HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1755 (2)Q. How much has the tax rate in the Town of Davidson increased in the past three years'?
A. Keane: Around ten cents over the past three years. It is currently 34.5 cents.
Q. Who is paying the bill to extend the lines?
A. Keane: C -MUD has the lines in its capital projects. This agency would recoup the
money through fees/monthly charges.
Q. Why do we need the Town of Davidson? Why can't we work through C -MUD?
A. Keane: When Davidson sold its lines to C -MUD, it was agreed we would assist in
future lines.
Q. Along with the taxes of Davidson, we would be charged by C -MUD.
A. Keane: That is correct. There's always hook-up fees.
Q. What is the rate cost per gallon?
A. Gullett: The average water sewer bill is about $25 per month.
Q. Would you expect the areas annexed to offset the cost of services?
A. Keane: Sometimes it is not feasible to annex low-density subdivisions.
Q. Who asked for water sewer in southern Iredell?
A. Keane: Crescent Resources has a project at Langnee and 1-77. The Bridges Farm Road
subdivision is another example.
Q. If I am currently with Mid -South Water will C -MUD assume service for me?
A. Gullett: There is not a clear-cut answer. Mid -South is a utility business. It is possible
C -MUD might purchase the lines.
Q. Could the residents become citizens of the City of Charlotte? Could you guarantee the
City of Charlotte will never cross into Iredell County?
A. Keane: Under State law, a municipality could not annex over Davidson. Charlotte would
not be able to "leapfrog."
Q. Would the Town of Davidson put in writing that the C -MUD water fee would be $25?
Along with putting everything else that has been said in writing.
A. Gullett: All of this could be in writing but keep in mind that costs are variable.
Q. Who will run the water to the new hospital?
A. Haire: The Town of Mooresville.
Q. Why couldn't a water sewer authority/district be done for this area similar to the
discussions going on about Brawley School Road?
A. Haire: The Brawley School Road project has not been voted on. It is unclear as to
whether or not there are enough votes to approve the project.
Q. How many surrounding counties does C -MUD serve?
A. Gullett: C -Mud has regional agreements with Cabarrus and Union Counties. C -MUD
purchases from Cabarrus and sells services to Union.
Q. If C -MUD is approved for this project, how will the lines extend?
A. Gullett: Generally the lines follow creeks.
Q. How much will the hook-up fee cost?
A. Gullett: I do not know. It is currently $600 for water and $1400 for sewer. C -MUD
operates as an enterprise - - it does not receive tax money.
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