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December 10,2019 Page 6 of 9 <br /> acquire, construct, maintain, and otherwise improve storm sewer systems and related facilities <br /> within the district for the benefit of the district. The Public Works Department works with <br /> the residents of each district to determine specific projects and courses of action. The costs <br /> involved are recovered by levying tax on all taxable properties within the district. The City has <br /> adopted similar tax levies for both districts for a number of years. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth,seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution <br /> approving the Final Tax Levies for Taxes Payable in 2020 for Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond <br /> Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Districts. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> 4. Consider Resolution Establishing the Utility Rates and Charges for 2020. 4.Consider Resolution <br /> Establishing the Utility <br /> Rates and Charges for 2020 <br /> Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen,seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution <br /> Establishing the 2020 Utility Rates and Charges. <br /> Acting City Manager Massopust indicated Finance Director Davitt would be presenting this item to the <br /> Council. <br /> Finance Director Davitt explained an analysis of the City's water, sewer, stormwater and street <br /> light enterprise operations and their respective capital improvement plans has been completed. <br /> The focus of the analysis is to ensure the determination of revenues, expenses and net income <br /> is appropriate for operations, capital maintenance and replacement. The City's water, sewer, <br /> stormwater and street light enterprise operations are each accounted for in their own separate <br /> and distinct fund. Each fund/operation has been established to be financially independent. The <br /> revenues of each fund are designed to cover its operating costs, capital maintenance and <br /> replacement. Rates are adjusted in accordance with costs. The rate setting process is intended <br /> to provide for gradual annual adjustments whenever possible, focusing on the long-term <br /> strategy. Each year assumptions are reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The long-term plan <br /> then reflects the most current assumptions and financial conditions. It was noted the City <br /> would now be billing recycling fees quarterly versus tacking this expense onto property taxes. <br /> Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting highlighted the utility projects that <br /> were planned in New Brighton for the next 20 years. It was noted LED re-lamping was <br /> included in this work. Staff reviewed the projected utility usage for 2020, along with the <br /> proposed utility rates and requested the Council approve the 2020 utility rates and charges. <br /> Councilmember Jacobsen thanked staff for the thorough report and stated he was proud of the <br /> fact the City projected its utility expenses for the next 20 years. <br /> Councilmember Burg commented on the expense to maintain the City's water and sewer <br /> system. She noted the proposed increases would allow the City to continue to properly <br /> maintain this system. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth thanked staff for the information regarding the recycling billing <br /> change. She questioned how this change would be communicated to the public. Finance <br /> Director Davitt reported this information would be included in the winter newsletter and in the <br /> January utility bill. <br /> Councilmember Allen thanked staff for pursuing a grant from Met Council that would assist <br /> multi-family properties with water conservation efforts. He stated he appreciated the great <br /> presentation that was made by staff this evening. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br />