Title
Preliminary Review of Utility Rates
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Utility Advisory Committee has reviewed and recommends the proposed 2018 utility rates and general facility charges and recommends they be forward to Council for further consideration.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to forward the proposed 2018 utility rates and general facility charges to Council for further consideration.
Report
Issue:
Whether to forward proposed 2018 utility rates and general facility charges to the full Council as recommended by staff.
Staff Contact:
Dan Daniels, Waste ReSources Director, Public Works, 360.753.8780
Andy Haub, Water Resources Director, Public Works, 360.753.8475
Presenter(s):
Dan Daniels, Waste ReSources Director, Public Works
Andy Haub, Water Resources Director, Public Works
Background and Analysis:
The Utility Advisory Committee reviews City Utility finances, capital investments, and rates annually. The evaluation begins with review of the Capital Facility Plan (CFP) in the spring and concludes with Utility rate and general facility charges (GFC) recommendations in October. Utility staff can provide a verbal update on UAC proceedings at the Finance Committee meeting.
The City Utilities provide vital public health services for our community - safe drinking water, sanitary sewers, waste reduction and disposal, flood management, and environmental protection. Utility staff emphasizes effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of these services.
The City Utilities are municipal enterprise funds. They are financially self-supporting without the input of general tax funds. Annual savings stay in the Utilities.
The City Utilities continue to be in good shape. Local, state, and federal public and environmental health mandates are either met or being addressed. We understand that our community expects this level of service.
General facility charges (GFCs) are also reviewed during the annual budget process. GFCs are a one...
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