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fr,;J, <br />c,30 It is also recommended that the City implement a summer usage rate that would also carry a 10% premium. <br />For residential properties, this would apply for all usage in excess of 30,000 gallons per quarter during the <br />2 summer months. By applying it only to usage in excess of 30,000 gallons,, we ensure that those households <br />3 that do not water their lawn aren't penalized by paying more for general household use. For commercial <br />4 <br />properties, it would apply to all usage during the summer months. A summer usage rate would encourage <br />5 both residential and commercial properties to reduce the water used for irrigation purposes. <br />86 POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />An annual review of the City's utility rate structure is consistent with governmental best practices to ensure <br />that each utility operation is financially sound. In addition, moving to a cons ervati on-b ased rate structure is <br />9 <br />consistent with the goals and strategies identified in the Imagine Roseville 2025 initiative. <br />103 <br />104 <br />105 <br />106 <br />FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />Based on the 2009 Preliminary Budget and the Staff-recommended rate increases, a typical homeowner will <br />pay approximately $,130 per quarter, an increase of $,6.35 or 5%. Additional detail is shown in the tables <br />below. <br />Based on the 2009 recommended rates,, the following impact will be realized on an average users' quarterly <br />utility bill. <br />Single Family Homes <br />Service <br />Water — base fee <br />2008 <br />2009 <br />$ Change <br />%, Change <br />Water — usage fee <br />Sanitary Sewer — base fee <br />Sanitary Sewer — usage fee <br />Storm Sewer <br />Recycling <br />M; <br />** Based on an average consumption of 22,000 gallons per quarter. <br />Single Family Homes — with Utility Discount <br />Service <br />Water — base fee <br />2008 <br />2009 <br />$ Change <br />%, Change <br />Water — usage fee <br />Sanitary Sewer — base fee <br />Sanitary Sewer — usage fee <br />Storm Sewer <br />Recycling <br />M; <br />** Based on an average consumption of 15,000 gallons per quarter. <br />Discount is approximately 38%, less than the standard rate. <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />