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Commissioner Scurlock stated that we changed the rate structure. It is not going up the percentages they were requesting; it will go up 40%. Mr. Pinto believed that if we are going to allow GDU to increase their connection charges, then the facility charge should be reduced because that's where the other portion of capital is picked up. The user charge, which basically represents the cost of producing water should not see -as much of a decrease. Mr. Pinto asked if Mr. Fancher followed what he was saying. Mr. Fancher suggested, if it is acceptable to the Commission, that he and Mr. Pinto meet and discuss how the 40% should be applied. He believed that what the Board is saying is that they would like to see the gallonage charge stay where GDU requested it to be and that any difference be made up over in the base charges. General agreement was expressed, and Mr. Fancher noted that the existing gallonage charge is $1.00 per thousand. Administrator Wright pointed out that this will require some calculations, and he did not believe we can come up with the definitive rate tonight. Mr. Pinto stated that if the Board is saying that the amount of money that GDU is requesting in total be limited to 40%, then we can work out the rate structure, and Commissioner Scurlock confirmed that is the intent. Mr. Fancher informed the Board that he would be glad to get together with Mr. Wright and Mr. Pinto and work out a rate structure that will produce a 40% increase in revenues. Administrator Wright emphasized that it would be a 40% increase inrg oss revenues. Mr. Fancher agreed that they would work out a 40% increase in "gross" revenues and then come back before the Commission for approval of the specific rates to implement the new structure. He asked if the Board felt that was I� 37 NOV -9 1983 Etc - �� racE 272