BILLING SNAFU!

BILLING SNAFU!!! We are looking a little “green” today, but not our bills! It appears that the recent November 28th bills were printed on PLAIN WHITE CARDS instead of our usual preprinted cards (like the ones pictured). These plain white bills are legitimate but we are working with our third party vendor to have a reprint on the correct card stock. We have alerted S & T Bank-Homer City to the bill snafu. You can use the plain white bills at Homer City S & T and the CICJSA Office to pay your bills. If you use our website, that information is printed on the bill – www.cicjsa.org – and you can still access that to pay your bill. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 724-479-3151.

CICJSA Sewer Usage Rate Increase Notification

Important Information Regarding Your CICJSA Sewer Service Rates

Dear Valued CICJSA Customer,

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming change to your sewer usage rate. Effective with your January 28, 2026 billing, the sewer usage rate will increase by $1 per thousand gallons. This adjustment is necessary to ensure the continued reliability and quality of our services.

Reason for the Rate Increase

The phased closure of the Evergreen Landfill is expected to result in a revenue loss of $120,000 for our Authority. To address this shortfall, we are implementing the sewer usage rate increase. This measure will help us maintain essential operations and service standards for all customers.

While system growth is anticipated due to the forthcoming Homer City Redevelopment LLC projects, the additional revenues associated with this growth are not expected to be realized until 2027 or 2028. As a result, it is necessary to bridge the current revenue gap for the 2026 budget year.

Financial Details

The $1 per thousand gallons increase will recover approximately 73% of the anticipated lost revenue. The remaining 27% will be covered through a transfer from the Authority’s Capital Project Funds. This balanced approach allows us to minimize the impact on our customers while ensuring financial stability.

2026 Budget Summary

The Authority’s 2026 Budget, which includes the rate increase, has been approved with projected revenues of $1,690,625 and expenses totaling $1,689,588. We remain committed to responsible financial management and to maintaining service quality within our budgetary constraints.

Thank You for Your Understanding

We appreciate your continued support and understanding as we navigate these changes. If you have any questions or would like more information about your sewer service rates, please contact our office at (724) 479-3151 or visit our website.

Sincerely,

Peggy J. Citeroni
Executive Director

Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority