A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019

City of Cambridge AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 6 IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2018 ORDERED: That the following block rate for water consumption and sewer use in the City of Cambridge be in effect for the period beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019: Annual Consumption* FY18 Water Rate FY19 Proposed Water Rate FY18 Sewer Rate FY19 Proposed Sewer Rate Block 1 0 – 40 CcF $3.02 $3.02 $10.23 $11.00 Block 2 41 – 400 CcF $3.24 $3.24 $10.82 $11.63 Block 3 401 – 2,000 CcF $3.44 $3.44 $11.62 $12.49 Block 4 2,001 – 10,000 CcF $3.65 $3.65 $12.51 $13.45 Block 5 Over 10,000 CcF $3.96 $3.96 $13.30 $14.30 *All rates are per CcF. CcF is an abbreviation of 100 cubic feet. One CcF is approximately 750 gallons; and be it further ORDERED: That the Senior Citizens Discount Program gives either a 15 percent or 30 percent discount on water/sewer bills, depending upon certain qualifications. Any resident who owns and occupies his/her own home and who is 65 or older on July 1 qualifies for the 15 percent discount. This discount may not exceed $90 for the fiscal year. To qualify for the 30 percent discount, a homeowner must be 65 years of age or older and must have been granted the Clause 41C Elderly Real Estate Exemption, which is based on the demonstrated financial need. This discount may not exceed $180 for the fiscal year.