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CityCouncil | 2013-07-02 | 6 | Mr. Simonson responded the presentation includes slides explaining the matter. Ken Kenny, Alameda County Industries (ACI), outlined the equipment costs; stated the numbers are the same and were just reflected as two different line items; $400,000 each last year demonstrates the transition; as now, one line item has 12 full months of depreciation. The Public Works Director stated the amount it is not additive and accounts for all costs for the upcoming rate period; before last year, the accounting was $400,000 for lease of vehicles plus $400,000 for amortization; this year there is no leasing; the accounting for vehicles is just the amortization; accounting reflects the various categories that make up the expenses ACI anticipates incurring in the coming rate period. Councilmember Daysog stated greater discussion would help. Mr. Simonson continued the presentation. Councilmember Chen inquired whether rates are being increased to cover $1.5 million due to the loss revenue and labor, gas and fuel costs, to which Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative Councilmember Chen inquired whether the 10% increase is being requested to offset the $1.5 million shortfall. Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative; stated the original increase requested from ACI to bridge the gap between the costs and the current revenues was 12.3%, which is now down to 10%. Councilmember Chen inquired whether $17.2 million in revenue would make the 10% increase not necessary; to which Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Chen inquired whether 6% is the base for all rates, to which Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Chen inquired if the remaining 4% is broken down into 1% in 20 gallon, 2.5% in the multiplex and so forth, to which Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Chen inquired if the 10% increase would balance the shortfall, to which Mr. Simonson responded in affirmative. Councilmember Chen stated the 20 gallon single family receptacle increases from $23.80 to $27.73 which represents a 17% increase; inquired why the percentage is greater than 10% and where the extra revenue is going. Mr. Simonson responded at least 8,240 customers are going up just 6%; the increase averages to 10% in different rate categories and customer types are being affected Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 2, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-07-02.pdf |