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ConvnittEE cREhio't of t�IE z,zAonnzt and 91iuinaE CominittEE of tiIE ASOLEtI BEnLl Common Council In response to a question from Council Member Dieter, Mr. Stancati stated that the acquisition in in the hands of the Legal Department. Mr. Gilot added that the Board of Public Works is working on having any costs related to environmental concerns being shared. The company is planning to relocate in the county. Mr. Stancati noted that water works operations are listed on the FBI's list for security purposes after 9/11. They have therefore been required to update security and conduct a vulnerability assessment and emergency data plan. They have secured buildings and are looking to secure the well fields with cameras and other security measures. Mr. Stancati stated that the Administration is looking at a 15%rate increase which would cover nine(9)months of operations, and that he would be coming to the Council soon. He noted that the has been a shortfall due to lack of demand for water this year. In response to a question from Council President White,Mr. Stancati stated the ordinance would be filed in the next thirty (30) days. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about what level of usage has to be maintained for the budget to be balanced. Mr. Gilot stated that the revenue is 20%below the forecast. Mr. Stancati also noted that there are many additional leaks a year than what were anticipated,noting that 750 were projected and that it will be over 850. Dr. Varner voiced concern that the city may be trying to meet a demand that is not there, which would result in less usage bringing higher rates to the customers. Mr. Gilot stated in the Twenty (20) Year Plan they are required to forecast for peak demands. Models are run for that level of capacity and revenues must meet the average needed, which is based on an ISO model. 60 million galls per day is the average. A 3-page handout (copy attached) to the Committee setting forth a survey of cities and towns of 30,000 people or more and the combined rates for sewer and water,separate water rates, and separate sewer rates. Division of Environmental Services Solid Waste $ 3,824,476.00 requested in 2005 +3.66% Solid Waste Depreciation $ 662,362.00 requested in 2005 -12.95% John J. Dillion, Director of the Division of Environmental Services, noted that he appreciates how Gary Gilot challenges his bureau heads. The Division of Environmental Services has four (4) basic operations: Bureau of Wastewater,Bureau of Solid Waste, Sewer Repair, and Customer Service. Fully automated trucks and containers are being utilized under the new expanded program, however there are problems with regard to the size of containers. The City may have to limit the amount of trash that will be picked up or charge for anything greater than a 96 gallon container. Referring to the solid waste rate projections, Mr. Dillon Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of August 28,2004 Page 8