Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Water System Development Charges

Proposed adoption of an amendment to water system development charges

Amending Chapter 5 – Water, of the Springfield Utility Board policies regarding Development/ Redevelopment Charges.

The Springfield Utility Board (SUB) plans to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, during its 6 p.m. regular board meeting on a proposed amendment to SUB Water Development/ Redevelopment Charge policies to provide for an adjustment in existing water development charges of 12.47% – instead of the previously advertised 12.5% – with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2022, in accordance with existing methodology. There will be no change in the methodology. The Board is expected to consider taking action on a resolution to adopt the proposed amendment to Chapter 5 – Water, of the Springfield Utility Board policies regarding Development/ Redevelopment Charges.

Particulars of the amendment will be available for public review prior to the meeting/public hearing on SUB’s websiteFinancial & Planning Reports – Springfield Utility Board To receive a copy of the resolution to adopt the proposed amendment by mail, or to obtain answers to questions about the proposed amendment, please contact Meredith Clark at (541) 744-3794.