Fond Farewell to Fred Hayes
CICJSA Board Chairman Fred Hayes was recently recognized for 20 years of service. Fred has served the Center Township and Homer City Borough communities well. As Fred and his wife will be leaving our area to return to Oklahoma, we thank him for his service to our community and the many hours he has volunteered, not only as an Authority board member but, as Chairman for many of those 20 years. We will certainly miss Fred and Madonna and we wish them well!!
ATTENTION: POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS!!
Developer, Realtors – There is increased interest in potential development in the Center Township area and our sewer plant has ample available capacity! We have just completed a $3.2 million upgrade in our wastewater treatment facility and we are here to serve our current and future customers. For more information on how we can partner with you to provide public sewer service, please contact Peggy Citeroni – Executive Director at the CICJSA office, 724-479-3151 or cicjsa@outlook.com.
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