HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-321RESOLUTION NO. 2003-321
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
BY RESTRUCTURING THE SEWER SERVICE RATES,
ADOPTING A FOUR-YEAR SEWER SERVICE RATE PLAN
BASED ON THE "WASTEWATER USER AND RATE
RESTRUCTURING STUDY," AND APPROVING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE TRUNK SEWER
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO THE SEWER SERVICE
REVENUE FUND
WHEREAS, in March 2002, the City retained a consultant, PBS&J, to prepare a
comprehensive rate restructuring study for the City of Chula Vista ("Wastewater User and Rate
Restructuring Study") to develop a rate structure which will would reflect the estimated
reasonable cost of providing services related to the Chula Vista sewerage system; and to consider
a consumption-based rate structure as requested by single-family residents; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2003, Council adopted a resolution declaring the City's intention
to amend the Master Fee Schedule by updating the existing sewer rate structure; and adopted the
"Wastewater User and Rate Restructuring Study"; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was set for July 22, 2003 to consider an amendmem to the
Master Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater User and Rate Restructuring Study contains a revised rate
structure, which reflects actual consumption of its customers; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive sewer pricing structure review and a long range financed
plan was adopted by the City Council on June 3, 2003 to ensure that the cost of sewer service is
distributed fairly and equitably among the City's residents, and which is based upon actual
consumption; and
WHEREAS, a significant number of single-family residents will have a lower service
charge based on their consumption and a portion of the user class will also see their overall
sewer service charge go up which will reflect their actual usage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined, based upon the evidence presented at the
meeting of June 3, 2003 and July 22, 2003, and the various reports and other information
received by the City Counc'fl in the course of its business, that the imposition of the amendment
to the Master Fee Schedule is necessary in order to protect the public safety and welfare in order
to ensure effective implementation of the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amount of the fee levied by the
Master Fee Schedule does not exceed the estimated cost of providing the services as described in
the Wastewater User and Rate Restructuring Study; and
WHEREAS, the transfer of funds from the Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund to the
Sewer Service Revenue Fund is consistent with provisions of the Municipal Code that allows
funds to be used for the construction or enlargement of sewer facilities to enhance or increase
capacity; and
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista amends the Mater Fee Schedule by restructuring the sewer service rates as shown on
Exhibit A and Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the transfer of funds from
the Trunk Sever Capital Reserve Fund to the Sewer Service Revenue Fund as provided for in the
Municipal Code.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Anti Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of July, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers:
None
~Padilla, Mayor
Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2003-321 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Counc'd
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of July, 2003.
Executed this 22nd day of July, 2003.
Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED Sewer Service Charge Rate Structure for FY2003-04
Land Use Strength Commodity
Categories Categories Charge Type
Sewer Service Rate **
Fixed Service Charge
(based on meter size)
Commodity
(water usage)
Rate
Single-family SS & BOD Averaged Winter $6.10/month
Residential Water Usage
$1.90/HCF
Single-family
Residential
(Low-income rate)
$6.10/month $1.33/HCF
Multi-family
Residential
Water Usage +
Strength of flow
Varies
$1.90&ICF
(based on meter size)
Commercial and
Industrial
Institutional "
High Volume
· Dischargers "
>25,000 gal/day
FIXED ,qEEVICE CHARGE
METER Service Charge
SIZE (FY04)
5/s" $6. lo
3/~,, $6.10
1" $10.07
1 ½" $20.00
2" $31.92
4" $59.73
6" $99.46
8" $198.79
$1.90/HCF
$2.29/HCF
$3.78/HCF
$1.90/HCF
Varies (based on
strength
parameters)
** Includes collection of Sewer Replacement Fee (70¢) and
Storm Drain Fee (70¢).
BOD: biochemical oxygen demand
HCF: one hundred cubic feet of water used
SS: suspended solids (a component of sewage strength or quality)
EXHIBIT B
PROPOSED Four-Year Sewer Service Rate Plan
For FY2003/04 through FY2006/07
City of Chula Vista
Proposed Four-Year Rate Plan
Accounts
FIXED Monthly Service Charges (S/Month) (1)
FY04
FY05 ] FY06
FY07
5/8" 39,54i $6.10 $7.20 $7.45 $7.71
3/4" 733 $6.10 $7.20 $7.45 $7.71
1" 459 $10.07 $11.91 $12.33 $12.76
I 1/2" 458 $20.00 $23.68 $24.51 $25.36
2" 13 $31.92 $37.80 $39.12 $40.49
4" 6 $59.73 $70.75 $73.22 $75.79
6" 6 $99.46 $117.82 $121.94 $126.21
8" 2 $198.79 $235.50 $243.74 $252.27
Total Users 41,218
Variable COMMODITY Rates (In Addition To Service Charge S/HCF)
Residential:
Single Family 37,687 $1.90 $1.99 $2.15
Multi-Family 2,036 $ 1.90 $1.99 $2.15
Mobile Homes 12 $1.90 $1.99 $2.15
$2.34
$2.34
$2.34
Commercial:
Low Strength 1,219 $1.90 $1.99 $2.15 $2.34
Medium Strength 72 $2.29 $2.42 $2.63 $2.87
High Strength 110 $3.78 $4.02 $4.40 $4.85
Golf Club House 3 $2.29 $2.42 $2.63 $2.87
Government 79 $1.90 $1.99 $2.15 $2.34
Special User (2) 0 Varies Varies Varies Varies
Total Users 41,218
(1) All single family users are considered to have a 5/8" water meter for service charge purposes.
Multi-Family, mobile home and commercial users service chargc is based on actual water meter size.
(2) Special User rates are determined individually based on their sewage strengths