Special Meetings or Notices

 Sanitary Sewer and Drain Backup Policy For Fountain Sanitation District

It is policy of the Fountain Sanitation District concerning sanitary sewer and drain backups that any and all claims arising from sanitary sewer and drain backups will be denied unless there is proven negligence on the part of the District.

Fountain Sanitation District Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase

The Fountain Sanitation District (District) is the government agency that provides sewage management for the City of Fountain and some adjacent unincorporated county areas.  A major concern for the District is complying with regulatory requirements while maintaining technical and fiscally responsible operational viability.  The District is also faced with an upcoming implementation of nutrient standards for Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus.  The District’s Board of Directors is being asked to consider a proposal to increase the rates over the next two years.

The last sewer service charge rate change was done in January 2006, four years ago.  It is now proposed that the residential flat rate be changed from $17.25 to $19.75 per month.  A portion of the proposed increase is necessary to continue to operate the existing facilities in a fiscally sound manner.  The other component of the proposed increase is related to regulatory requirements regarding nutrient water quality standards.  It is important that customers of the District have a good understanding of why the proposed increase is needed. To help answer questions and provide interested parties with more background, the Board of Directors will be holding an informational public hearing at its December 8, 2010 regular meeting at the District’s administrative offices located at 901 South Santa Fe Ave. At this time, the District’s Board of Directors will consider public input before deciding on whether to enact the proposed rates.

Notice of Public Meetings

The Fountain Sanitation District Board of Directors, will hold their regular meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the District office located at 901 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO for ensuing year 2012.

Please call Cindy Murray at the District office at 382-5303 for information or directions to the meeting site.

Designated posting places are as follows:

United States Post Office; 101 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, CO 80817

El Paso County Clerk and Recorder; 200 S. Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Fountain Sanitation District Office;  901 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, CO 80817 

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

January 11, 2012
February 8, 2012
March14, 2012
April 11, 2012

May 9, 2012
June 13, 2012
July 11, 2012
August 8, 2012 

September 12, 2012
October 10, 2012
November 14, 2012
December 12, 2012

RESOLUTION No. 2011-06 REGARDING POSTING FOR MEETINGS 

WHEREAS, Special Districts are required by Subsection 24-6-402 (2) (c), C.R.S., to designate annually at the District Board’s first regular meeting of each calendar year, the public place at which notice will be posted at least 24 hours prior to each meeting.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNTAIN SANITATION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

1. Notices of meetings of the District Board required pursuant to Section 24-6-401, et seq., C.R.S., shall be posted within the boundaries of the District at least 24 hours prior to each meeting at the following public location:
   
   Fountain Sanitation District Office
   901 South Santa Fe Avenue
   Fountain, CO 80817
   
2. Notices of regular or special meetings required to be posted at three public places within the District and at the office of the County Clerk and Recorder at least three days prior to said meeting shall continue to be made pursuant to Section 32-1-903 (2).
3. Designated posting places are as follows:
   
   El Paso County Clerk & Recorder;
      200 S. Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
   United States Post Office;
      101 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO 80817
   Fountain Sanitation District Administration Office;
      901 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, CO 80817

ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2011