District) that this work is being done, &/or that it has been done (within the last 5-7 years).
  • Have the contractor lay down a tracer wire as they replace your service line. This is critical. Otherwise it’s impossible to locate your line in the future when needed.

The District Budget for 2019:

The 2019 budget will be presented and approved at the next board meeting on Wed, 11/14, at 6 pm, at the Midland Professional Building, 400 West Midland Avenue.

The December meeting will include our “Budget Hearing” — a meeting required each year by the State of Colorado.  This meeting will be held on Wed, 12/12, at 6 pm, at the same location.

As a District customer, you are always welcome to attend a board meeting. The board meeting schedule is posted on our website at www.tellerwater1.com.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact our office at (719) 687-0761, or email us using our contact form.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Bruce L. “Fritz” Voeltz
President, Board of Directors

 

2018 Rate Increase

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To:       All Customers
From:  Board of Directors,
Teller County Water & Sanitation District #1 (“the District”)
Date:    11/01/17
Re:       Rate Increases

Over the past few months, the Board of Directors has devoted considerable time to District finances and consideration of future projects necessary for the well-being of the District.

As a result of that activity, the Board has determined that the basic water fee will see an increase of $7 per month, beginning January 1, 2018. This increase is necessary to begin funding the replacement of residential water meters throughout the District. The water use rate of $11 per every 1000 gallons will remain the same.

Another increase necessary for 2018 is the sewer fee.  This past year, the City of Woodland Park increased their regular charges to our bill. Thus, if you are a sewer customer with the District, the sewer portion of your bill will increase $3 per month in 2018 to cover those increases.

These rate increases will go into effect on the February 1 bill:

The 2018 budget will be presented and approved at our next meeting on Wednesday, 11/29 at 6:00pm, at the Midland Professional Building, 400 West Midland Avenue.

The December meeting will include our “Budget Hearing” — a meeting required each year by the State of Colorado.  This meeting will be held on Wednesday, 12/27 at 6:00pm, at the same location.

As a District customer, you are always welcome at each Board meeting. The Board meeting schedule is posted on our website at www.tellerwater1.com.

Please contact our office at (719) 687-0761, or email us at TellerWater@gmail.com, if you have any questions or would like more information.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Bruce L. “Fritz” Voeltz
President, Board of Directors