South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, the complete text of each legal notice of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, Monmouth County, including the Boards, Commissions and the like may be obtained or viewed by the public on our official Internet Website: https://www.smrsa.org/legal-notices/
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that New Jersey Secretary of State legal notice webpage of each public entity is https://www.nj.gov/state/statewide-legal-notices-list.shtml
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director
2/10/26
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Notice of Contract Awards:
The Commissioners of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority at a regularly scheduled open public meeting of February 11, 2026, named the following pre-qualified engineering firms to a non-procurement appointment.
CDM SMITH, INC.
CME ASSOCIATES
COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN
CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC (A TETRA TECH COMPANY)
H2M ASSOICIATES, INC.
HAZEN & SAWYER
MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
PAULUS, SOKOLOWSKI & SARTOR, LLC (PS&S)
REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEERS
T3 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, LLC
DURATION: FEBRUARY 12, 2026 TO THE DATE OF THE 2027 REORGANIZATION MEETING
AMOUNT: PER SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTED RATES
This appointment should not be construed nor should it imply solicitation or procurement for any designing, construction, operation or service relating to the SMRSA.
The Resolution appointing the pre-qualified engineering firms is available for public inspection at the SMRSA Administrative Office at 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey.
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director
2/12/26
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Notice of Contract Awards:
The Commissioners of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority awarded Professional Service Contracts at their meeting on February 11, 2026 without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et seq. and/or N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. All appointments are for one year and expire on the date of the 2027 Reorganization Meeting. The Resolutions of Appointment and contracts are available for public inspection at the SMRSA Administrative Office at 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey.
The Contracts were awarded to:
Wielkotz & Company, LLC. for Auditing Services in an annual amount not to exceed $31,000 for conducting the Fiscal Year 2025 audit; and an hourly rate of $150-$200 for other general services in accordance with their proposal dated November 5, 2025;
Dilworth Paxson, LLP for Bond Counsel Services at an hourly rate for general services not to exceed $225.00 per hour and not to exceed $25,000 plus $1.00 per $1,000 of Bonds Fees in accordance with their proposal dated October 23, 2025;
Padula Law Group, LLC for General and Labor Counsel Services at an hourly rate of $200.00 per hour for all general and labor counsel services in accordance with their proposal dated December 1, 2025;
Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC for Special Conflict Counsel Services at an hourly rate not to exceed $225.00 per hour in accordance with their proposal dated December 11, 2025;
NW Financial Group, LLC for Financial Advisor/Consulting Disclosure Services in an annual amount not to exceed $8,500.00 to assist with NJIB Financing and not to exceed an hourly rate of $235.00 for general services in accordance with their proposal dated December 11, 2025;
Coastal Solutions, Inc. for Information Technology Support and Computer Services in an amount not to exceed $11,635 for Remote/Onsite Support and an hourly rate of $145.00 per hour for additional services in accordance with their proposal dated October 27, 2025;
The Danskin Agency as the Authority’s Risk Management Consultant for the NJUAJIF in an amount not to exceed $17,857 (funds payable from the Authority’s NJUAJIF annual premium) in accordance with the Agreement dated February 12, 2026.
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director
2/12/26
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
The Commissioners of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority established the 2026 Sewer Connection Fee at their meeting on January 14, 2026, pursuant to R.S. 40:14A-8 Amendment to the Schedule of Charges as set forth below. The Resolution establishing the Connection Fee is available for public inspection at the SMRSA Administration Office at 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey.
Exhibit H – Fee Schedule 2026
Approved by Resolution #01-26
SEWER CONNECTION FEE:
Definitions of Equivalent Domestic Unit (EDU)
- Connection Fee:
The Connection Fee shall be calculated annually in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14A-8. The SMRSA 2026 Calendar/Fiscal year Sewer Connection Fee per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) has been calculated to be $2669.00 per EDU.
- Residential Uses
Each apartment, townhouse, single-family dwelling, or similar type of housing unit, shall be assigned 1.0 EDU.
- Other Than Residential Uses:
The number of EDU’s assigned to any use, other than residential, will be based on the proposed estimated average daily flow of the proposed connector in accordance with provisions of the New Jersey Administrative Codes more specifically N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3 (Projected Flow Criteria) as supplemented therein on March 20, 2006, and approved by the Executive Director of the Authority, divided by the average daily flow of sewage for the average single-family residence in the Authority’s service area. Each “Other Than Residential” use, shall be assigned a minimum of 1.0 EDU. Fractional number of EDU’s shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number EDU.
The average daily flow of a single-family residence shall be calculated annually, at the end of the calendar/fiscal year, and be utilized for determining the number of EDU’s assigned to “other than residential” units in the subsequent fiscal year.
The average daily flow of a single-family home for purposes of determining the number of EDU’s assigned to “other than residential” units for the 2026 Calendar/Fiscal year is 179 gpd. The average daily flow of a single-family residence was calculated by dividing the 2025 Average Daily Flow (as metered by the Authority), by the total number of residential and “other than residential (equivalent dwelling unit)” connections to the system.
Sewer Discharge Surcharge Fee(s):
Pollutant or Pollutant Property Surcharge Rates
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $0.351/lb. excess loading
Total Suspended Solids $0.292/lb. excess loading
Surcharge for any other prohibited pollutant will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Rates for the acceptance of liquid waste
| Type Code | Waste Type | Below 30,000 gallons per month | 30,000 gallons per month | Amount over 30,000 gallons per month | |
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1 |
Preapproved
Processed Food Waste |
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| 0 to 8% solid | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.05 | per gallon | |
| 8 to 10% solid | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.06 | per gallon | |
| Greater than 10% solids | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.08 | per gallon |
*Delivery of 30,000 gallons or more per month shall receive a $0.01 per gallon discount, an additional $0.01 reduction (only on the gallons in excess of 30,000) will be given towards the overage.
SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS & TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMITS:
- $175.00 for the first (1) Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) or part thereof.
- $65.00 each from the second (2) Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) through and including the sixth (6)
- $500.00 for seven (7) or more EDUs, plus 1% of the cost of the sewer construction cost.
- In extraordinary circumstances where, due to the nature of the application, the payments set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) are insufficient to cover the Authority’s administrative costs for review, the applicant shall pay to the Authority, in addition to the sums in (1), (2) or (3) a sum representing the Authority’s actual administrative costs and expenses for review of the application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2026 SEWER CONNECTION FEE
Effective January 15, 2026, the Sewer Connection Fee shall be $6,669.00 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). For the 2026 Calendar/Fiscal year 1 Commercial EDU = 179 gpd.
Published by Order of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority.
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director
1/15/26
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
2026-2027 Meeting Schedule
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is necessary for the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, as a public body, to post, notify newspapers and the clerks of the member municipalities and maintain a schedule of the regular meetings of the public body to be held during the succeeding year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting dates of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority be hereby established and that it’s Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to comply with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act:
SMRSA CAUCUS AND REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR 2026-2027
Wednesday March 11, 2026 Wednesday September 9, 2026
Wednesday April 8, 2026 Wednesday October 14, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Wednesday November 11, 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026 Wednesday December 9, 2026
Wednesday July 08, 2026 Wednesday January 13, 2027
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Wednesday February 10, 2027
CAUCUS MEETINGS – will be held at the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority Administration Building, 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey, on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, commencing March 11, 2026 and expiring February 10, 2027.
REGULAR MEETINGS – will be held at the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority Administration Building, 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey, on the second Wednesday of each month immediately after the Caucus Meeting commencing March 11, 2026 and expiring February 10, 2027.
The public, as always, will be allowed to participate in the Caucus and Regular Public Meetings. Action will only be taken at the Regular Meetings of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority. A portion of the Caucus Meeting may be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act.
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E., Executive Director – 01/28/2026
SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
2026 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
ESTABLISHING ITS SEWER USE SERVICE CHARGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the Sunshine Law, Open Public Meeting Act, you are hereby notified that the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority has placed on their Regular Meeting Agenda a Resolution to establish the 2026 Sewer Use Service Charge according to the Municipalities Sewer Service Area Agreements during its regularly scheduled Public Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Authority’s Administration Building located at 1235 Eighteenth Avenue in Belmar, New Jersey. This meeting will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of R.S.40:14A et. al., at which time and place the Authority will take formal action to establish the 2026 Sewer Use Service Charge as set forth below:
ESTABLISHING THE 2026 SEWER USE SERVICE CHARGE
Effective January 1, 2026, the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority will amend its Total Sewer Use Service Schedule Charge to all member municipalities served by the Authority from its current charge of $9,016,325.81 to $9,286,817.00.
Published by Order of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority.
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director – 10/09/2025