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Regupair Council! Meeting June 11, 2018 Page 6 Anderson explained about needed renovations needed at city hall, which included windows rotting, cracked plaster and weather proofing of the exterior building, as well as interior darnage caused by exterior problems, Other items he asked to be considered were an update of the City pay scale, and an increase in contributions to the Fire Pension Fund by 2%. City Engineer/Cornmunity Development Director Carla Easton reviewed the downtown plan, sidewalk grant matches, the need for a chief building official, airport hangars, and construction projects. Public Works Director Jerry McDaniel reviewed the need for an increase in starting pay for maintenance workers, heavy equipment needs, and swimming pool improvement needs, fie also reviewed parks development, programs for the Events Center, and status of drainage. 17, Discuss and act on Ordinance Amending Section 34-22(b), Water Rates, Section 34-23 (a)(b)(c), Sewer Rates to reflect changes recommended by the 2018 Water and Sewer Rate Study. Mr. Anderson explained that the City had treated water contracts with four major industries, and that the contracts required the City perforin an annual cost of service study. He said the City retained NewGen Strategies and Solutions to conduet a Water and Wastewater Rate Study. Chris Ekrut with New Gen Strategies presented the Findings of the rate study. In summary, Mr. Ekrut said the retail rates, for both water and wastewater were insufficient and water usage for all, wholesale customers had decreased significantly. Fie went over the proposed residential and commercial water rates and residential and commercial wastewater rates, providing two scenarios for each. Mr. Ekrut also reviewed the proposed residential total monthly bills and a residential monthly bill comparison. Following additional discussion about the rates and publicizing of the proposed increases, City Council discussed what would happen if they did not pass this ordinance. Mr. Anderson said if they did not pass increases, the fund would go in the red. Mr. Anderson also said staff could advertise again by putting a paragraph of every resident's water bill. Mr. Godwin said he was sure Paris News would report on this subject again and suggested City Council table the itern to June 25. A Motion to table this item to June 25 was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. I& Consider and approve: future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. No future events were referenced,