Title: First Reading and possible discussion of Bill No.2665, an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Sparks Municipal Code to increase sewer user rates 8.25% annually from July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2017; and providing for other matters properly related thereto.

Petitioner/Presenter: John A. Martini, P.E., City Engineer/John A. Martini, P.E., City Engineer

Recommendation: That the City Council instruct the City Clerk to read the First Reading of the Bill by Title on January 13, 2014 and thereafter publish notice of a second reading and public hearing of this Bill for its possible adoption and possible approval on January 27, 2014.

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
     A Business Impact Statement is not required. This is a rule but does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business, or directly restrict the formation, operation or exemption of a business.

Agenda Item Brief: On December 2, 2013 Community Services Staff hosted a workshop with the Sparks City Council and presented the results of the Sparks Utility Rate Study. The results of the study indicate the need to raise revenues in the sewer utility to fund the capital improvement needs of the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility and the sanitary sewer collection system through Fiscal Year 2018. Staff presented the City Council with cash flow models that included scenarios for 0, 5, 8.25, and 15 percent annual increases to sewer user rates. Based upon discussion at the workshop, staff is recommending that the Council approve an 8.25% annual increase to sewer user rates beginning in July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2017. Adoption of the proposed bill will amend, by ordinance, Title 13 of the Sparks Municipal Code and increase sewer user rates 8.25% annually from July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2017.

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