Bluffton Council approves utility rate management contractor
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Village of Bluffton council unanimously approved establishing a contract with utility rate management provider Waterworth at the Monday, March 9 regular meeting.
Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn said that the service will "insure [water and wastewater] services remain affordable. They haven’t been studied for over 10 years." Another goal is making sure there is equity for residential, commercial and industrial rates.
In minutes from the Utility Committee, it was noted that the service can provide
| Long-Term Financial Model Asset Replacement Schedule Cost of Service Analysis |
Rate Design Scenario Exploration |
Benefits noted were:
Save time and aggravation
Leverage data to drive better decisions
Ensure long-term financial sustainability
Leverage professional support tailored to Bluffton
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