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In response to questions, Manager Renshaw confirmed the statements in his memorandum relative to the practice in California cities, namely, (1) that there was a difference of opinion as to whether the cost of the meter and box should be included in the charge for the service connection, with the preponderance of opinion being in the direction of not including it and, (2) that as a practical matter, adjustment of service charges generally lagged so far behind changes in cost that the service charges rarely reflected even the cost of the connection itself, without the meter, regardless of what the theoretical policy might be. He stated that his recommendation would probably have been not to include the cost of the meter and box, except that the financial situation of the District would probably be such, in view of the limited funds available for meter installation, that it might be difficult to find sufficient funds to finance the cost of meters on new services if the present rate of expansion is continued. After an extended discussion, it was moved by Director Cornwall, seconded by Director DuBravac, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that the following schedule of charges for installation of service connections be and is hereby established, and shall supersede the schedules of charges established July 21, 1954 and July 12, 1955* respectively: All Excepting Those on NE Side of Boulder Highway Size Charge 5/8" x 3/4" $ 70 3/4" 1 " 80 135 190 300 Over 2,f Actual Cost On NE Side of Boulder Highway WITH Pressure Reducing Valve Size Charge 5/8” x 3/4" 3/4" $280 290 410 660 2” 800 Over 2” Actual Cost On NE Side of Boulder Highway WITHOUT Pressure Reducing Valve Size Charge 5/8” x 3/4" 3/4" $255 265 380 590 2” 690 Over 2” Actual Cost