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City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 20, 2024
TOPIC: Public Hearing to Adjust Sanitation Services Users Charge
AGENDA TITLE
Public Hearing – Adopt a Resolution Adjusting Sanitation Services Users Charge (Non-
General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5 and February 9, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution adjusting the City Sanitation Services User
Charge effective July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING THE RATE OF THE SANITATION SERVICES
USER CHARGE FOR ROADWAY CLEANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (includes determination that
adoption falls within a statutory exemption from environmental review pursuant to
sections 15273 and 15060(c)(2) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act)
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency is responsible for maintaining 400 miles
of public right-of-way, offering essential maintenance services, including roadway
maintenance, tree services, roadway cleaning, and sanitation services. Funding for
roadway cleaning and sanitation services is provided through the Sanitation Services
Users Charge (Sanitation Fee), collected bi-monthly along with other charges in the
City's Municipal Utility Services bill.
Background
On December 5, 2023, the City Council authorized the initiation of the process to adjust
the Sanitation Fee in compliance with California’s Proposition 218 requirements. This
comprehensive approach involved preparing and distributing proposed rate adjustment
notices, scheduling a public hearing on February 20, 2024, and completing essential
documentation for the proposed sanitation fee adjustment.
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These actions were based on the outcomes of a detailed cost-of-service study
conducted by Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. (SCS) (Exhibit
1). Authorized by the City Council on August 1, 2023, this study ensured compliance
with Proposition 218 requirements and provided a thorough examination of the financial
landscape and capital needs associated with sanitation services.
The Sanitation Fee has remained fixed and without an increase since 1996 and the
study underscored the necessity of a fee adjustment driven by inflation, increased
service levels, and rising operational costs, including contractual services and street
sweeping. The proposed fee adjustment, detailed below, is essential for the continuous
delivery of on-demand sanitation services.
Current Situation
The Sanitation Fee, established in 1991 and last adjusted in 1996, is currently $5.35 per
residential, commercial, or industrial unit. The fee supports essential services such as
illegal dumping/rubbish removal, roadway cleaning, street sweeping, sanitation and
right-of-way inspection and enforcement, and weed abatement. The comprehensive
study’s findings determined the need for an adjustment due to inflation, increased
service levels, and rising operational costs, including contractual services.
Proposed Changes
1.Monthly Fee Increase: Proposing an increase from $5.35 to $11.72 per unit,
effective July 1, 2024.
2.Reserve Establishment: Establishing a 90-day reserve, maintaining
approximately 20% of operating and maintenance expenses, in alignment with
the City's reserve policy.
3.Annual Adjustment: Implementing an annual adjustment of 3.5% to keep pace
with inflation and operational costs.
Implementation Schedule
Any additional increase that exceeds this methodology and the additional user charge
increase percentages below, in any year, would be subject to another Proposition 218
noticed public hearing and approval by the City Council.
Year Implementation Date Monthly User Charge per Unit
Year 1 (FY 2024-25)July 1, 2024 $11.72
Year 2 (FY 2025-26)July 1, 2025 $12.13
Year 3 (FY 2026-27)July 1, 2026 $12.56
Year 4 (FY 2027-28)July 1, 2027 $13.00
Year 5 (FY 2028-29)July 1, 2028 $13.45
This adjustment ensures the continuous delivery of essential sanitation services and
allows for improvements and expansions in service areas. The fee adjustment is also
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crucial to address the increased costs associated with street sweeping, particularly the
State of California’s prevailing wage requirements.
Service Enhancements
1.Increased Street Sweeping Frequency: Commercial street sweeping will be
increased to twice weekly and industrial street services will be increased to twice
monthly.
2.Combatting Illegal Dumping: The City will intensify efforts to address illegal
dumping, enhance removal processes, and improve roadway cleaning services
by augmenting sanitation staffing levels and contractual services.
Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the adoption of a resolution
adjusting the Sanitation Fee (Exhibit 2) to ensure the ongoing provision of essential
services and community improvements.
Public Hearing Notification
As required by the provisions of Proposition 218, notices of a public hearing for
adjusting the Sanitation Fee were mailed to all property owners within the City of Santa
Ana service area on December 27, 2023 (Exhibit 3 and 4).
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed fee rates are designed to meet the cost of service requirements of
Proposition 218 and support the Cost of Service Study performed by SCS.
The proposed rates are estimated to produce sanitation fee revenue as follows and will
be recorded to the Sanitation Fund, Public Works-Environment/Sanitation Revenue
Account No. 06817002-53719 (Sanitation Charge):
FY
2024-25
FY
2025-26
FY
2026-27
FY
2027-28
FY
2028-29
Implementation
Date July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028
Sanitation Fee $13,120,540 $13,613,708 $14,125,414 $14,656,353 $15,207,248
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Sanitation Services Users Charge Study
2. Resolution
3. Proposition 218 Compliant Notice of Public Hearing
4. Notice of Rate Adjustment Proof of Mailing
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
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Approved By: Tom Hatch, Interim City Manager
EXHIBIT 1
Sanitation Services Users Charge
Cost of Service Study Report
City of Santa Ana
Management Services20 Civic Center Plaza
09223101.00 | November 14, 2023Santa Ana, CA 92701 SCS Engineers Management Services
5850 South Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822
386-546-7719
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November 14, 2023
Ms. Elizabeth Rubio
Project Manager
City of Santa Ana – Public Works Agency
220 S. Daisy Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Subject:Sanitation Services Users Charge Cost of Service Study
Dear Ms. Rubio:
SCS Engineers Management Services has completed a Sanitation Services User Charge Cost of Service
Study for the City of Santa Ana. The goal of this study was to update the City’s user charge to reflect the
cost to serve your customers and ensure financial sustainability over the projection period of FY 2024 –
FY 2034.
The objectives of the Study presented herein were to:
•Review the sufficiency of revenues derived from the current charges for sanitation and ongoing
operations of the City to meet your financial requirements and fund your projected expenditures
throughout the projection period;
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Allocate your costs to provide sanitation service to your various customer classes;
Update your sanitation user charge to reflect the cost to serve your customers;
The analysis described in this report was based on information and kind assistance provided by you and
your staff. If you have any questions or would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to call me at 386-
546-7719 or email me at vquinn@scsengineers.com.
Vita Quinn, MBA Kira Bieber
Director of Management Services
SCS Engineers
Financial Analyst
SCS Engineers
Table of Contents
Section Page
Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................3
Background ........................................................................................................................................3
Objectives ...........................................................................................................................................3
Revenue Sufficiency Analysis (RSA)..................................................................................................4
Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) ........................................................................................................4
User Charge Structure Analysis.........................................................................................................5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................6
Background...............................................................................................................................6
Scope & Objectives ..................................................................................................................7
Revenue Sufficiency Analysis (RSA)..................................................................................................7
Source Data ..............................................................................................................................7
Beginning Fund Balances ...........................................................................................7
Revenues .....................................................................................................................7
Operating Expenditures...............................................................................................7
Capital Spending .........................................................................................................8
Future Hiring ................................................................................................................8
Property & Billing Information.....................................................................................8
Assumptions .............................................................................................................................8
Revenue/Cost Escalation ...........................................................................................8
Interest Earnings on Invested Funds .........................................................................8
Customer & Billed Parcel Growth ...............................................................................8
Minimum Reserve Policies..........................................................................................9
Future Borrowing & Vehicle/Equipment Funding......................................................9
Analysis .....................................................................................................................................9
Description...................................................................................................................9
Results ...................................................................................................................... 10
Cost of Service Analysis.................................................................................................................. 11
Description............................................................................................................................. 11
Source Data ........................................................................................................................... 11
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Allocation of Costs................................................................................................................. 12
COSA Results ......................................................................................................................... 12
User Charge Calculation ................................................................................................................. 13
Parcel & Billing Data Reconciliation..................................................................................... 13
User Charge Development.................................................................................................... 14
Recommendations & Next Steps ................................................................................................... 14
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Executive Summary represents a summary of the results of the 2025 Sanitation Services Users
Charge Cost of Service Study (Study) that was conducted for the City of Santa Ana (City) by SCS
Engineers’ Management Services team (SCS).
BACKGROUND
Santa Ana, with a population of about 310,000, is a City in and the county seat of Orange County,
California. It is located in the Greater Los Angeles region, and is the second most populous city in
Orange County.
The Sanitation Services Users Charge is paid by approximately 92,800 customers on a bi-monthly
billing basis. Among the services provided are Roadway Cleaning and Environmental Sanitation
Programs and they include street sweeping, alley and sidewalk cleaning, abandoned item collection
and power washing, weed abatement and sanitation code compliance inspections. These programs
also coordinate with neighborhood associations to assist in beautifying their neighborhoods.
In fiscal year 2025, the City is projected to incur total expenses of $13.8 million. This budget
encompasses several critical allocations, including $775,000 earmarked for one-time capital
improvements, $1.1 million for contract maintenance staff to boost sanitation services, and
$831,000 for hiring four maintenance workers and three program support employees. Furthermore,
a significant ongoing expenditure of $3.0 million is earmarked for the introduction of a new street
sweeping contract. This contract is geared towards enhancing service frequency, especially in key
arterial and commercial corridors, thereby upholding elevated standards of cleanliness and
maintenance. These strategic allocations in FY 2025 are vital in addressing the evolving needs of the
City and its residents, fostering a cleaner and more efficient urban environment.
The City last updated its rates when it reduced the monthly charge of $6.47 to $5.35 in 2019. City
user charges generate approximately $6.0 million in revenues. Realizing that current revenue is
insufficient to fund ongoing costs, the City has chosen SCS to develop a financial management plan
and an updated user charge to generate the required revenue while minimizing the impact on City
residents.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Study were as follows:
1. Revenue Sufficiency Analysis – Project the sufficiency of the City’s sanitation user charge
revenues to fund its annual sanitation expenditures over a 10-year projection period.
Develop a long-term financial management plan that will satisfy the City’s operating
expenses, capital program, and debt service payments, while maintaining adequate debt
service coverage and working capital reserve requirements
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2. Cost of Service Analysis – Using the results of the Revenue Sufficiency Analysis, allocate all
of the City’s projected sanitation costs between service types to determine the revenue
requirement for sanitation for the residential and commercial customers served by the City.
3. User Charge Structure Analysis – Examine the City’s current sanitation user charge and
develop modifications, as appropriate, to generate a new user charge that is fair, equitable,
easy to understand, conform to accepted industry practice, and reflects the cost to serve City
customers.
REVENUE SUFFICIENCY ANALYSIS (RSA)
This analysis evaluated the sufficiency of the City’s user charge revenues to meet all of its current
and projected financial requirements over a ten-year projection period, and determined the level of
any user charge revenue adjustments necessary in each year of the projection period to provide
sufficient revenues to fund the City’s cost requirements.
The analysis determined that the City’s current user charge revenues are no longer sufficient to meet
the current projected financial needs of the City to fund its ongoing operations, capital program, debt
service and coverage requirements, and working capital reserves. Therefore, a long-term financial
management plan and series of revenue adjustments was developed, as shown in the table below.
COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS (COSA)
In order to calculate the cost to provide sanitation services for The City, the City’s operating and
capital budgets must be allocated accordingly. The City’s costs were allocated to 5 cost center pools:
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Right-of-Way (ROW) Cleaning – Cleaning of sidewalks and alleys of debris, trash and weed
removal and abatement
Illegal Dumping – Clearing rubbish and bulky items from streets and sidewalks disposed of in
unauthorized locations
Sanitation Code Compliance – Enforcing compliance with all of the Sanitation related
municipal codes and regulations adopted by the Council
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Street Sweeping – Roadway cleaning to remove trash and other debris from the streets
Emergency Services – Provide sanitation services in an emergency situation
The results of the COSA reflect the costs to provide each of these services. The results from this
analysis are used as the revenue requirement for calculating the updated user charge.
The table below reflects the relative expenses incurred in providing each service.
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Cost of Service Summary
Expenses by Service %
ROW Cleaning
Illegal Dumping
Sanitation Code Compliance
Street Sweeping
Emergency Services
$
$
$
$
$
1,944,197 14.7%
1,625,973 12.3%
1,443,705 10.9%
7,641,424 57.9%
540,224 4.1%
Total Service Expense $ 13,195,523 100.0%
USER CHARGE STRUCTURE ANALYSIS
SCS examined the City’s current user charge and calculated a new user charge that would fairly and
equitably recover the City’s current cost of service and revenue requirements from each unit. The
calculated user charge is shown below.
User Charge Calculation
Revenue Requirement
Less: Offsetting Revenues
$13,195,523
$74,984
Net Revenue Requirement $13,120,539
Projected FY 2025 Units 93,265
Annual Revenue Requirement/Unit $140.68
Monthly Users Charge
Annual Revenue Requirement/Unit
Monthly Users Charge
$140.68
$11.72
Bi-monthly Billed Amount $23.44
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INTRODUCTION
The background, scope, and objectives of the Study are described below.
BACKGROUND
The Sanitation Services Users Charge of $5.35 per month is paid by approximately 92,800
customers on a bi-monthly basis.
The City’s current sanitation user charge includes 2 major components:
The Roadway Cleaning and Environmental Sanitation Programs play a vital role in maintaining the
City's cleanliness and hygiene standards. These programs encompass a wide array of services,
including street sweeping, alley and sidewalk cleaning, abandoned item collection, and power
washing. Additionally, they ensure compliance with sanitation codes through right-of-way inspections
and enforcement activities, as well as the removal of weeds from streets and sidewalks.
In fiscal year 2025, the City is projected to incur total expenses of $13.8 million. This budget
encompasses several critical allocations, including $775,000 earmarked for one-time capital
improvements, $1.1 million for contract maintenance staff to boost sanitation services, and
$831,000 for hiring four maintenance workers and three program support employees. Furthermore,
a significant ongoing expenditure of $3.0 million is earmarked for the introduction of a new street
sweeping contract. This contract is geared towards enhancing service frequency, especially in key
arterial and commercial corridors, thereby upholding elevated standards of cleanliness and
maintenance. These strategic allocations in FY 2025 are vital in addressing the evolving needs of the
City and its residents, fostering a cleaner and more efficient urban environment.
Acknowledging the City's challenges is crucial; inflation, economic pressures, and supply chain
issues have escalated costs. Remarkably, user charges have remained stagnant since 1996, and in
2019, they were lowered, intensifying the strain on the City's finances.
However, despite these hurdles, the additional funds allocated for contractual services and
expanding the City's workforce represent investments to elevate current service standards.
Increasing the frequency of essential roadway cleaning services will result in quicker response times,
benefiting the entire community. In adapting to shifting economic landscapes, these strategic
allocations are pivotal, ensuring the City's ability to maintain and enhance its residents' overall
quality of life.
The City reduced its monthly user charge of $6.47 to $5.35 in 2019 and there have not been any fee
increases since 1996. City user charges generate approximately $6.0 million in revenues. Realizing
that current revenue is insufficient to fund ongoing costs, the City has chosen SCS to develop a
financial management plan and an updated user charge to generate the required revenue while
minimizing the impact on City residents.
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SCOPE & OBJECTIVES
The components and objectives of this Study were as follows:
1. Revenue Sufficiency Analysis (RSA) – Project the sufficiency of user charge revenues to fund
operating expenses, capital investment, and debt service while maintaining adequate debt
service coverage and working capital reserve requirements over a long-term projection
period.
2. Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) – Apportion sanitation costs from the RSA among service
types to determine the true cost of sanitation services provided by the City.
3. Assessment/User Charge Structure Analysis – Examine the City’s current sanitation user
charge and test modifications based off of the results from the COSA and revenue
requirement from the RSA.
The following sections describe the source data and assumptions used in the analyses, the work that
was performed, and the recommended Sanitation Services Users Charge.
REVENUE SUFFICIENCY ANALYSIS (RSA)
SOURCE DATA
The following presents the source data provided to SCS by City staff, which was relied upon to
conduct the Study:
BEGINNING FUND BALANCES
Unaudited trial balance schedules for the fiscal year ended 6/30/2023 provided by City staff were
used to establish fund balances for the Environmental Sanitation Program.
REVENUES
The revenues utilized in the RSA reflect an evaluation of multiple years of historical results and user
charge revenues collected, the FY 2024 Budget, and conversations with City staff. Beginning in FY
2025, user charge revenue is based upon the FY 2024 projection, adjusted annually to reflect
assumed revenue adjustments and change in billed units. Projections of all other revenues are
based upon the FY 2024 projection, excluding interest income (which was calculated annually based
upon projected average fund balances and assumed interest rates).
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
The City’s operating expenditures include all personal services, operations and maintenance (O&M)
expenses, transfers, debt service requirements, and minor capital outlay. The expenses reflected in
the RSA reflect an evaluation of multiple years of historical results, the FY 2024 Budget, and
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conversations with the City. In each year thereafter, expenses were based upon the FY 2024
projection and assumed cost escalation factors that were reviewed with City staff.
CAPITAL SPENDING
City staff provided project-level capital improvement projects and the most current vehicle and
equipment replacement program budgets. The total projected spending from FY 2024 – FY 2034 is
projected to be approximately $775,000 for capital improvement projects and $4.3 million for the
vehicle replacement program. The vehicle replacement program will cost the City approximately
$398,000 per year.
FUTURE HIRING
The City has outlined its future plans for contracting and staff recruitment. Specifically, the City aims
to enhance its services by bringing in contract maintenance staff to bolster sanitation services for
the community, allocating $1.1 million for this purpose. In addition, there is a plan to hire 7.0 full-
time equivalents (FTEs) in FY 2025, which includes the recruitment of four City maintenance workers
and three program administrative support and management employees, collectively representing an
investment of approximately $831,000. These strategic initiatives reflect the City's dedication to
elevating service quality and operational efficiency for the benefit of its residents.
PROPERTY & BILLING INFORMATION
Account and billing information for all residential and commercial units served by the City from 2019
through 2023 was provided by City Staff.
ASSUMPTIONS
The following assumptions and policies were agreed upon by City staff and are reflected in the RSA
and included in the schedules in the Appendix.
REVENUE/COST ESCALATION
The escalation factors used for various types of operating assessments, revenues and expenses
were based upon historical trends, our industry experience, and discussions with City staff.
INTEREST EARNINGS ON INVESTED FUNDS
The Study assumes interest rate earnings of 0.80% in each year of the projection period, based upon
staff input and recent actual earnings for the City’s funds.
CUSTOMER & BILLED PARCEL GROWTH
Projected growth in billed accounts of 0.25% in each year of the projection period was based upon
an analysis of billed units and City input.
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MINIMUM RESERVE POLICIES
Local government revenues are often cyclical in nature. Reserves are the portion of fund balances
for utility systems that are required to satisfy the utility’s projected cash flow needs during the
budget year, future capital outlays, debt payments, and debt service coverage requirements without
impacting continued operations of the utility. These funds are intended for foreseen financial needs
as well as to minimize risk associated with emergencies, economic downturns, and unforeseen
events that could create fiscal hardship.
Many utilities, rating agencies, and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best
practice recommendations emphasize the importance of having risk-based policies or strategies to
respond to significant, unplanned, unavoidable costs or revenue losses from unusual or adverse
periods, unanticipated system failures, or natural disasters. Reserves also support a strong bond
rating by signaling to investors that the utility has resources to repay debt, even with potential
disruptions.
The financial management plan reflected herein assumes that the minimum operating fund reserve
will equal 20% of annual O&M expenses for the City. This reserve level is according to City policy, and
is generally consistent with our industry experience and a healthy level of reserves for a municipal
utility system per the evaluation criteria published by the municipal bond ratings agencies.
Maintaining this level of reserves retains the City’s ability to access the municipal bond market for
future capital bond funding.
FUTURE BORROWING & VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT FUNDING
The City intends to cash fund all of its capital and vehicles throughout the projection period, so no
debt assumptions were used in this analysis. However, an assumption was made that the City will
establish a fleet/equipment program with an equal level of investment into a capital reserve or
funding program in each year of the projection period and all required vehicle/equipment
replacements will be funded from this reserve.
ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTION
In order to initialize the RSA, we obtained the City’s historical and budgeted financial information,
historical billed accounts, multi-year capital improvement program, and the City’s current financial
and debt policies. We also spoke with City staff regarding other assumptions and policies that would
affect the financial performance of the City, anticipated customer growth, reserve policies, capital
funding sources, earnings on invested funds, escalation rates for operating costs, impacts of
potential regulatory and legislative initiatives, etc.
SCS then input this information into our Revenue Sufficiency Model. The Revenue Sufficiency Model
creates a multi-year projection of the City’s current user charge revenues to determine whether the
level of existing revenues can meet the projected financial requirements during each year of the
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projection period from FY 2024 – FY 2034. The model then calculates the level of revenue
adjustments required for the fund to meet its revenue requirements. It replicates the cash flows in
each year of the projection period, based upon City policies and available fund balances. In each
year, the model utilizes unrestricted fund balances, revenues, and capital funds to pay for any
operating or capital expenditures in that year. To the extent necessary to fund all of the projects and
vehicle/equipment replacements in the capital program, the model can identify the level of
borrowing and the resulting debt service payments that would be required.
RESULTS
Based on the source data and input provided by City staff, and the assumptions and policies
described herein, the City’s current revenues are not sufficient to fund its ongoing operating, capital,
debt service and coverage requirements, and working capital reserve targets throughout the
projection period.
Additionally, a new street sweeping contract of $4.1 million will begin in FY 2025 and is a major
driver for the user charge increase required. This represents an increase of $3.0 million in ongoing
expenses that will be used to expand street sweeping services, including increasing annual sweeping
by 20,000 curb miles and commercial sweeping to twice per week, increase required staffing, and
provide better service to customers and $1.1 million for contract maintenance staff to boost
sanitation services. In order for the City to be sustainable, their fund balance must meet the
minimum reserve target in each year of the projection period. The graph below shows the City’s fund
balance (in yellow) without any increase in the users charge and the fund balance (in blue) with the
necessary increases. As can be seen, the fund balance without user charge increases falls
significantly below the reserve target beginning in FY 2025 and the fund is exhausted by FY 2026.
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The analysis concluded that a one-time larger increase of 120.50% in FY 2025 and inflationary-like
increases of 3.50% each year thereafter will be sufficient for the City to meet its financial
requirements throughout the projection period. The recommended 5-year plan of revenue
adjustments is shown in the table below:
This financial management plan will provide sufficient revenues for the City to maintain adequate
working capital in each year of the projection period, while retaining the ability to fund planned and
anticipated future capital spending with no borrowing.
COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTION
In order to calculate the cost to provide various sanitation services, the City’s operating and capital
budgets must be allocated accordingly. The City’s costs were allocated to 5 cost center pools:
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Right-of-Way (ROW) Clearing – Cleaning of sidewalks and alleys of debris, trash and weed
removal and abatement
Illegal Dumping – Clearing rubbish and bulky items from streets and sidewalks disposed of in
unauthorized locations
Sanitation Code Compliance – Enforcing compliance with all of the Sanitation rules and
regulations adopted by the Council
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Street Sweeping – Roadway cleaning to remove trash and other debris from the streets
Emergency Services – Provide sanitation services in an emergency situation
SOURCE DATA
The following presents the key financial data relied upon in conducting the COSA:
FY 2025 Projected Operating Expenses
The COSA uses the FY 2025 projected expenses from the RSA as the basis for the costs to be
apportioned between the cost center pools. The operating expenditures include all O&M expenses
(including personal services, fixed and variable O&M costs, transfers, and minor capital outlay)
related to the provision of sanitation service to the City’s served residents and businesses.
Capital Improvement Program
The COSA includes the City’s cash funded capital costs from its capital improvement program (CIP)
for FY 2024 – FY 2034 as provided by City staff and used in the RSA. Notably, the CIP encompasses
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two primary projects: a Sanitation Case Management System, aimed at improving code compliance
through enhanced case management, and the deferral of facility improvements. These initiatives are
projected to cost approximately $775,000 in FY 2025.
ALLOCATION OF COSTS
Described below are the methods used to allocate expenses to cost center pools.
Direct Allocation
Where possible, costs were directly assigned to these cost center pools. For example, Contract
Services – Professional was allocated to “Street Sweeping Only.”
Indirect Allocation
In the case that items supported more than one cost pool, we attempted to identify proper allocation
criteria to apportion the line item cost to each cost pool. For example, personal services costs are
often allocated based upon the number of employees or based upon a workflow analysis of where
each employee spends their time.
Staff Estimate
If certain cost items supported more than one cost pool but a specific allocation criterion could not
be identified, we discussed with City staff the appropriate allocation percentages and used staff
estimates or data provided by City staff to apportion the costs.
Weighted Average
For cost items that supported more than one cost pool, a specific allocation criterion could not be
identified, and staff did not have an estimate as to the allocation percentage, the weighted average
of the allocation of all other costs was used to allocate those costs. This weighted allocation is
primarily used for administrative and overhead costs, as it is appropriate to allocate such costs
based upon the weighted average of the allocation of all other costs for which they are responsible.
The allocations to each cost center pool were then used to calculate the new sanitation user charge
for residential and commercial customers.
COSA RESULTS
In total, the City’s FY 2025 projected revenue requirement totals approximately $13.2 million. The
apportionment of expenses incurred by the City to each cost center pool are shown in the table
below:
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Cost of Service Summary
Expenses by Service %
ROW Cleaning
Illegal Dumping
Sanitation Code Compliance
Street Sweeping
Emergency Services
$
$
$
$
$
1,944,197 14.7%
1,625,973 12.3%
1,443,705 10.9%
7,641,424 57.9%
540,224 4.1%
Total Service Expense $ 13,195,523 100.0%
As discussed in Section 1.1, these costs are grouped into two main sanitation functions. The
amounts allocated to each of these functions are shown in the chart below.
The revenue requirement for the Environmental Sanitation portion of the user charge is
approximately $1.95 million. The revenue requirement for the Sanitation Roadway Cleaning portion
of the user charge is approximately $11.25 million.
These apportioned costs were used to calculate the updated user charge described herein and
presented in the next subsection.
USER CHARGE CALCULATION
The results of the COSA were then used to develop an updated sanitation user charge using the
overall revenue requirement.
PARCEL & BILLING DATA RECONCILIATION
In order to develop the new user charge, it is necessary to conduct a detailed billing analysis to
determine the number of bills/units and types of charges billed in the most recent fiscal year/s,
ensuring that each unit serviced is billed appropriately.
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Some units were not charged for the full twelve months. After reviewing historical data and
discussing with City staff, we were able to identify new occupancies that have not been there for a
full year yet. We recommend the City tracks new units added to the system to improve the accuracy
of its billing and revenue projections.
After we understood the way each account was currently being billed, we worked closely with City
staff to account for or adjust any discrepancies (e.g., units that were not billed for an entire year) and
provided these anomalies to the City for review and/or billing system updates. The adjusted billing
data could now be used to develop the new user charge.
USER CHARGE DEVELOPMENT
The results of the billing data analysis and the apportioned costs from the COSA represent the Net
Revenue Requirement (NRR) for the updated user charge.
Sanitation Services User Charge Calculation
The user charge was calculated by dividing the net revenue requirement (NRR) by the projected
number of City units in FY 2025. The calculation is shown below:
User Charge Calculation
Revenue Requirement
Less: Offsetting Revenues
$13,195,523
$74,984
Net Revenue Requirement $13,120,539
Projected FY 2025 Units 93,265
Annual Revenue Requirement/Unit $140.68
Monthly Users Charge
Annual Revenue Requirement/Unit
Monthly Users Charge
$140.68
$11.72
Bi-monthly Billed Amount $23.44
RECOMMENDATIONS & NEXT STEPS
Based upon the results of the study described herein, we recommend the following:
•The City’s current Sanitation Services Users Charge revenues are not sufficient to fund all of
its ongoing operations, capital, and reserve requirements throughout the projection period.
Therefore, a long-term financial management plan was developed for the City. The five-year
plan of recommended revenue adjustments is shown in the table below.
14
•We recommend that the City align its Sanitation Services Users Charge with the costs to
provide service to City residents, as shown in the table below.
•
•
The City should update the revenue sufficiency analysis portion of this Study every 1-2 years
to be sure that the recommended user charge plan continues to be sufficient to fund the
City’s operations while meeting all of its financial policies and goals.
The City should update the structure of its Sanitation Services Users Charge every 3-5 years,
or as services or functions provided change over time, expenses increase/decrease
significantly, and/or customer demographics change
15
Santa Ana, CA
Revenue Sufficiency Analysis
Results as of November 14, 2023
Appendix A
Schedule 1 - Model Results
Schedule 2 - Model Assumptions & Inputs
Schedule 3 - Trial Balances as of Jun 30, 2023
Schedule 4 - Cash In
Schedule 5 - Cash Out
Schedule 6 - Pro Forma
Schedule 7 - Capital Improvement Plan
Schedule 8 - Borrowing
Schedule 9 - Summary of Funds
Schedule 10 - Additional Employees
Schedule 11 - Vehicle Replacement Program
Management Services
Schedule 1 - Model Results
Schedule 2 - Model Assumptions & Inputs
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Growth
Unit Growth 0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%
Cost Escalation Factors
Salaries
O&M
Contract Services
CO
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.00%
3.00%
4.00%
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
TO
No Escalation
Interest Assumptions
Interest Earnings on Fund Balances
Working Capital Reserve Target
Working Capital Reserve Target (% of O&M)
CIP
0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%0.80%
20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00% 20.00%
CIP Escalation 0.00%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%3.40%
Note: The unit count for FY 2023 of 92,800 and historical unit counts are used to project revenues.
Schedule 3 - Trial Balances as of Jun 30, 2023
Sanitation
Fund
Assets
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
$5,287,985
1,121,340
Total Assets
Liabilities
$6,409,324
Accounts Payable
Compensated Absences
Other Current Payables
$(334,513)
(87,230)
(116,224)
Total Liabilities $(537,967)
Net Assets $
$
5,871,357
5,871,357Total Available Fund Balance
Schedule 4 - Cash In
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
User Charge Revenue Assumptions
User Charge Increase
Unit Growth
0.00%
0.25%
120.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
3.50%
0.25%
User Charge Revenues
Sanitation
Sanitation Revenue $
$
5,935,520 13,120,540 13,613,708 14,125,414 14,656,353 15,207,248 15,778,851 16,371,938 16,987,319 17,625,829 18,288,340
Other Operating Revenues
Restitution Court
Abatement Control Charge
Miscellaneous Recoveries
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
4,820
2,433
8,179
Total Other Operating Revenues
Non-Operating Revenues
$15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432 15,432
Penalties & Service Charge
Expense Reimbursement
$30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
30,000
17
Total Non-Operating Revenues $30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017 30,017
Interest Earnings
Interest Earnings - Sanitation Fund
Total Interest Earnings
$39,443 29,536 27,295 27,576 27,437 27,111 27,293 27,841 28,522 29,117 29,532
$39,443 29,536 27,295 27,576 27,437 27,111 27,293 27,841 28,522 29,117 29,532
Transfers In
Transfer From Fund 057 $200,000 ----------
Total Transfers In $200,000 ----------
Total Cash In $6,220,411 13,195,524 13,686,452 14,198,438 14,729,238 15,279,807 15,851,592 16,445,228 17,061,289 17,700,394 18,363,320
Schedule 5 - Cash Out
Personal Services
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Account Code
Salaries Regular
Salaries Cash Out/Separation
Salaries Overtime
Retirement-Employer Normal Cost
Retirement - Employer Unfunded - Misc
Medicare Insurance
06817640 - 61000
06817640 - 61010
06817640 - 61040
06817640 - 61100
06817640 - 61102
06817640 - 61120
06817640 - 61130
06817640 - 61170
06817640 - 61180
06817641 - 61000
06817641 - 61010
06817641 - 61020
06817641 - 61040
06817641 - 61100
06817641 - 61102
06817641 - 61110
06817641 - 61120
06817641 - 61130
06817641 - 61170
06817641 - 61180
06817641 - 65105
4
$594,350 618,124 642,849 668,563 695,305 723,118 752,042 782,124 813,409 845,945 879,783
15,300
38,530
56,630
72,750
8,590
15,912
40,071
58,895
75,660
8,934
16,548
41,674
61,251
78,686
9,291
17,210
43,341
63,701
81,834
9,663
17,899
45,075
66,249
85,107
10,049
143,705
1,895
29,551
1,590,434
48,959
161,944
116,986
154,492
154,105
6,072
18,615
46,878
68,899
88,511
10,451
149,454
1,971
30,733
1,654,052
50,917
168,421
121,665
160,671
160,270
6,314
19,359
48,753
71,655
92,052
10,869
155,432
2,050
31,962
1,720,214
52,954
175,158
126,532
167,098
166,680
6,567
20,134
50,703
74,521
95,734
11,304
161,649
2,132
33,240
1,789,022
55,072
182,164
131,593
173,782
173,348
6,830
20,939
52,731
77,502
99,563
11,756
168,115
2,217
34,570
1,860,583
57,275
189,451
136,857
180,733
180,282
7,103
21,777
54,840
80,602
103,546
12,226
174,840
2,306
35,953
1,935,007
59,566
197,029
142,331
187,963
187,493
7,387
22,648
57,034
83,826
107,688
12,715
181,833
2,398
37,391
2,012,407
61,948
204,910
148,024
195,481
194,993
7,682
Health Insurance 122,840
1,620
127,754
1,685
132,864
1,752
138,178
1,822Retiree Health Benefits
Worker Compensation Insurance
Salaries Regular
Salaries Cash Out/Separation
Salaries Part-Time
25,260
1,359,510
41,850
138,430
100,000
132,060
131,730
5,190
21,690
327,120
1,630
45,920
8,280
26,270
1,413,890
43,524
143,967
104,000
137,342
136,999
5,398
22,558
340,205
1,695
47,757
8,528
27,321
1,470,446
45,265
149,726
108,160
142,836
142,479
5,614
23,460
353,813
1,763
49,667
8,784
28,414
1,529,264
47,076
155,715
112,486
148,550
148,178
5,838
24,398
367,966
1,834
51,654
9,048
Salaries Overtime
Retirement-Employer Normal Cost
Retirement - Employer Unfunded - Misc
Part-Time Retirement
Medicare Insurance
Health Insurance
Retiree Health Benefits
Worker Compensation Insurance
Benefits Overhead
25,374
382,684
1,907
53,720
9,319
26,389
397,991
1,983
55,869
9,599
27,445
413,911
2,062
58,103
9,887
28,543
430,468
2,145
60,428
10,183
1,051,459
29,684
447,686
2,231
62,845
10,489
1,093,517
30,872
465,594
2,320
65,358
10,804
1,137,258
32,106
484,218
2,413
67,973
11,128
1,182,749Additional Personal Services from Hiring -830,983 864,223 898,792 934,743 972,133 1,011,018
Subtotal Personal Services
Personal Services Execution
$
$
3,249,280 4,210,152 4,378,473 4,553,524 4,735,574 4,924,904 5,121,804 5,326,577 5,539,539 5,761,015 5,991,348
100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Total Executed Personal Services 3,249,280 4,210,152 4,378,473 4,553,524 4,735,574 4,924,904 5,121,804 5,326,577 5,539,539 5,761,015 5,991,348
Fixed Operations & Maintenance
Communications
Training, Transportation, Meeting
Tuition Reimbursement
Membership, Subscription & Dues
Contract Services-Professional
Maintenance & Repair Machinery & Equipment
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses
Gas & Diesel
Rental City Equipment
Accident Repair & Replacement
IT Maintenance Charge
Insurance Charges
Benefits Overhead
Public Works Administrative Charges
Indirect Costs
Computer Software Subscriptions
Principal- Leases
Communications
Training, Transportation, Meeting
Tuition Reimbursement
Membership, Subscription & Dues
Contract Services-Professional
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses
Gas & Diesel
06817640 - 62010
06817640 - 62120
06817640 - 62130
06817640 - 62140
06817640 - 62300
06817640 - 62322
06817640 - 63001
06817640 - 63300
06817640 - 65010
06817640 - 65012
06817640 - 65040
06817640 - 65100
06817640 - 65105
06817640 - 65240
06817640 - 65400
06817640 - 66511
06817640 - 67200
06817641 - 62010
06817641 - 62120
06817641 - 62130
06817641 - 62140
06817641 - 62300
06817641 - 63001
06817641 - 63300
$7,520
5,500
4,000
2,300
605,700
500
211,000
49,300
175,010
1,600
35,550
72,730
4,550
173,300
195,390
3,150
550
15,940
4,500
1,000
2,100
1,521,500
166,650
20,000
7,746
5,665
4,120
2,369
629,928
515
67,330
50,779
180,260
1,648
36,617
74,912
4,687
178,499
203,206
3,245
567
16,418
4,635
1,030
2,163
4,521,500
171,650
20,600
7,978
5,835
4,244
2,440
655,125
530
69,350
52,302
185,668
1,697
37,715
77,159
4,827
183,854
211,334
3,342
583
16,911
4,774
1,061
2,228
4,702,360
176,799
21,218
8,217
6,010
4,371
2,513
681,330
546
71,430
53,871
191,238
1,748
38,846
79,474
4,972
189,370
219,787
3,442
601
17,418
4,917
1,093
2,295
4,890,454
182,103
21,855
8,464
6,190
4,502
2,589
708,583
563
73,573
55,488
196,975
1,801
40,012
81,858
5,121
195,051
228,579
3,545
619
17,941
5,065
1,126
2,364
5,086,073
187,566
22,510
8,718
6,376
4,637
2,666
736,927
580
75,781
57,152
202,885
1,855
41,212
84,314
5,275
200,902
237,722
3,652
638
18,479
5,217
1,159
2,434
5,289,515
193,193
23,185
8,979
6,567
4,776
2,746
766,404
597
78,054
58,867
208,971
1,910
42,449
86,843
5,433
206,929
247,231
3,761
657
19,033
5,373
1,194
2,508
5,501,096
198,989
23,881
9,249
6,764
4,919
2,829
797,060
615
80,396
60,633
215,240
1,968
43,722
89,449
5,596
213,137
257,120
3,874
676
19,604
5,534
1,230
2,583
5,721,140
204,958
24,597
9,526
6,967
5,067
2,914
828,942
633
82,807
62,452
221,697
2,027
45,034
92,132
5,764
219,531
267,405
3,990
697
20,192
5,700
1,267
2,660
5,949,986
211,107
25,335
9,812
7,176
5,219
3,001
862,100
652
85,292
64,325
228,348
2,088
46,385
94,896
5,937
226,117
278,101
4,110
718
20,798
5,871
1,305
2,740
6,187,985
217,440
26,095
10,106
7,392
5,376
3,091
896,584
672
87,850
66,255
235,199
2,150
47,776
97,743
6,115
232,901
289,225
4,233
739
21,422
6,048
1,344
2,822
6,435,504
223,964
26,878
Schedule 5 - Cash Out
FY 2024
41,110
820
129,670
77,360
132,220
205,330
506,710
FY 2025
42,343
FY 2026
43,614
FY 2027
44,922
FY 2028
46,270
FY 2029
47,658
FY 2030
49,087
FY 2031
50,560
FY 2032
52,077
FY 2033
53,639
FY 2034
55,248Rental City Equipment
Accident Repair & Replacement
City Yard Rental
Computer Services Charge
Insurance Charges
Public Works Administrative Charges
Indirect Costs
Computer Software Subscriptions
Principal-Capital Lease
Sanitation (Debris/Liter Removal Crews)
Street Sweeping Signage
Annual Training Cost
Annual Maint. Sanitation Case Mgmnt System
Other Expenses (Technology/Infrastructure)
06817641 - 65010
06817641 - 65012
06817641 - 65020
06817641 - 65040
06817641 - 65100
06817641 - 65240
06817641 - 65400
06817641 - 66511
06817641 - 67200
06817641 - 62300
06817641 - 62300
06817641 - 62120
06817640 - 62300
06817640 - 62300
820
133,560
79,681
136,187
211,490
521,911
773
1,627
900,000
50,000
50,000
-
820
137,567
82,071
140,272
217,835
537,569
796
820
141,694
84,533
144,480
224,370
553,696
820
820
145,945
87,069
148,815
231,101
570,307
844
820
150,323
89,681
153,279
238,034
587,416
869
820
154,833
92,372
157,878
245,175
605,038
896
820
159,478
95,143
162,614
252,530
623,189
922
820
164,262
97,997
167,492
260,106
641,885
950
820
169,190
100,937
172,517
267,909
661,142
979
820
174,266
103,965
177,693
275,946
680,976
1,008750
1,580 1,676 1,727 1,778 1,832 1,887 1,943 2,001 2,062 2,123
-
-
-
-
-
-
927,000
51,500
51,500
50,000
100,000
-
954,810
53,045
53,045
51,500
103,000
-
983,454
54,636
54,636
53,045
106,090
100,000
1,012,958
56,275
56,275
54,636
109,273
-
1,043,347
57,964
57,964
56,275
112,551
-
1,074,647
59,703
59,703
57,964
115,927
-
1,106,886
61,494
61,494
59,703
119,405
-
1,140,093
63,339
63,339
61,494
122,987
-
1,174,296
65,239
65,239
63,339
126,677
-
-
-Mail Out/Printing Cost for Protest Vote (fee increase) 06817640 - 62300
Subtotal Fixed Operations & Maintenance
Fixed Operations & Maintenance Execution
$
$
4,374,890 8,318,478 8,771,554 9,090,364 9,520,966 9,763,803 10,119,334 10,488,037 10,870,407 11,266,958 11,678,224
100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Total Executed Fixed Operations & Maintenance
Capital Outlay
4,374,890 8,318,478 8,771,554 9,090,364 9,520,966 9,763,803 10,119,334 10,488,037 10,870,407 11,266,958 11,678,224
Vehicle Replacement Program $398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030
Subtotal Capital Outlay $398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030
Capital Outlay Execution 100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Total Executed Capital Outlay $398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030
Debt Service
Senior Lien Debt
Existing Senior Lien Debt Service $80,254 88,032 103,925 120,767 145,077 204,322 155,613 152,210 163,438 215,741 250,541
Subtotal Senior Lien Debt $80,254 88,032 103,925 120,767 145,077 204,322 155,613 152,210 163,438 215,741 250,541
Total Debt Service $80,254 88,032 103,925 120,767 145,077 204,322 155,613 152,210 163,438 215,741 250,541
Cash Funded Capital
Cash Funded Capital
Total Cash Funded Capital
Total Cash Out
$
$
$
-
-
775,518
775,518
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,102,455 13,790,211 13,651,982 14,162,685 14,799,648 15,291,059 15,794,782 16,364,854 16,971,413 17,641,745 18,318,142
Schedule 7 - Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2024 FY 2025
500,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Capital Expense (Office/Shops i.e. HVAC system)
Sanitation Case Mgmnt System
$-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-250,000
Total Projects $-750,000 ---------
Execution %
Escalation %
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
103.40%
100.00%
106.92%
100.00%
110.56%
100.00%
114.32%
100.00%
118.21%
100.00%
122.23%
100.00%
126.39%
100.00%
130.69%
100.00%
135.14%
100.00%
139.74%
Total Executed Projects $-775,518 ---------
Schedule 6 - Pro Forma
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Sanitation
Sanitation User Charge Revenue
Revenue from Growth
$5,935,520
-
5,935,520
14,839
13,120,540
32,801
13,613,708
34,034
14,125,414
35,314
14,656,353
36,641
15,207,248
38,018
15,778,851
39,447
16,371,938
40,930
16,987,319
42,468
17,625,829
44,065
Revenue Before Charge Increase
User Charge Increase
Revenue from Charge Increase
$5,935,520 5,950,358
120.5%
7,170,182
13,153,341
3.5%
13,647,743
3.5%
14,160,727
3.5%
14,692,994
3.5%
15,245,266
3.5%
15,818,298
3.5%
16,412,868
3.5%
17,029,787
3.5%
17,669,894
3.5%0.0%
-460,367 477,671 495,625 514,255 533,584 553,640 574,450 596,043 618,446
Total Sanitation User Charge Revenue
Plus: Other Operating Revenues
Operating Income
$
$
$
5,935,520
15,432
13,120,540
15,432
13,613,708
15,432
14,125,414
15,432
14,656,353
15,432
15,207,248
15,432
15,778,851
15,432
16,371,938
15,432
16,987,319
15,432
17,625,829
15,432
18,288,340
15,432
5,950,951 13,135,973 13,629,140 14,140,845 14,671,784 15,222,680 15,794,282 16,387,370 17,002,750 17,641,261 18,303,772
Less: Operating Expenses
Personal Services
Fixed Operations & Maintenance
$ (3,249,280)
(4,374,890)
(4,210,152)
(8,318,478)
(4,378,473)
(8,771,554)
(4,553,524)
(9,090,364)
(4,735,574)
(9,520,966)
(4,924,904)(5,121,804)(5,326,577)(5,539,539)(5,761,015)(5,991,348)
(9,763,803) (10,119,334) (10,488,037) (10,870,407) (11,266,958) (11,678,224)
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
$ (7,624,170) (12,528,630) (13,150,027) (13,643,888) (14,256,540) (14,688,707) (15,241,138) (15,814,614) (16,409,945) (17,027,973) (17,669,571)
$ (1,673,219)607,343 479,113 496,957 415,244 533,973 553,144 572,756 592,805 613,288 634,201
Plus (Less): Non-Operating Income in Debt Service Coverage Test
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest Earnings
Capital Outlay
$30,017
39,443
(398,030)
30,017
29,536
(398,030)
30,017
27,295
(398,030)
30,017
27,576
(398,030)
30,017
27,437
(398,030)
30,017
27,111
(398,030)
30,017
27,293
(398,030)
30,017
27,841
(398,030)
30,017
28,522
(398,030)
30,017
29,117
(398,030)
30,017
29,532
(398,030)
Total Non-Operating $(128,571)(338,478)
268,865
(340,719)
138,395
(340,438)
156,520
(340,576)
74,667
(340,903)
193,070
(340,721)
212,423
(340,172)
232,584
(339,491)
253,314
(338,897)
274,391
(338,482)
295,719Net Income Before Debt Service $ (1,801,790)
Debt Service & Coverage
Existing Senior Lien Debt Service $80,254 88,032 103,925 120,767 145,077 204,322 155,613 152,210 163,438 215,741 250,541
Total Senior Lien Debt Service $80,254 88,032 103,925 120,767 145,077 204,322 155,613 152,210 163,438 215,741 250,541
Senior Lien Debt Service Coverage -22.45 3.05 1.33 1.30 0.51 0.94 1.37 1.53 1.55 1.27 1.18
Total Debt Service
Net Cash Flow
$80,254 88,032 103,925
34,470
120,767
35,753
145,077
(70,410)
204,322
(11,252)
155,613
56,810
152,210
80,374
163,438
89,876
215,741
58,650
250,541
45,178$ (1,882,044)180,833
Fund Balance
Balance at Beginning of Fiscal Year
Net Cash Flow
$
$
$
$
$
5,871,357
(1,882,044)
3,989,313
180,832
3,394,627
34,470
3,429,096
35,753
3,464,849
(70,410)
3,394,439
(11,252)
3,383,187
56,810
3,439,997
80,374
3,520,371
89,876
3,610,247
58,650
3,668,897
45,178
Total Funds Available
Less: Planned Cash Funded Capital
3,989,313 4,170,145
(775,518)
3,429,096 3,464,849 3,394,439 3,383,187 3,439,997 3,520,371 3,610,247 3,668,897 3,714,075
----------
Balance of Working Capital
Less: Working Capital Reserve Target
3,989,313
(1,524,834)
3,394,627
(2,505,726)
3,429,096
(2,630,005)
3,464,849
(2,728,778)
3,394,439
(2,851,308)
3,383,187
(2,937,741)
3,439,997
(3,048,228)
3,520,371
(3,162,923)
3,610,247
(3,281,989)
3,668,897
(3,405,595)
3,714,075
(3,533,914)
Surplus/Deficit of Working Capital
Add Back: Working Capital Reserve
2,464,479
1,524,834
888,901
2,505,726
799,091
2,630,005
736,071
2,728,778
543,131
2,851,308
445,445
2,937,741
391,769
3,048,228
357,448
3,162,923
328,258
3,281,989
263,302
3,405,595
180,161
3,533,914
Balance at End of Fiscal Year 3,989,313 3,394,627 3,429,096 3,464,849 3,394,439 3,383,187 3,439,997 3,520,371 3,610,247 3,668,897 3,714,075
Schedule 8 - Borrowing
Senior Lien Borrowing
FY 2024
FY 2024
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2025
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2026
FY 2026
FY 2027
FY 2027
FY 2027
FY 2028
FY 2028
FY 2028
FY 2029
FY 2029
FY 2029
FY 2030
FY 2030
FY 2030
FY 2031
FY 2031
FY 2031
FY 2032
FY 2032
FY 2032
FY 2033
FY 2033
FY 2033
FY 2034
FY 2034
FY 2034
Cumulative Annual Payment $
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Subordinate Borrowing
Cumulative Annual Payment
Short-Term Borrowing
Cumulative Annual Payment
Schedule 10 - Additional Employees
Position FY 2024 FY 2025
1.0
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager (AM)
Maintenance Worker II
Management Aide (UC)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.0
1.0
1.0Public Works Projects Manager
Annual Salary Totals
Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager (AM)
Maintenance Worker II
Management Aide (UC)
$-
-
-
-
200,962
401,482
83,439
209,000
417,541
86,777
217,360
434,242
90,248
226,055
451,612
93,858
235,097
469,677
97,612
244,501
488,464
101,517
176,537
254,281
508,002
105,577
183,599
264,452
528,322
109,800
190,943
275,030
549,455
114,192
198,580
286,031
571,434
118,760
206,524Public Works Projects Manager 145,101 150,905 156,941 163,219 169,747
Total Salary $-830,983 864,223 898,792 934,743 972,133 1,011,018 1,051,459 1,093,517 1,137,258 1,182,749
Schedule 9 - Summary of Funds
Sanitation Fund FY 2024
$ 5,871,357
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
Balance at Start of FY
Cash In
Interest
3,989,313 3,394,627 3,429,096 3,464,849 3,394,439 3,383,187 3,439,997 3,520,371 3,610,247 3,668,897
6,180,968 13,165,988 13,659,157 14,170,862 14,701,801 15,252,697 15,824,299 16,417,387 17,032,767 17,671,278 18,333,789
39,443 29,536 27,295 27,576 27,437 27,111 27,293 27,841 28,522 29,117 29,532
(8,102,455) (13,014,693) (13,651,982) (14,162,685) (14,799,648) (15,291,059) (15,794,782) (16,364,854) (16,971,413) (17,641,745) (18,318,142)Cash Out
Subtotal
Less: Working Capital Reserve
$ 3,989,313 3,394,627 3,429,096 3,464,849 3,394,439 3,383,187 3,439,997 3,520,371 3,610,247 3,668,897 3,714,075
(1,524,834) (2,505,726) (2,630,005) (2,728,778) (2,851,308) (2,937,741) (3,048,228) (3,162,923) (3,281,989) (3,405,595) (3,533,914)
Amount Available for Projects $ 2,464,479 888,901 799,091 736,071 543,131 445,445 391,769 357,448 328,258 263,302 180,161
Amount Available After Projects $ 2,464,479 888,901 799,091 736,071 543,131 445,445 391,769 357,448 328,258 263,302 180,161
Plus: Restricted Funds 1,524,834 2,505,726 2,630,005 2,728,778 2,851,308 2,937,741 3,048,228 3,162,923 3,281,989 3,405,595 3,533,914
Available at End of FY $ 3,989,313 3,394,627 3,429,096 3,464,849 3,394,439 3,383,187 3,439,997 3,520,371 3,610,247 3,668,897 3,714,075
Schedule 11 - Vehicle Replacement Program
Vehicle Type FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
JEEP - WRANGLER
FREIGHTLINER - 114SD
FREIGHTLINER - 114SD
CHEVY - COLORADO
CHEVY - COLORADO
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
JOHN DEERE - 410L
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
CHEVY - 3500 UTILITY TRK
CHEVY - SILVERADO
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-250
CATERPILLAR - 926M
CHEVY - SILVERADO
FORD - F-550
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
CHEVY - TRAVERSE
Total Addl Vehicle Expense
JEEP - WRANGLER
FREIGHTLINER - 114SD
FREIGHTLINER - 114SD
CHEVY - COLORADO
CHEVY - COLORADO
FORD - F-250
$-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-88,385 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
354,511
354,314
46,377
46,377
43,495
43,495
-
-
-
-
-
-FORD - F-250
Schedule 11 - Vehicle Replacement Program
Vehicle Type FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034
JOHN DEERE - 410L
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
CHEVY - 3500 UTILITY TRK
CHEVY - SILVERADO
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-250
CATERPILLAR - 926M
CHEVY - SILVERADO
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
279,569 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
49,793
50,602
50,197
49,928
121,715
121,446
121,580
107,277
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
107,277
113,838
113,838
-
-
-
-
140,007
140,007
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
43,495 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
393,297
107,277
121,580
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
43,495 -
-
-
-
-
-
121,715
FORD - F-250
FORD - F-550
FORD - F-550
CHEVY - TRAVERSE
75,000
150,000
150,000
75,000
-
-
-
-
92,241
184,481
184,481
92,241
Total Vehicle Cost $450,000 --227,676 975,560 1,218,774 -553,443 279,569 393,297 280,013
Cash Funded Average Spending $398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030 398,030
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
Page 1 of 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADJUSTING THE RATE OF THE SANITATION SERVICES USERS
CHARGE FOR ROADWAY CLEANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SANTIATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
WHEREAS, Chapter 18 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”), Article XII,
Section 18-600 et seq., authorizes the City to make a monthly charge to each
residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing or other units which are located within
the City for street cleaning services and other environmental sanitation services and to
establish those rates by resolution; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution adjusting street cleaning services and other
environmental sanitation services shall apply only to SAMC Chapter 18, Article XII,
Sanitation Services Users Charge; and
WHEREAS, the rate structure for street cleaning services and other
environmental sanitation services includes several municipal utility services customer
classes: residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, manufacturing and other units
located within the City; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City Council authorized City staff to retain
Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. (“SCS”), an environmental
consulting and contracting firm, to determine whether rates for services charges are
sufficient to meet increased costs of services, and to perform a detailed cost-of-service
study to ensure compliance with Proposition 218 requirements and provided a thorough
examination of the financial landscape and capital needs associated with sanitation
services; and
WHEREAS, the Sanitation Services Users Charge Cost of Service Study Report
(“Study”) prepared by SCS (a copy of which is available for inspection at the City and
also posted on the City’s website), set the basis upon which the Charges were
calculated, which included a five-year financial projection of anticipated growth, fund
balances and reserve targets, revenues, operations and maintenance expenses,
vehicle/equipment replacement expenses, and capital spending; and
WHEREAS, the Study determined that the City’s current user charge revenues
will no longer be sufficient to meet the projected financial needs of the City to fund its
sanitation services operations. Therefore, a five-year financial management plan was
calculated and SCS determined that sanitation services user charge per unit should
increase to a monthly charge of $11.72 per month in July 2024, billed bi-monthly as
$23.44 per unit per bill. An inflationary-like increase of approximately 3.50% is
anticipated to be necessary each July from 2025 to 2028; and
EXHIBIT 2
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
Page 2 of 5
WHEREAS, the Sanitation Services Users Charge (“Charges”) is billed on a bi-
monthly billing basis; and
WHEREAS, the Charges are property-related fees within the meaning of Article
XIII D of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the revenues derived from the Charges will not exceed the funds
required to provide the services for which the Charges are imposed, and will be used
exclusively for street cleaning services (e.g. roadway cleaning and street sweeping) and
other environmental sanitation services such as illegal dumping/rubbish removal, alley
and sidewalk cleaning, power washing, sanitation and right-of-way inspection and
enforcement, and weed abatement; and
WHEREAS, the Charges are equitable to all customer classes; and
WHEREAS, Article XIII D, section 6 of the California Constitution (“Article XIII D”)
requires that prior to imposing new or increased Charges, the City shall provide written
notice by mail of the new or increased Charges to the record owner of each parcel upon
which the Charges are proposed for imposition and any responsible party directly liable
for payment of the Charges, the amount of the Charges proposed to be imposed on
each parcel, the basis upon which the Charges were calculated, the reason for the
Charges, and the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed Charges;
and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, the City Council authorized the initiation of
the process to adjust the Sanitation Fee in compliance with California’s Proposition 218
requirements; and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2023, the City distributed notices as required by
Article XIII D regarding the City Council’s consideration of the Charges at a public
hearing scheduled for February 20, 2024, to all property owners and customers of
record whose parcels receive sanitation services and would be subject to the proposed
user charge adjustments in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6(a)(1) of the
California Constitution and Government Code Section 53755; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing on the Charges contained in this Resolution within Exhibit A, and at that time
invited oral and written comments from the public; and
WHEREAS, upon close of said public hearing, the City did receive ________
written protests to the Charges, and therefore there has been no majority protest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to establish and impose the Charges
as set forth in Exhibit A, commencing on July 1, 2024 and subject to annual user
charge adjustments through July 1, 2028; and
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
Page 3 of 5
WHEREAS, any additional increase that exceeds the user Charge increases in
Exhibit A would be subject to another Proposition 218 noticed public hearing and
approval by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The adoption of this Resolution falls within a statutory exemption
from environmental review pursuant to sections 15273, 15060(c)(2) of the State
Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
which pertain to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval
of rates and charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the
purpose of meeting operating expenses, and pertain to activities that will not result in a
direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change to the environment and that are not
defined as a project under CEQA Regulations.
Section 2. After considering the material presented in Exhibit A, the City
Council hereby finds as follows:
(a)Revenues derived from the Charges do not exceed the funds required to
provide the property-related service;
(b)Revenues derived from the Charges shall not be used for any purpose
other than that for which the Charges are imposed;
(c)The amount of the Charges imposed upon any parcel or person does not
exceed the proportional cost of services attributable to the parcel;
(d)The Charges are for services actually used by, or immediately available
to, the owner of the property upon which the Charges are imposed; and
(e)The Charges will not be expended for general governmental purposes.
Section 3. After receiving public comment and testimony on the Charges, and
absent a majority protest to the Charges, the Charges are hereby approved to take
effect on the dates, in the amounts, and at the rates described in Exhibit A, attached
and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution. To the extent any other resolution of the City conflicts with the
provisions set forth herein, it is the explicit intent of the City Council that the provisions
of this Resolution shall supersede.
[Signatures on the following page]
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________________, 2024.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Jose Montoya
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No.
2024-_____ to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on _____________________, 2024.
Date:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
EXHIBIT A
SANITATION SERVICES USERS CHARGES
Year 1
FY 2024-25
Year 2
FY 2025-26
Year 3
FY 2026-27
Year 4
FY 2027-28
Year 5
FY 2028-29
Implementation
Date July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028
Monthly User
Charge per Unit $11.72 $12.13 $12.56 $13.00 $13.45
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Concerning proposed changes to the City of Santa Ana Sanitation Services
Users Charge
Pursuant to State law, the Santa Ana City Council will hold a public hearing at the time, date, and
location specified below to consider increasing the Sanitation Services User Charges for the City’s
sanitation services.
DATE: February 20, 2024
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
If adopted, the increased user charges will become effective on July 1, 2024 and subject to annual user
charge adjustments through July 1, 2028.
The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with California Constitution Article XIII D, Section
6 (also known as “Proposition 218”). This notice is being sent to all property owners and customers of
record whose parcels receive sanitation services in the City of Santa Ana, who would be subject to the
proposed user charge adjustments.
All members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing. Additionally, under Proposition 218,
property owners and customers of record may submit a written protest to the proposed user charge
changes. Only one protest per parcel is permitted.
Please refer to the “How Can I Participate?” section of this document for instructions on submitting a
formal written protest against the proposed action. You may also appear at the public hearing at the
date and time specified above. More information is available online at https://www.santa- ana.org/.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
The City of Santa Ana welcomes your participation and input throughout the process as the City Council
considers increasing the user charges and estimated future user charge adjustments explained in this
Notice. If you have questions or comments about the increase and estimated future user charges, here
is what you can do:
CALL OR VISIT: Information on the increase user charges and estimated future user charge
adjustments are available for review at the City’s Public Works Agency and on our website:
https://www.santa- ana.org or call 714-647-3380 with questions.
WRITE OR E-MAIL: Written protests may be mailed to The City of Santa Ana, Attention: City Clerk,
P.O. Box 1988, M30, Santa Ana, CA 92702; delivered in-person to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana; or e-mailed to ecomment@santa-ana.org. All protests shall include the name,
property address, and signature of the person submitting the protest. Oral protests do not count as
formal written protests. Only one written protest per parcel is permitted.
EXHIBIT 3
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ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Written protests may also be submitted at the Public Hearing on
February 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
CA 92701. All members of the public will have an opportunity to speak and give testimony regarding
the proposed sanitation user charges at the Public Hearing; however, only written protests will count
toward a majority protest. Written protests must be received before the conclusion of the Public Hearing
to be counted. The Public Hearing is subject to being held electronically or by teleconference if required
or permitted by national, state and/or local orders as a result of a public health emergency crisis. In this
event, information will be provided on the City's website and posted in City Council Chambers.
WHY HAVE I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE?
The City of Santa Ana is presenting the increased user charges for its roadway cleaning and
environmental sanitation program services. Property owners and customers of record who would be
impacted by these changes are receiving this notice. The City of Santa Ana is dedicated to providing
reliable and cost-effective sanitation services to its residents/property owners, and businesses.
WHY ARE USER CHARGES INCREASING?
BACKGROUND: The City’s roadway cleaning and environmental sanitation programs play a vital role
in maintaining the City's cleanliness and hygiene standards. These programs encompass a wide array
of services, including street sweeping, abandoned item collection, sidewalk cleaning, and power
washing, addressing illegal dumping, and cleaning alleys. Additionally, they ensure compliance with
sanitation codes through right-of-way inspections and enforcement activities, as well as the removal of
weeds from streets and sidewalks.
Beginning in fiscal year 2025, the City budget reflects several critical changes, including costs for
contract maintenance staff to boost sanitation services, and for additional maintenance workers and
program support employees. Furthermore, a significant ongoing expenditure of $3.0 million is
earmarked for the introduction of a new street sweeping contract. This contract will enhance service
frequency, especially in key arterial and commercial corridors, resulting in quicker response times,
benefiting the entire community.
It's imperative to acknowledge the challenges faced by the City. Inflation, economic pressures, and
supply chain disruptions have substantially increased costs. Notably, user charge has remained
stagnant since 1996, and in 2019, it was reduced, placing additional strain on the City's finances.
Despite these hurdles, the City remains dedicated to maintaining high cleanliness standards through
strategic investments and efficient utilization of resources.
BASIS UPON WHICH THE CHARGES WERE CALCULATED: The City retained SCS Engineers
(SCS) to perform a Sanitation Services Users Charge Study. This study included a five-year financial
projection of anticipated growth, fund balances and reserve targets, revenues, operations and
maintenance expenses, vehicle/equipment replacement expenses, and capital spending. The analysis
determined that the City’s current user charge revenues will no longer be sufficient to meet the projected
financial needs of the City to fund its sanitation services operations. Therefore, a five-year financial
management plan was calculated.
SCS determined that sanitation services user charge per unit should increase to a monthly charge of
$11.72 per month in July 2024, billed bi-monthly as $23.44 per unit per bill. An inflationary-like increase
of approximately 3.50% is anticipated to be necessary each July from 2025 to 2028.
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The public hearing will include consideration of adopting a resolution that will authorize sanitation user
charges and future user charge adjustments for a five-year period commencing July 1, 2024, through
June 30, 2029. If approved by the City Council, the proposed user charges noted below in Table A –
Sanitation Services User Charges will go into effect on July 1, 2024, including annual user charge
adjustments in user charge years two through five.
Any additional increase that exceeds this methodology and the additional user charge increase
percentages below, in any year, would be subject to another Proposition 218 noticed public hearing
and approval by the City Council.
Table A: Sanitation Services User Charges
Current
FY 2023-24
Proposed
FY 2024-25
Year 2
FY 2025-26
Year 3
FY 2026-27
Year 4
FY 2027-28
Year 5
FY 2028-29
Implementation
Date
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028
Monthly User
Charge per Unit
$5.35 $11.72 $12.13 $12.56 $13.00 $13.45
PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS
At the time of the Public Hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all protests and objections to
the proposed increases. Oral comments DO NOT qualify as a formal protest unless accompanied by a
written protest. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Council will evaluate the written protests and
consider the adoption of the proposed increases. If written protests are not submitted by at least a
majority of identified parcels subject to the proposed adjustments (a “majority protest”), the City Council
will be authorized to adopt the proposed user charge. If adopted, the increased user charges will
become effective on July 1, 2024, and annual user charge adjustments effective July 1, 2025, through
July 1, 2028.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit us at https://www.santa-ana.org, to learn more about the proposed user charge changes.
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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
Concerniente a cambios propuestos a la Tarifa de Usuarios de los Servicios
de Saneamiento de la Ciudad de Santa Ana
Conforme a la ley estatal, el Concejo Municipal de Santa Ana celebrará una audiencia pública en la hora,
fecha y lugar que se especifican abajo para considerar el aumento de los Cargos al Usuario por Servicios
de Saneamiento para los servicios de saneamiento de la Ciudad.
FECHA: 20 de febrero de 2024
HORA: 5:30 PM
LUGAR: Salón del Concejo Municipal
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Si se adopta, el aumento de las tarifas de usuario entrará en vigor el 1º de julio del 2024 y estará sujeto
a ajustes anuales hasta el 1º de julio del 2028.
La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con el Artículo XIII D, Sección 6 de la Constitución
de California (también conocido como “Proposición 218”). Este aviso se envía a todos los propietarios y
clientes registrados cuyas parcelas reciben servicios de saneamiento en la Ciudad de Santa Ana, que
estarían sujetos a los ajustes propuestos en las tarifas de usuario.
Todos los miembros del público están invitados a asistir a la audiencia pública. Además, en virtud de
la Proposición 218, los propietarios y clientes registrados pueden presentar una protesta por escrito a
los cambios propuestos en las tarifas de usuario. Sólo se permite una protesta por parcela.
Consulte la sección “¿Cómo puedo participar?” de este documento para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo
presentar una protesta formal por escrito contra la medida propuesta. También puede comparecer en
la audiencia pública en la fecha y hora especificadas anteriormente. Encontrará más información en
línea en https://www.santa-ana.org/.
¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR?
La Ciudad de Santa Ana agradece su participación y aportación a lo largo de todo el proceso mientras
el Concejo Municipal considera el aumento de los cargos a los usuarios y los futuros ajustes calculados
de los cargos a los usuarios que se explican en este Aviso. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre el
aumento y los futuros cargos calculados a los usuarios, esto es lo que puede hacer:
LLAMAR O VISITAR: La información sobre el aumento de las tarifas de usuario y los futuros ajustes
calculados de las tarifas de usuario están disponibles para su revisión en la Agencia de Obras Públicas
de la Ciudad y en nuestra página web: https://www.santa-ana.org o llame al 714-647-3380 si tiene
preguntas.
POR CARTA O E-MAIL: Las protestas por escrito pueden enviarse por correo a la Ciudad de Santa
Ana, Atención: Secretaria Municipal, P.O. Box 1988, M30, Santa Ana, CA 92702; entregarse en
persona en el Ayuntamiento, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana; o por email a ecomment@santa-
ana.org. Todas las protestas incluirán el nombre, la dirección de la propiedad y la firma de la persona
que las presenta. Las protestas orales no cuentan como protestas formales por escrito. Sólo se permite
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una protesta escrita por parcela.
ASISTIR A LA AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA: También podrán presentarse protestas por escrito en la
audiencia pública el 20 de febrero de 2024, a las 5:30 PM, en el Salón del Concejo Municipal en 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Todos los miembros del público tendrán la oportunidad de
hablar y dar su testimonio relacionado con las tarifas de usuario de saneamiento propuestas en la
Audiencia Pública; sin embargo, sólo las protestas por escrito contarán para una protesta mayoritaria.
Las protestas por escrito deberán recibirse antes de la conclusión de la Audiencia Pública para que
sean tenidas en cuenta. La Audiencia Pública está sujeta a celebrarse electrónicamente o por
teleconferencia si así lo requieren o permiten las órdenes nacionales, estatales y/o locales como
resultado de una crisis de emergencia de salud pública. En este caso, se brindará información en el
sitio web de la Ciudad y se publicará en el Salón del Concejo Municipal.
¿POR QUÉ HE RECIBIDO ESTE AVISO?
La Ciudad de Santa Ana presenta el aumento de las tarifas de sus servicios de limpieza de calles y
del programa de saneamiento ambiental. Los propietarios y clientes de registro que se verían afectados
por estos cambios están recibiendo este aviso. La Ciudad de Santa Ana está comprometida a brindar
servicios de saneamiento confiables y rentables a sus residentes/dueños de propiedad, y a los
negocios.
¿POR QUÉ AUMENTAN LAS TARIFAS DE USUARIO?
ANTECEDENTES: Los programas de limpieza de calles y saneamiento ambiental de la Ciudad
desempeñan un papel vital en el mantenimiento de los estándares de limpieza e higiene de la Ciudad.
Estos programas abarcan una amplia gama de servicios, entre los que se incluyen el barrido de calles,
recolección de artículos abandonados, limpieza de aceras y lavado a presión, tratamiento de
vertederos ilegales y limpieza de callejones. Además, garantizan el cumplimiento de los códigos de
saneamiento mediante inspecciones del derecho de paso y actividades de aplicación de la ley, así
como el retiro de maleza de las calles y aceras.
A partir del año fiscal 2025, el presupuesto de la Ciudad refleja varios cambios fundamentales, entre los
que se incluyen los costos del personal de mantenimiento contratado para aumentar los servicios de
saneamiento, trabajadores de mantenimiento y empleados de apoyo a los programas adicionales.
Además, se destina un importante gasto continuo de $3.0 millones a la introducción de un nuevo
contrato de barrido de calles. Este contrato mejorará la frecuencia del servicio, especialmente en los
corredores arteriales y comerciales clave, lo que resultará en tiempos de respuesta más rápidos, para
beneficiar a toda la comunidad.
Es imperativo reconocer los retos a los que se enfrenta la Ciudad. La inflación, presiones económicas
e interrupciones en la cadena de suministro han incrementado sustancialmente los costos. En particular,
la tarifa de usuario ha permanecido estancada desde 1996, y se redujo en el 2019, lo que supuso una
presión adicional para las finanzas de la Ciudad. A pesar de estos obstáculos, la Ciudad sigue
empeñada en mantener altos estándares de limpieza mediante inversiones estratégicas y el uso
eficiente de los recursos.
BASE SOBRE LA QUE SE CALCULARON LOS CARGOS: La Ciudad contrató a SCS Engineers
(SCS) para que realizara un Estudio sobre Tarifas de Usuarios de Servicios de Saneamiento. Este
estudio incluyó una proyección financiera a cinco años del crecimiento previsto, saldos de fondos y
objetivos de reservas, ingresos, gastos de operaciones y mantenimiento, gastos de sustitución de
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vehículos/equipos y gastos capitales. El análisis determinó que los actuales ingresos por tarifas de
usuario de la Ciudad ya no serán suficientes para satisfacer las necesidades financieras previstas de la
Ciudad para pagar sus operaciones de servicios de saneamiento. Por lo tanto, se calculó un plan de
gestión financiera a cinco años.
SCS determinó que la tarifa por unidad del usuario de servicios de saneamiento debería aumentar a
un cargo mensual de $11.72 por mes en julio del 2024, facturado bimestralmente como $23.44 por unidad
por factura. Se prevé que será necesario un aumento por inflación de aproximadamente el 3.50% cada
julio desde el 2025 hasta el 2028.
La audiencia pública incluirá la consideración de la adopción de una resolución que autorizará las
tarifas de saneamiento y los futuros ajustes de tarifas por un período de cinco años, desde el 1º de
julio del 2024 hasta el 30 de junio del 2029. Si son aprobadas por la Ciudad, las tarifas de usuario
propuestas que se indican abajo en la Tabla A: Tarifas de usuario de servicios de saneamiento entrarán
en vigor el 1º de julio del 2024, incluyendo los ajustes anuales de las tarifas de usuario en los años dos
a cinco.
Cualquier aumento adicional que supere esta metodología y los porcentajes de aumento de la tarifa
adicional del usuario indicados abajo, en cualquier año, estaría sujeto a otra audiencia pública notificada
en virtud de la Proposición 218 y a la aprobación del Concejo Municipal.
Tabla A: Tarifas de usuario de servicios de saneamiento
Actual
AF 2023-24
Propuesto
AF 2024-25
Año 2
AF 2025-26
Año 3
AF 2026-27
Año 4
AF 2027-28
Año 5
AF 2028-29
Fecha de
implementación
Julio 1, 2024 Julio 1, 2025 Julio 1, 2026 Julio 1, 2027 Julio 1, 2028
Cargo mensual
por unidad
$5.35 $11.72 $12.13 $12.56 $13.00 $13.45
PROCESO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
En la Audiencia Pública, el Concejo Municipal escuchará y considerará todas las protestas y objeciones
a los aumentos propuestos. Los comentarios orales NO califican como protesta formal a menos que
vayan acompañados de una protesta por escrito. Una vez concluida la audiencia, el Concejo Municipal
evaluará las protestas escritas y considerará la adopción de los aumentos propuestos. Si no se
presentan protestas por escrito de al menos la mayoría de las parcelas identificadas sujetas a los
ajustes propuestos (una “protesta mayoritaria”), el Concejo Municipal estará autorizado a adoptar la
tarifa propuesta. Si se adoptan, los aumentos de las tarifas entrarán en vigor el 1º de julio del 2024 y los
ajustes anuales de las tarifas entrarán en vigor desde el 1º de julio del 2025 hasta el 1º de julio del
2028.
PARA MAYORES INFORMES
Visitenos en https://www.santa-ana.org , para más información sobre los cambios propuestos en las tarifas
de usuario.
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THÔNG BÁO VỀ PHIÊN ĐIỀU TRẦN
Liên quan đến các thay đổi được đề nghị đối với Phí tính cho Người Sử Dụng
Dịch Vụ Vệ Sinh của Thành Phố Santa Ana
Theo luật Tiểu Bang, Hội Đồng Thành Phố Santa Ana sẽ tổ chức một phiên điều trần công
khai vào thời gian, ngày và địa điểm cụ thể dưới đây để xem xét việc tăng Phí tính cho Người Sử Dụng Dịch Vụ
Vệ Sinh đối với các dịch vụ vệ sinh của Thành Phố.
NGÀY: Ngày 20 tháng 2 năm 2024
THỜI GIAN: 5:30 chiều
ĐỊA ĐIỂM: Phòng Họp Hội Đồng Thành Phố
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Nếu được thông qua, việc tăng phí tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ sẽ có hiệu lực vào Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2024
và là đối tượng điều chỉnh phí hàng năm tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ đến hết Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2028.
Buổi điều trần công khai sẽ được tiến hành theo Hiến Pháp California Điều XIII D, Đoạn 6 (còn được gọi là “Dự
Luật 218”). Thông báo này được gửi đến tất cả các chủ sở hữu bất động sản và khách hàng có hồ sơ có lô đất
nhận dịch vụ vệ sinh ở Thành Phố Santa Ana, họ sẽ là đối đượng được áp dụng các điều chỉnh phí được đề
nghị tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ.
Tất cả các thành viên của công chúng được mời tham dự buổi điều trần công khai. Ngoài ra, theo Dự Luật 218,
chủ sở hữu bất động sản và khách hàng có hồ sơ có thể gửi văn bản phản đối việc thay đổi phí được đề nghị
tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ. Mỗi lô đất chỉ được phép gửi phản đối một lần.
Vui lòng tham khảo phần “Tôi Có Thể Tham Gia bằng Cách Nào?” của tài liệu này để biết hướng dẫn về việc
gửi văn bản chính thức phản đối hành động được đề nghị. Quý vị cũng có thể đến buổi điều trần công khai vào
ngày và giờ được nêu trên. Quý vị có thể xem thêm thông tin trực tuyến tại https://www.santa- ana.org/.
TÔI CÓ THỂ THAM GIA BẰNG CÁCH NÀO?
Thành Phố Santa Ana hoan nghênh sự tham gia và đóng góp ý kiến của quý vị trong suốt quá trình khi Hội Đồng
Thành Phố xem xét việc tăng phí tính cho người sử dụng và những điều chỉnh phí tính cho người sử d ụng được
ước tính trong tương lai được nêu trong Thông Báo này. Nếu quý vị có câu hỏi hoặc nhận xét về việc tăng và
ước tính phí tính cho người sử dụng trong tương lai, đây là những gì quý vị có thể làm:
GỌI HOẶC TRUY CẬP: Thông tin về việc tăng phí tính cho người sử dụng và mức điều chỉnh phí tính cho
người sử dụng được ước tính trong tương lai là có sẵn để xem xét tại Cơ Quan Công Chánh của Thành Phố
và trên trang web của chúng tôi: https://www.santa- ana.org hoặc gọi 714-647-3380 nếu quý vị có câu hỏi.
GỬI THƯ HOẶC E-MAIL: Các phản đối bằng văn bản có thể được gửi đến The City of Santa Ana, Attention:
City Clerk, P.O. Box 1988, M30, Santa Ana, CA 92702; đích than đem đến City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana; hoặc qua e-mail đến ecomment@santa-ana.org. Mọi phản đối phải có tên, địa chỉ bất động sản và
chữ ký của người gửi phản đối. Phản đối bằng lời nói không được tính là phản đối chính thức bằng văn bản.
Mỗi lô đất chỉ được phép gửi phản đối bằng văn bản một lần.
THAM DỰ BUỔI ĐIỀU TRẦN CÔNG KHAI: Các phản đối bằng văn bản cũng có thể được nộp tại buổi Điều
Trần Công Khai vào ngày 20 tháng 2 năm 2024, vào lúc 5:30 chiều, Phòng Họp Hội Đồng Thành phố tại 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Tất cả các thành viên của công chúng sẽ có cơ hội phát biểu và đưa ra lời
tường trình về mức phí được đề nghị tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ vệ sinh tại buổi Điều Trần Công Khai; tuy
nhiên, chỉ những phản đối bằng văn bản mới được tính vào đa số phản đối. Chỉ được tính các phản đối bằng
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văn bản được nhận trước khi kết thúc buổi Điều Trần Công Khai. Buổi Điều Trần Công Khai có thể được tổ
chức dưới hình thức điện tử hoặc hội nghị từ xa nếu được yêu cầu hay được cho phép theo lệnh của quốc gia,
tiểu bang và/hoặc địa phương do hậu quả của cuộc khủng hoảng khẩn cấp về y tế công cộng. Nếu xảy ra trường
hợp này, thông tin sẽ được cung cấp trên trang web của Thành Phố và đăng trên Phòng Hội Đồng Thành Phố.
TẠI SAO TÔI NHẬN ĐƯỢC THÔNG BÁO NÀY?
Thành Phố Santa Ana đang trình bày việc tăng phí tính cho người sử dụng đối với các dịch vụ chương trình vệ
sinh môi trường và làm sạch đường phố. Chủ sở hữu bất động sản và khách hàng có trong hồ sơ, là những
người sẽ bị ảnh hưởng bởi những thay đổi này, sẽ nhận được thông báo này. Thành Phố Santa Ana cam kết
cung cấp các dịch vụ vệ sinh đáng tin cậy và có hiệu quả về chi phí cho cư dân/chủ sở hữu bất động sản và các
doanh nghiệp của thành phố.
TẠI SAO CÓ VIỆC TĂNG PHÍ TÍNH CHO NGƯỜI SỬ DỤNG?
CƠ SỞ: Các chương trình vệ sinh đường phố và vệ sinh môi trường của Thành Phố đóng một vai trò quan
trọng trong việc duy trì các tiêu chuẩn vệ sinh và sạch sẽ của Thành Phố. Các chương trình này bao gồm một
loạt các dịch vụ, bao gồm quét đường, thu gom đồ vật bị vất bỏ, dọn dẹp vỉa hè và xịt rửa, giải quyết việc đổ rác
bất hợp pháp và dọn dẹp các con hẻm. Ngoài ra, các dịch vụ này đảm bảo tuân thủ các bộ luật vệ sinh thông
qua các hoạt động kiểm tra và thực thi quyền ưu tiên, cũng như loại bỏ cỏ dại khỏi đường phố và vỉa hè.
Bắt đầu từ năm tài chính 2025, ngân sách Thành Phố phản ánh một số thay đổi quan trọng, bao gồm chi phí
cho nhân viên bảo trì theo hợp đồng để nâng cao các dịch vụ vệ sinh, và có bổ sung nhân viên bảo trì và nhân
viên hỗ trợ chương trình. Hơn nữa, một khoản chi tiêu đáng kể đang diễn ra là $3.0 triệu được dành cho việc
đưa ra một hợp đồng quét đường mới. Hợp đồng này sẽ tăng tần suất dịch vụ, đặc biệt là trong các trục giao
thông chính và khu thương mại quan trọng, dẫn đến thời gian đáp ứng nhanh hơn, mang lại lợi ích cho toàn bộ
cộng đồng.
Cần phải thừa nhận những thách thức mà Thành Phố phải đối mặt. Lạm phát, áp lực kinh tế và gián đoạn chuỗi
cung ứng đã làm tăng đáng kể chi phí. Đáng chú ý, phí tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ đã không tăng kể từ
năm 1996, và vào năm 2019, phí đã được giảm bớt, tạo thêm khó khăn cho tài chính của Thành Phố. Bất chấp
những rào cản này, Thành Phố vẫn cam kết duy trì các tiêu chuẩn vệ sinh cao thông qua các khoản đầu tư
chiến lược và sử dụng hiệu quả các nguồn tài nguyên.
TRÊN CƠ SỞ CÁC KHOẢN PHÍ ĐƯỢC TÍNH: Thành Phố đã thuê Kỹ Sư SCS (SCS) để thực hiện Nghiên Cứu
về Phí tính cho Người Sử Dụng Dịch Vụ Vệ Sinh. Nghiên cứu này bao gồm dự báo tài chính 5 năm về tăng
trưởng dự tính, số dư ngân quỹ và mục tiêu dự trữ, doanh thu, chi phí vận hành và bảo trì, chi phí thay thế xe
cơ giới/thiết bị và chi tiêu từ vốn. Phân tích xác định rằng doanh thu từ mức phí tính cho người sử dụng hiện
nay của Thành Phố sẽ không còn đủ để đáp ứng nhu cầu tài chính dự kiến của Thành Phố để cấp ngân quỹ
cho các hoạt động dịch vụ vệ sinh của mình. Do đó, kế hoạch quản lý tài chánh 5 năm đã được tính toán.
SCS xác định rằng phí tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ vệ sinh trên mỗi căn hộ sẽ tăng mức phí hàng tháng một
khoản là $11.72 mỗi tháng vào Tháng Bảy, 2024, được lập hóa đơn hai tháng một lần là $23.44 cho mỗi căn hộ
trên mỗi hóa đơn. Mức tăng tương tự lạm phát khoảng 3.50% được dự đoán là cần thiết vào mỗi Tháng Bảy từ
năm 2025 đến năm 2028.
Phiên điều trần công khai sẽ bao gồm việc xem xét thông qua một nghị quyết cho phép điều chỉnh phí tính cho
người sử dụng dịch vụ vệ sinh và điều chỉnh phí tính cho người sử dụng trong tương lai trong khoảng thời gian
5 năm bắt đầu từ Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2024 đến Ngày 30 Tháng Sáu, 2029. Nếu được Hội Đồng Thành Phố
chấp thuận, các khoản phí cho người sử dụng dịch vụ được đề nghị được liệt kê dưới đây trong Bảng A – Phí
Tính cho Người Sử Dụng Dịch Vụ Vệ Sinh sẽ có hiệu lực vào Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2024, bao gồm cả việc điều
chỉnh phí tính cho người sử dụng hàng năm trong các năm từ năm thứ hai đến năm thứ năm.
Bất kỳ khoản tăng bổ nào vượt quá phương pháp này và tăng thêm phần trăm tính cho người sử dụng dịch vụ
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theo bảng dưới đây, trong bất kỳ năm nào, sẽ là đối tượng của một thông báo điều trần công khai khác theo Dự
Luật 218 và được Hội Đồng Thành Phố chấp thuận
Bảng A: Phí tính cho Người Sử Dụng Dịch Vụ Vệ Sinh
QUY TRÌNH ĐIỀU TRẦN CÔNG KHAI
Vào thời điểm Điều Trần Công Khai, Hội Đồng Thành Phố sẽ nghe và xem xét tất cả các phản đối liên quan đến
các mức phí tăng được đề nghị. Nhận xét bằng lời nóiÝ KHÔNG đủ điều kiện để được xem là một phản đối
chính thức trừ khi có văn bản phản đối kèm theo. Sau khi kết thúc buổi điều trần công khai, Hội Đồng Thành
Phố sẽ đánh giá các phản đối bằng văn bản và xem xét việc thông qua các mức tăng phí được đề nghị. Nếu
các phản đối bằng văn bản không được đệ trình bởi ít nhất đa số các lô đất được xác định theo đề nghị điều
chỉnh (“đa số phản đối”), Hội Đồng Thành Phố sẽ có thẩm quyền thông qua mức phí tính cho sử dụng được đề
nghị. Nếu được thông qua, việc tăng phí tính cho sử dụng sẽ có hiệu lực vào Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2024 và có
thể được điều chỉnh phí tính cho người sử dụng hàng năm với hiệu lực từ Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2025 đến hết
Ngày 1 Tháng Bảy, 2028.
ĐỂ BIẾT THÊM THÔNG TIN
Vui lòng truy cập https://www.santa-ana.org để tìm hiểu thêm về các đề nghị thay đổi phí tính cho người sử
dụng dịch vụ.
Hiện tại
Năm tài chính
2023-24
Được đề nghị
Năm tài chính
2024-25
Năm 2:
Năm tài chính
2025-26
Năm 3:
Năm tài chính
2026-27
Năm 4:
Năm tài chính
2027-28
Năm 5
Năm tài chính
2028-29
Ngày
Thực Thi
Ngày 1 Tháng
Bảy, 2024
Ngày 1 Tháng
Bảy, 2025
Ngày 1 Tháng
Bảy, 2026
Ngày 1 Tháng
Bảy, 2027
Ngày 1 Tháng
Bảy, 2028
Phí tính cho
Người Sử
Dụng Dịch Vụ
Hàng Tháng
trên Mỗi Căn
Hộ
$5.35 $11.72 $12.13 $12.56 $13.00 $13.45
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Address 4240 E LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807-1816
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Phone Number (714)993-2690
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Post Office of Permit ANAHEIM CA 92899-9301
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Mailing Agent Name INFOSEND
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USPS Determined Total Pieces 48,302 pcs.
USPS Determined Total Weight 3,926.9526 lbs.
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Total Number of Containers 384
Total Adjusted Postage $ 11,754.20
Payment Date and Time 12/27/2023 12:43
Payment Transaction Number 202336114432764M1
Adjustment Transaction Number
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Person authorizing adjustment
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Mail Arrival Date and Time 12/27/2023 14:45
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