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Home My WebLink About7106 RESOLUTION NO. 7106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CITY WATER RATES AND FINDING THE RATES WILL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND THE OPERATION OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2016 THROUGH 2020 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 7531.1, water rates may be set and modified by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to maintain flexibility so as to best meet the needs of the City and water consumers; and WHEREAS, proposed water rate changes were presented to the City Council at its October 20, 2015 regularly scheduled City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, a public notice concerning said rate changes was duly mailed to residents in accordance with Proposition 218 noticing requirements in November 2015, and a duly noticed public hearing concerning said rate adjustments was conducted by the City Council on January 19, 2016 for Calendar Years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. SERVICE FEES. The bi-monthly water service fees are comprised of two components—(1) a fixed service charge (the "Meter Charge"); and, (2) a variable water commodity charge (the "Commodity Charge"). The Commodity Charge includes four customer classes—(1) Single Family Residential; (2) Multi-Family Residential; (3) Commercial; and (4) Governmental, Institutional, and Irrigation (collectively "Institutional"). The Meter Charge is a fixed charge established on the basis of the size 1 of the water meter (in inches) serving a property and is calculated to recover most of the water utility's annual fixed costs of providing water service, such as utilities, equipment, materials, billing, collections, customer service, meter reading, and meter maintenance. SECTION 2. RATES. The following rates are the maximum rates that may be imposed by the City in each of those years and are established for the provision, delivery, and consumption of water for beneficial use during each bimonthly period. (a) Meter Charge ($/Meter Size) Meter Size 1/19/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 (in inches) 5/8" $15.61 $20.34 $24.21 $28.46 $30.33 3/4" $17.27 $22.17 $26.10 $30.41 $32.40 1" $20.58 $25.82 $29.87 $34.30 $36.55 11/2" $28.87 $34.97 $39.29 $44.04 $46.93 2" $38.80 $45.94 $50.60 $55.73 $59.39 3" $62.00 $71.55 $76.99 $83.00 $88.45 4" $95.13 $108.13 $114.69 $121.97 $129.97 6" $194.52 $217.87 $227.78 $238.85 $254.53 8" $310.49 $345.90 $359.73 $375.21 $399.85 10" $476.15 $528.80 $548.21 $570.02 $607.45 (b) Single-Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential Single-Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential rates consist of tiers which impose higher rates per unit of water as the level of consumption increases, with one unit equal to one hundred cubic feet of water. The amount of water allotted to each tier for Single-Family Residential customers are seasonal - winter (November through April) or summer (May through October) - and based on the size of the water meter serving a property. 2 Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Break Points (in HCF) for Winter Months' Water Usage (November through April) Meter Size (in inches) 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Tier 1 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF Tier 2 23-28 HCF 23-36 HCF 23-42 HCF 23-46 HCF 23-60 HCF Tier 3 29-34 HCF 37-46 HCF 43-58 HCF 47-62 HCF 61-86 HCF Tier 4 35+ HCF 47+ HCF 59+ HCF 63+ HCF 87+ HCF Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Break Points (in HCF) for Summer Months' Water Usage (May through October) Meter Size (in inches) 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Tier 1 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF Tier 2 23-34 HCF 23-48 HCF 23-62 HCF 23-66 HCF 23-94 HCF Tier 3 35-44 HCF 49-66 HCF 63-92 HCF 67-96 HCF 95-140 HCF Tier 4 45+ HCF 67+ HCF 93+ HCF 97+ HCF 141+ HCF Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 1/19/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 Tier 1 $1.36 $1.54 $1.62 $1.71 $1.82 Tier 2 $1.65 $1.88 $1.98 $2.09 $2.23 Tier 3 $1.87 $2.13 $2.26 $2.38 $2.53 Tier 4 $2.01 $2.29 $2.42 $2.55 $2.72 The amount of water allotted to each tier for Multi-Family Residential customers are based on allotments per dwelling unit. Multi-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Allotments (Per Dwelling Unit) Tier (HCF) x Per Dwelling Unit Tier 1 12 Tier 2 13 + Multi-Family Residential Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 1/19/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 Tier 1 $1.36 $1.49 $1.53 $1.57 $1.69 Tier 2 $1.58 $1.74 $1.78 $1.83 $1.97 3 (c) Commercial and Institutional Commercial and Institutional rates for the Commodity Charge are uniform, but the amount of the charge imposed varies based on the number of units of water delivered to a property (Institutional rates shall include Government and Irrigation customers). Commercial Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 1/19/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 $1.46 $1.60 $1.64 $1.68 $1.81 Institutional Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 1/19/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 $1.71 $1.88 $1.93 $1.98 $2.13 SECTION 3. FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION, OUTSIDE CITY, AND PRIVATE USE. Fire hydrant meters and operating valves shall be subject to the following charges: Meter Installation $50.00 Meter Relocation $25.00 Meter Rental $40.00/month Eddy Valve Rental $25.00/month Hydrant Rental $15.00/month Hydrant Permit $25.00 Water Usage $2.07/100 cubic feet All water consumption is to be charged at the rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per full one hundred (100) cubic feet registered on the consumer's meter. 4 Unmetered water use will be charged at a flat rate determined by the Water Section of the Public Works Services Department based upon type of use. SECTION 4. FIRE LINE SERVICE (NO CHARGE FOR WATER USE.) The following rates are established for bimonthly charges for fire protection services: SIZE OF MINIMUM BIMONTHLY METER SERVICE CHARGE 2" $ 11.55 4" 23.10 6" 34.64 8" 46.18 10" 57.75 SECTION 5. All rates set forth in this Resolution shall be reflected on all water bills issued on or after January 19, 2016. SECTION 6. Annually adjusted rates shall take effect for all water service appearing on water bills issued on or after January 1, 2017, and each January 1 thereafter, including January 1, 2020. Prior to implementing the rates, however, the City Council will review its projected costs for each year to determine if the maximum amount of any rate increases is necessary. SECTION 7. The City Council hereby finds that the rates specified in this Resolution will not produce an amount in excess of that necessary to fund the operation of the City of Arcadia Water System. SECTION 8. The City Council finds that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as specified in Title 14 Section 15273 of the California Administrative Code. 5 SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed approved and adopted this 19th day of January , 2016. M.,j:r oft '- City of Arcadia ATTEST: /1111/7- lerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _ --tAt." 1)- 0-6e Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 7106 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 19th day of January, 2016 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Segal, Tay, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None „oil! ,i •177 City of Arcadia 7