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5/18/82 Page -10- Mayor Meier $126,000 + $50,000 amounted to $176,000, while revenues according to his calcula- tions were $279,000 according to the rate increase on the water bond. His next statement was that in 1978 there was a transfer of $350,579.00 from the utility fund - in 1979 another $118,435.00 - in 1980 - no figure given, in 1981 another $95,506 was transferred. The Mayor had assured him the transfers were justified. He didn't mind paying a legitimate increase but wanted more informatation. Remarked perhaps 7 months out of the year he would not be using 10,000 gallons of water, but would be paying the minimum of $8.00, and possibly be using more than 10,000 gallons for approximately 5 months his water bill would increase, and this will be in addtion to the $279,000 projection. He wished more information as to the calculations or what could be done to correct the situation. Mr. Woodbury stated he realized the City needed to catch up in order to balance the budget - was not necessarily speaking against the proposal, but did not fully understand the figures. Informed Mr. Woodbury after everyone had an opportunity to speak, Administrator Wurl would answer his questions. Gilbert Martinez 395 Matchless He appreciated having received the flier on the water rates proposal and appreciated having the opportunity to express his views primarily because of the size of the increase. Mr. Martinez stated he had no particular objections to an increase, as he was aware of the increase in costs of everything as well as the City; however he was concerned with the size of the increase. It was his opinion, after reviewing the flier, that his water bill would double in fees - felt this was out-of-line. Looking at the over- all situation all utilities are being increased and if each one of them is projecting a 43% to 47% increase, we will be unable to pay for our basic necessities such as water and