The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced today that it will hold two community workshops open to all DWP customers and LA residents to review the independent consultant report commissioned by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City Council to review the appropriateness of the LADWPs proposed water and power rate actions.  The report, completed by Huron Consulting (the former Barrington Wellesley Group), reviews the LADWPs revenue requirements and was released today, Tuesday, August 14, 2007.  Consultants from Huron will present their findings at the two meetings and answer questions from the public.  Representatives from the LADWP will also make a presentation regarding the proposed rate actions.

The two workshops are in addition to nine other public meetings held across the City of Los Angeles since the DWP unveiled its rate proposal in June and began a 120-day review period prior to consideration by the LADWP Board.  Department representatives will also be available to discuss the rate proposal and consultant's review upon request by Neighborhood Councils, Chambers of Commerce or Homeowners Associations, and have already scheduled additional presentations.  To request a presentation, group representatives should call 213-367-1361. 

10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2007
LADWP John Ferraro Building
A-Level Conference Center
111 North Hope Street, Los Angeles 90012

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2007
LADWP Valley Center District Headquarters
Second Floor Auditorium
14401 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys 91405
(Enter on Van Nuys Boulevard)

LADWP management will also present its proposed power and water rate actions.  Electronic versions of these presentations may be conveniently accessed by clicking here.  The Huron Consulting Group, Inc. 2007 study will also be posted at this link shortly.

These presentations will be followed by an open question and answer period.

Free parking for the John Ferraro Building is provided at the customer service parking lot, accessed on Hope Street. Entrance is at the second driveway on the left, just south of Temple Street. Click on the following link for map:  LADWP John Ferraro Building

Free parking for the Valley District Headquarters is provided with entry from Van Nuys Boulevard.  Click on the following link for map: LADWP Valley District Hdqrts 

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