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188 <br />N <br />2013 Taxes + Water & Sewer Comparison <br />$1,800 <br />$1,600 <br />N $1,400 <br />$1,200 <br />$1,000 <br />�• o�'' off' ��° o� <br />189 <br />190 <br />191 As is shown in this chart, when looking at more comprehensive comparison that factors in a broader <br />192 spectrum of needs and funding philosophies, Roseville has one of the lowest financial impacts on <br />193 residents of the comparison group — nearly 15% below the peer average. Once again, we must also <br />194 look at other factors and local preferences to determine whether there are other influences affecting <br />195 property taxes and rates. <br />196 <br />197 Staff will be available at the Council meeting to address any inquiries. <br />198 <br />199 POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />2oo An annual review of the City's utility rate structure is consistent with governmental best practices to <br />201 ensure that each utility operation is financially sound. In addition, a conservation -based rate structure is <br />202 consistent with the goals and strategies identified in the Imagine Roseville 2025 initiative. <br />and FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />2u4 See above. <br />?nr, STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />206 Based on the increasing costs noted herein, and recommendations from the Public Works, Environment, <br />207 and Transportation Commission; Staff is recommending rate adjustments as shown in the attached <br />208 resolution. <br />209 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />21U For discussion purposes only. The Council will be asked to adopt the attached resolution establishing <br />211 the 2014 Utility Rates at a subsequent Council meeting. <br />212 <br />Prepared by: Chris Miller, Finance Director <br />Attachments: A: Resolution establishing the 2014 Utility Rates <br />B: Memo on the City's Water Conservation Rates <br />C: Memo on the City's Utility Discount (Senior Discount) Program <br />D: Memo summarizing the Recommendations from the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation <br />Commission. <br />213 <br />Page 9of10 <br />