AWWA ACE70514

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the North Las Vegas Water Service area, and different elements that go into rate-making that include: gathering needs and costs, projecting dollars needed to cover costs, and using a model or consultant; involvement in the form of an advisory group to the decision-maker, public notices, and public meetings; recommendations regarding a simplified version of study, meets the needs of the agency, customer, and the needy, based on affordability; strategy for decision-makers regarding hazards, transparency, and flexibility; and implementation as far as pick implementation date with least impact, give reasonable notice, more than one notice, and, train staff to answer questions.