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Effects of Rate Increase <br /> <br />The table below depicts the effect of the rate increase on four households with a variety <br />of water consumption readings for a quarter. <br /> <br /> Single Resident Using 6,000 gal Family Using 15,000 gal <br /> Current Rates Proposed <br />Rates <br />Current Rates Proposed Rates <br />Metered Water $8.70 $9.00 $21.75 $22.50 <br />Meter charge 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 <br />MN test fee 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.43 <br />Water Service <br />Line Repair <br />4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 <br />Sewer – fixed 47.00 21.58 47.00 21.58 <br />Sewer – variable 10.32 25.80 <br />Storm Water 5.50 7.50 5.50 7.50 <br />Street Light 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 <br />TOTAL $72.88 $60.08 $85.93 $89.06 <br />Percent Incr. -17.56% 3.64% <br /> <br /> <br /> Family Using 30,000 gal Family Using 50,000 gal <br /> Current Rates Proposed <br />Rates <br />Current Rates Proposed Rates <br />Metered Water $43.50 $45.00 $72.50 $75.00 <br />Meter charge 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 <br />MN test fee 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.43 <br />Water Service <br />Line Repair <br />4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 <br />Sewer – fixed 47.00 21.58 47.00 21.58 <br />Sewer – variable 51.60 86.00 <br />Storm Water 5.50 7.50 5.50 7.50 <br />Street Light 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 <br />TOTAL $107.68 $137.36 $136.68 $201.76 <br />Percent Incr. 27.56% 47.61% <br /> <br />The City Charter Section 11.02 determines that the City Council may by ordinance set <br />rates, fares, and prices for municipal utilities. <br /> <br />The most recent sewer rate change was in January 1999 when the rate per quarter <br />went from $45.50 to $47.00. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Charles Hansen