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7 . The Study should evaluate the Enterprise's meter service fee structure and make <br /> recommendations to better align fixed operating costs with the fixed revenues inherent in <br /> the meter service fee. <br /> 8 . The Study shall propose at a minimum two rate structures to be considered for <br /> adoption . <br /> a . One of the rate structures must be "budget based" and allocate water use <br /> using customer or class specific factors for indoor uses , and weather base <br /> factors for outdoor uses . <br /> b. Where applicable industry standards shall be used to calculate water budgets <br /> and changes in consumption tiers. <br /> c. The budget based rate design should take into consideration initial and <br /> ongoing costs for implementation , administration , and customer service . <br /> 9. Evaluate existing water connection , facility, capacity, and plan check fees and make <br /> recommendations for any adjustments to recover costs for future development, additional <br /> demand and capacity, or offset supply of potable water to recycled water. <br /> 10 . Develop a proposed rate schedule that reflects the City Council's priorities and <br /> contains a forecast for proposed rates over a 10 year period that can be integrated into <br /> the Enterprise's existing Capital Financing Model. <br /> Al IY/AGR/2016.062/BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES <br /> REV: 03-28-16 FF <br /> Page 11 of 12 <br />