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Declining block (the more water used, the cheaper the rate) and flat (one fee for an unlimited <br />volume of water) rates should be phased out and replaced with conservation rates. <br />Incorporating a seasonal rate structure and the benefits of a monthly billing cycle should also <br />be considered along with the development of an emergency rate structure that could be <br />quickly implemented to encourage conservation in an emergency. <br />Current Water Rates. Include a copy of the actual rate structure in Attachment or list current <br />water rates including base /service fees and volume charges below. <br />0- 30,000 gallons - $1.77 per 1000 gallons <br />Over 30,000 gallons - $2.07 per 1000 gallons <br />Non - conserving Rate Structures. Provide justification for the rate structure and its impact on <br />reducing demands or indicate intentions including the timeframe for adopting a conservation rate <br />structure. <br />Proposed water rate schedule to follow <br />4. Regulation. Plans should include regulations for short-term reductions in demand and <br />long -term improvements in water efficiencies. Sample regulations are available from <br />DNR Waters. Copies of adopted regulations or proposed restrictions should be included <br />in Attachment D of the plan. Indicate any of the items below that are required by local <br />regulations and also indicate if the requirement is applied each year or just in <br />emergencies. <br />® Time of Day: no watering between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm <br />(reduces evaporation) n year around ® seasonal n emergency only <br />® Odd/Even: (helps reduce peak demand) n year around ® seasonal n emergency only <br />n Water waste prohibited (no runoff from irrigation systems) <br />Describe ordinance: <br />❑ Limitations on turf areas for landscaping (reduces high water use turf areas) <br />Describe ordinance: <br />n Soil preparation (such as 4 " -6" of organic soil on new turf areas with sandy soil) <br />Describe ordinance: <br />E Tree ratios (plant one tree for every square feet to reduce turf evapotranspiration) <br />Describe ordinance: <br />❑ Prohibit irrigation of medians or areas less than 8 feet wide <br />Describe ordinance: <br />❑ Permit required to fill swimming pool n every year n emergency only <br />❑ Other (describe): A sprinkler ban is currently in the works. <br />17 <br />