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Resolution to Amend Sewer User Fees (O&m) and Update Capital Fee Edu Assessments

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND SEWER USER FEES (O&M) AND UPDATE CAPITAL FEE EDU ASSESSMENTS

Resolution #5-2026 — 2026-02-09

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook operates a sewer system that services a portion of the Village
  • after almost three years of operations, a better estimate of the actual cost to operate and maintain the system has been established
  • Section 145-116B specifies that normal sewage service charges, or O&M charges, are to be established based on a benefit unit (BU) defined as 150 gallons per day of water consumed, or portion thereof
  • Section 145-120A states that the sewer charge shall be based on the quantity of water used on or in the property or premises as shown by the records of the Village Water Department
  • the BUs have been adjusted to reflect the most recent 4 billing period water use for each property
  • the Village also assesses a sewer capital charge to recover debt service and other capital-related costs, which charge is apportioned among benefitted parcels on the basis of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs)
  • the Village has reviewed corrected water-consumption data and system infrastructure information (including STEP tank sizing) and has determined that it is appropriate to (i) update O&M benefit units based on recent water use, and (ii) revise certain capital-only EDU assessments to better reflect existing improvements
  • the updated schedule separates capital-only EDU assessments from O&M-only benefit units, and is summarized and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A
  • the updated schedule includes, among other changes, revised capital-only EDU assessments for locations noted on the attached summary chart
  • Section 145-120B states the rate of such sewer charges shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees after a public hearing upon five days' public notice
  • the Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees gave public notice on January 28th, 2026 for a public hearing held on February 9th, 2026
  • the Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees has duly considered all the comments made by the public

RESOLVED

  • Operating & Maintenance (O&M) Sewer Fee: $162 per Benefit Unit (BU) per quarter. One (1) BU equals 150 gallons per day of water consumption (or portion thereof).
  • Capital Sewer Fee: The capital portion of the sewer charge shall be assessed on a capital-only EDU basis as set forth in Exhibit A and billed in accordance with the Village's regular billing cycle.
  • Adoption of Updated Schedule: Exhibit A (Updated Sewer Fee Schedule) is hereby approved and adopted, including the separation of capital-only EDUs from O&M-only BUs.
  • Capital-Only EDU Corrections: per the attached summary chart