75B - PH - METERED WATER RATE CHANGE

Home Browse Search

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 6, 2011 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION REVISING THE METERED WATER RATE AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE OF THE CITY L k?L, CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1st Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution revising the metered water rate and sewer service charge of the City effective July 1, 2011. DISCUSSION The City's metered water rate and sewer service charge are adjusted annually as part of the overall City budget process. The proposed increased rates will enhance the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure sufficient water and sewer capacity. With the increased rates to fund the CIP and maintenance programs, the City will continue to reduce the number of leaks and spills. Both water and sewer consumption rates are based on 100 cubic foot (CCF) units of measurement (approximately 748 gallons). The water rate has two tiers. The Base Rate includes consumption up to 44 CCF during a bimonthly billing period. The typical single-family residential customer consumes approximately 40 CCF during a bimonthly billing period. The Tail Block Rate is charged for all water consumed above the Base Rate allocation. The sewer service charge is a flat charge based on metered water consumption at a premise. The current water Base Rate of $2.673 per CCF is proposed to increase to $2.727. The Tail Block Rate is proposed to increase from $3.097 to $3.154 per CCF. The Sewer Service Charge is proposed to increase from $0.338 to $0.345 per CCF. This equates to a 2% increase in each of the respective rates. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is not considered a CEQA project. Therefore, no environmental documentation is required. 75B-1