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74 Mr. Hutton concluded Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. R- 43-89, declaring Well #17 an emergency, approve the waiver of the bid process, and approval of funds for the repair of Well #17. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to approve Staff's recommendation and Resolution No. R-43-89, regarding Well #17. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was Unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. R-43-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE REPAIR OF WELL NO. 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Budget City Manager Benest advised Staff is proposing the City Council meet with the City's management team to discuss department budget priorities for the coming fiscal year, and it is recommended an informal workshop be scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 1989, from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m., at Fire Station #3. Councilman Lofy stated he would be in agreement with this as long as there are no restrictions and each department would be allowed to pre- sent their full Budget, which would not effect later discussions on the Budget. Councilman Rehrer requested a justification sheet on all Capital Outlay items. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, approving Budget Priority Workshop at Fire Station #3, on Thursday, May 11, 19899 from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m. Unanimous vote. Grants Public Works Director Hutton reported on two Grants recently received iL. that Department, one from the California Energy Commission, in the amount of $395,000, for their Geo -Thermal Project, and another for a Federal Aide Urban Project, in the amount of $330,000, for the realignment of Barton Road/Reche Canyon Road/Hunts Lane. Mr. Hutton commended Staff Members for their efforts and work in obtain- ing these Grants. Sewer Rates/Capacity Charges Assistant City Manager Leslie Keane reviewed information from a previous Council Meeting regarding an increase in sewer user rates and capacity charges. Ms. Keane advised Council suggested Staff consider a senior citizen discount rate and Staff would propose a $1.25 per month increase for seniors 65 and older, in lieu of the initially proposed $2.45 per month increase. Since seniors represent about 18 percent of our popu- lation, this fee reduction would require the City to raise the increase proposed for other residents by an additional $.25, or an increase of $2.70. In order to assure that the discount rate program is equitably enforced, Staff would also propose the following guidelines: 1. Only households of no more than two persons, one of which must be 65 or older, would qualify for the reduced rate. 2. To be eligible for the discount, seniors would be required to regis- ter for the discount each April. 3. The proposed Ordinance contains a maximum water usage, which would be monitored by Staff to assure that no more than two people were living in households receiving a senior discount. Ms. Keane continued the City of Colton finds it necessary to raise its sewer user rates and connection charges in order to fund operating costs and to meet State requirements for wastewater treatment -and discharge. Ms. Keane said it is proposed that three existing fees be increased and