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ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 75B PUBLIC HEARING - METERED WATER RATE AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE OF THE CITY - Public Works Agency Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on May 20 and 27, 2011. Staff report presentation by Public Works Executive Director Raul Godinez, II. Background • The City's metered water rate and sewer service charge are adjusted annually as part of the overall City budget process. • This year's proposed increased rates will enhance the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure adequate and reliable water and sewer systems. Proposed Rate Increases • This year, a modest 2% rate increase is proposed for the water and sewer rates. • The water rate has two tiers, and is based on 100 cubic feet (CCF): o The Base Rate applies to consumption up to 44 CCF during a bi-monthly billing period. o The Tail Block Rate is charged for all water consumed above the Base Rate allocation. o The Typical single-family residential customer consumes 40 CCF during the bi-monthly billing period. • The Sewer Service Charge is a flat charge based on metered water consumption at a premise. • The Water Base Rate is proposed to increase from $2.673 to $2.727 per CCF • The Water 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 • The Water Base Rate increase of 0.0537 per CCF will add an estimated $1.07 monthly to the typical single-family residential water bill, based on 20 CCF of water usage. • The typical monthly sewer bill will increase by an estimated $0.14, based on the same 20 CCF of water usage. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JUNE 6, 2011 1 0A-4