And the good news continue. After all the furloughs, rising medical premiums, threats of loss County revenue and delayed tax returns, the County of Kauai will hit us one more time by raising our water rates. They tell us that this increase is based on a 2005 comprehensive study. That was almost 5 years ago, when the economy was in a much better place. Keep in mind that this action is coming from the same Water Department that is asking to be exempt from future furloughs? Come on people, WAKE UP! I thought this was a time for all to come together. I guess that doesn't apply to the Water Department. We wish you a Merry Christmas Department of Water.
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A water rate increase for Kauai is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. The increase is based on a comprehensive study conducted in 2005 on the Kauai Department of Water's projected revenues and expenditures that recommended the implementation of a series of five annual 8.5-percent rate increases beginning in fiscal year 2006.
The water rate will increase from $2.90 to $3.20 per 1,000 gallons for the standard residential 5/8-inch meter within the first block (initial 20,000 gallon).
For the portion of the bi-monthly consumption that is between 20,000 and 40,000 gallons, the second block rate will be assessed. The increase in this category will be from $3.70 to $4.00 per 1,000 gallons.
The highest volume residential consumers with usage in excess of 40,000 gallons will pay a top rate of $6.00 per 1,000 gallons.
For more information on the water rate schedule, visit www.kauaiwater.org. Click on Water Board, rules & regulations, and then click on Part IV - Fixing Rates for the Furnishing of Water Service.
THEY just don't get it....THEY all need to take a CUT in pay and DOWN SIZE the already TOP HEAVY admin. they ALSO NEED TO slow growth especially in the HOTELs and Tourist Industry...as I said before, it's all about money...
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