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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS June 26, 2019 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford Council Members: Renae Stone; Billy Trenado; Linda Knox; Clayton Pilgrim; and Paula Portugal City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; and Gene Anderson, Finance Director Absent: Council Member: Derrick Hughes Call meeting to order. Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. Discuss and act on an Ordinance Amending Section 34-22(b), Water Rates, Section 34- 23 (a)(b)(c), Sewer Rates to reflect changes recommended by the 2019 Water and Sewer Rate Study. Chris Ekrut with New Gen Strategies & Solutions presented the water and sewer rate study to City Council. He explained that the contract treated water customer's rates were based on the City's FY 2017-18 actual expenditures, and the retail customer's rates were based on the City's FY 2018-19 budget. Mr. Ekrut reviewed the rate maintenance policy and the findings of the study. In summary, Mr. Ekrut reported that retail water rates were currently sufficient, but needed slight restructuring for larger meters to maintain equity in charges. Despite decrease in revenue requirement, he said retail rates for wastewater were insufficient. Mr. Ekrut explained that reduction in overall flow had reduced revenues and that the planned wastewater treatment plant capital improvements would increase future revenue needs. He reviewed the proposed water and wastewater rates for commercial and residential users, giving different scenarios, and associated rates. Mr. Ekrut also did a monthly bill comparison to other cities. Following the presentation, Mr. Ekrut answered questions from City Council. Finance Director Gene Anderson said staff was more interested in scenario one because it was based on what a resident uses. City Manager John Godwin said staff, as did New Gen Strategies & Solutions recommended scenario one. A Motion to approve the increase outlined in scenario one was made by Council Member Pilgrim, and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.