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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AtvIENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
SEWER SERVICE REVENUE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
$360,000 FROM THE A V AILABLE FUND BALANCE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS @-
ASSIST ANT DTREeOE ENGINEERTNG
CITY MANAGER
ASSIST ANT CITY ANAGER c.>J
4/STHS VOTE: YES [gJ NO 0
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
SUMMARY
Annually, the City of Chula Vista budgets for the treatment of wastewater by the City of San
Diego Wastewater Metropolitan District (Metro) based on the estimated wastewater flows and
strength. An appropriation of $360,000 is needed to address a shortfall in this FY 2009-10
budget due to a change in the refund methodology used by Metro. In prior years, refunds by
Metro were credited to the final quarterly invoice for treatment services. As a result, staff
budgeted projected expenditure minus anticipated credits. This year;a refund check was issued
to the City and deposited into the Sewer Service Revenue Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed
action consists of a governmental fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the
environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the
activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
Annually, the final invoice is adjusted according to actual services rendered. Funds in the Sewer
Service Revenue account are used for the purposes of maintaining and operating the municipal
wastewater collection system including wastewater treatment charges by the Metropolitan
Wastewater District (Metro).
The City is billed by Metro for wastewater treatment services based on estimated wastewater
flow and strength on a quarterly basis. Historically, the City has budgeted estimated expenses
minus estimated credits from Metro. This year, Metro changed the refund methodology and
issued a refund check, which was deposited directly in the Sewer Service Revenue Fund.
An appropriation of $360,000 from the available Sewer Service Revenue Fund balance is
necessary to meet estimated expenditure obligations budgeted in the Sewer Service, Services and
Supphes, other contractual services line item. Per City Council Policy No. 220-02, Council
approval is required for budget adjustments greater than $15,000. Approval of this appropriation
will amend the FY 2009-10 Sewer Service Revenue fund budget. .
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund as there' are sufficient funds lil the Sewer Service
Revenue Fund for the appropriation.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2010-11 Sewer Service Revenue budget has been adjusted to reflect the change in
methodology. It assumes Metro will continue to invoice the City on a quarterly basis and issue
refund checks as necessary.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by Merce Leclair, Sr. Management Analyst, Public Works Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
SEVVER SERVICE REVENUE BUDGET AND
APPROPRLA.TING $360,000 FROM THE A V AILABLE FUND
BALANCE
WHEREAS, funds in the Sewer Service Revenue account are used for the purposes of
maintaining and operating the municipal wastewater collection system including wastewater
treatment charges by the Metropolitan Wastewater District (Metro); and
WHEREAS, the City is billed by Metro for wastewater treatment services based on
wastewater flow and strength in a quarterly basis; and
WHEREAS, the quarterly payments are budgeted based on projected flows; and
WHEREAS, historically, the City ofChula Vista has budgeted estimated expenses minus
estimated credits from Metro; and
WHEREAS, this year, Metro changed the refund methodology and issued a refund check,
which was deposited directly in the Sewer Service Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $360,000 from the available Sewer Service Fund
balance is necessary to meet estimated expenditure obligations budgeted in the Sewer Service,
Services and Supplies, other contractual services line item; and
WHEREAS, per City Council Policy No. 220-02, Council approval is required for budget
adjustments greater than $15,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby amend the Fiscal Year. 2009/2010 Sewer Service Revenue budget and
appropriate $360,000 from the available fund balance. .
Presented by
Approved as to form by
,
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Richard A. Hopkins
Director of Public Works
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