The Bismarck City Commission approved the contract for engineering consulting services with Stantec at the April 24, 2018 commission meeting.  Stantec will evaluate Utility Operation enterprise fund and user rates involving the water, sewer, and stormwater divisions. The study will review and assess the existing fee structure, development cost policies, special assessments, and surcharges to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Question &Answer: Why higher rate for tier of 25 units and above 

Presentations

Rate Study Presentation at Stakeholders Meeting 5/24/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study - Community Stakeholder Meeting

Rate Study Presentation at City Commission Meeting 6/26/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Presentation to City Commission: Phase I - Diagnostic Evaluation Results

Rate Study Presentation at Stakeholders Meeting 8/1/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Community Stakeholder Meeting: Phase II – Revenue Requirements

Rate Study Presentation at Stakeholders Meeting 9/5/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Community Stakeholder Meeting - Phase II – Cost Allocation

Rate Study Presentation at Stakeholders Meeting 9/19/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Community Stakeholder Meeting - Phase II – Rate Design

Rate Study Presentation at Stakeholders Meeting 10/18/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Community Stakeholder Meeting - Phase II – Capital Charges

Rate Study Presentation at City Commission Meeting 11/27/18
Utility Cost of Service & Rate Design Study: Final Presentation to City Commission: “Bringing it Together”