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City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 November 7, 2023 Public Works 13. Approve the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment including utility carts, mowers, and a bunker rake, for Callippe Preserve Golf Course from Deere and Company in the amount of $380,127 Recommendation: Approve the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment for Callippe Preserve Golf Course, and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Deere and Company in the amount of $380,127. 14. Approve the purchase of a Freightliner M2106 with 11-foot tree and vegetation chipper body in the amount of $224,472 Recommendation: Approve the purchase of the Freightliner M2106, DD8 7.7L CYL single-stage engine, Allison 2200RDS transmission with 11-foot Chipper Body via Western Truck Fab in the amount of $224,472, which includes a 15 percent contingency. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Nibert to approve the consent calendar as recommended except for item 3 which was moved to public hearing item 18 for further discussion. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 15. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individual provided comment: Rosalind Rondash. Mayor Brown closed public comment. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 16. Continued from September 19, 2023 – Hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases and adopt resolutions to amend the master fee schedule for water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2024 Recommendation: Waive the full reading and adopt Resolution No. 23-1434 amending the master fee schedule (Resolution No. 92-100) to revise water rates and charges and Resolution No. 23-1435 amending the master fee schedule (Resolution No. 92-100) to revise sewer rates and charges. The staff recommended water rate increases are 30 percent for FY 2024, 20 percent for FY 2025, and 12 percent for FY 2026. The modified alternative option for the water rate increase is for 30 percent in FY 2024 and 12 percent for FY 2025. City Manager Beaudin introduced the item and staff. Norm Dorais Interim Public Works Director, Tamara Baptista, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Brian Bass with Raftelis Financial Consultants presented the item and answered questions. Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Jasbir Gujral, Rakesh, Sanjana, Jon Krueger, Jesse Chimni, Datta Junnarkar, Swapnil, Subhash Gaur, Kelly Page 15 of 201