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Las Vegas - Harsh 29i 195© w 25-6 Hr. Ita* Reinhardt: ( oo Mr. g. e . Bennett la connection with proposed application for increase la water rate*5 la discussing this subject with Hr. Wall* and looking over the file covering our previous rata inereass in 1931* It w&s fait that It would be desirable to break down oar accounts by classifications showing how such revenue la produoed by each el&aa of aarrloa. this has taken sons tl»e, bat is now availam# and is attached in triplicate. Judging by tha procedure of the Commission In tha previous hearing, they will probably ask as to suggest specific increases for each class of s e m e s in order that these oay be considered is their relation to the total revenues that may be produced and tha percentage of return on investment. we have therefore shown, in red on attached analysis, tha suggested increase for each olassifioation now shown in our rato sohedule. It is not expected that these will be approved in to to, but we must have a basis fro» whioh to negotiate, and these will as woll as any. probably serve the house rate is increase only 5© cents per b o nth, but that is the source fron which we derive acre revenue than frees any other classification, fhe proposed rate of #2.50 eonparee favorably with the Reno rate of #2 .7 5 * Ely #2 .5 0 and SLko #3.00, and will probably en- oounter little resistance. After the h o w s rate is once established and accepted, it is important that other rates be consistent therewith in order to permit a el ear and unquestionable application of the rates In the future, as it ie eoaetinea difficult to draw a fine line between a large cabin and a small house, the next highest source of revenues is produoed by apartments, whioh is in practically the sane category as a houss, and should bear a similar rate. Oabins are next, and should have some differential froa the house rate, but not too wide, for the reason ex­plained above. Unfortunately, this is the olassifioation under whl oh auto courts and act els- are rated, and we ean expect sons organised resistance fron this source. We say be able to trade some concession la the rate, in exchange for elimination of the present vacancy allowance granted motels and auto courts, although 1 understand the Motel