Title
Ordinance amending water and sewer related rates for certain Lake County systems.
Staff Summary
* Chapter 51 of the Lake County Code of Ordinances establishes all water and sewer user rates, connection fees, and additional charges for use of the County's water and sewer systems.
* Staff has worked with professional consultant Burns and McDonnell, Inc. to complete a water and sewer rate and connection fee study to address impacts of the Consumer Price Index as well as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding received. The rates will ensure that the County is maintaining and generating sufficient funds to sustain operations and improve the system.
* Specific rates and fees are established for fiscal year 2024 and the amended Ordinance modifies several water and sewer rates while connection fees remain unchanged.
* Percentage increases, not directly tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are also identified for future fiscal years. However, the County Board can modify the rates during annual updates to the Ordinance.
* Notice will be provided to the County's municipal partners impacted by the changes to Chapter 51 of the Lake County Code of Ordinances that will become effective December 1, 2023.
Body
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the County Board incorporated Chapter 51: Water and Sewer Rates and Charges, into the Lake County Code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 51 establishes all water and sewer user rates, connection fees, and additional charges for use of the County's water and sewer systems; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance is revised periodically to modify rates and fees, as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the modified rates and fees established in Sections 51.15 through 51.28 are attached as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the water and sewer rates, connection fees and additional charges, attached as Exhibit A hereto, be adopted and be made effective on dates as identified in various sections of Chapte...
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