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Home My WebLink About7348 RESOLUTION NO. 7348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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 2021 THROUGH 2025 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 December 15, 2020 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 on December 16, 2020, and a duly noticed public hearing concerning said rate adjustments was conducted by the City Council on February 2, 2021 for Calendar Years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. SERVICE FEES. The bimonthly 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 a percentage 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 new bimonthly rates are established and shall supersede rates heretofore adopted for the provision, delivery, and consumption of water for beneficial use during each bimonthly period. (a) Meter Charge ($/Meter Size) Meter Size 2/2/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 (in inches) 5/8" $31.82 $33.41 $35.41 $37.54 $39.79 3/4" $33.99 $35.69 $37.83 $40.10 $42.51 1" $38.34 $40.26 $42.67 $45.24 $47.95 11/2" $49.22 $51.68 $54.78 $58.07 $61.55 2" $62.27 $65.38 $69.31 $73.47 $77.87 3" $92.73 $97.36 $103.20 $109.40 $115.96 4" $136.23 $143.05 $151.63 $160.72 $170.37 6" $266.75 $280.09 $296.90 $314.71 $333.59 8" $419.03 $439.98 $466.38 $494.36 $524.02 10" $636.57 $668.39 $708.50 $751.01 $796.07 (b) Single- Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential Single-Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential rates consist of tiers which impose higher rates per unit of water as the level of consumption increases, with one unit equal to one hundred cubic feet of water. The amount of water allotted to each tier for Single-Family Residential customers is seasonal - winter (November through April) or summer (May through October) - and 2 based on the size of the water meter serving a property. Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Break Points (in HCF) for Winter Months' Water Usage (November through April) Meter Size (in inches) 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Tier 1 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF Tier 2 23-32 HCF 23-34 HCF 23-42 HCF 23-48 HCF 23-60 HCF Tier 3 33-42 HCF 35-44 HCF 43-58 HCF 49-70 HCF 61-90 HCF Tier 4 43+ HCF 45+ HCF 59+ HCF 71+ HCF 91+ HCF Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Break Points (in HCF) for Summer Months' Water Usage (May through October) Meter Size (in inches) 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Tier 1 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF 0-22 HCF Tier 2 23-34 HCF 23-42 HCF 23-60 HCF 23-70 HCF 23-94 HCF Tier 3 35-44 HCF 43-58 HCF 61-92 HCF 71-112 HCF 95-148 HCF Tier 4 45+ HCF 59+ HCF 93+ HCF 113+ HCF 149+ HCF Single-Family Residential Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 2/2/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 Tier 1 $1.91 $2.01 $2.13 $2.25 $2.39 Tier 2 $2.38 $2.50 $2.65 $2.81 $2.98 Tier 3 $2.46 $2.58 $2.73 $2.90 $3.07 Tier 4 $3.06 $3.21 $3.41 $3.61 $3.83 The amount of water allotted to each tier for Multi-Family Residential customers is based on allotments per dwelling unit. 3 Multi-Family Residential Bimonthly Tier Allotments (Per Dwelling Unit) Tier (HCF) x Per Dwelling Unit Tier 1 12 Tier 2 13 + Multi-Family Residential Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 2/2/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 Tier 1 $1.75 $1.83 $1.94 $2.06 $2.18 Tier 2 $1.95 $2.04 $2.17 $2.30 $2.43 (c) Commercial and Institutional Commercial and Institutional rates for the Commodity Charge are uniform, but the amount of the charge imposed varies based on the number of units of water delivered to a property (institutional rates shall include Government and Irrigation customers), with one unit equal to one hundred cubic feet of water. Commercial Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 2/2/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 $1.86 $1.95 $2.07 $2.19 $2.32 Institutional Bimonthly Rates for Commodity Charges ($/HCF) 2/2/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 $2.27 $2.38 $2.52 $2.67 $2.83 SECTION 3. FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION, OUTSIDE CITY, AND PRIVATE USE. Fire hydrant meters, eddy valves, and water sold 4 for construction, to outside City agencies, and for private use, 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 $2.74/100 cubic feet All water consumption is to be charged at the rate of two dollars and seventy-four cents ($2.74) per full one hundred (100) cubic feet registered on the consumer's meter. 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 effective and operative for water use and bills sent after February 2, 2021 . 5 SECTION 6. Annually adjusted rates shall take effect for all water use and service appearing on water bills issued on or after January 1, 2022 and each January 1 thereafter, including January 1, 2025. Prior to implementing the rates, however, the City Council will review its projected costs for each year to determine the maximum amount of any rate increases that are 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. SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of February, 2021. 'CU.-- Mayo of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: y Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: P 441=e 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. 7348 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 2nd day of February, 2021 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None y Clerk of the City of Arcadia 7