BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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matter and will bring in a further recommendation as soon as possible. In the mean- time the Chamber of Commerce will be advised that it would be in order for their architect to work on their plans and specifications. Councilman Holmquist so moved, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried. Councilman Granger moved that the Real Estate Committee continue to function and work out a suitable plan for the Cutilization of the entire piece of property known as the Robinson property, seconded i 1 by Councilman Morgan. Motion carried. RESOLUTION No. 60g, SETTING SEWER RENTAL RATES. Councilman Morgan offered resolution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman.Holmquist. City Clerk Dodge read communica- tion from Mrs. Jessie Kennedy, 633 Topaz Street, requesting information regarding sewer bonds, sewer rentals, etc. City Manager Rolison explained in detail the method of arriving at the rates covered in the resolution stating that a complete study was made of sewer rental programs in other cities and stating further that it was thot that the rental basis would be the best, and a more satisfactory plan of'paying off the sewer bonds and the maintenance and operating of the Sewage Treatment Plant, rather than raising the required amounts of money by adding to the tax rate. A Mrs. F Lawrence spoke from the floor voicing her objections to the plan. After more dis- cussion the resolution was adopted on roll call. Councilman Britschgi and Spillers noted absent. R E S O L U T I O N No. 60S RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER RENTALS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS Ordinance No- 598 of the City of Redwood City, entitled "Ordinance Re. lating to Sewer Rentals1l, which ordinance was adopted on the 2nd day of August, 1949, ' provides that sewer rentals for domestic and commercial use in the City of Redwood City, and outside the corporate limits of the City of Redwood City where applicable, shall be established by resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood,City; and WHEREAS ii is the desire of said City Council to establish such sewer rentals and regulations in connection therewith; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following schedule of monthly rates is hereby adopted, said rates to be effective commencing September 1, 1949; TYPE OF OCCUPANCY INSIDE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS CITY LIMITS Single Family Dwellings $0.60. Mo. $0.90 Mo. Duplex Dwellings (Housing 2 families) 0.60 Unit/Mo. 0.90 Unit/Mo. Multiple Family Dwellings, Apartments & Flats (Housing 3 or more families) 0.60 Mo: 9.90 Mo. For each additional unit, a charge of 0.40 Unit/Mo. 0.60 Unit/Mo. Commercial Houses, Office Bldge. & Small Industries Minimum charge per sewer connection 0.60 Mo. 0.90 Mo. Sewage contribution in excess of 400 gallons and less than 30,000 gallons per day, volume charge per 100 cu.ft. of water based on water meter readings 0.07 100 cu.ft. 0.12 100 cu.ft. Redwood City Schools Name Proposed Flat Rate/Mo. Sequoia Union H.S. $24.00 McKinley 11.50 Monroe 1.50 Washington 4.25 Lincoln 5.00 John Gill 3.75 Mt. Carmel -75 The above rates based upon minimum monthly water consumption at $0.07 per 100 cubic feet, reduced to average daily attendance Suring the same month. Rental rate for three-month vacation period to be $0.60 per month for each school. , K • Heavy Industries, Canneries, Tanneries, Chemical Plants, Packing Plants, etc. y (Contributing over 30,000 gallons of sewage per day)