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•�[� _ ..s ,,,';}.�`�-? �• s is <br /> 5/18/82 Page -16- <br /> Councilman Cussen Commented to pick up on Councilman Leary's <br /> key words, he too felt it would be a dis- <br /> service to the public by not raising these <br /> rates. Being a new Counci]member and�hng <br /> made aware of these kinds of needs, <br /> was a long laborious process scra&iin$'thru <br /> various budgets and reviewing proposals <br /> to cover our operations and maintenance <br /> costs, those desired versus absolute <br /> necessities, he felt the proposal submitted <br /> was the absolute necessity one. Deletions <br /> could be made if the water pressure on the <br /> hill was not addressed or the problems at <br /> the Eldorado Treatment plant, as well as <br /> the facility that was built in 1934. The <br /> desired figure projected a 77% increase, <br /> so Council requested staff to submit other <br /> proposals. He too referred to the many items <br /> being purchased on leases stating all city <br /> residents are paying for these items and <br /> felt these things should be budgeted in <br /> the correct category to eventually be able <br /> to purchase equipment in lieu of leasing. <br /> because of lack of funds from the various <br /> departments. He also felt Council had to <br /> be prudent when the 1983 budget is finalized, <br /> and they would have to delete expenditures. <br /> Cussen was sympathetic to the concerns ex- <br /> pressed through the public hearing and real- <br /> ized there would be hardships. A study <br /> was run through the computer of various <br /> councilmembers , high users. senior citizens <br /> and low users on water consumption relative <br /> to costs. This study made him more aware <br /> of his own water consumption and found by <br /> watering differently he could still maintain <br /> green trees. shrubs, and lawn while conserv- <br /> ing water. Even though the increase was <br /> unpopular. he felt it was badly needed. <br /> Councilwoman Morris Referred to the information sheet - agreed <br /> that perhaps it could have contained more <br /> information, but wished to comment this was <br /> the first time as a citizen of Louisville she <br /> had ever received anything like it at her <br /> door and really appreciated the effort. <br /> She viewed the public hearing as being twofold; <br /> one to get input from the citizens; and <br /> secondly the opportunity for Council to give <br /> information. It was her thought )4r. Woodbury <br /> deserved to know exactly where the Eldorado <br /> Springs diversion facility is located, and <br /> it was difficult for him to judge <br />