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November 2, 2000 <br /> <br /> Our proposed rates would meet all goals except for numbers two and three." <br /> <br /> Wade Bartlett, Director of Finance, stated, "A $453,000 reduction in the <br /> operational budget has been experienced through-reductions in chemical, electrical, and <br /> maintenance costs, and three less people. Revenue has decreased by approximately <br /> 40%. Our calculations do include propbsed housing increases." <br /> <br /> John Dyches, Water Resources~Director, stated, "The last increase was in 1997 <br /> and impacted mostly the small consumer. Our largest user is approximately 150,000 <br /> gallons of water per day. When Tultexwas in operation, they used approximately three <br /> <br />million gallons per day. The average residential user uses 5,000 gallons per month." <br /> Council Member Roop stated, "We should concentrate on residential users." <br /> Council Member Dallas .stated, "When we look at the rates, we must consider <br /> those that are struggling. I. don't care what others [localities] pay. We need to know <br /> what our people can pay." <br /> <br /> Council Member Ferrill stated, "There must be people who can't handle it. Also, <br />we need to look at the whole government." <br /> <br /> City Manager Reynolds stated, "There are local funds available for emergency <br />situations, administered through Social Services. We recommend these changes today. <br />A public hearing is not required." <br /> <br /> All Council Members expressed concern about the impact of a rate increase. <br />Considerable discussion was held regarding development of a process to review all City <br />programs and expenses. By general consensus, with no vote taken, Council set a <br />Public Hearing to discuss water and sewer rates for Tuesday, November 14, 2000. <br /> <br /> <br />