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Page 9 of 10 <br /> <br />• The Stabilize Scenario has the lowest revenue increase and the least debt issuance. <br />This approach allows for a minimal level of capital improvement, stabilizing <br />Pleasanton’s water system but deferring some critical infrastructure projects. <br />• The Enhance Scenario requires a slightly higher revenue increase and additional debt <br />issuance as compared to the Stabilize Scenario. However, this scenario takes a <br />proactive approach by accelerating infrastructure improvements, reducing the likelihood <br />of emergency repairs, and further stabilizing the system against water loss, leaks, and <br />power reliability issues. <br />• The Accelerate Scenario results in the highest revenue increases and debt issuance. <br />While this approach aggressively front-loads investments to complete all Priority A <br />projects within the first five years, it significantly increases upfront costs and demands <br />substantial resources. Additionally, the concentration of multiple concurrent projects is <br />expected to cause significant roadway disruptions and service interruptions. <br /> <br />Balancing risk, benefits, financial impact on residents, return on investment, economic growth, <br />quality of life, service reliability, and emergency preparedness, staff recommend the Enhance <br />Scenario as the preferred approach as this scenario strikes a balance between financial <br />feasibility and long-term infrastructure stability while minimizing service disruptions. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />As a full-service municipality, the City provides a wide range of services and programs to meet <br />the needs of all community members, including as the city's water retailer. Completing the <br />water rate and connection fee studies will provide information intended to support the fiscal <br />sustainability of the City's water enterprise fund. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />The City has proactively shared information about water projects and programs. Particularly, <br />the City has provided water-focused updates in the Pleasanton Progress newsletter and <br />the Pleasanton Pipeline e-newsletter to share timely information about water initiatives, <br />including those related to the water rate and connection fee studies. These are shared with the <br />community via direct email and the City’s social media platforms. The City also has created a <br />Water Advisory Group (WAG) to provide input and feedback on water initiatives. The WAG <br />Page 11 of 27