The Three Forks City Council will hold public hearings on June 10, 2025, and July 8, 2025, both at 6:00PM to hear a resolution of intent to increase the minimum (base) sewer and water rates by up to 10% and 15%, respectively.

The complete drafted resolution of intent is available on the City’s website at www.threeforksmontana.us/packet-for-upcoming-council-meeting. The basics are that the City would like to accept Montana Coal Endowment Program grant funds for its ongoing water project, up to $625,000.  However, the average combined water and sewer rate must meet a minimum of $124/month; the City’s is currently $116/month.  This is roughly a $5/month increase in water base rate and $5/month increase in sewer base rate.  The City has not raised rates since 2015.

Written and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearings, or may be submitted via email to cturner@threeforksmontana.us or ksmith@threeforksmontana.us prior to the hearing (deadline of 5PM the day of each hearing).

The hearings will be held at City Hall, 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks, Montana.  Please contact the City Office at (406) 285-3431 for any questions.