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RWSA Board of Directors Adopts Bond Resolution; Directs Filing of Bond Validation Proceedings for Expedited Review to Finance New Ragged Mountain Dam
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA), and therefore the ratepayers, have made a significant investment in the planning and design for the New Ragged Mountain Dam to provide adequate long-term water supply to the community. The Board became aware late Wednesday, March 21 of litigation threatened against RWSA to attempt to block construction of the dam. Such litigation could inevitably result in delays to the construction and the incurrence of significant additional costs to RWSA and therefore the ratepayers until resolution of such a lawsuit. Therefore, the Board authorized on Thursday, March 22 the filing of a bond validation proceeding, which provides for an expedited hearing before the Albemarle County Circuit Court to resolve any issues involving the Project Agreement and the permits and approvals necessary to construct the dam. By doing so, the Board believes it will still allow issues from opposing citizens to be heard by the Court, but provides a means to promptly resolve these issues, such that if the Court validates the documents which provide security to the Bonds, RWSA can construct the dam without delay, saving RWSA and therefore the ratepayers significant costs.
The filing for the Bond Validation Proceeding with the Court by RWSA includes an Order and a Motion for Judgment, which can be reviewed by clicking below. Also provided below is access to a copy of the Board's Bond Resolution authorizing the sale of bonds to finance the project, and the proposed Twenty-fifth Supplemental Agreement of Trust between RWSA and the Bond Trustee. The Court will be asked to validate the Bond resolution and Supplemental Agreement of Trust.
Click below to review: (pdf format)
RWSA Board Selects Concept E for New Rivanna Pump Station
At the December 28 Board meeting, the RWSA Board of Directors selected Concept E for the new Rivanna Pump Station. Concept E entails moving the existing pump station to the Moores Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Virginia State Water Control Board Says "Yes" to New Ragged Mountain Dam
On Wednesday, December 14, the State Water Control Board heard arguments and public comment with respect to RWSA's application to amend its Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Protection Permit.
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Virginia Dam Safety Agency Issues Permits for Earthen Dam
The Virginia Division of Dam Safety and Floodplain Management has issued permits authorizing the construction of the new proposed earthen dam.
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Authority Receives Upgraded Rating from Standard & Poors
Standard & Poors recently reviewed the financial condition and health of the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority and upgraded its bond rating from AA to AA+.
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