No Alternate Sources for Water System Funds
Last modified on September 30th, 2022 at 11:36 am
Update: on September 15, 2022, council imposed the recommended water-rate increase, effective immediately.
Council is considering an emergency water-rate increase recommended by the Elkins Water Board.
Some customers have asked if there is any other way the water system can obtain the funds it needs to continue operations. For example, could sales-tax proceeds be used?
The short answer is no. West Virginia utilities are required to be run as self-supporting, standalone businesses, supported by rates paid by customers. Utilities are prohibited from accessing tax and other revenues from a city’s General Fund. See the below graphic for more information.
- More about governmental fund accounting: https://cityofelkinswv.com/government/treasurer/explainer-governmental-vs-proprietary-funds/
- Water rate FAQ: https://cityofelkinswv.com/2022-water-rate-increase/
Explainer: What’s a “Canvass”?
On Monday, at 11 a.m., the Elkins council will convene in public session at the Phil Gainer Community Center as the Elkins Board of Canvassers. The purpose of the meeting is to canvass the election that was held Tuesday.
What does it mean to “canvass the election”? (more…)
Alerts
11/24: Leak near McQuain
Water leak near McQuain, affecting same area as on Nov. 22: Boundary, Marro, McQuain, and area. Low pressure due to throttling to prevent private property damage from flooding.
11/23: Harrison Leak Repaired
The water leak on Harrison Avenue has been repaired under pressure, avoiding the need to turn off water and the risk of a boil water notice. No further outage/boil water notice anticipated on this one.
11/23: Recycling Drop-off Open
Our yard-waste and glass drop-off site has reopened.
Leaf Collection Ends 11/23
The final day of leaf collection will be Wednesday, November 23.
Please have all leaves to the curb by Monday morning to ensure your leaves will be picked up.
More information: https://cityofelkinswv.com/2022-leaf-pickups-begin-oct-17/
Thanksgiving Week Schedule Changes
City hall is closed Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. There are changes to the Monday and Thursday trash schedule. Read more here.
No Spring Cleanup
Because of the city’s monthly bulk-item pickup program, we will no longer be offering Spring Cleanup. Don’t wait until spring, put your items out each month. Find the schedule for pickups here.
Bulk Pickups Schedule Change
As of the week of October 17, the bulk-item pickup schedule is changing. Find the new schedule here.
Water Issues?
Last modified on May 8th, 2022 at 10:51 am
Got a non-emergency water issue? Report it online by clicking here.
