MSD Board Approves 6.9 Percent Rate Increase
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MSD Board Approves 2017 Preliminary Rate Resolution
After months of study and community engagement, the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District Board yesterday afternoon approved a preliminary rate resolution to fund its FY18 Operating and Capital Budget that includes a rate increase in wastewater and stormwater charges.
The rate increase will fund a 20-year, $4.3 billion Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan (CRRP), necessary to protect the public health and safety of residents and businesses. It will raise the average monthly residential bill (based on 5,000 gallons per month) by about $10.49.
Executive Director Tony Parrott gives his point of view
Louisville MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott gave his Point of View on Louisville's infrastructure issues, and the Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan that has been developed to address it, to WDRB on Friday, May 19.
You can watch his Guest POV here.
MSD hosts information session for contractors
On April 27, Louisville MSD hosted prospective contractors, including Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), at an Information Session concerning the Ohio River Tunnel Project, a 2.5-mile tunnel approximately 200 feet below the surface. MSD personnel outlined the schedule for the project, encouraging contractors to submit bids once the work is advertised.
MSD Executive Director writes op-ed on infrastructure needs
MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott has written an opinion piece for the Courier-Journal, which has been published on their website and in the April 26th issue. Parrott addresses Louisville's need to invest in critical wastewater, stormwater and flood protection infrastructure in order to protect our community from risks associated with aging infrastructure.
MSD Participates in Mayor's Give A Day
- Cleanup of the streets in the Main Office area
- Rain garden workshop at Maupin Elementary School
Value of Water — MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott speaks at Congressional Hearing
Washington, DC, March 22, 2017—The Value of Water Campaign today released an economic impact analysis it commissioned to understand how investments in the nation’s water infrastructure affects economic growth and employment. The report release coincides with World Water Day and Water Week, global and national efforts to draw attention to the need to invest in water infrastructure. The report, "The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure" will be shared for the first time today, World Water Day, at a briefing on Capitol Hill.
Tony Parrott Speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott spoke to the Louisville Metro Council Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on March 14, laying out MSD's Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan. Footage of this presentation can be viewed at http://louisville.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4972
MSD co-hosts Joint Utility Reception
On March 16, MSD co-hosted the 14th Annual Joint Utility Reception "Window of Opportunity" in collaboration with strategic partners—Louisville Water Company, LG&E KU Energy, LLC and Louisville Metro Government. The primary objectives of the reception were to encourage economic inclusion, expand supplier base, foster innovation with increased competition and cultivate economic development.
