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--ESOLUTION NO. 6710 e ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO APPROVING
AND ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICES AND
FEES AND AMENDING SCHEDULES W-5, G-5, E-5, AND S-5 OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO UTLIT!ES RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING TO WATER, GAS,
ELECTRIC, and WASTEWATER UTILITY CONNfCTION CHARGES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code, the City Council may, by resolution, adopt rules and regula-
tions governing utility services other than com.~unication services
in the City and fees and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined to revise its present
rules and regulations and to adopt new rules and regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, Schedules W-5 (Water Service), G-5 (Gas Service),
E-5 (Electric Service), and s-5 (Wastewaster Service) of the Palo
Alto Utilities Rates and Charges are hereby amended to read as
shown or. •sheets W-5-1 through W-5-4, G-5-1 through G-5-4, E-5-1
through E-5-6, and S-5-1 through s-s-4• attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: The rules and regulations governing utility ser-
vices other than communication services in the City and the fees
and charges therefore which were distributed to the City Council
by CMR as of May 26, 1988, are hereby approved and adopted.
SECTION 3: The foregoing changes to said Rules and Regula-
tions and connection charges shall become effective July 11, 1988.
SECTION 4: The Council finds that none of the provisions of
this resolution will have a significant environmental impact.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: July 11, 1988
AYES: Bechtel, Cobb, Fletcher, Klein, Levy, Patitucci, Renzel, Sutorius,
NOES: None Woolley
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
orney
Mrec oro u !1 es
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TERRITORY:
WASTEWATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5 -----------
Inside the incorporated limits ot the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or
leased by the City of Palo Alto.
CHARGES:
All fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any ~onstruction.
A. Trunk System:
Deferred Area Assessw~nt
Wastewater Service Area 1
Wastewater Service Area 2.
Wastewater Service Area 3,
Wastewater Service Area 4,
B. Collection System;
Per
Connection
Per
Acre
$
59-10 Assessment Dist.
59-01 Reassessment Dist.
62-08 Reassessment Dist.
.00 $.00
See "Other Conditions"
See "Other Conditions"
Street Frontage Charges
Per Foot
Wastewater Service Areas 1 & 2
Wastewater Service Areas 3 & 4
$ .00
4.00
C. Service Connection Charges:
4-inch connection .....
6-inch connection ..•..
$1360.00
1450.00
Special arrangements must be made to provide for the cost of a connection
lsrger than six-inch.
0. Relocation of Facilities:
Approved relocation of services or other facilities will be done at cost.
Deposit of estimated cost is required before work begins.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 125h dated 7-1-82
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. S-5-1
·.
WASTEWATER SERYICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5 (~ONl~~ED)
£. OTHER CONDITIONS AND CHARGES
1. Tn1nk System Charges: (lotal of a. and b.)
(A) Basic Charge~
(l) If property did not receive a refund under Reassessment -
59-01 -Deferred Reassessment shown on Reassessment
Role
62-08 -Ho Charge
(2) If property did receive a refund under Reassessment -
59-0l -$ 86 per acre
62-08 -124 per acre
(B) Property to be developed at an indicated level ot demand exceeding
the demand of the permissible number of residential units (or
equivalent) shown on the Reassessment Roles must pay an additional
charge for each equivalent excess unit:
59-09 -$43.33 per unit
62-08 -74.44 per unit
(C) An equivalent residential unit shall be 31 fixture units as defined
in the Uniform Plumbing Code.
2. Collection System Charges:
(A) Connection charges are based on lot or parcel size as described in
City's official records and apply to all vacant land except land
development where connection charges are recorded as paid by the
developer.
(B) Street frontage for corner lots shall be total frontage on all
streets.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 125.lb dated 12-1-72
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. S-5-2
----------------------------
VASTEWATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5 (CONTINUED)
2. Collection System Charges (Continued):
(C) Where a street service has been installed in accordance with the
"Improvement Procedure Code," collection system charges must be paid
before service can begin.
(D) Where service is from a main that is in an easement or right-of-way,
the frontage charge shall be that portion of the parcel that borders
the right-of-way or easement.
{E) If a street, right-of-way, or easement is designed to serve only on
one side, the frontage charge shall be double for that portion.
{F) If a street, right-of-way, or easement is designed tc serve both
sides, but only one side is :~ing developed, special arrangements
must be made to provide for the frontage charge of the other side.
(G) Where extensions are required to service areas that are not
contiguous to existing systems, special arrangements must be made to
provide for the cost of the intervening collection system.
3. Service Charges:
(A) Additional service connections are available with payment of
additional service connection charge as shown in Section C.
(B} Replacement of service connections made necessary because of ordinary
wear and deterioration will be made without charge. Replacement due
to inadequacy will be charged as an additional connection.
4. Installation Under Unusual Conditions:
(A) Any condition which. in the opinion of the Chief Engineer of the
wastewater utility, will result in a cost higher by more than fifteen
(15) percent of the charges set forth in (8) or (C) above will be
classified as unusual. The charge for an unusual installation will
be based on the Chief Engineer 1 s estimate of the total costs of all
materials, labor, and other costs incidental to the installation.
See Rule 17, Section C.
Cill OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Counc~i
Supersedes Sheet No. 125.2b dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. S-5-3
WASTEWATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5 (COHTINUED)
4. Installation Under Unusual Conditions (Continued).
(B} In the event wastewater service to a premises is requested and
insufficient capacity exists to provide such service, the applicant
shall bear the total cost for enlarging the collection system to
accomodate serving the applicant. The Chief Engineer may require the
applicant to make arrangements for the design and construction of said
expansion in accordance with City standards and specifications.
Alternatively, the Chief Engineer may elect fer City forces or
contractors to design and install respectively such facilities at the
applicants expense. Full credit to the applicant will be provided for
any oversizing or extra facilities installed to meet service demands
above the specific capacity needs of the applicant.
5. Pumping Plants:
Where pumping facilities are needed to drain an area into the trunk or
collection system, the cost of such facilities will be at the expense of
tile developer.
6. Exceptions:
(A) Wastewater Service Areas 3 & 4, connections served directly from trunk
wastewater: The collection system charges (Section B) will be based on
maximum frontage of 660 feet. This exception applies to single
applications for service and does not apply to subdivisions or tracts.
(8) The developer may, at his option, furnish and install the on-site
wastewater system at nis expense and in accord~nce with City's
specifications in lieu of street frontage and connection charges.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 125.3 dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. S-5-4
APPLICABILITY:
ELECTRIC SERYI CONNECTIONS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5
This schedule applies to all connections to the City 1 s eiectric distribution
system except those which serve street lighting or traffic signals.
TERRITORY:
Wit dn the incorporated limits of the City and land owned or leased by the
Cit I·
PREPA'fli'~NT OF CHARGES:
All fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES:
A. Underground Systems:
The connection charges for underground residential, coT!lllercial, or
industrial service will consist of one or more of the following types of
fees, where applicable.
l. Service Connection Fee:
Where the City installs any portion of service conductors, a service
connection fee shall be charged.
2. On-site Distribution System Fee:
Where the City instal 1 s or will install the conductors (primary and
secondary) and switches in duct systems provided by the developer within
the boundaries of a subdivision or other development, an on-site
distr;bution system fee shall be charged.
3. Off-site Distribution System Fee:
Where the City installs or will install an electric distribution system, a
system extension, or a system reinforcement outside the boundaries of a
subdivision or other development to be served, an off-site distribution
system fee shall be charged.
B. Overhead Services:
No overhead service for new construction shall be permitted except with
the approval of · ·;e Chief Electrical Engineer and only after a finding
that an underground service is not feasible. Where such service is
al lowed, an overhead service foe shall be charged.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. l06d dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. E-5-1
C. Temporary Service:
ELECTRIC SERVICE COllECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (CONTINUED)
A fee shall be charged to connect a temporary service. For an
underground service. the customer shall furnish and install all material
up to the designated point of ccnnection except the meter. ~or an
overhead service, the City will supply only the meter and the service-drop
conductors from existing facilities. All additional facilities, when
required, shai1 be supplied and removed at the customer's expense.
O. Replacement Service:
Where, in the opinion of tne Chief Electrical Engineer. replacement of
service conductors is necessary, such replacement will be made without
charge except under the following circumstances:
1. Customer wishes to increase the capacity of a primary voltage service.
2. Customer wishes to change the existing underground service to a different
secondary voltage set·vice but the existing conduit is inadequate.
3. Customer wishes to cha.nge the existing service to a size larger
than a 200-ampere, 3-wire secondary voltage service.
4. Customer or his agents have damaged the service.
5. The original installation was not installed in accordance with
City standards and the City has not accepted responsibility for
maintenance.
6. Service conduits have been damaged or obstructed.
When the City replaces a service without charge to the customer. the
customer is obligated to accept a shutdown of service during regular
working hours to achieve the replacement. The time of the shutdown shall
be agreed upon as mutually acceptable.
When the City replaces a service for the convenience of the customer
during other than regular working hours, it shall be done at t~e
customer's ex~nse. The customer shall pay the entire cost of the
overtime labor. not the incremental cost.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
lssued by the City Council
Suf)£rsedes Sheet No. 106.ld 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. E-5-2
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTICNS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE £-5 (CONTINUED)
SPECIFIC CHARGES:
A. Underground Systems:
1. Residential;
These charges apply to development in which electric metering will be
on a sin~le-family basis.
(A} Service Connection Fee:
(1) 125-ampere maximum, 250-volt maximum
3-w:re. 100-foot maximum service length
(2) 200-ampere maximum, 250-volt maximum
3-wire, 100-foot maximum service length
$400.01)
$450.00
(3) The connection fee for a service requiring greater length or
capacity than described herein is the estimate of the
installation cost.
{B) On-site Distribution System Fee:
(1) New subdivisions with densities not excee1ing 19 dwelling
units per acre.
(la) First 70 front feet per lot (average) .... No Charge
(lb) Excess front footage. . . . . . . . .. $6.50/ft.
(2) New multiple dwelling developments with densities of 20 or
more dwelling unit per acre.
b-1. Primary distribution •.••.•.. By Estimate
b-2. Secondary distribution. . . By Estimate
(C) Off-Site Distribution System Fee;
(1) Where an underground distribution system extension to service
a new development remote from existing distribution systems is
determined by the Chief Electrical Engineer to not be
feasible, the following conditions and charges shall apply in
addition to the off-site d1stribution system fee under
paragraph A.3.a above.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Counci 1
Supersedes Sheet No. 106.2d dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-ll-88
Sheet No. E-5-3
ELECTRIC SERVICE CONMECTIONS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 {CONTINUED)
{a) Temporary easements for overhead pole-line construction
shall be granted as required to serve the new development.
(b} The grant of easements shall terminate automatically and
the overhead faciiities shall be removed by the City when
the underground electric distribution system is completed.
{c) The estimated charge for the installation and removal of
the temporary overhead distribution system extension
shal i be ;:>aid by the applicant.
(2) New developments of four lots or less in an existing overhead
cistribution system area:
{a)
(b)
Single-phase, 3-wire. 200-ampere
maximum, 250-volt maximum ..•.
Single-phase. 3-wire, 400 ampere
maximum, 250-vo1t maximum ....
$6 75. 00/1 ot
$850.00/lot
(c) For distribution system extensions or reinforcements of
greater capacity or voltage> the charge shall be
computed on an econOllic justification basis as outlined
in Rule and Regulation No. 17.
2. Conmercial and Industrial:
These charges apply to connercial/residential developments in which
electric metering will be on a multiple-family basis. These charges
also apply for all metered or non-metered services such as traffic
signal, CATV po~er supply. etc.
(A) Service Connection Fee:
(1) 200-ampere maximum, 6700-volt maximum
3-or 4-wire, 100 foot maximum service
1 ength. . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . $675.00
(2) The service connection fee for a service requiring greater
length or capacity or at a greater voltage than described
under (A)(l) above shall be the estimate of the installation
cost.
CITY Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-5-4 dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. E-5-4
ELECTRIC S~E CONNECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (CONTINUED)
(B) On-site Distribution System Fee:
The on-site distribution system fee for a new commercial or indus-
trial development shall be the estimate of the installation cost.
(C} Off-site Distribution System Fee:
(l} For new developments in an existing overhead distribution system
area:
(a) Single-phase, 3-wire, 400 ampere
maximum, 600-volt maximum. . . ...... $935.00/lot
(b) Three-phase, 3-or 4-wire,
600-ampere maximum, 600-volt
maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1100. 00/lot
(c) For distribution system extensions or reinforcements of
greater capacity or voltage, the charge shall be comput~d
on an economic justification basis as outlined in
Rule and Regulation No. 17. However, the economic
justification rule shall be applied only if the trans-
former required to serve the development is located within
the boundaries of the property. In all other instances the
customer shall pay for the off-site work required to
install the transformer(s) outside the property boundaries.
(B} Overhead Service:
1. Residential Service Connection Fee
3-wire~ 250 volt, 200-ampere :naximum
2. Connercial Service Connection Fee
$270. 00
3 or 4-wire. 600-volt maximumJ 400 ampere maximum •..... By Estimate
(C) Temporary Service:
1. Overhead Service:
(A) To customer-owned service pole. single-phase.
3-wire, 250-volt, 125-ampere, 125-foot maximum. $230.00
(8) The connection fee for a service requiring greater length or capacity
than described above is the estimate of the installation cost.
(C) The flat fee covers only the provision of the meter and the service-drop
conductors from existing distribution facilities. Additional facilities.
if required. shall be provided and removed at the customer's expense.
tin Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued ~Y the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-5-4 dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88 Sheet No. E-5-5
ELECTRIC SER~ CO~NECTIOI
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (CONTINUED)
2. Underground Service
(A} Underground service to customer-owned service
pole or facility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215.00
For a temporary underground service, the customer shall furnish and
install all mater"ial up to the designated point of connection; the City
will provide the meter ar.d the connectors and make the connection.
(8) The above charges appply only to temporary ser'f'i ce connected to existing
distribution facilities. If additional facilities are required, they
shall be provided and removed at the customer's expense.
0. Replacement Service:
1. Underground Services:
Same as set forth for underground service connection fees.
2. Overhead Services:
(A) 200 Amp. Maximum {Single Phase, 3 wire, 250 Volt). . . • No Charge
(B} 400 Amp. ~~ximum (Single Phase, 3 wire, 250 Volt). . . . By Estimate
(C) The replacement service fee for a service requiring great~r length or
capacity or at a greater voltage than described above shal' be the
same as for new underground service.
E. Speci fie Condition:
1. Distribution System Charges:
(A) These connection charges apply to all vacant land except where the
connection charges are recorded as previously paid.
(B) Street-frontage charges for corner lots shall be based on total frontage
on both streets, divided by two.
(C) Where a property has no street frontage, other than that required for a
driveway, and is served from an easeme~t. the frontage charge shall be
based upon that portion of the parcel that borders the easement.
(0) If the street or easement is designed to serve only on one side, the free
footage shall be reduced from 70 feet to 35 feet.
(E) Where a junction box or vault must be added to an existing conduit system
or a switch installed on an existing system in order to serve a new
development, this addition will be considered as a distribution system
extension.
ct1Y Of' PALO Al
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 106.Sd dated 7-1-83 and
Sheet No. 106.6d dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. E-5-6
GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
TERRITORY:
Inside the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or
leased by the City.
CHARGES:
All fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction.
A. Supply System;
Foothills ~as System 68-82, Reassessment District. See "Other
Conditicms."
B. Distribution System:
Street frontage charge per foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50/ft.
C. Service Connect;on Charge:
1/2-inch connection
1-inch connection
2-inch connection
3-inch connection
C 0 N 0 I T I 0 N
A B C
$ 740
780
890
1000
$ 900
940
1060
1170
$430
460
530
580
Excess Length
Per foot
$ 8.20
9.00
13.10
16.60
Condition A: Service installed at time main is constructed.
Condition B: Service installed on existing main.
Condition C: Service extended from an existing st~eet service stub.
Excess Length: Additional charge for extension greater than forty (40)
feet from the street property line to the gas meter location9 measured
along a line perpendicular to the street property line.
CITY Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 1189 dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. G-5-1
GAS SEJlY I CE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5 (CONTINUED)
D. Additional Meters on Connection:
With new connection ..... .
On existing metered connection.
E. Service Relocation;
Service riser relocation ..
Per Meter s 39.oo
100.00
160.00
New piping required will be charged at excess length rate.
OTHER COllDITIOIS:
1. Supply System Charges: (Total of a. and b.}
a. Reassessment shown on Reassessment Role
b. Property to be developed at an indicated level of demand exceeding the
demand of the permissible number of residential units (or equivalent)
listed on the Reassessment Roles must pay an additional charge for
applicable facilities for each equivalent excess u~it:
Primary Supply
Secondary Supply -Lines E and F
Secondary Supply -Lines G and H
$57.35 per unit
2.02 II U
26, 37 II H
c. An equivalent residential unit shall be defined as an aggregate input
rating of 600~000 BTU/hr.
2. Distribution System Charges:
a. Connection charges apply to all vacant land except land developments
where connect;on cha~ges are recorded as paid for by the developer.
This exception applies, generally~ to land developments after February.
1954.
CITY IF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Cound 1
Supersedes Sheet No. ll9g dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. G-5-2
GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5 (COHTINUEU)
2. Df strfbution System Charges (Continued)
b. Street frontage charges for corner lots shall be based on the total
frontage of all streets.
c. Condition C is applied where a street service has been installed and
assessed in acco'."dance with the "Improvement Procedure Code."
Distribution System charges al so must be pa.id before ser14ice can
begin.
d. Where service is from a main in an easement or right-of-way, frontage
charge shall be bas~d upon that portion of the parcel that borders the
right-of-way or easement.
e. If a street, right-of-way, or easement is designed to serve only one
side, the frontage charge shall be doubled.
f. If a street, right of way, or easement is designed to serve bOth
sides. but only one side is being developed, special arrangeEe~ts must
be made to provide for the frontage charge of the other side.
g. Where distribution system extensions are required to serv1ce areas
that are not contiguous to existing systems, special arrange11tents must
be ma.de to provide for the cost of the intervening distribution
system.
Service Charges:
<1. Additional service connections are available with payment of
additional service connection charges shown in Section C.
b. Replacement of service connections ma.de necessary because of ordinary
wear and deterioration will be made without charge.
c. In COftlDercial or industrial areas where a surface meter installation
is impractical, meters may be placed in und~rground vaults. Vaults
must be provided by the owner in accordance with the gas utility's
specifications. Subsurface meter installations will not be allowed in
resident1al areas.
CITY Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 120g dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. G-5-3
Service Charges (Continued):
GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEOUL£ G-5 (CONTINUED)
4. Installation under Unusual Conditions:
a. Any condition which. fn the opinion of the Chief Engineer of the gas
utility, will result in a cost higher by more than fifteen (15)
percent of the charge set forth in {B), (C}, or {D) above will be
classified as unusual. The charge for an unusual installation will be
based on the Chief Engineer's estimate of the total costs of all
materials, labor. and other costs incidential to the installation.
b. In the event gas service to a premises is requested and insufficient
capacity exists to provide such service, the applicant shall bear the
total cost for enlarging the distribution system to accormiodate
serving the applicant. The chief engineer may require the app1icant
to make arrangements for the design and construction of said
expansion in accordance with City standards and specifications.
Alternatively the chief engineer may elect for City forces or
contractors to design and install respectively such facilities at the
applicants expense. Full credit to the applicant will be provided
for any oversizing or extra facilities installed to meet service
demands above the specific capacity needs of the applicant.
5. Exceptions:
Gas Service Area 2, connections served directly from supply main: The
distribution system charges (Section 8) will be based on a maximum
frontage of 660 feet. This exception applies to single application of
service and does not apply to subdivisions or tracts.
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 120.1 dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. G-5-4
WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATl SCHEDULE W-5
TERRITORY:
Inside the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned er
leased by the City of Palo Alto.
CHARGES;
All fees must be paid prior to th:: scheduling of any construction.
A. Supply System:
Deferred Area Assessment
Water Service Area l . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Service Area 2, 59-11 Assessment Dist ..
Water Service Area 3, 59-01 Reassessment Dist.
Water Service Area 4, 62-08 Reassessment Dist.
B. Distribution System:
Per Acre
$ .oo
95.00
See "Other Conditions"
See "Other Cond 1 ti ons"
Street frontage charge per foot ........•... $11.50/foot
C. Service Connection Charges:
Category l -Domestic water Service
Size
1-inch connection
1-1/2 inch connection
2-inch connection . . .
6-inch connection • .
8-inch connection
Category 2 -Fire Service
Size
6-inch connection
8-inch connection .
CITY Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. lllj dated 7-1-83
Amount
$ 750
1,170
1,300
4.100
4.600
Amount
$2,370
2,800
Effective 7-li-88
Sheet No. W-5-1
WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5 (CONTINUED)
Category 3 -Ccmbination Domestic Water Service and Fire Se1·vice
These charges apply to the following combination of Water Service (W.S.)
and Fire Service (F.S.}:
Size
6 u F. S .....
8 11 F.S ....
l"
W.S.
1 1/2"
W.S.
2"
W.S.
$3,.320
3, 790
category 4 -Master Water Service
611
w.s.
$5,.31C
8" w. s.
5,.860 $6,.340
These charges apply to a connection that serves domestic water service and
fire protection through a detector meter. Approval by the Director of
Utilities is required for this connection.
Size
6"
8"
Amount
$3,380
4,030
For service connections of 4-inch through 8-inch sizes,. the new owner must
provide a vault to house meters or other required control equipment in
~ccordance with the Water Utility's specifications.
Approved detector check valves with bypass assemblies must be provided by
owner on all fire services. An exception may be made where only an
automatic fire sprinkler system is served. provided the sprinkler control
equipment is within ten feet of the end of the street portion of the fire
service.
Charges for service connections of 1-inch through 2-inch will be reduced
$50 if connection is installed at time main is constructed. A reduction
of $150 applies for service connections larger than 2-inch if connection
is installed at time main is constructed.
D. Additional Meters on Connection:
With new connection ..
On existing connection
CITY Of PALO ALTO UTILITIES
ls sued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 112j dated 7-1-83
Per Meter
$120
180
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. M-5-2
WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5 (CONTINUED)
Max1mllli s1ze additional meter: 3/4-inch. The water utility may limit
additional meters on a connection.
E. Relocation of Facilftfes:
Approved relocation of service. hydrants. or other facilities will be done
at cost. Deposit of estimated cost f s required before work begins.
F. OTHER COIDITIOllS:
1. Supply System Charges: (Total of a. and b.)
(A) Basic Charge: 59-01 -Deferred Reassessment shown on
Reassessment Role
62-08 -Ho Charge
(8) Property to be developed at an indicated level of demand exceeding the
demand of the permi ssfb1e ntlnber· of residential units (or equivalent}
shown on the Reassessment Roles must pay an ai.dHional charge for each
equivalent excess unit:
59-01 -$172.30 per unit
62-0a -141.33 per unit
(C) An equivalent res1dent1a1 unit shall be 46 fixture units as defined in
the Uniform Plumbing Code.
2. Distribution System Charges:
(A) Connect1on charges are based on lot or parcel size as described in
City's offfcfal records and apply to all vacant land except land
developments where connectfon charges are recorded as paid by the
developer. This exception applies, generally, to land developments
after February, 1953.
(B) Street frontage charges f~r corner lots shall be based on the total
frontage on a11 streets.
(C) Where a street service has been fnstalled and assess~d in ~ccordance
with the ~Improve111ent Procedure Code," distribution system charges
must be paid before service can begin.
(0) Where service is from a IRilfn that is 1n an easement or right-of-way,
the frontage charge shall be based upon that portion of the parcel
that borders the right-of-way or easement.
CITJ OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the C1ty Council
Supersedes Sheet No. llZ.z dated 7-l-83
and Sheet No. llle dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88 Sheet No. W-5-3
WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5 (CONTINUED)
2. Distribution System Charges (Continued)
(E) If a street. right-of-way, or easement is designed to serve only on
one side. the frontage charge shall be doubled.
(F} If a street, right-of-way, or easement is designed to serve both
sides, but only one side is being developed, special arrangements must
be made to provide for the frontage charge of the other side.
(G} Where extensions are required to service areas that are not contiguous
to existing system, special arrangements must be made to provide for
the cost of the intervening distribution system.
3. Service Charges:
(A) Additional $ervice connections are available with payment of
additional service connection charge as shown in Section C.
(8) Replacement of service connections made necessary because of ordinary
wear and deterioration will be made without charge. Replacement due
to inadequacy will be charged as an additional service connection.
4. Installation Under Unusual Conditions:
(A) Any condition which, in the opinion of the Chief Engineer of the tilter
utility will result in a cost higher by more than fifteen (15) percent
of the charges set forth in (8), {C), or (0) above will be classified
as unusual. The charge for an unusual installation will be based on
the Chief Engineer's estimate of the total costs of all materials. labor
and other costs incidental to the installation.
(B) In the event water service to a premises is requested and insufficient
capacity exists to provide such service, the applicant shall bear the
total cost for enlarging the distribution system to accomodate serving
the applicant. The Chief Engineer may require the applicant to make
arrangements for the design and constructio~ of said expansion in
accordance with City standards and specifications. Alternatively, the
Chief Engineer may elect for City forces or contractors to design and
install respectively such facilities at the applicants expense. Full
credit to the applicant will be provided for any oversizing of extra
facilities installed to meet service demands above the specific capacity
needs of the applicant.
CITY OF PALO Al.TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 113.lc dated 7-1-83
Effective 7-11-88
Sheet No. W-5-4