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town tt a Vorpor t: 'Utilities Coututittte The August 27, 2001 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Al `Buddy"Kirsits at 4:27 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, King, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Kirsits and White; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Citizen Member Isabel Gonzalez, Jon Hunt, John Oxian, John Stancati, Roxanne Hayden, John Stump, Alan Feldman, Gary Gilot, Terry Bland of the§toottth Otrat lErtintat, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kirsits noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 67-01 which would establish a new schedule of rates and charges for services rendered by the City of South Bend Water Works and would amend §§ 17-45, 17-46.1 and 17-46.3 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Public Works Director Gary Gilot made the presentation. Mr. Gilot reviewed the 3-page handout highlighting various questions related to the proposed water rate increase (copy attached). He noted that the proposed increase would be less than $ .05 per day. Dr. Varner inquired about the "most common customer" and was advised that the average would be based on a customer with 5,000 gallons per month. It was noted that the comparisons done on a state-wide basis are based on 5,000 gallons per month of usage. Dr. Varner also inquired about the cost per cubic foot. It was also noted that sprinklers would be metered separately. Council Member Kirists inquired about "bulk sales" and was advised that the city does not have many. It was also noted that the SW field proposed in the Master Plan did not meet the quantity or quality levels and therefore the City is looking directly west. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, it was noted the booster pumps are being looked at in the south end of the city as well as in Carriage Hills. In response to a question from Council Member Kirsits it was noted that a water tower will be constructed behind Tire Rack with construction to begin in September and be operational next year. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Substitute Bill No. 67-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. John Stancati, Director of the Bureau of Water Works, then made a presentation on Bill No. 68-01 which concerns the construction of various improvements to the City's Water Works facilities. Mr. Stancati noted that the ordinance would authorize the issuance of revenue bonds which would not exceed six million dollars. Mr. Stancati noted that improvements were necessary to keep the facility in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Following discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 68-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.