AWWA ACE70733

AWWA ACE70733 Increasing Rates during an Economic Slowdown

Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2009

Olson, Denise

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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, and recent trends in the economic outlook for Phoenix. Statistics on water consumption history, historical growth in thewater service area, and water bad debt expense are presented. The capital improvements plan (CIP) and the financial planannual approval process are presented including: capital projects;revenue forecast; and,making use of reserves. Rate increases are presented including:rate structure;affordability/lifeline; and,city comparisons. Conclusions indicate that: analyze historical data to identify trends;frequent process to evaluate and revise/delay capital programs;realistic revenue forecast;financial planning making use of fundreserves, project financing andminimizing rate increases;consider customer's ability to payprocess. Includes figures.

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