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• The method that I recommend we implement is to base residential sewer charges on each months water consumption and to completely do away with any connection with the "winter average". In addition, we base the charge on only 85$ of the water consumed and finally, we cap any single month's charge at $40.00. When applying this method to a sample of over 3,000 accounts, I found that it generated the same amount of revenues that we are currently receiving. The benefits of this method are that it is based on each month's consumption, thereby making it easier for those customers who have large winter consumption amounts and those who leave the city for extended periods of time. In addition, it gives a break to those who use water outside. The reason for the cap is that I believe that there is a certain amount of sewage that can be generated by a single family residence. The final benefit is that we currently charge our commercial customers based on 85$ of their water consumption with no cap, therefore it should be easy to explain to our customers. The attached ordinance is for the change in the method of calculating the sewer charge for residential customers only; it does not affect the calculation of multiple units or commercial accounts nor does it have an impact, either positive or negative, on the financial condition of the Utility fund. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance changing the method of calculating the residential sewage charge to be based on 85$ of the water consumption and at no time to exceed $40.00 in any given month. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: GENERAL FUND UTILITY FUND OTHER ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A FUNDS AVAILABLE: YES NO APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA C~/ Vfs~.~- ~'~ ~~RJ~'~-0--~ ROBERT T HERRERA CITY MANAGER 3-(~-~ti DATE