File #: R-2014-0508    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 12/16/2014 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: 12/16/2014 Final action: 12/16/2014
Title: Resolution to approve the West Allis Water Utility's January 1st, 2015 Purchased Water Adjustment Clause (PWAC) Rate Adjustment.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1. Memo to board of public works 12-16-14, 2. Signed Resolution
Title
Resolution to approve the West Allis Water Utility's January 1st, 2015 Purchased Water Adjustment Clause (PWAC) Rate Adjustment.
 
Body
WHEREAS, the West Allis Water Utility's rate file includes a Purchased Water Adjustment Clause that allows the Utility to adjust its rates to reflect an increase or decrease in the purchased water expense incurred by the Utility; and
 
WHEREAS, the West Allis Water Utility purchases water from Milwaukee Water Works as a wholesale customer for distribution to West Allis Water Utility customers; and
 
WHEREAS, the Utility's wholesale supplier applied for and received a rate increase from the Public Service Commission effective for service rendered on and after November 1st, 2014; and
 
WHEREAS, the West Allis Water Utility applied for a  water rate increase in accordance with the Purchased Water Adjustment Clause to offset a rate increase by the Utility's wholesale supplier, Milwaukee Water Works; and
 
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission approved a water rate increase effective January 1st, 2015 for the West Allis Water Utility to offset the increase in the Utility's purchased water expense.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the water rates approved by the Public Service Commission per the attached rate schedule be and are hereby approved, said increase to be effective January 1st, 2015.