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V -4 - ishing City water daring boom period, artesian w ell coaid be d rille d adjacent to existing artesian w ell in lo c a lity a l ­ready selected by Dr. Barr at a cost of approximately $7,000. Should population of Las Vegas permanently increase to such an extent as would result in an actual shortage o f water and, also, i f artesian w ell should diminish in flow, then consideration should be given to in sta lla tio n o f meters.1 3. for your consideration i t is recommended that: [tl (a) Arrangements be made to increase existing fla t rates as covered by Form 14 by 225$ fo r retail-distribution of water, retaining meter rate fo r future use i f required. (b ) Arrange for wholesale distribution of water to various additions and subdivisions at 8$ per 100 cubic feet measured by meter and without expense to L.V.L. & W. Co. Using this method o f increasing revenues, consumption of water w ill not be diminished, nor w ill expense of $35,000 fo r in stalla tion of meters be incurred. Service meters were used during 1910 and proved unsatisfactory owing to sand carried in the water. Based on situation analagous to that of statements Nos. 1 and 2, we would have the follow ing: Maintenance and Operation 1929 .............. $ 11,366.05. Interest & Depreciation - 10$ on $81,222 8,122.20, Increased rental to Bailroad Company . . 6,975.00' Total Charges ................................ $ 26,463.25- Revenue ............................ ... 41,617.58* P ro fit ...................................... $ 15,154.33