As the deadline for recalculating sewer and water tapping fees approaches, municipalities and municipal authorities are reviewing Act 57 to determine how it impacts their tapping fees.  Act 57 amends Act 203 of 1990, the Municipality Authorities Act, which establishes criteria for calculating tapping fees.

Background

As previously reported, Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell signed legislation last year which impacts how water and sewer tapping fees are calculated. All new tapping fees developed after December 30, 2003, must be calculated in accordance with Act 57. Municipalities and municipal authorities with existing tapping fees must recalculate their sewer and water tapping fees in accordance with Act 57 by June 30, 2005.

Accountability

Act 57 also allows municipalities and authorities to hold property owners accountable for water and sewer line code violations and provides for the assessment of reservation of capacity fees.

Agenda

This presentation will cover major changes as a result of Act 57, provide example calculations, and overview tapping fee implementation.  Other items for consideration after the fees have been calculated will also be discussed.