NOTICE OF WATER RATE INCREASE AND PUBLIC HEARING
January 27, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 19, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Sun Prairie County Water District, Montana (the “District”), adopted a Resolution of Intention of the Sun Prairie County Water District, Montana to Adjust Rates for the Users of the Water System; and Calling a Public Hearing Thereon.
The District has determined it will be necessary to collect sufficient revenues to provide for the needs of the water system (the “System”), including to pay the costs of operation and maintenance, to pay debt service on revenue bonds, and to establish appropriate reserves.
The District currently charges each lot connected to the System a monthly flat rate of $57.30 (the “Monthly Charge”).
Effective as of March 2026, the Board proposes to increase the Monthly Charge to $63.73 per month.
The proposed Monthly Charge represents an increase of approximately 11.22% over the current Monthly Charge.
The current water upgrade charge will continue in effect at $15 per lot per month.
On Monday, February 16, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the American Legion Hall located at 370 Post Avenue in Vaughn, Montana, the Board will conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed water rate increase.
Further information about the proposed rate increase may be obtained by contacting Janet Fulmer, District Secretary, Sun Prairie County Water District, 236 Sun Prairie Road, Great Falls, MT 59404, phone: (406) 964-0106.
Done by Order of the Board of the Sun Prairie County Water District, Montana, the 19th day of January, 2026.
