The documents in this section represent an archive of all agendas, meeting notes, presentations and other “working documents” from the Rate Advisory Committee’s meetings since August 2008. The last review was completed in 2015.
In 2019, SAWS once again initiated a cost of service and rate design study. However, due to the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, work on the study was temporarily suspended in March 2020. Attached to this website is a report prepared by the consultant, Raftelis, summarizing the work conducted on the rate study though March 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Lou Lendman at 210-233-3807.
All materials are in Adobe PDF format unless otherwise noted.
Rates Advisory Committee
Meetings
- Meeting 8- Feb. 8, 2020
- Meeting 7 – Feb. 4, 2020
- Meeting 6 – Jan. 14, 2020
- Meeting 5 – Dec. 10, 2019
- Meeting 4 – Nov. 12, 2019
- Meeting 3 – Oct. 29, 2019
- Meeting 2 – Oct. 16, 2019
- Meeting 1 – Sept. 24, 2019
RAC Information
- 2019 Cost of Service and Rate Design Study – Rate Advisory Committee Report
- 2015 SAWS Rate Study Report
Analysis report used to develop recommendations for the cost of service and rate structures for SAWS’ water and wastewater utilities. - RFP for Cost of Service and Rate Design Study
RFP issued March 2019 requesting proposals from a consultant or consulting firm to analyze and provide recommendations to SAWS about the rate structure.
Presentations to SAWS Board
- SAWS Board Presentation: Sept. 4, 2019 – Watch Presentation | Presentation (pdf)
Review of RAC nomination process, introduction of chair and members, and overview of committee orientation and meeting schedule. - SAWS Board Presentation: Aug. 6, 2019 – Watch Presentation | Presentation (pdf)
Briefing on wastewater issues to be evaluated in rate study including rate study process and objectives. - SAWS Board Presentation: July 2, 2019 – Watch Presentation | Presentation (pdf)
Request to approve consulting agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants. Presentation about vendor and review of proposed timeline for rate study. - SAWS Board Presentation: June 4, 2019 – Watch Presentation | Presentation (pdf)
Briefing of the rate study process including trends impacting finances, current rate structure and SAWS rates compared to other large Texas cities. - SAWS Board Presentation: May 7, 2019 – Watch Presentation | Presentation (pdf)
Overview of the scope and purpose of cost of service and rate design study to be conducted in 2019.
Wednesday – July 15, 2015
- Rate Study Recommendations Presentation to Community Conservation Committee – 20 page – 460 KB
Tuesday – May 26, 2015
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 50 KB
Other Materials
- 2015 SAWS Rate Study Report – 94 pages – 2 MB
Tuesday – May 5, 2015
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 50 KB
Tuesday – April 21, 2015
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 50 KB
Presentations
- Preliminary Water Rate Scenarios – 18 pages – 1 MB
Tuesday – March 24, 2015
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 49 KB
Presentations
- Revenue Requirements and Water Rate Design – 17 pages – 909 KB
Monday – Jan. 12, 2015
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 49 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 7 pages – 23 KB
Presentations
- Rate Setting Process – 43 pages – 592 KB
- Selected Special Service Fees Analysis – 27 pages – 613 KB
Tuesday – Nov. 18, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 48 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 3 pages – 14 KB
Presentations
- Selected Special Service Fees Analysis – 18 pages – 746 KB
- Vista Ridge Water Transmission & Purchase Agreement – 25 pages – 1 MB
- Water and Sewer Rate Increases – 10 pages – 1 MB
Tuesday – Oct. 21, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 49 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 6 pages – 23 KB
Presentations
- Rate Setting Process – 32 pages – 1 MB
Tuesday – Sept. 16, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 29 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 6 pages – 34 KB
Presentations
- Rate Setting Process – 19 pages – 734 KB
Tuesday – July 29, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 29 KB
Presentations
- Conceptual Rate Design – 46 pages – 894 KB
Tuesday – May 13, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 48 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 6 pages – 31 KB
Presentations
- Rate Setting Prioritization – 6 pages – 172 KB
- Follow-up Items from Previous Committee Meetings – 17 pages – 712 KB
Tuesday – May 6, 2014
- Public Meeting Notice – 1 pages – 543 KB
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 48 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 24 KB
Presentations
- Rate Study Objective Prioritization Process – 13 pages – 1 MB
Tuesday – April 1, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 45 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 pages – 26 KB
Supplemental Info
- Rate Setting Process – 27 pages – 553 KB
- Supplemental Handouts – 8 pages – 147 KB
- Follow-up Items from 2nd Committee Meeting – 8 pages – 631 KB
Tuesday – March 4, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 48 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 pages – 113 KB
Presentations
- Rate Study Design Analysis – 20 pages – 1 MB
- Follow-Up Items from First RAC Meeting – 27 pages – 1 MB
Other Materials
- 50 Largest Cities Water/Wastewater Rate Survey – 28 pages – 190 KB
- Articles on Revenue Stability Issues – 6 pages – 108 KB
- Bios of Vice Chair Candidates – 2 pages – 191 KB
Tuesday – Feb. 4, 2014
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 125 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 3 pages – 19 KB
Presentations
- Rate Study Process Overview and Procedural Guidelines – 13 pages – 817 KB
- Management and Finance Issues – 19 pages – 3 MB
- SSO Reduction Program Overview – 16 pages – 2 MB
- SAWS 2012 Water Management Plan – 20 pages – 2 MB
- Conservation: A Cost Effective Water Supply – 21 pages – 2 MB
Thursday – December 3, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 9 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 3 pages – 13 KB
Final Report
- Comprehensive Cost of Service and Rate Design Study – 95 pages – 1.8 MB
Thursday – October 15, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 9 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 22 KB
Presentations
- Schedule – 2 pages – 47 KB
- Draft Rate Study Overview – 22 pages – 266 KB
Thursday, October 15, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 9 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 22 KB
Presentations
- Schedule – 2 pages – 47 KB
- Draft Rate Study Overview – 22 pages – 266 KB
Thursday, October 1, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 9 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 pages – 261 KB
Presentations
- Recycled Water Program – 17 pages – 869 KB
- Recycled Water Analysis and Other Issues – 11 pages – 83 KB
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 20 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 19 KB
Presentations
- Preliminary Wastewater Rates – 31 pages – 122 KB
- Letter to Committee – 1 page – 47 KB
- Remaining Meetings Calendar – 1 pages – 22 KB
Thursday, August 20, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 21 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 pages – 257 KB
Presentations
- Conservation Handout – 2 pages – 95 KB
- Residential Monthly Water Charges – 1 page – 33 KB
- Water Delivery and Water Supply Rates Proposal – 50 pages – 185 KB
Thursday, July 23, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 24 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 page – 241 KB
Presentations
- Water Rate Structures in Colorado – 25 pages – 313 KB
- Conservation Outdoor Usage – 21 pages – 399 KB
- Preliminary Rate Calculations Water Delivery and Water Supply – 76 pages – 373 KB
- Rate Calculation Issues – 1 pages – 271 KB
- Water Supply Fee Fiscal Information – 2 pages – 89 KB
Thursday, July 9, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 11 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 6 pages – 331 KB
Presentations
- Monthly Charges Comparison – 3 pages – 60 KB
- Rate Structure Calculations – 76 pages – 267 KB
- Staff Opening Remarks – 3 pages – 53 KB
Thursday, June 4, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 10 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 5 page – 241 KB
Presentations
- Citizen to be Heard Comments S. Lazor – 10 pages – 129 KB
- Rate Structure Comparison – 13 pages – 659 KB
- General Class Analysis – 10 pages – 86 KB
Thursday, May 07, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 page – 13 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 23 KB
Thursday, April 30, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 17 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 3 pages – 76 KB
Presentations
- Rate Study Process – 6 pages – 579 KB
- Conceptual Design Presentation – 51 pages – 199 KB
- Residential Class Bill Frequency Analysis – 4 pages – 113 KB
- SAWS Total Water Customers Billed in Rate Blocks – 3 pages – 69 KB
- SAWS Consumption and Revenue Analysis – 1 page – 51 KB
- Rate Information Handouts – 14 pages – 449 KB
- Rate Study Process – 6 pages – 576 KB
- Conceptual Design Presentation – 51 pages – 199 KB
Thursday, March 12, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 16 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 24 KB
Presentations
- Discussion of Possible Rate Structure Changes – 17 pages – 83 KB
- 2009 Proposed 50-Year Water Management Plan – 16 pages – 664 KB
- Citizens to Be Heard – 4 pages – 113 KB
- 2009 Rate Schedules – 6 pages – 143 KB
- Consumption and Revenue Analysis – 1 page – 32 KB
- Updated Committee Calendar – 1 page – 20 KB
Thursday, February 19, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 21 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 106 KB
Presentations
- Pricing Objectives Workshop – 23 pages – 259 KB
- Pricing Objectives & Prioritization Process – 5 pages – 110 KB
- Prioritization Results – 2 pages – 88 KB
- Staff Issues for Rate Process – 8 pages – 124 KB
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 10 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 21 KB
Presentations
- Principles of Water and Wastewater Rate Setting – 48 pages – 2.2 MB
- Principles of Water and Wastewater Rate Setting (FINAL) – 53 pages – 2.3 MB
Other Materials
- 2009 SAWS Water and Sewer Residential Rates – 5 pages – 117 KB
- SAMA Questions to SAWS Staff – 4 pages – 142 KB
- Pricing Objectives Survey Instructions – 2 pages – 89 KB
- Pricing Objectives Survey Questions – 1 page – 24 KB
Thursday, January 8, 2009
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 13 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 22 KB
Presentations
- SAWS Overview – 33 pages – 654 KB
- SAWS Water Supply Program – 19 pages – 644 KB
- SAWS Conservation Success & Challenges – 19 pages – 680 KB
- SAWS Water Delivery Services – 20 pages – 2 MB
- SAWS Wastewater Services – 10 pages – 856 KB
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Meeting Agenda – 1 pages – 13 KB
- Meeting Minutes – 4 pages – 25 KB
Presentations
- Comprehensive Cost of Service and Rate Design Study – 26 pages – 163 KB
Other Materials
- Procedural Guidelines – 1 page – 19 KB
- Calendar – 1 pages – 22 KB
- 2008 Special Service Fees Fact Sheet – 1 page – 46 KB
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- Meeting Minutes – 2 pages – 21 KB
Presentations
- Proposed Rate Design Study Planning Process – 16 pages – 121 KB
Other Materials
- Rate Advisory Committee Bylaws – 3 pages – 32 KB
- Committee Member Roster – 1 page – 31 KB
- 2004 Rate Study Report – 40 pages – 1.6 MB
- Request for Proposal: Comprehensive Cost of Service and Rate Design Study – 40 pages -1.5 MB