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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-19056 RESOLUTION NO. 19056 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL POLICY FOR A REDUCED SEWER CAPACITY CHARGE TO RESIDENCES USING APPROVED GREYWATER SYSTEMS AND AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO REFLECT SAME WHEREAS, the City Council in December, 1997 approved Resolution 18850 authorizing staff to pursue determinations from other agencies of our eligibility to receive funding or assistance for greywater systemsl and WHEREAS, it was suggested in that report that staff would be considering an incentive system to encourage the installation of the greywater systems; and WHEREAS, as a first step, staff is recommending a two year program for a 25% reduction in the sewer capacity charge for residences subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the draft City Council Policy presented for City Council consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby establish a Council Policy for a reduced sewer capacity charge to residences using approved greywater systems as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Master Fee Schedule is hereby amended in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" in order to implement this policy. Presented by Approved as to form by Resolution 19056 Page 2 Exhibit A COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Reduced water capacity charge POLICY EFFECTIVE to residences using approved NUMBER DATE PAGE greywater systems 570-04 June 23, 1998 :]. Of 2 ADOPTED BY: Resolution 19056 J DATED: June 23, 1998 BACKGROUND It has been the policy of the City Council to encourage water conservation. For example, the City requires that developers prepare a water conservation plan for new developments. The City also requires the use of reclaimed water in new developments. This is accornplished by making reclaimed water a tentative map requirement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, tbis policy allows a reduction in the Sewer Capacity Fee of 25% for those parcels that install and use an acceptable greywater irrigation systena. This reduction is proposed because it is believed that a properly functioning greywater system which diverts water away from the sewer system will reduce impacts on the City's sewer facilities and dernands for increased system capacity. Since this system is new and the full impact on sewer capacity needs has not been determined, this policy will limit the number of connections with a sewer capacity reduction to 600 units in a subdivision(s) and 200 individual units, subject to the terms stated below. This sewer capacity fee reduction will be available until June 30, 2000, or until the maximum number of fee reductions have been rnade, whichever occurs first. The Council may extend the period of fee reduction or increase the nui~ber of units allowed in the reduction by amending this policy, It is intended that staff will conduct studies to determine if the premise for 25% fee reduction is borne out by actual experience. It is staff's intention to obtain grants to cover the cost of these studies. POLICY The City will reduce the Sewer Capacity Fee by an arnount equal to 25% for any single residence or multi-family complex subject to the following: 1. The property owner or developer (applicant) will enter into an agreement that is binding on the property to install the greywater system and continually operate it for a minimum of 5 years. Resolution 19056 Page 3 COUNCIL POLICY CITY QF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Reduced water capacity charge POLICY EFFECTIVE to residences using approved NUMBER DATE PAGE greywater systems 570-04 June 23, 1998 2 of 2 ADOPTED BY: Resolution 19056 ~ DATED: June 23, 1998 2. The applicant must submit proof of the approved installation to the Public Works Department. Proof of the installation may be a finaled building permit. If an approved greywater system is not installed or it's proper use is discontinued prior to five years from the fee reduction, the applicant or its assign (the new owner) shall reimburse the City for the 25% fee. If the City is not paid the fee within 30 days of requested payment {after it has been verified that the system is not being operated as designed), the City will charge the applicant or new owner, double the regular monthly sewer fee until the fee is paid. The City will collect an amount equal to 6% annual interest which will be paid prior to the reduction of principal. 3. The agreement will allow inspectors to enter the property and the house to inspect the operation of the greywater systern. The Agreernent will also allow other appropriate agents of the City or regulatory governmental agencies such as the Health Department, or Otay Water District, etc. to inspect the system for the life of the system. 4. The number of fee reductions shall be limited as follows: (a) No more than 200 for parcel map or individual lot, and (b) no rnore than 600 units if part of a subdivision. All applicants at the discretion of the Director of Public Works may be requested to participate in a study to determine the effectiveness of the installed system in reduction of sewer outflow. Additional units may be aIIowed upon approval of the City Council. 5. Greywater systems will only be approved for those single family or multiple family lots of such a size, landscaped area suitable for amount of greywater anticipated, and soil type that will adequately receive the greywater flows. Other types of land use will not be given a fee reduction, unless special approval is given by the Director of Public Works. Resolution 19056 Page 4 Exhibit B PROPOSED CISL~NGES LN ITALICS ' L.a.nd Use Eu-uiva]~'~t Z~,elli~ Units Of 1. Skng~ Family I:)w~eZiL~gs/See Note 42 ~ ~g =~ < 1~) EJ.U. ]' S. Hot~, Mot~, ~, B~ng H~, Ei.U. t~ overt stay Master Fee Schtdult Page 53 Part H - Development (Elf. May 11, 1993) Chapter XII - Engineering. Sewer Resolution 19056 Page 5 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 23rd day of June, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmernbers: None Shirley Y/~n, Mayor ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 19056 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of June, 1998. Executed this 23rd day of June, 1998.