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Resolution to approve the West Allis Water Utility's February 8, 2011 PWAC Rate Adjustment.
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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 February 8, 2011; 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 February 8, 2011 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 February 8, 2011.