Title
Review Utility Rates
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Briefing only. No action requested. The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) is making recommendations on the 2021 utility operating budgets, utility rates and general facility charges (GFC) at their October 1st meeting.
City Manager Recommendation:
Review and discuss the utility 2021 operating budgets, recommended utility rates and general facility charges.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the 2021 utility operating budgets, recommended utility rate and general facility charges. Action will be taken in mid-December as part of the budget approval process.
Staff Contact:
Eric Christensen, Public Works Water Resources Director, 360.753.8475
Gary Franks, Public Works Waste ReSources Director, 360.753.8780
Presenter(s):
Eric Christensen, Water Resources Director
Gary Franks, Waste ReSources Director
Background and Analysis:
The 2021 preliminary operating and capital budgets assume revenue and expenses from utility rates and GFCs. Staff will present information on these topics and take questions from the Committee for future budget discussion meetings.
Utility Rates and GFC Increases
On September 3rd, the UAC discussed proposed changes to the 2021 operating budgets, rates and GFCs for the four utilities - Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water, and Waste ReSources. The UAC will make a recommendation on the budgets, rates, and GFCs following their October 1st meeting. This recommendation will be shared with the full Council on October 13th.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City utilities provide essential public health services to Olympia residents. A public hearing is scheduled for November 10th on the operating and capital budgets. Council can hear testimony on the proposed changes at that time.
Options:
Briefing only. No action requested.
Financial Impact:
None at this time.
Attachments:
Summary/history of Bi-Monthly Utility Bills
GFCs and CDCs 2017 - 2021