GRIT Newsletter: September 1988

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The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association September newsletter discusses ongoing issues around the water company, including rate considerations and deeper underlying concerns that have emerged during legal discovery. The newsletter details the intervention efforts, the involvement of multiple entities like the Utility Company and regulatory bodies, the importance of resolving key issues beyond water rates, and the potential implications for the community. It also highlights the need for financial support, possible appeals to courts, and collaboration with various stakeholders to address unresolved matters related to water services.

Additional topics covered include concerns about ownership and leasing arrangements of water-related assets, lack of regulation over certain components, questionable profits and financial disclosures by the Utility Company, and potential risks associated with lease termination clauses affecting water sources and equipment. The newsletter emphasizes the need for legal assistance, additional funding for pursuing legal actions, and ongoing community support for addressing complex issues surrounding water service provision in Sandia Heights. Water Company, Water Rate Intervention Report, Utility Company, Joint Venture, Court Appeals, Ownership Issues, Lease Agreements, Financial Support, Legal Assistance.

A significant reform effort is underway regarding the Love Wells water situation, with concerns about cost increases due to new drilling and storage tank installation. The Utility Company has been criticized for lack of communication about operational issues, prompting a push for reforms and transparency. Additionally, there is discussion about water rate interventions, lease agreements, and the need for better control over water pumping policies, amid worries about future expansions and the financial burden on residents.

Keywords: reform effort, expansion limitations, Utility Company, lost water., Love Wells, water rates, open book policy, transparency, Joint Venture, capital improvements, fire hydrants, lease agreements, water pumping, water conservation, rate case