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Bridging the Gap: Making Sewer Connections Affordable Through Connection Financing
At BCS Management, our mission has always been to “disrupt the way things have always been done” whenever it benefits the communities we serve. Whether we are acting as owner’s representatives for a major municipal project or managing utility billing, our goal is to...
The Digital Town Square: Why Municipal Transparency Starts with Your Website
In the modern era of local governance, a municipality's website is no longer just a digital business card—it is the digital town square. As communities look toward ambitious economic growth and infrastructure improvements, the success of these initiatives hinges on...
Governor Braun’s Utility Agenda: Attacking Rates
Rising utility rates is an issue that Governor Mike Braun targeted shortly after taking office. In September, Governor Braun declared that "Hoosiers have been burdened with utility rate increase after increase. We can’t take it anymore.” (Read the full press release...
Beyond the Blueprint: Why Public Relations is Your Municipal Project’s Most Critical Tool
At BCS Management, Inc., we know that a brilliantly engineered infrastructure plan is only half of the battle. In the world of municipal and economic development, the technical solution is not the starting deliverable of specific project requirements built through...
HEA 1459 Compliance: The IURC’s Final Guidance is Here
On April 16, 2025, Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1459 into law, significantly bolstering asset management and governance requirements for Indiana utilities. The new legislation required the IURC to issue guidance by October 1, 2025. This blog is the follow up...
A New Era of Leadership: Power Under Control for Community Impact
A New Era of Leadership: Power Under Control for Community Impact Modern civic challenges move faster and demand more collaboration than ever before. Traditional hierarchies struggle under complexity, and doubling down on old models often stalls progress. This...
The Imperative for the Taylor Regional Sewer District: A Solution to Local Water Challenges in Howard County
Why was the Taylor Regional Sewer District Formed in the first place? The formation of the Taylor Regional Sewer District (TRSD) in 1999 was a critical response to significant public health and environmental concerns in the Howard County communities of Center,...
HEA 1459: What Indiana’s New Utility Oversight Law Means for Regional Sewer Districts
On April 16, 2025, Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1459 into law, significantly bolstering utility asset management and governance requirements for Indiana utilities. This legislative action is believed to be a response to the economic reality of rapidly...
New Indiana Law Requires Live Streaming of Public Meetings by July 2025
A major step toward government transparency is coming to Indiana. Beginning July 1, 2025, many local government bodies will be required to livestream their public meetings under a new state law. The change comes with the passage of House Enrolled Act No. 1167, signed...
Septic vs Sewer Systems: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Every building and residence produces wastewater. Every time you flush the toilet, run water in the sink, or take a shower, that water has to go somewhere. But where does it go? Depending on your location, your wastewater is likely managed by one of two systems: a...