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Resolution on Sewer Rate Increase Considerations Page 3 population base was used which reflects a population loss; whether the Michigan water standards are required or optional; and other related issues, especially since no past or current Common Council Member was involved in the discussions leading to the Consent Decree being entered into by the City. /ry �ai e, Ja/ e L/J //r + ra rnraia '&moncrC 19 /1,, I�- /' u// M21ml limn r„ as follows: Section I. The South Bend Common Council hereby believes that in order to "establish just and equitable fees for the services rendered by the sewage works..." that all reasonable options should be analyzed, carefully studied, and debated before moving forward on raising the current sewage rates set forth in South Bend Municipal Code § 17 -21. Section II. The Common Council further believes that in order to carry out its statutory duties with the primary one being fiscal responsibility, that all viable and legitimate options should be offered by the City Administration so that they may be properly vetted. Section III. The Common Council believes that an equitable sewer rate increase for the 2014 is warranted so long as it is based on current factual data, which is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the South Bend Municipal Code, the Indiana Code and the Consent Decree. However, the Common Council further believes that the City Administration should carefully review all possible alternatives including potential modification of the current Consent Decree, with that review beginning post haste, so that discussions between the Administration and the Council can begin in early January 2014. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Dr. David Varner, 5th District Council Member Member of the South Bend Common Council Dr. Fred Ferlic, District Council Member lylemU ber f the South nd ommon Cou cil . Valerie Schey, Utilities Committee Chairperson Member of t1le Sout en Co men Council Ol Davis, Publ orks Committee Chairperson Member of the South Bend Common Council