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�o <br /> 113TH <br /> \PEACB <br /> 1865 <br /> OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK <br /> KAREEMAH N, FOWLER, CITY CLERK <br /> UTILITIES MARCH 27, 2018 5:15 P.M. <br /> (ORGANIZATIONAL) <br /> Committee Members Present: Dr. Varner, Regina Williams-Preston <br /> Committee Members Absent: Oliver Davis, Sharon L. McBride <br /> Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Karen White <br /> Other Council Absent: Jo M. Broden, John Voorde, Gavin Ferlic <br /> Others Present: Kareemah Fowler, Jennifer Coffman, Bob Palmer <br /> Agenda: Organizational Meeting <br /> Committee Chair Dr. David Varner called to order the Utilities Committee Organizational meeting <br /> at 5:15 p.m. He introduced members of the Committee and proceeded with the meeting. <br /> Organizational Meeting <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Varner stated, The Utilities Committee essentially finds itself the job of <br /> setting rates. We set rates with consideration to the cost of providing services. We set rates also <br /> with regard to the cost to our clients and constituents as they are the consumers of the utilities. It <br /> is not a fun job but it is a job somebody has to do. It can also be a very entertaining and interesting <br /> job, especially doing comparative rates. It is my belief as a member of the Utilities Committee for <br /> some time now that we can't allow our rates to be uncompetitive with regards to other <br /> communities. That plays into the CSO issue we will be talking about later. I don't expect and I am <br /> not aware of any proposed rate increases coming this ye . A lot depends on the renegotiation of <br /> the CSOs. Hopefully, we won't have to raise the rates as projected ten(10) years ago. <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Varner then opened the floor to questions or comments from the Committee <br /> and Council members. <br /> Councilmember Karen White asked, Do we know the status on the Consent Decree with regard to <br /> the CSO? <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Varner replied, We will find out more at the 5:30 p.m. meeting to follow this <br /> meeting. We will be getting more information on the flooding and the CSO issue. We can have a <br /> second meeting if necessary. <br /> INTEGRITY1 SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY <br /> JENNIFER M.COFFMAN BLANCA L.T IRADO JOSEPH R MOLNAR <br /> CHIEF DEPDTY/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS DEPuTY/DIRECTOR OF POLICY ORDINANCE VIOLATION CLERK <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Blvd.I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211 f 574.235.9173 1 www.southbendin.gov <br />