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Utilities Committee March 8, 2010 Page 2 Proposed Sewer Rate Increase -Part 2 of 3: Public Works Director Gary Gilot noted that a 27-slide handout was provided to the Council on March 4th (copy attached). That power point presentation was then given highlighting: • 20 year investment in the Wastewater Utility Operations • Today's Utility Committee meeting is the 2°d of three scheduled meetings which will forcus on the needs for 2011 -2014 • Summarized and described In Progress CSO LTCP • Summarized and described Separation Projects in progress in the Kennedy Park area, Twyckenham, Pleasant Street Phase 2, Diamond Avenue & north of Lincoln Way West near Bendix • Summarized and described CSO LTCP Operations Improvements Report and Status Report • Summarized and described Phase lA and 1B Projects • Described Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades which aze needed • Highlighted some of the public education and outreach proposed on green solutions • Purpose of the 3ra planned Utility Meeting which will be scheduled once the rate study is completed on costs and rates During the power-point presentation, Mr. Gilot noted that penalties of $27,5000 per day could be imposed by the EPA for violations. He noted that Lawson-Fisher prepared the overall Master Plan for the project and helped develop the various phases. Council Member Oliver J. Davis requested summaries on other Indiana cities and how they are addresses these same concerns mandated by the federal government. Dr. Varner inquired whether the Green Ribbon Panel was being used. lvir. Gilot stated that they are being used for suggestions, however they are using their consultants primarily. Dr. Varner stated that he believes that the University of Notre Dame will result in receiving a compounded benefit with across the board rate increases. Mr. Gilot stated that he sees it as a balancing of various component parts. Mayor Luecke noted that all of this is the result of the passed by Congress of the Clean Water Act. Mr. Gilot stated that the Mayor did not want adouble-digit increase in any one year. He is looking at a 9% increase each yeaz for four (4) years. This would result in the 1St year of a $.30 increase per day and would generate about $17 million over the 4-year period. Dr. Varner stated that the Common Council must have choices and suggested that the City Administration provide data to the Council for more than just a 9% increase. He would like to see what a 6.5% 7% 8% increase would generate in light of shifting priorities.