(A) Purpose. The Utility Advisory Board is established to make recommendations to City Council on matters relating to the water and sewer utilities.
(B) Composition and duties.
(1) The UAB shall consist of five members: three of whom shall have knowledge of, and expertise in, the operation of sewer and water utilities, one of whom shall represent the business sector, and one of whom shall represent the general public.
(2) The UAB shall review and recommend to City Council:
(a) Sewer and water utility ordinances and recommend any amendments the UAB deems necessary to improve the efficiency of said utilities.
(b) Changes in staffing or methods of operation it deems necessary to increase efficiency and/or decrease cost of operation.
(c) Proposed utility rate study for water and sewer as prepared by an outside contractor inclusive of annual operating revenues and rate adjustments.
(d) An annual budget prepared by staff for sewer and water utilities. The UAB shall annually submit recommended budget to the City Administrator for review.
(e) A long-term capital improvement plan.
(f) Policies and procedures UAB deems necessary.
(C) Meetings. The Utilities Advisory Board shall meet when necessary.
(Ord. 25-17, passed 9-26-17)