Water utility rules set

 By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: November 11, 2012 1:00 AM
The ground rules have been established for any private water utilities wanting to be taken over by the public.  The Regional District of North Okanagan board has established a utility acquisition policy.
“It clarifies to the operator of the utility and the users of the utility what the expectations are (if they become part of RDNO),” said director Mike Macnabb. The goal of the policy is to ensure no financial burdens are imposed on existing RDNO customers and to reduce the district’s liability. “They have to transfer all water licenses and there must be a financial plan to upgrade and repair the system,” said Macnabb of private utilities.
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• Agenda

Draft RDNO Utility Acquisition Policy – 002-ENG-WTR
-    Staff report dated October 29, 2012
RECOMMENDATION 9    Page 106
(Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority) That the Draft RDNO Utility Acquisition Policy – 002-ENG-WTR be referred to member municipalities, the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, the Electoral Area Advisory Committee and the public for review and comment.