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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Ms. Wooten asked if historical data from cities that have switched from a flat <br />fee to a flow-based fee system reflected that higher use rates balance out <br />those who use less, in terms of total revenue. <br /> <br />Mr. Corssmit said a handfull of communities in Oregon use a flow-based rate. <br />EWEB and SUB have not increased water sales for ten years, while costs have <br />increased. Concern about a major increase in rates exists. What will happen <br />is uncertain. In the past, impact has not been significant in other communities. <br />However, local increases in the past of 20 or 30% is different than doubling <br />or tripling the charge. The billing agency, MWMC and the cities of Eugene <br />and Springfield will determine what the impact is. Working together and <br />developing more information will increase the probability of flow-based rates <br />being accepted by billing agencies next year. <br /> <br />Mr. Allen said the study does not provide storm sewer capital outlay money <br />which will have to be dealt with later. The City is coming to the end of <br />general obligation bond indebtedness for Bethel Danebo. <br /> <br />Responding to a question, Mr. Corssmit said comparison of user fees with other <br />communities is difficult because general obligation bond indebtedness is not <br />known. Neither is it known when other cities have to jump to their next <br />increase. Furthermore, the quality of their program is unknown. A $10 fee <br />is about average. <br /> <br />The meeting was adjourned. <br />(Recorded by Lois Enman.) <br /> <br />~_a~ <br />//~ - <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session <br /> <br />January 24, 1983 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br />