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177 <br />2014 Taxes + Water & Sewer Comparison <br /> $2,400 <br /> $2,200 <br /> $2,000 <br /> $1,800 <br /> $1,600 <br /> $1,400 <br /> $1,200 <br /> $1,000 <br />178 <br />179 <br />As is shown in this chart, when looking at more comprehensive comparison that factors in a broader <br />180 <br />spectrum of needs and funding philosophies, Roseville has one of the lowest financial impacts on <br />181 <br />residents of the comparison group – nearly 16% below the peer average. Once again, we must also <br />182 <br />look at other factors and local preferences to determine whether there are other influences affecting <br />183 <br />property taxes and rates. <br />184 <br />185 <br />Staff will be available at the Council meeting to address any inquiries. <br />186 <br />187 <br />PO <br />OLICYBJECTIVE <br />188 <br />An annual review of the City’s utility rate structure is consistent with governmental best practices to <br />189 <br />ensure that each utility operation is financially sound. In addition, a conservation-based rate structure is <br />190 <br />consistent with the goals and strategies identified in the Imagine Roseville 2025 initiative. <br />191 <br />FI <br />INANCIAL MPACTS <br />192 <br />See above. <br />193 <br />SR <br />TAFF ECOMMENDATION <br />194 <br />Based on the increasing costs noted herein, and recommendations from the Public Works, Environment, <br />195 <br />and Transportation Commission; Staff is recommending rate adjustments as shown in the attached <br />196 <br />resolution. <br />197 <br />RCA <br />EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION <br />198 <br />The Council is asked to consider adopting the attached resolution establishing the 2015 Utility Rates. <br />199 <br />200 <br />Prepared by: Chris Miller, Finance Director <br />Attachments: A: Resolution establishing the 2015 Utility Rates <br />201 <br />202 <br />Page 8 of 11 <br /> <br />