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In today's episode of Baton Rouge Government Bureaucracy run amok...
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:07 am
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:07 am
Opened a new business office location a couple of months ago. Small single office, one worker, with two rooms and a bathroom with toilet and sink.
The first water bill arrives with a charge for water and a City Sewer bill FIVE TIMES the water bill.
I call and am informed that the City arbitrarily charges a high amount (of their choosing apparently) for the first three months until they can decide on an averaged charge based on the monthly water readings. They inform me that after three months, they decide on the average and then credit the bill back for the overages. Well...
Turns out we use so little water at this location that it doesn't cause the meter to register. So the water company sensibly establishes a "minimum monthly charge." Sounds reasonable. The response of the city run Sewer Department?
"Since we can't establish a baseline usage charge based on your minimal usage we are going to charge you our arbitrarily inflated charge indefinitely."
How does one respond to that insanity?
The first water bill arrives with a charge for water and a City Sewer bill FIVE TIMES the water bill.
I call and am informed that the City arbitrarily charges a high amount (of their choosing apparently) for the first three months until they can decide on an averaged charge based on the monthly water readings. They inform me that after three months, they decide on the average and then credit the bill back for the overages. Well...
Turns out we use so little water at this location that it doesn't cause the meter to register. So the water company sensibly establishes a "minimum monthly charge." Sounds reasonable. The response of the city run Sewer Department?
"Since we can't establish a baseline usage charge based on your minimal usage we are going to charge you our arbitrarily inflated charge indefinitely."
How does one respond to that insanity?
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Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:09 am to jbgleason
At least they started a conversation.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:09 am to jbgleason
Get ready for COX. That is nothing! Hold on to your hat for that first cox bill for internet and managed router
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:10 am to jbgleason
Catered lunch meetings don't pay for themselves
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:11 am to Uncs
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Get ready for COX
frick Cox. I had them at another location and know about their BS. I got ATT for this location. Their service might suck but at least they aren't trying to steal from me.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:12 am to jbgleason
what are the ramifications if you tell them to frick off and you don't pay?
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:13 am to jbgleason
Move to Dallas/ Fort Worth, like everyone one else.
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 11:14 am
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:16 am to jbgleason
How dare you cheat the water department? A congressman will be starting a go fund me account soon for the water department. They are depending on you to use a minimum amount of water for your business.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:17 am to jbgleason
Leave the dang water running until they can measure it.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:33 am to jbgleason
not sure if it's this way for businesses, but your Baton Rouge Water Bill usually includes garbage pick up as part of the sewer fee.
My water bill is usually like $10, but my sewer fee is $25 and trash pick up is another $25, hence the 5x the amount of the water bill.
My water bill is usually like $10, but my sewer fee is $25 and trash pick up is another $25, hence the 5x the amount of the water bill.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:36 am to jbgleason
Respond? That's easy. You tell them you're going to take your business elsewhere...
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:37 am to jbgleason
Cut off the water and find a convenience store nearby if you need to take a shite.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:41 am to jbgleason
Sounds like your employee there needs more fiber in their diet...
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:44 am to jbgleason
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How does one respond to that insanity?
Start a hydroponic operation so they can measure your usage.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:49 am to jbgleason
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I call and am informed that the City arbitrarily charges a high amount (of their choosing apparently) for the first three months until they can decide on an averaged charge based on the monthly water readings. They inform me that after three months, they decide on the average and then credit the bill back for the overages. Well...
Turns out we use so little water at this location that it doesn't cause the meter to register. So the water company sensibly establishes a "minimum monthly charge." Sounds reasonable. The response of the city run Sewer Department?
"Since we can't establish a baseline usage charge based on your minimal usage we are going to charge you our arbitrarily inflated charge indefinitely."
That sounds like the offal of some barely-got-their-GED phone jockey at the front desk. Either that or it's a "policy" that's only real legal weight is that it's never been challenged before.
Talk to an attorney. Charging you arbitrarily on a permanent basis can't be legal.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 11:51 am to jbgleason
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Baton Rouge Government Bureaucracy run amok.
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How does one respond to that insanity?
Give Sharon a call.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 12:03 pm to jbgleason
hey since you're such a capitalist, create your own [BATON ROUGE GOVERNMENT] if you don't like it
don't mind if we do
don't mind if we do
Posted on 10/16/18 at 12:09 pm to jbgleason
Our sewer program is out of control.
I believe they are replacing the entire public sewer system in the parish and they keep raising the user fees to pay for it all.
The EPA mandated changes did not require all of this. I believe that engineers and contractors are pushing all of this. Just look at the money they donate to the mayor and council persons.
I believe they are replacing the entire public sewer system in the parish and they keep raising the user fees to pay for it all.
The EPA mandated changes did not require all of this. I believe that engineers and contractors are pushing all of this. Just look at the money they donate to the mayor and council persons.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 12:11 pm to doubleb
Will St. George be subject to the BR water and sewer?
Posted on 10/16/18 at 12:27 pm to Mudminnow
Yes
The sewer fee is parish wide and is paid by those tied into the public sewer.
Water is not provided by the govt. EBR Water is a private company. The parish uses them to collect taxes.
The sewer fee is parish wide and is paid by those tied into the public sewer.
Water is not provided by the govt. EBR Water is a private company. The parish uses them to collect taxes.
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