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San Francisco Water Department and energy costs over which the City has no control. It was decided to implement a basic monthly service charge which would cover the fixed costs for operating the system, and a per unit water cost which would be used to cover the variable costs of the system. Mr. Adams showed several overhead charts to help explain the previous and current fiscal year costs of the water system as well as projected costs for the next several years. Mr. Adams also showed a comparison of Redwood City's water rates with other cities on the Peninsula. He said the Sewer & Water Policy Committee is currently discussing expanding the "lifeline" water rate from 0-5 units to 0-10 units. They are also reviewing the Enterprise Fund to determine if the fund is no longer operating in a deficit. Mr. Adams said the committee would like to include the Senior Affairs Commission in the review and discussion of the new rates and unit ranges. He suggested the Commission draft a letter to the Sewer & Water Policy Committee strongly encouraging them to review the basic service charge and increase the lifeline rates from 0-5 units to 0-10 units. Mr. Adams also spoke about General Services Department's graffiti and shopping cart hotline and the other services they provide. He said he will come back to the Commission periodically to provide them with updates of the water and sewer system. ITEM 2-FOLLOW UP ON SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS -Report from Vehicle Committee Supervisor Kucala reported that the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Council tabled the request of $40,000 for the purchase of a van because Chairperson Truscelli was not at the meeting to give a detailed explanation of the project. Commissioner Jordan said he thought the $40,000 was high for the purchase of a van and is going to speak with some transportation providers to obtain van specifications. He also said there is a possibility that Federal funds under Program 16B2 may be available to help non-profit organizations purchase vehicles with matching funds. Executive Director Bransford said she applied for funds several years ago under this program and has the name and phone number of a contact person. Supervisor Kucala said she has submitted a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 94-95 which includes the maintenance and insurance costs of a van. Superintendent Hartman suggested that a letter be sent from the TEWCI Board and from the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Board to the Senior Affairs Commission requesting the Commission make a recommendation to the City Council to approve budgeting for the maintenance and insurance costs of a van for each center. This would be in addition to covering costs for the current van operrated by the Veterans Senior Center. Superintendent Hartman explained that at the March 7 City Council meeting and mid-year