HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2003-2914ORDINANCE NO. 29~4
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.14.110(A), RELATING TO
THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
WHEREAS, the sewer service charges are fees that every property owner or occupant of
any parcel of real property in the City of Chuia Vista that is connected to the sewer system is
required to pay for the operation and maintenance of the sewer system and other incidental
related expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the sewer service charges is recorded in the City of
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.110; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will amend Section 13.14.110(A) to clarify the mechanism in
which City Council can establish said charge; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will clearly state the City's intention to establish the sewer
service charges by ordinance only if the City is required do so in order to place the fee on the tax
bill; and
WHEREAS, this amendment to Section 13.14.110(A) will avoid ambiguity or confusion
in the interpretation of the law and will not affect the rate at which the sewer service charges are
assessed; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will restate that the means of establishing the sewer service
charges will be by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the approval of this ordinance will not
result in the creation, increase or decrease of revenues.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Section 13.14.110 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code shall be
amended to read as follows:
"13.14.110 Sewer Service Charges Designated - Payment Required - Domestic Purposes
- Defined.
A. Amount. In addition to other fees, assessments or charges provided by the
City Code or otherwise, the owner or occupant of any parcel of real property
which said parcel is connected to the sewer system of the City and to a water
system maintained by the Sweetwater Authority, the Otay Water District or the
California - American Water Company shall pay the required fee(s) for a sewer
service charge. The City Council shall establish said charge by resolution; or by
ordinance (only if required in order for the fee to be collected on the tax bill).
B. Report. Every year the Director of Engineering shall determine the sewer
service charge for the current fiscal year in accordance with paragraph A, above.
The Director shall file a report with the City Clerk annually prior to August 10,
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setting forth the description of each property affected and the amount of the
proposed charge.
C. Assessment and Collection. The charge shall be pro-rated for new or
restored service, and shall be calculated and assessed pursuant to subdivision A
hereof and collected in accordance with Section 13.14.150.
D. All revenue derived from such charges shall be deposited into the Sewer
Revenue Fund.
E. For the purpose of this section, real property shall be deem to be used for
domestic purposes when such property is used solely for domestic purposes when
such property is used solely for single-family residences or the furnishing of
lodging by the operation of hotels, auto courts, apartment houses, bungalow
courts, housing units, rooming houses, motels, trailer parks, or the rental of
property for lodging purposes.
SECTION 2: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30)
days after its adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 3rd day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
None
Davis
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 2914 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of May, 2003
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 3rd day
of June, 2003.
Executed this 3rd day of June, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Cler~