RFP-2019-DPW-20 - 2019 Water and Sewer Connection Fee Study

The Charter Township of Chesterfield Department of Public Works is requesting proposals for a comprehensive water and sewer connection fee study.  This will include evaluating the current water and sewer rate connection fee structures, comparing them to benchmarks in the industry as well as neighboring communities.  The purpose of the study is to identify and recommend water and sewer rate connection fee structures that are appropriate for the community we serve.

Also included in this proposal is to review and evaluate the definitions of all water and sewer fees within the ordinances and clarify definitions on how fees should be appropriated and determine how fees should be used (e.g. existing infrastructure maintenance, new infrastructure construction). 

The Sewer and Water Department currently utilizes a capacity unit factor table to determine privilege fees that are paid.  The Sewer and Water Department would like to include in this study a shift from the capacity unit factor table and utilize meter size to determine privilege fees.

A recommendation on how these fees within the enterprise fund should be appropriated is also required.  Currently all funds received in the Water and Sewer Department are deposited into one enterprise fund.  The township is required to abide by all rules and regulations and avoid a comingling of funds.  The Sewer and Water Department is also required to spend funds according to the township ordinance, state statute, or any other law that the Department must follow.