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DATE: 04/14103 ITEM: M- A. Department Approval: Manager reviewed: Agenda Section: dz� - Reports & Recommendations Item • Senior Discount Program for City Utilities Background: As requested by the City Council, the public works and Transportation omm'ssion reviewed additional information regarding the Senior Discount program fur City utilities. The Council asked for a recommendation from the Commission as to the future direction or need for this program. In addition to the infornnation previously provided to the City Council, staff provided the Commission with a surrey of adjacent cities and ether metro cities of similar size as to this type of program offered to their citizens. This survey, as well as information previously presented to the Council, is attached. Discussion: After considerable discussion, the Commission voted 5 -0 to reconnnend continuing the senior discount as it is currently offered, as well as offering a similar program to these under age 65 who meet Federal poverty Income Guidelines. Whose applicants under age 65 would have to reapply or certify annually that they meet the income guidelines for the program. The Commission felt this is a good program to assist those on fixed or limited incomes. The minutes from the Commission meeting relating to this item are attached. Financial Implications: Extending this discount program to those residents who qualify will impact overall utility rates. We do not have an estimate at this time as to how many utilit customers may qualify. Utility rates are adjusted annually to cover projected expenses. The cost of additional utility customers utilizing this program would be borne fully through the City utility enterprise budgets. 14 xiili= 1VU 107"�L ! 51111111 a Motion to extend utility discount prograrn to those under age 65 meeting Federal Poverty Guidelines with annual re- application and to continue existing Senior Discount Program. Prepared By: Duane Schwartz