PUBLIC HEARING: Continuation of Public Hearing on Utilities Rate Adjustments - Discussion of Water - Wastewater - Stormwater.

The purpose of this meeting is three fold:  First, staff will provide City Council with information that has been requested regarding the Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by Enterprise Fund and Utilities Water Conservation Program including proposed increased funding options; Second, staff is seeking Council's direction on several policy questions, such as Council's tolerance for any rate increases (e.g., 3% or 7% or other), Council's tolerance for approving a debt threshold above current policy of 20% of operating revenues and how much CIP does Council want to fund; Third, staff is seeking direction on Capacity Fee options.

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COUNCIL GOALS:
2) Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs.
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans.
 

The City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent to modify water, wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater rates at the August 25, 2015 meeting.  Additionally, Council opened a Public Hearing on October 6th and this is a continuation of that Public Hearing.

Staff is seeking direction on which Options to bring back for Council's consideration and adoption.

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