Utility Billing Program Francine Moreno - Sr. Program Manager Ryan Chingliak – Utility Billing Manager
Introductions • Francine Rae Moreno • Ryan Chingliak Alakanuk family ties Akiachak & Goodnews Bay family ties 14.5 years 7.5 years Business & Finances Billing
What is the Utility Billing Program? • Water/wastewater & electric billing assistance • 30 day commitment • Six members • Buckland • Deering (water) • Grayling • Kivalina • Selawik • St. Mary’s
Why is UBP Important? • Increase Revenue • Continuous service • Maximize life of water/wastewater or electric system • Projects – RUBA
Best Practice Scoring – Rural Utility Business Advisors (RUBA) Program • Capacity Building • Funding Eligibility – State & Federal – 60 points • Workman’s Comp • Payroll Liability Contact your RUBA LGS with questions
How does the UBP work? • Bills • Payments • Customer service
Utility Billing Program Cost? Water/Wastewater Utility Billing Fee Table Assisted Billing Fee is $500/month up to 50 connections and an added $50 for each additional 50 connections 0-50 51-100 101 - 150 151-200 201-250 251-300 301-350 351-400 401-450 Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections $ 500 $ 550 $ 600 $ 650 $ 700 $ 750 $ 800 $ 850 $ 900 Electric Utility Billing Fee Table Assisted Billing Fee is $500/month up to 50 connections and an added $50 for each additional 50 connections 0-50 51-100 101 - 150 151-200 201-250 251-300 301-350 351-400 401-450 Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections $ 800 $ 900 $ 1,000 $ 1,100 $ 1,200 $ 1,300 $ 1,400 $ 1,500 $ 1,600
Utility Billing Program Outcomes
Why? • State and revenue sharing funding down – Competitive capital project funding • USDA $50M/year • Economic development • Secure water source without emergencies • Health of our people
How Do I Join? Contact Ryan Chingliak Phone: 907-729-5680 FAX: 907-729-4506 rmchingliak@anthc.org 4500 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508
Technical Billing Assistance Program • Future program available • Assist clerks/administrators – Ordinance – Forms & liability – Billing & collections advice • Chignik Lake • Newhalen • Russian Mission
A Special Thank You!
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