Boil Water Advisory Payne St

The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:

·       2 Shelby Ln.

·       208, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, and 218 Payne St.

A vigorous boil for at least three minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break.

This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted.

If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372.

Frankfort Plant Board

Water Dept.

FPB Telecom staff will be performing system-wide maintenance on Thursday, March 14, 2024

FPB Telecom staff will be performing system-wide maintenance on Thursday 3/14/24, 12:00A-6:00A. Cable modem and phone customers may experience a temporary loss of service during this maintenance window.

Statement from FPB on Senate Bill 220

Policy analysts and attorneys for the Frankfort Plant Board have reviewed Senate Bill 220 and assessed the impact. Every penny of cost this legislation imposes on FPB, a nonprofit municipal utility, will ultimately be paid by you, our FPB customers, not because we want that to happen but because everyone knows that is how “hidden taxes” work. They increase rates. That is why this is legislation we cannot support.

FPB remains committed to our mission to enhance our community and benefit customers by safely, reliably and economically providing critical utility services while maintaining a responsive, well-managed, environmentally sensitive and fiscally sound organization, grounded in integrity.

We will continue to advocate for our community and our valued customers.

LEGISLATION ANALYSIS: Senator Gex Williams Proposes $3 Million Tax Increase on Frankfort Residents

LEGISLATION ANALYSIS: Senator Gex Williams Proposes $3 Million Tax Increase on Frankfort Residents

SB 220 One of the Largest Tax Increase Proposals in Recent Memory; Proposal in Clear Conflict with General Assembly’s Ongoing Work to Cut Taxes for All Kentuckians

FRANKFORT – Policy analysts and attorneys for the Frankfort Plant Board have reviewed and assessed the impact of Senate Bill 220, filed this week by State Senator Gex Williams and supported by Frankfort City Commissioner Kyle Thompson. The analysis is grim: a $3 Million tax increase on the people of Franklin County and a provision that attempts to prevent the Plant Board from communicating with its customers about future tax increase proposals.

“Honestly, we couldn’t believe it,” said FPB Communications Director Cathy Lindsey. “But it is our duty to keep our customers informed. If this bill passes, millions of dollars in tax increases will find their way onto the water, electric, and broadband bills of our customers. According to this proposal, Williams simply wants customers to pay more for basic utility services. We are adamantly opposed on behalf of our customers and community.”

Initially, Senator Williams had proposed to sell the Frankfort Plant Board to out of state corporations. A massive public outcry followed but he was unwilling to leave a good thing alone. He dropped his original idea in favor of a new one: raising taxes on the people of Frankfort who believe their local utility is working just fine. No problem exists; no solution is needed.

“Make no mistake – a vote for this bill is a vote to enact massive tax increases,” said Lindsey. “It is unfortunate that Commissioner Thompson, who has been a strong supporter of FPB, has thrown in with Sen. Williams on this issue. While we appreciate his attempt to fix a bad bill, it’s still a bad bill that puts an unneeded burden on the people of Frankfort. We strongly encourage the rest of the City Commission and local elected officials to reject this tax increase proposal.” 

In addition to the massive tax increase proposal, the legislation also seeks to muzzle the Frankfort Plant Board in the future, preventing it from communicating with its customers on key issues.

“I guess if I was trying to raise taxes by $3 Million, I wouldn’t want anyone to know it either,” said Lindsey. “But we have serious First Amendment and corporate governance concerns about Frankfort politicians dictating what we can and can’t tell our customers, especially when it comes to massive tax increase proposals that would hurt family budgets and businesses we serve.”

Another provision of the bill would stop the Plant Board from engaging in community activities, such as the FPB’s annual support of the Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund. The FPB has worked with the Rotary Club of Frankfort, which for 30 years has awarded over $300,000 to help more than 200 students from Frankfort and Franklin County pursue additional training and education beyond high school. There’s also concern in the analysis that jeopardizes the types of events and popular programming that Cable 10, FPB’s local channel, can cover.

“We try to be good stewards of the community by participating in activities that bring us all together, such as awarding scholarships to deserving students and covering local high school events. We are at a loss as to why Sen. Williams wants that to stop. If the worst idea he ever had was selling off the Frankfort Plant Board to out of state corporations, raising taxes and keeping Frankfort residents in the dark about it is a close second,” said Lindsey.

The FPB is encouraging its customers and all Frankfort residents to contact Sen. Williams and Commissioner Thompson to register their displeasure with the measure.

“You can visit our website where we’ve provided the mechanism for citizens to contact their elected officials. We pride ourselves on civic engagement and transparency. Although it brings us no pleasure to report this news, people need to know about this looming $3 Million tax increase and the attempts to keep folks in the dark about it,” said Lindsey.

Visit the website at IWantMyFPB.com to contact Senator Williams and Commissioner Thompson. Their phone numbers are also listed on the site if you want to call them directly.

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Power Outage Indian HIlls

Power has been restored at this time.

Power Outage Indian Hills- Powhatan, Chinook, Quachita area

Currently we are experiencing a power outage in the area of Indian Hills. This outage is not affecting the entire neighborhood. Looks to be a large area still, streets such as Powhatan, Chinoook and Quachita are off. This is affecting other customers on nearby streets as well.

Crews are on scene and working to resolve this as soon as possible. Those in the nearby area who still have power may be experiencing loss of internet and cable. This is directly related. Once the power comes back on the other services should be restored quickly.

As of now, there is no exact time frame of when services will be back on. If you are on oxygen and need medical assistance please contact 911.

Boil Water Advisory is now Canceled - E Main

The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board is notifying you that the Division of Water of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has now canceled the Boil Water Advisory.

This Advisory was issued 2/6/24 due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by plant board crews modifying the existing water main.

The area affected was:

·      100, 110, and 112 East Main St.

·      315, 406, and 408 High St.

·      100 and 106 East Broadway St.

·      100 and 119 West Broadway St.

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If you should have any questions or problems with normal service or water quality please call 352-4372

Notice of Interruption of Water Service - High St. / Broadway St.

Tuesday 2/6/2024, there will be an interruption of water service from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. in the following areas:

1.  100, 110, and 112 East Main St.

2.  315, 406, and 408 High St.

3.  100 and 106 East Broadway St.

4.  100 and 119 West Broadway St.

 Immediately following there will be a Boil Water Advisory.

 A vigorous boil for at least two minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Frankfort Plant Board crews modifying the existing water main.

This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted.

If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372.

Boil Water Advisory Cancellation - 363 Versailles Rd.

The Frankfort Plant Board Water Department is notifying you that the Division of Water of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has now canceled the Boil Water Advisory.

This Advisory was issued 2/2/24 due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by plant board crews repairing a water main break.

 The area affected was:

1. 363 Versailles Rd. #100 To #700

If you should have any questions or problems with normal service or water quality please call 352-4372.

Frankfort Plant Board Water Department