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2go � � ' EN�IRONMENTAL- SUPPORT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM (continued) Water Supplv and Distribution (Water System Adminlstrat�on, Water Customer Service 5ource of Supply Water Pumping, � Water Transmission and Distribution, Water S stem Re lacements, Water Svstem Improvements ' Mr Fales referred to the ant�cipated 43q increase in the price of water which will be imposed by the City of San Francisco and requested gu�dance from Council with regard to the manner in which the increase must be passed on to water customers He advised that the Port is expected to apply for funds under the Drou9ht Relief Program to make �t possible to reassemble their desalinization plant which would provide some fresh water for use of the Port area and for the fire flow there. In response to question, Mr Pusich advised that it has been recommended that the paving of water cuts in streets be accom- plished by contract since cost analysis indicates that it would be less expensive than using the City's street maintenance crews and that other street programs have suffered because of such use of the crews Mr Fales described the "lifeline" water rate used in some ,7urisd�ctions and indicated that it �s the expectation of the City that part of the 43% San Francisco rate increase for water will be eliminated when it can be determined that the water crisis is ended He said that if the rate is not lowered, it can be expected that the San Francisco Bay Area Water Users Association will pursue the matter of reduction of rates. � MOTION: Councilman Barrett moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, that a"lifeline" rate be established with regard to ' the prospective water rate increase so that those using 10 units or less in a given billing period will receive no in- crease in water rates and that those using more than ten units in a given billing period will have water rates increased 36.4%. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (MINUTE ORDER NO 77-110) Clif_ f Box1eY > Director of PROBE, thanked Council for approving the "lifeline" rate and commented concerning the possibility of providing assistance to low income persons in substandard homes who may require small plumbing repairs to stop leaking faucets, etc. It was explained that part of the W A T E.R. program involves assistance from The Salvation Army to such persons and that the Economic Opportunity Comm�ssion's "Handyman" pro�ect also meets similar needs. In response to questions, Mr Fales and Mr Pusich advised that waste of well water is not covered by the emergency water ordi- nance, that the County Department of Public Health and Welfare is responsible for making certain well water is not connected to the potable water supply, that salt intrusion has occurred , with regard to the City's old wells, and that no difficulties have been experienced with regard to malfunctioning of backflow val`ves Ad� Mtg. -z- '�- Budget 6/4/77