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2012 Letter to Patrons

January 17, 2012

Dear Patron:

Enclosed you will find the assessment for the upcoming 2012 irrigation season.  Please note that the 2012 assessment rate remains the same as the 2011 rate. This marks the fourth year in a row with no increase in the rate, and since 2004 (9 years) there has been only one increase and that was the $25 account fee increase in 2008.

There are two primary reasons that the assessment rates have been very stable – cost management and cashflows from our hydroelectric projects. From 2002-2011, the Siphon Power Project (SPP) has contributed over $4.5 million to the District’s Operational and Capital budgets. The assessment charges to everyone would be almost 40% higher if the SPP did not exist.

Per the resolution adopted in 2008 by the Board of Directors, all accounts not paid in full by July 1, 2012 are considered delinquent.  All delinquent accounts will be charged with late fees and the filing of a lien.

If patrons cannot meet this deadline, the delinquent status can be avoided by making payment arrangements through the District office.  Please be aware that if the payment arrangements are not followed the late fees will be added and a lien will be filed immediately.

The District accepts credit and debit cards and on-line payments.  These transactions are subject to an additional 3% processing fee charged by the processing company.

Please visit the District’s web site at www.coid.org for winter stock run schedules, newsletters, approved monthly board meeting minutes, board member information, monthly manager’s report, on-line payments and a host of other information available about the Central Oregon Irrigation District.

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TERREBONNE GRANGE ON TUESDAY MARCH 6TH

 

Steven C. Johnson

SECRETARY-MANAGER

 

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