01-01-2007, 04:16 AM
HSRE's Hawaiian Shores Community Association operates its own private water company.
Comparing using HSCA www (http://hawaiianshores.org) and Trib article:
HSRE / HSCA
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Association: (water, roads, rec commons) $210/year
Water Hookup: $800
Water Service: $21 / mo.
Hawaiian Beaches Water Co. (proposed)
(formerly Miller & Lieb Water Co.)
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Association: N/A
Water Hookup: now $250 -> $1500
Water Service: now $22 -> $36 /mo. ($49.25 in 13 more months)
Comparing is like apples and oranges because HSRE association membership is mandatory and dues go to water, roads and common area use/maintenance. The Miller & Lieb water system in Beaches is known to be in need of upgrade/maintenance. The proposed Haw'n Beaches hookup fee includes material and labor. HSRE's water system is undergoing 'assesment' and the end result may be a rate increase. Any rate increase at Beaches would likely make it easier to push through an increase at HSRE.
According to the Trib article: "The PUC will hear from residents at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Keonepoko Elementary School cafeteria in Pahoa."
Comparing using HSCA www (http://hawaiianshores.org) and Trib article:
HSRE / HSCA
------------
Association: (water, roads, rec commons) $210/year
Water Hookup: $800
Water Service: $21 / mo.
Hawaiian Beaches Water Co. (proposed)
(formerly Miller & Lieb Water Co.)
--------------------------------------
Association: N/A
Water Hookup: now $250 -> $1500
Water Service: now $22 -> $36 /mo. ($49.25 in 13 more months)
Comparing is like apples and oranges because HSRE association membership is mandatory and dues go to water, roads and common area use/maintenance. The Miller & Lieb water system in Beaches is known to be in need of upgrade/maintenance. The proposed Haw'n Beaches hookup fee includes material and labor. HSRE's water system is undergoing 'assesment' and the end result may be a rate increase. Any rate increase at Beaches would likely make it easier to push through an increase at HSRE.
According to the Trib article: "The PUC will hear from residents at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Keonepoko Elementary School cafeteria in Pahoa."
Larry