17414_Authority_April_2024

municipalauthorities.org | 61 Resolution 1-24 RESOLVED, That PMAA support legislation repealing Act 12 of 2016, predatory pricing legislation (also erroneously know as “Fair Market Value”) of water and wastewater systems. Resolution 2-24 RESOLVED, That PMAA support legislation reforming Act 12 of 2016, including but not limited to, ratepayer approval prior to the sale of a municipal authority to any for-profit entity, a transparent acquisition process, revised public benefit determination, and Independent Fiscal Office analysis. Resolution 5-24 RESOLVED, That PMAA support efforts to preserve public ownership of infrastructure by educating the ratepayer and the public about the benefits of publicly owned infrastructure, including delivering affordable, safe, and quality service, and ensuring the community understands the vital importance of public ownership of its natural resource, a basic human right. In conclusion, it is PMAA’s position that ownership and control of water and wastewater systems should remain local. Customers served by municipal authorities experience higher quality service at affordable rates and assurance of local accountability for financial and investment decisions. Every single rate dollar is reinvested in the system that serves the local community. Customers know that their money is being reinvested in a system they own. On behalf of the PMAA membership, I respectfully ask that you repeal Act 12 of 2016.