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CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Item # Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: January 13, 2021 Administration IX.6 TITLE OF ISSUE: Business Water Hook-up Assistance Program BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: In an effort to assist our business community during this difficult economic situation brought on by COVID-19, staff is suggesting offering a 50% discount on city Water Access and Lateral Benefit Charges for businesses not currently hooked to city water. Current WAC and Lateral Benefit fees are: WAC - $1850/residential equivalent unit (REU); $925/REU @50% discount Lateral Benefit fee - $8,000/parcel; $4,000/parcel @50% discount We believe there are several businesses that would take advantage of this program. This program would help promote the city's goal of having all businesses and residents hooked to city water and could encourage investment in our existing businesses. The water fund is healthy and could absorb the impact of these discounted rates. Costs could be assessed to the property, by agreement. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: Loss of potential connection fee revenue; Water Utility REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to authorize the discount of WAC and Lateral Benefit fees for businesses that hook to city water prior to December 31, 2021. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay _____ _____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____Ki _____ ____________________________________________________________________ Administration Department Use: Refer to: _________________________________ Consent Tabled Until: ______________________________ Regular Other: ___________________________________