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e e e Mr. Guenzler showed a slide outlining Sanitary Capital Requirements and said projects not funded include the Highway 99 area, the Santa Clara/River Road urban reserve, and the urban reserve on the westside of Eugene. Projects for which funds are being saved include Prairie Road pump station, services in Bell Estates, and G1enwood Interceptor, which are expected to be funded in 1988 and 1990. Mr. Guenzler said committed projects and contracts include the River Road/Santa Clara Grant Project, other sewer rehabilitation work, and miscellaneous small projects throughout the city. He said the net capital requirement is $2.3 million over two years. Mr. Guenzler resented a slide of storm sewer capital requirements, saying many projects still were unfinished and needed to be dealt with before problems arise. He said another planning document on those projects is expected next year. Responding to Ms. Ehrman's question, Mr. Guenzler said sanitary sewers carry waste to be treated at the plant, while storm sewers carry runoff that is not treated. Mr. Guenzler showed a slide of Sewer Utility Program Costs for FY86-87. Ms. Bascom noted that the Amazon pipe project was not included in the last slides. Mr. Guenzler agreed and said that project would cost an additional $100,000. Mr. Guenzler explained his formula for figuring a rate of $.98/ 1,000 gallons if costs are spread according to water use. That would mean raising the local rate from $4.20/month to $5.70/month. Ms. Schue asked about the 30t difference between the wastewater management rates of $4.80 and $4.50. Mr. Guenzler said they had been derived using the various pieces of information available. He added that capital projects still were subject to change. Mr. Guenzler also said the City attempts to set rates approximately equal to those of Springfield, even though the services are a little different. Ms. Ehrman asked what the Springfield rates were. Staff said Springfield was looking at the $5.70 rate, which would mean an average total rate of about $10.20. Responding to Mr. Ho1merls question, Mr. Guenzler said street sweeping was included in the general fund budget for FY85. Mr. Holmer asked what would be done with the extra general fund money. Mr. Gleason said $1 million in fixed income would be spent to decrease the number of service reductions necessary to balance the budget. He added that the capital budget, which had been frozen, was separate. Mr. Guenz1er said the slides attempted to show the effects on local customer charges of changing from a basic fee of $.89/1,000 gallons to $.98/1,000 gallons. Mr. Miller asked whether the figures covered all the projected sewer needs for the next few years. Mr. Guenzler said it covered all but the storm sewers. Mr. Gleason said some facilities are only built to meet 20-year storm MINUTES--City Council Dinner Session May 13, 1985 Page 5