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These remain the only requirements under the current Program. There is no requirement to demonstrate financial need, nor is their any provision that calls for the on -going verification of eligibility status. Assistance programs typically arise out of the desire to achieve outcomes that would not ordinarily occur on their own. In this particular case, it could be argued that certain segments of the population would be unable to afford adequate water and sewer service without the benefit of the discount. To try and determine the validity of this argument, Staff` has analy~Led the 2000 Census information regarding household income. Census 2000 Overview It should be noted that the information presented below and in the attachment is based on a 15% sample of households in Roseville. The 2000 Census provides the following inforniation: C3 4% of households have income below the poverty level (defined as $12,000 annually for a 2- person liouseliold). 19% of households have income below $25,000 annually. Statistical information regarding household expenses was not available. a 2% of households are currently receiving public assistance income. This could include federal., state, or local assistance programs. U 31% of households are receiving Social SCCUrity Income at an average of S14,000 annually. C1 21% of households are receiving Retirement Income at an average of 522,000 annually. The Census data suggests that approximately 20-30% o f all households in Roseville are receiving some form of fixed income payments. Although not explicit in the data, it suggests that these same homes are receiving income from multiple sources, that when combined p roduces an average ho useho I i nco rn a rangi ng from S 14,000 -- 3 6,000 ann ual Iy. The Census data indicates that '2% of Roseville households are currently receiving public assistance income. It is feasible that a higher percentage of households are elf ible to receive assistance, but have chosen not to apply. Based on the Census data} that figure is not likely to be any higher than 4 -5 %. Comparison to Other Assistance Programs To offer a comparison witb other assistance programs, Staff` reviewed existing federal, state, and county programs. Under the reviewed programs the typical recipient of ` assi stance must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Household income at or below federal poverty guidelines • Cash or near -cash assets of $3,000 or less. An applicant's primary vehicle and homestead are excluded.