HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9500Resolution No. 9500
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Water,
Gas, and Wastewater Connection and Capacity Fees and Miscellaneous
Utility Charges (Utility Rate Schedules W-5, G-5, S-5, AND C-1)
The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES, as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Schedule W-5 (Water Service Connection Fees) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and
Charges is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. The foregoing Utility
Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective May 1, 2015.
Section 2. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Schedule G-5 (Gas Service Connection Fees) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates a11dCharges is
hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule, as amended, shall become effective May 1, 2015.
Section 3. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Schedule S-5 (Wastewater Service Connection Fees) ofthe Palo Alto Utilities Rates and
Ch.arges is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. The foregoing Utility
Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective May 1, 2015.
Section 4. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Schedule C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges
is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule, as amended, shall become effective May 1, 2015.
Section 5. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this
resolution are charges impqsed for a specific government service or product provided
directly to the payor that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the
reasonable costs to the City of providing the service or product.
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Section 6. Council finds that the adoption of this resolution is statutorily exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15273(a), because the fees and charges
proposed are necessary to recover the cost of providing utility service and meet
operating expenses. After reviewing the reports presented, the Council incorporates
these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented
setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 2, 2015
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS, SCHARFF, SCHMID, WOLBACH
NOES:
ABSENT: DUBOIS
ABSTENTIONS:
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Mayor
APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENT B
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 0-5
A. GENERAL:
1. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
B. FEES:
Plan review fees must be paid prior to permit approval by the Utilities Department. Construction or
connection fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Service will be installed between 30 and 40 days
following receipt of full payment. Regular work hours are 8 AM to S PM, Monday through Friday. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged 1.1 S
times the stated fee to recover the overtime labor cost. These conditions include but are not limited to
perfonning work on arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments,
and near schools. Any work required to be performed during non-regular work hours where the work is
scheduled at the Customer's convenience shall be charged 1.25 times the stated fee to recover the
overtime labor cost. All invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuanc~.
I. COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than$200,000 ............ $2,316.00
New subdivision residential unit (Gas only) ................................................................. $348.00/unit
System extension 2-inch polyethylene (PE) Gas main ....................................................... $12.00/ft
2. RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New single-family residential (SFR) building or SFR remodeling permit valuation greater
than$ 1 00,000 ......................................................................................................................... $848.00
3. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION CHARGE:
Charge per lineal foot ....................................................................................................... S 173.00 /ft
4. CONNECTION CHARGE FOR SERVICE INSTALLED ON EXISTING MAIN:
The Service connection fees include up to 40 feet of Service Line installation inside the property line.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-1 dated 8-8-2008 CITY OF PALO AUO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01·20 IS
Sheet No. G-5-1
ATTACHMENT B
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Size
l-inch directionally bored connection ................................................................................ $4,343.00
2-inch directionally bored connection ................................................................................ $5,250.00
Excess length fee for directionally bored connection ...................................................... $49.00 /ft.*
1-or 2-inch trenched connection ........................................................................................ $St976.00
2-inch main installation in contractor provided trench ...................................................... $60.00 /ft
Above 2-inch connection ......................................................................................... Utility Estimate
*Excess Length Fee: An additional Charge ($49.00 /foot) will apply to an extension greater than
forty feet from the street property line to the Gas Meter location, measured along a line perpendicular
to the street property line.
Service Location: The Service Line will be installed along the shortest, most practical route, as
determined by the Utilities Department (from the Gas main in the adjoining street, alley,lane road, or
easement to the nearest suitable Meter location at the building or structure).
S. METER CHARGES:
250 Cubic Foot Per Hour (CFH) House Meter ..................................................................... $850.00
2SO CFH Curb Meter ......................................................................................................... $1,805.00
400 CFH House Meter .......................................................................................................... $961.00
400 CFH Curb Meter ......................................................................................................... $2,023.00
630 CFH House Meter ....................................................................................................... $1,329.00
630 CFH Curb Meter ·········································~·······························································$2,285.00
800 CFH Diaphragm-Commercial House Meter ............................................................ $), 781.00
1000 CFH Diaphragm -Commercial House Meter .......................................................... $} ,886.00
1500 CFH Rotary-Commercial House Meter .................................................................... $2,487.00
2000 CFH Rotary-Commercial .......................................................................................... $3,417 .00
3000 CFH Rotary-Commercial .......................................................................................... $3,431.00
5000 CFH Rotary-Commercial .......................................................................................... $3,837.00
7000 CFH Rotary-Commercial .......................................................................................... $4,418.00
11000 CFH Rotary-Commercial .............................. ; ....................................................... $11,405.00
16000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ....................................................................................... $12,472.00
23000 CFH Rotary-Commercial ...................................................................................... $ 14.760.00
Electronic Volume Corrector System ................................................................................ $5,808.00
AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter-Diaphragm Meter .................................................... $1 55.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
SupetSedfts Sheet No.G-5-2 dated 8-8-2008 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-0 1-20 I 5
Sheet No. G-5-2
ATTACHMENTS
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 0-5
AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter-Rotary Meter ........................................................... $208.00
Vent line for Gas Regulator .................................................................................................. $305.00
2-inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee ........................................................... $339.00
4-inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee .......... : ................................................ $494.00
Other Meter sizes ..................................................................................................... Utility Estimate
6. ADDITIONAL METERS ON CONNECTION:
(Applies to small Meters up to 630 CFH) Per Meter
With new connection ............................................................................................................ $529.00
On existing metered connection ......................................................................................... $1, 193.00
Charges for Meters above 630 CFH will be based on the Utilities Department's estimate.
7. SERVICE RELOCATION:
Service riser reiOcation ............................................................................................. -......... $1 ,422.00
Service riser relocations will only be performed on l-inch and larger polyethylene (PE) pipe Service
Lines that have been approved by Utilities Department. All "other material pipe" Service Lines must
be replaced from the main to the Meter at the fees listed in Section B(4) of this Rate Schedule.
Curb Meter-Riser relocation on existing l-inch PE pipe ..................................................... $796.00
Curb Meter-Riser relocation on same alignment of existing Service ............................... $] ,274.00
Curb Meter· New Service from main to house .................................................................. $2,038.00
8. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Approved relocation of Service and other facilities will be done at the cost of the person requesting
the relocation. Payment of estimated cost is required before relocation work begins.
9. TAPPING THE GAS MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR INSTALLED SERVICES:
Tap Gas main for 1-to 2-inch Service ................................................................................ $1,603.00
Tap Gas main for 4-to 6-inch Service ................................................................................ $2,212.00
C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-3 dated 8-8-2008 CITY OF PAlO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. G-S-3
ATTACHMENT B
1. INSTALLATION:
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
The City of Palo Alto installs all Gas Services unless directed otherwise and approved by the City of
Palo Alto Utilities Department.
2. SERVICE CHARGES:
(A) Additional Service connections are available with payment of additional Service connection
Charges shown in Section B.
(B) Replacement of Service connections made necessary because of ordinary wear and
deterioration will be made without Charge. However, if the need for replacement arises due
to meeting an increase in load, the new Service will be charged as a new Service under
Section B.
(C) In commercial or industrial areas where a surface Meter installation is impractical, Meters
may be placed in underground vaults. Vaults must be provided and _installed by the owner in
accordance with the Gas utility's specifications. The vault lid sections shall not exceed 70
pounds. All lids shall be centered above the Gas Meter to allow visibility of the Meter face
for Meter reading purposes.
3. UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS:
(A) A condition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater will
result in a cost higher than the fees in Section B, will be classified as unusual. The Charge for
an unusual installation will be based on the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater
estimate of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs incidental to the installation.
(B) In the event Gas Service to a premise is requested and insufficient capacity exists to provide
such Service, the Applicant shall bear the total cost for designing and enlarging the
Distribution System to accommodate serving the Applicant. The Engineering Manager,
Water-Gas-Wastewater may require the Applicant to make arrangements for the design and
construction of said expansion in accordance with City standards and specifications.
Altematively, the Engineering Manager may elect for City forces or contractors to design and
install respectively such facilities at the Applicant's expense. Full credit to the Applicant will
be provided for any over sizing or extra facilities installed to meet Service demands above
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-4 dated 8-8-2008 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. G-5-4
ATTACHMENTB
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
the specific capacity needs of the Applicant as defined in the Utility's rules and Regulations.
4. MASTER METERED GAS SERVICE
For Master-Meter Services using high volumes of Gas, the Applicant must provide all required
Meters, sending units, regulators, and other necessary flow control equipment as specified by the
City and approved by the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater.
D. OTHER SERVICE CHARGES:
1. OTHER SERVICE FEES:
The following fees will apply to utility work perfonned by outside contractors, which may be done
only with the prior approval of the Utilities Department:
(A) Engineering service fee .. u .................................................................................... $151.00/llr
(B) Inspection serVice fee:
i. Inspection during regular work hours (M-F 8 AM to 5 PM) ............................ $118.00/hr
ii. Inspection during non-regular work hours ....................................................... $139.00/hr
iii. Inspection during non-regular work hours for Customer's convenience ........ $159.00/hr
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-5 dated 8-8-2008 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
{End}
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. G-5-5
ATTACHMENTD
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -5
A. GENERAL:
I. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
B. FEES:
Plan review fees must be paid prior to permit approval by the Utilities Department. Construction or
connection fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Service will be installed between 30 and 40 days
following receipt of full payment. Regular work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged 1.15
times the stated fee to recover the overtime labor cost. These conditions include but are not limited to
performing work on arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments,
and near schools. Any work required to be performed during non-regular work hours where the work is
scheduled at the Customer's convenience shall be charged 1.25 times the stated fee to recover the
overtime labor cost. All invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance.
I. PLAN REVIEW:
New commercial building or remodeling pennit valuation greater than $200,000 ........... $3,072.00
New subdivision residential unit (Water only) ............................................................. $348.00/unit
System extension 8-inch high-density polyethylene (HOPE) Water main ......................... $12.00/ft
2. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION CHARGE:
City stalldard 8-inch maint Charge per foot ........................................................................... $206.00
3. SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES:
Water Service: Domestic. Irrigation. and Fire
Size Amount
2-inch connection ............................................................................................................. $4,863.00
4-inch connection ............................................................................................................. $7, I 56.00
6-inch connection ............................................................................................................... $8, 137.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-1 dated 7-2-2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective OS-0 1-2015
Sheet No. W-5-1
ATTACHMENT D
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
8-inch connection .................................................................................................................. $9,469.00
1 0-inch connection ............................................................................................................ $) 0,625.00
Additional Domestic or Irrigation Services
For Service installations connecting to a pre-existing, larger Service.
2-inch conneciion ........................................................................................................ ~ ....... $3, 122.00
4-inch connection ................................................................................................................. $4,449.00
6-inch connection ................................................................................................................ $4,842.00
Combination Domestic or Irrigation Water Service and Fire Service
For requests of combination domestic and fire Water Services, two Service connection Charges will
apply: the Charge for connection of a fire Service and the Charge for domestic or irrigation Service
installation connection to a larger Service. Approval from the Utilities Department is required for
combination water service connections.
Master Water Service
Approval by the Director of Utilities is required for a connection that serves domestic Water Service
and fire protection through a detector Meter. The Charge for master Water Service will be based on
the Engineering Manager•s, Water-Gas-Wastewater, estimate of the total costs, including: materials,
labor, metering not listed in Section 8(4), and other costs incidental to the installation.
For Service connections of 4-inch through 8-inch sizes and Meter sizes of 4-inch through 6-inch, the
new owner must provide and install a concrete vault with meter reading lid covers to house Meters
and other required control equipment in accordance with the Utilities Department's specifications.
An approved backflow prevention device with bypass assemblies must be provided by owner on all
fire Services.
4. METER CHARGES:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch E-Meter .................................................................................................. $698.00
l-inch E-Meter ...................................................................................................................... $862.00
I !~!-inch E-Meter ............................................................................................................... $1 ,444.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-2 dated 7-2-2010 CITY OF PALO AL lO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-201 5
Sheet No. W-S-2
ATTACHMENTD
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
2-inch E-Meter ..................................................................................................................... $1,635.00
4-inch Compound Meter .................................................................................................... $5,740.00
6-inch Compound Meter .................................................................................................... $8,05 1.00
AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter .................................................................................... s 1 08.00
5. ADDmONAL METERS ON CONNECTION:
With new connection ..........•.•........•.............................................................••................ $1 ,264.00
On existing connection ..................................................................................................... $1 ,866.00
6. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Approved relocation of Service, hydrants, or other facilities will be done at the cost of the person
requesting the re-location. Payment of estimated cost is required before relocation work begins.
7. CAPACITY FEES:
Capacity fees will be charged for new Utility Services and added demand on existing Services
Domestic:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch E-Meter ............................................................................................... $5,000.00
l-inch E-Meter ···············~~··································~~································································$9,400.00
1 Y2-inch E-Meter ·······························~~······························~··············································$ 18,850.00 2-inch E-Meter ................................................................................................................. $56,250.00
4-inch Compound Meter ................................................. estimate at $125/FU; minimum 5,000 FU
{5,000 FU is mid-range operating capacity of 4-inch Meter)
6-inch Compound Meter .................................................. estimate at $125/FU minimum 7,000 FU
{7,000 FU is mid-range operating capacity of6-inch Meter)
Added demand on an existing Water Service will be calculated at $125.00/FU
Note: FU is fixture unit (1 FU= 1 5gpd)
Fire Service Capacity Fees:
2-inch .................................................................................................................................... $750.00
4-inch ............................................................. : ................................................................... $9,000.00
6-inch ............................................................................................................................... $22,530.00
8-inch ................................................................................................................................ $43,080.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. W-~3 dated 7-2-2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective OS-01-2015
Sheet No. W-5-3
ATTACHMENTD
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RA IE SCHEDULE W -5
1 0-inch ............................................................................................................................. $69,51 0.00
If a Customer is upgrading the capacity of an existing Service, then the capacity Charge will be the
difference between the new Service size and the existing Service size.
C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
1. INSTALLATION:
The City of Palo Alto installs all Water Services unless directed otherwise .and approved by City of
Palo Alto Utilities Department.
2. SERVICE CHARGES:
(A) Additional Service connections are available with payment of an additional Service connection
Charge as shown in Section B.
(B) Replacement of Service connection made necessary because of ordinary wear and deterioration
will be made without Charge. Replacement due to inadequacy because of additional demand or
load will be charged as a new Service connection.
3. INSTALLATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS:
(A) Any ~ndition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater will
result in a cost higher than the Charges set forth in Section B will be classified as unusual. The
Charge for an unusual installation will be based on Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-
Wastewater'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 Premise is requested and insufficient capacity exists to provide
such Service, the Applicant shall bear the total cost for enlarging the Distribution System to
accommodate serving the Applicant. The Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater may
require the Applicant to make arrangements for the design and construction of said expansion
in accordance with City standards and specifications. Alternatively, the Engineering Manager,
Water-Gas-Wastewater may elect for City forces or contractors to design and install
respectively such facilities at the Applicant's expense.
4. EXCEPTIONS:
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
SupetSedes Sheet No. W-5-4 dated 7-2-2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. W -5-4
ATTACHMENTD
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
(A) Water Service Areas 3 & 4, connections served directly from supply main: The Distribution
System Charges (Section B) will be based on a maximum frontage of660 feet. This exception
applies to single applications for Service and does not apply to subdivisions or tracts.
(B) The subdivision developer will furnish and install the Water system at his or her expense and in
accordance with City's specifications.
D. OTHER SERVICES:
1. 2 METER MANIFOLD:
(A) 2-inch ................................................................................................................................ $724.00
2. ABANDONMENT:
(A) Small Service 2-inch and less .................................................................................... $2,653.00
(8) Large Service more than 2-inch ................................................................................. $3, 715.00
3. METERINSTALLATION:
Charges for large Meter installations by third parties, i.e. contractors, developers, etc.
8-inch to 12-inch Meters .................................................................................................... $3,235.00
4. FIRE HYDRANT:
(A) Install new hydrant without lateral.. ........................................................................... $2,552.00
(B) Install new hydrant with lateral ................................................................................ $12,840.00
(C) Relocation behind curb (up to S feet) ........................................................................ $6,841.00
Relocations more than 5 feet will require a new lateral and the existing lateral will be disconnected
and abandoned at the main.
5. TAPPING THE WATER MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR INSTALLED SERVICES:
(A) Tap Water main for 2-inch Service ............................................................................ $1,649.00
(8} Tap Water main for 4-inch Service ....................................................................... .,. .... $2, 162.00
(C) Tap Water main for 6-inch Service ............................................................................ $3,288.00
(D) Tap Water main for 8-inch Service ............................................................................ $4,498.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. W·S.S dated 7·2·2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. W-S-5
ATTACHMENTD
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -5
6. OTHER FEES:
The following fees will apply to utility work perfonned by outside contractors:
(A) Engineering fee (per hour) ............................................................................................ $ IS 1.00
(B) Utility inspection fee (per hour):
i. Inspection during regular work hours (M-F 8 AM to 5 PM) ................................ : .... $118.00
ii. Inspection during non-regular work hours ................................................................ $139 .00
iii. Inspection during non-regular work hours for Customer's convenience .............. $1 59.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service .................................................. $! ,618.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service connected to larger Service ...... $1 ,078.00
(E) Engineering and inspection for new 4-inch to 8-inch Service ................................... $2,426.00
(F) Engineering and inspection for new hydrant and Service .......................................... $2,426.00
(G) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of2-inch and smaller Service .............. $809.00
(H) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of 3-inch and larger Service .............. $) ,078.00
(I) Engineering and inspection for new 8-inch main (per linear foot) ................................. $27 .00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supemedes Sheet No. W-5-6 dated 7-2-2010
(End}
CITY OF PAlO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. W-5-6
ATTACHMENTF
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-S
A. GENERAL:
1. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Service.
B. FEES:
Plan review fees must be paid prior to permit approval by the Utilities Department. Construction or
connection fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Service will be installed between 30 and 40 days
following receipt of full payment. Regular work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Any
work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged 1.15
times the stated fee to recover the overtime labor cost. These conditions include but are not limited to
performing work on arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments,
and near schools. Any work required to be perfonned during non-regular work hours where the work is
scheduled at the Customer's convenience shall be charged 1.25 times the stated fee to recover the
overtime labor cost. All invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance.
1. PLAN REVIEW:
New commercial building or remodeling pennit valuation greater than $200,000 ........ $2,316.00
New subdivision residential unit (Wastewater only) ................................................. $160.00/unit
System extension 8-inch HOPE Wastewater main .......................................................... $22.00/ft
2. COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION CHARGE:
City standard 8-inch main ............................................................................................. $204.00/ft
3. CONNECTION CHARGES:
4-inch connection 6 feet and below ................................................................................ $6,589.00
6-inch connection 6 feet and below ................................................................................. $7,124.00
4-lnch lateral depth between 6 feet_and 10 feet .............................................................. $8,225.00
6-inch lateral depth between 6 feet and I 0 feet ............................................................... $8, 748.00
Rehabilitate existing lateral by pipe bursting .................................................................. $4,233.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supe18edes Sheet No. S-5-1 dated 7-02-2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. S-5-1
ATTACHMENT F
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sewer laterals over 25 feet in length will be charged for the additional footage at a rate of$1 06/Ln,
Ft. for 4-inch connections and $11 0/Ln. Ft for 6-inch connections.
Special arrangements must be made to provide for the cost of a connection larger than 6-inch. The
City will estimate the cost which will serve as the basis for a Customer deposit. Upon receipt of
this deposit the City will install the connection and the Customer shall pay the actual cost net of the
deposit.
4. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Approved relocation of Service, and other facilities will be done at the cost of the person
requesting the re-location. Payment of estimated cost is required before relocation work begins.
5. CAPACITY CHARGES:
4-:inch connection with 5/8-inch Water Meter (WM) ..................................................... $5,250.00
4-inch connection with l-inch WM .............................................................................. $15,750.00
4-or 6-inch connection with 1-1/2-inch WM ............................................................... $31 ,668.00
6-inch connection with 2-inch WM .................................................................. : ........... $94,500.00
6-inch and larger connection with 4-inch or larger WM ........................... By estimate at $21 0/FU
Note: FU is fixture unit (1 FU = I 5 gpd).
If a Customer is upgrading the capacity of an existing Service, then the capacity Charge will be the
difference between the new Service size and the existing Service size.
C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
I. INSTALLATION:
The City of Palo Alto installs all Wastewater Services unless directed otherwise and approved by
City of Palo Alto Utilities Department.
2. SERVICE CHARGES:
(A) Additional Service connections are available with payment of additional Service connection
Charge as shown in Section B3.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. 8-5-2 dated 7·02·2010 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. S-5-2
ATTACHMENT F
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
(B) Replacement of Service connections made necessary because of ordinary wear and
deterioration will be made without Charge. Replacement due to inadequacy because of
increased demand or load will be charged as a new connection.
3. INSTALLATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS:
(A) Any condition which, in the opinion of the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater
will result in a cost higher than the Charges set forth in Section B above will be classified as
unusual. The Charge foran unusual installation will be based on the Engineering Manager's
estimate of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs incidental to the installation.
(B) In the event Wastewater Service to a Premise is requested and insufficient capacity exists to
provide such Service, the Applicant shall bear the total cost for flow monitoring the existing
main to determine remaining capacity, design of new sewer main and construction cost for
enlarging the collection system to accommodate serving the Applicant. The Engineering
Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater may require the Applicant to make arrangements for the
design and construction of said expansion in accordance with City standards and
specifications. Alternatively, the Engineering Manager, Water-Gas-Wastewater may elect
for City forces or contractors to design and install respectively such facilities at the
Applicant's expense.
4. PUMPING PLANTS:
Where pumping facilities are needed to drain Wastewater into the Wastewater collection system,
the capital cost of construction of the pumping plant and the on-going plant operation and
maintenance costs will be at the expense of the third parties, i.e. contractors, developers, etc.
D. OTHER SERVICE CHARGES:
I. INSTALL MANHOLE:
(A) Depth 6 feet and less ............................................................................................ $10,743.00
(B) Depth more than 6 feet ................................................................................................. $13,726.00
2. ABANDONMENT & DEMOLITION:
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
SupetSedes Sheet No. ~3 dated 7-02-2010 CITY OF PALO AlTO
UTILITIES
Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. S-S-3
ATTACHMENTF
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
(A) Sewer Lateral ......................................................................................................... $2, 753.00
3. IN'STALL SEWER CLEANOUT .................................................................................... $2,109.00
4. OTHER SERVICE FEES:
The following fees will apply to Utility work perfonned by outside contractors:
(A) Engineering service fee (per hour) ............................................................................ $1 S 1.00
(B) Inspection service fee (per hour):
i. Inspection during regular work hours (M-F 8 AM to S PM) ................................. $118.00
H. Inspection during non-regular work hours ............................................................ $139.00
iii. Inspection during non-regular work hours for Customer's convenience ............. $ I 59.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new lateral... ......................................................... $2, 157.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for new main (per lineal foot) ......................................... $34.00
(E) Engineering and inspection for new manhole.; ...................................................... $2,696.00
(f) Engineering and inspection for lateral abandonment ............................................. $1,348.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-4 dated 7-02-2010 CITY OF PALO ALtO
UTILITIES
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Effective 05-01-2015
Sheet No. S-5-4
ATTACHMENT H
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RA IE SCHEDULE C-J
Customer Charges under this schedule, except for discoMection or restoration of Service for non-payment,
may be added to the regular monthly Utilities bill of the Customer receiving the Service, and payment
thereof will be subject to the Utilities Rules and Regulations regarding discoMection of Service for non·
payment. All Charges related to disconnection or restoration for non-payment, are due and payable prior to
the restoration of Utilities Service. Regular work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
A. SERVICE CALLS AND OTHER SERVICE WORK:
1. Setting Electric Meter (for Water Meters see Utility Rate
Charges During Charges After
Regular Hours Regular Hours
Schedule W-5, for Gas Meters see Utility Rate Schedule G-5) No Charge $300.00
2. Dispatch ofCPAU staffto disconnect Service
at Meters for non-payment of Utilities bill
3. Restoration of Service at Meters following
disconnection for non-payment of Utilities bill
$147.00
$147.00
Not applicable
$300.00
4. Restoration of Electric Service at power pole following
disconnection for non-payment of Utilities bill $294.00 $504.00
B. LABOR RATES PER HOUR PER PERSON:
1. Service provided during regular work hours
2. Service provided on overtime basis where the
· overtime is scheduled at the City's convenience.
3. Service provided on overtime basis where the
overtime is scheduled at the Customer's convenience.
$123.00 Not applicable
Not applicable $144.00
Not applicable S 166.00
C. RETURNED PAYMENT FEES: See City of Palo Alto Municipal Fee Schedule.
D. LAJE PAVMENT CHARGE:
E. DEPOSITS:
I. Customer deposit for Meter accuracy test
CITY OF PALO ALTO.UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.C.1-1 dated 3-18-2013
Two percent (2%) of unpaid balance ofUtilities Bill
$0-300.00
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CITYOI' PALOAUO .
UTILITIES
Not applicable
Effective 05-01-20 I 5
Sheet No.C-1-1