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Mr. Schwartz sought PWETC feedback on whether additional tiers should be <br /> added for residential customers at the 20,000 gallon per quarter level as an <br /> alternative. <br /> Chair Vanderwall noted that a tier at that level between 20,000 and 30,000 gallons <br /> would address 12% of the Roseville population. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that he didn't have figures from 2009 when original tiers <br /> were initially initiated; however, he thought the percentage of users at that time <br /> for over 30,000 gallons was between 6-7%.; and that it had dropped slightly since <br /> then. Mr. Schwartz admitted that the tier system wasn't appearing to have a <br /> tremendous impact on incenting lower usage in Roseville; however, in order to <br /> affect enough customers to make an impact, it would take at least a 20,000 gallon <br /> tier. <br /> Chair Vanderwall questioned the goal of the impact: whether to raise additional <br /> revenue to address the cost of delivery, to decrease consumption, or a <br /> combination. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that any changes through this action would be essentially <br /> revenue-neutral, and it was being reviewed purely for conservation purposes. <br /> Member Stenlund opined that simply going from 15,000 to 20,000 would not <br /> create a sufficient bump to accomplish the goal. <br /> Member DeBenedet opined that it may make more sense to look at 16,000 to <br /> 24,000 as an additional tier; and then anything above 24,000 to look at more. <br /> Member DeBenedet noted that he had recommended moving higher in previous <br /> discussions about tiers. <br /> Chair Vanderwall noted the need to use care in how and where rates were raised, <br /> given previous raises to water and sewer rates and other fees. <br /> Member DeBenedet noted that most residents were concerned about increased <br /> rates and taxes out of our control. However, he noted that most who would <br /> benefit by this additional tier would be those living alone or seniors typically <br /> using fewer gallons anyway, especially since the cost would be revenue-neutral. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would need the PWEC's recommendation tonight, <br /> as the City Council's meeting on the budget was scheduled for November 19, <br /> 2012; after which Finance Director Miller would put together a rate structure. <br /> After further discussion, members were of a consensus for a tier level from zero <br /> to 16,000 gallons; then a tier at 16,000 to 24,000 gallons, and then a tier for <br /> 24,000 gallons and over. <br /> Page 13 of 17 <br />