City Manager Enderle explained the reason for the Revenue Alternatives.

Look at long range plan.
Provide the best services with the level of services we have now.
Work-study session in March will explain expenditures and reductions.

Finance Director Cindy Holtzapple explained the Governmental Revenues.

New Fees
Current Fee Increases
Cost Recovery of Services
Cost Recovery of Services for Events
Grant & Foundation Support
Property Rental
Income Tax

Several questions were asked concerning transient parking, illegal runs for fire department, current fee increases, cost of recovery of services, and area event cost recovery.

There was also discussion of the Governmental-Grant & Foundation Support, which has a total potential of $49,900, Governmental Property Rental, which has total potential of $17,800, and Governmental Income Tax, which has a total potential of $95,000.

After a brief discussion all questions were answered.

Finance Director Holtzapple explained the Enterprise Revenue Alternatives

New Fees
Current Fee Increases
Cost Recovery of Services
New Utility
Rate Increases

Several questions were asked concerning all the above, and after a brief discussion all questions were answered.

Finance Director Holtzapple explained the Enterprise 2008 Rate Increases

Power 5.45% $1,167,447
Water 7% $209,274
Wastewater 10% $263,899
Refuse 9% $128,550

Several questions were asked on each of the above areas and after a brief discussion all questions were answered.

Public Comment

Joe Drapp, Park Avenue asked several questions concerning City Taxes and Rental Fees.

Ms. Holtzapple answered all of Mr. Drapp's questions.

Jim Roth, W. Ash Street asked several questions concerning the rental inspections of properties, charging a fee for auto accident investigations, cost of refuse pickup, and the amount of refuse legally picked up.

Health & Sanitation Director Amy Welker, and Police Chief Willcox answered all of Mr. Roth's questions.

There was discussion of several other areas including Refuse Rate Increases, and Special Event Fees and how these increases be handled.

City Manager Enderle stated he would look at charging fees for Festivals & etc.

Mayor Hudson thanked everyone for attending.

Moved by Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Fess, to adjourn from the Piqua City Commission Work Session at 6:25 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Terry, Vogt, Fess, and Martin. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

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THOMAS D. HUDSON, MAYOR

PASSED: ________________________

ATTEST: _________________________
REBECCA J. COOL
CLERK OF COMMISSION