The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
4600

It would appear that under these old meter rates, the company would realize the same income which they are now obtaining with per capita consumption, which we understand runs over 100 gallons per capita per day It would therefore seem prob able that the rates at present author ized would give the company as great an income as they are at present re- ceiving, but we believe that the min imum rate of $1.O0 is lower than just ice to the water company requires. The cost of installing meters will be approximately S25.00 each and it will require the minimum rate under pre- sent schedule for twenty five months to repay this cost We believe that justice requires higher rate than this, and therefore suggest that the following rates be proposed by the Town Council:
 2000 gals; or less, minimum rate 170
 2001 gals. to 5000 gals. TO pr. M gals |: 3001 gals to 15000 gals. .50 pr M gals
 15001 to 30000 gals. 40 pr M gals : 30001 to 75000 gals :. 30 pr M gals 75O01. to 100000 gals :. .25 pr M gals 1o0001 gals up ;.'.e.,-, 131a pr M gals. !; It will be noted that the proposed rate schedule alters the rate schedule at present authorized in the first two items only. The new minimum figure was arrived at by taking cost of 2000 gals under old schedule and placing it. as minimum rate forsa2000 gallons, or less. The. present rate of 70 C. would then apply for quantities bet ween 2O01 and 5000 gals and. the oldyl rates would apply for all quantities over 5000 gallons. In other words, cost under our proposed schedule and the established schedule will be the same for all quantities of water. over 20o0i gallons. We feel quite confident that these rates will bring the company a sufficient income, but of course, we all understand that they are subject to revision by the Corporation Com-i mission at any time, should justice to the company, or consumers, re- quire. i
 It is of considerable advantage as regards sanitation to have the min imum rate provide for comparative suits in less tendency to curtail wat CT consumption to the point where health is endangered We believe
 
 favor of our schedule which makes the minimum rate provide for 2000 gallons of water instead of 1000 gals. provided for under either the meter schedcle now in effect or that propos- ed by the company. |
 As regards Item of the petition, We can see no objecIIon to discontin- uing the flat rate as soon as meters are installed in each case.
 As regards the rules and regulations fer the sale of water, which are pro- posed. we can see no objection to their approval, with the exception of the meter rates proposed, which phase of the question is covered above.
 We regret very much that on ac-I count of Mir. Davis being absent from the. city. it mas been impossible to obtain information from him other than some which he gave to the writer verbally and informally, short ly after you first made verbal request that we investigate this matter. We may wish to give you additional re- concentrations after we have con- suited with MT. Davis.
 I trust that the above information will be of assistance to you, and hope that you will feel at liberty to call on the Association regarding this or any other matter concerning which you think we can be of assistance to you now or in the future.
 | return herewith the file on this subject which you transmitted with your letter ot Sept. 3rd.
 Very truly yours.
 NORMAN G. HARDY
 Pres. Clifton -Morenci Chapter A. A. E.