DEPARTMENT: Finance
Department Head: Troy Elliot
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Discussion of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) FY14 Proposed Rate Adjustments
SUMMARY:
The Office of Public Utilities is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of SAWS' 2014 Proposed Rate Adjustments. This item consists of a presentation to the City Council by SAWS relating to its proposed Rate Design.
BACKGROUND INFORAMTION:
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is in the process of developing rate adjustments to be effective January 1, 2014. On October 2, 2013, SAWS briefed City Council in "B" Session, presenting Revenue Requirements, Customer Bill Impacts and other information relating to the FY2014 proposed rate increase. The October 17th meeting will include a rate design presentation and provide additional information regarding SAWS' FY2014 Proposed Rate Adjustments. The following schedule identifies the upcoming City Council Presentations for consideration of SAWS' proposed rate adjustments.
· November 6th , City Council "B" Session - City Staff recommendation regarding SAWS' FY2014 Proposed Rate Adjustments
· November 21st, City Council "A" Session - City Council consideration relating to SAWS' FY2014 Proposed Rate Adjustments.
ISSUE:
This item consists of a presentation to the City Council by SAWS relating to its proposed Rate Design and SAWS will provide additional information requested by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatively, the briefing to occur on Thursday, October 17, could be rescheduled to another date.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
This item is a briefing only and as such, there is no financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
This item consists of a presentation to the City Council by SAWS relating to its proposed Rate Design and SAWS will provide additional information requested by the City Council.