More Detailed Information in Determining the Most Just and Equitable Fees for Sewage Works (Rates)

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Cover Letter to Resolution on LTCP December 4, 2013 Page 2 If South Bend is utilizing "Real Time Intelligence and Optimization are the rates which are being proposed by the City Administration truly "just and equitable "? At this stage in the review by the Common Council, there just has not been enough information presented to answer this question in the affirmative. Other cities across the nation have taken the time to carefully review their Consent Decrees entered into with the EPA, in light of changing economic conditions, improved technology, and other factors and have successfully negotiated modifications. Since the Common Council was never part of the negotiating process, an executive summary of the key factual items used by the city when negotiating the final terms of the Consent Decree should be shared with the Council. The Council would like to continue a detailed review in early January 2014 of all relevant items related to not only the proposed rate increase set forth in Bill 64 -13, but also with regard to the factors leading up to the terms in the Consent Decree. If indeed the City of South Bend has the "smartest sewers in the world ", will South Bend also have the most expensive sewers in the world? We look forward to discussing this Resolution at a joint meeting of the Utilities Committee and the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee next Monday, December 9, 2013, and seek your approval to adopt it that evening. sincerely, / Dr. David Varner 5 °i District Council Member Valerie Schey, Chairperson 1 Utilities Committee Attachments Dr. Fred Ferlic 4th District Counc' mber Ir Davis, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation Committee Filed Off Irtir C �tDSEND, IN