8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
City Commission Chambers – City Hall
1. Receive follow-up report from Black & Veatch on status of Water and Wastewater Rate Study, to include review of examples of sample billings with recommended rate structures and rates.
Powerpoint Presentation Typical Bills
2. Provide direction to Staff and Black & Veatch regarding policy decisions needed to proceed with:
· basic assumptions used in the rate studies
· projected revenue increases
· general rate policy considerations (rate structures, system development charges)
3. Receive staff report regarding application of franchise fee model to transfers from specific enterprise funds (water, wastewater, stormwater). Additional information includes details of water/wastewater services waived for various City departments. Staff Memo City Water & Sewer Usage - 2003
4. Receive 2005 City Manager’s Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; provide direction as appropriate. Determine if July 14th budget study session will be necessary. To view or download the 2005 City Manager’s Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, visit www.lawrenceks.org. Internet access is required to use this link.