In the mayor’s report, Interim Mayor Brienne Soldier noted that Hope from MAPS has received the South Dakota DANR’s suggested surcharge changes and will be meeting with the city soon to plan needed water rate adjustments. This indicates Waubay is actively preparing to revise its water rates in line with regulatory expectations and system financing needs, but has not yet implemented the changes. Vendors that support utility rate analysis, billing system configuration, public communication, and cost-of-service studies can assist the city as it translates DANR guidance into actionable rate structures. A useful next conversation would be around tools or consulting to model rate scenarios, support public outreach, and ensure any billing or accounting systems are ready for new rate and surcharge structures.

MAPS appears to be providing technical assistance; city may still need billing, public communication...