06/26/2019MINUTES 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.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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