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Resolution authorizing staff to petition the Public Service Commission for a water rate increase.
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WHEREAS, the rates presently charged to its customers by the West Allis Water Utility are insufficient and inadequate to carry on the Utility’s operation at a reasonable and prudent level; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of West Allis and its Water Public Utility that prompt application be made to the Public Service Commission for an increase in the rates of the West Allis Water Utility.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Water Systems Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to file an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for an increase in the water rates for the City of West Allis to provide those reasonable rates which are permitted by law on existing facts for a reasonable rate of return on investment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all City Departments be and are hereby directed to render such full assistance and cooperation to the Water Systems Manager in the preparation of exhibits, testimony and other information and data, which may be necessary and appropriate for presentation to the Public Service Commission in support of aforesaid application.
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Adopt