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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3373
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON A PROPOSED
SEVEN PERCENT (7.0%) INCREASE IN THE WATER RATE CHARGED TO
CUSTOMERS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman, Montana (City) owns and operates a municipal
water utility system; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-13-4304, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) requires the
governing body of a municipality operating a municipal water system to fix and establish
rates, rentals and charges for services, facilities, and benefits directly or indirectly afforded
by the system, taking into account services provided and benefits received;
WHEREAS, Section 7-13-4307, M.C.A., authorizes the City of Bozeman to set rates
and charges for water utility services in an amount sufficient in each year to provide income
and revenue adequate for payment of reasonable expenses of operation and maintenance
and for the payment of funds required to be paid into the sinking fund and for the
accumulation of such reserves and the making of such expenditures for depreciation and
replacement of said system as shall be determined necessary from time to time by the
governing body or as shall have been covenanted in the ordinances and resolutions
authorizing the outstanding bonds; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-13-4308, M.C.A., grants local governmentthe right to change
and readjust from time to time the rates and charges fixed and established provided the
aggregate of such rates and charges shall always be sufficient to meet requirements of
Section 7-13-4307, M.C.A.; and
WHEREAS, Section 69-7-101, M.C.A., authorizes local government to establish and
change water rates as it considers proper; and
WHEREAS, a seven percent (7.0%) increase is necessary to meet the financial needs
of the City's water system, including the costs of major maintenance of older water
distribution lines and capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission deems it advisable to consider a seven
percent (7.0%) water rate increase, to be reflected in the October 1, 2000, billing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that a public hearing be held on Monday, the 21 st day of August 2000,
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at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room located in the basement of City Hall, 411
East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, to hear public comment on the proposed seven
percent (7.0%) increase in the water rate charged to customers of the Bozeman municipal
water system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Commission give notice to the
customers of the Bozeman municipal water system of said hearing pursuant to the notice
requirements set forth in Section 69-7-111, M.C.A., and mail by first class, postage prepaid,
a copy of all notices of hearing to the Montana Consumer Counsel.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the 17th day of July 2000.
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MARCIA B. YOUN M N, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PUBLISHED NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bozeman City Commission will conduct a public
hearing on Monday, the 21 st day of August 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room in
the City Hall, 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, for the purpose of considering a
proposed water rate increase of seven percent (7.0%), to be reflected in the October 1,
2000, billing. This seven percent (7.0%) increase will generate a $1.68 increase in an
average $24 monthly water bill. For additional information, contact Robin L. Sullivan, Clerk
of the Commission, at 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, or telephone at
(406) 582-2320.
ROBIN
L. SULLIVAN
Clerk
of the Commission
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