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Home My WebLink AboutRESO 9528DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47-BF18-73D1119E4DAO Resolution No. 9528 Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a Water Rate Increase and Amending Rate Schedules W-1 {General Residential Water Service), W-2 (Water Service from Fire Hydrants), W-3 (Fire Service Connections), W-4 (Residential Master-Metered and General Non-Residential Water Service), and W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service) RECITALS A. Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of the City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services, fees and charges. B. Pursuant to Article XIIID Sec. 6 of the California Constitution, on June 8, 2015, the City of Palo Alto held a public hearing to consider all protests against the proposed water rate amendments. C. The total number of written protests presented by the close of the public hearing was less than fifty percent (SO%) of the total number of customers and property owners subject to the proposed water rate amendments. 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, Utility Rate Schedule W-1 {General Residential Water Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2015. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule W-2 (Water Service from Fire Hydrants) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-2, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2015. SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule W-3 (Fire Service Connections) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-3, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2015. SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule W-4 (Residential Master-Metered and General Non-Residential Water Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-4, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2015. SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-7, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2015. 150220 mf 6053253 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47-BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO SECTION 6. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the adoption of this resolution shall be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto. SECTION 7. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are charges imposed 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. II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II 150220 mf 6053253 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47-BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO SECTION 8. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution changing water rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, 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: June 15, 2015 AYES: BERMAN, BURT, DUBOIS, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS, SCHARFF, SCHMID, WOLBACH NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATIEST: ~-~ct'--' City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ~DocuSigned by: ~~ r;mu.L DOB4Af317fQWB G.D.ocuSign··,ed. by:. tP·tt!tf-r 39E7298FB2064DB ... Senior Deputy City Attorney City Manager Director of Utilities (}Z'~ B2ADF35ED7C5498 ... Director of Administrative Services 150220mf6053253 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097A4A5A-3ABA-4C47-BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-1 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all separately metered single family residential water services. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides water services. C. RATES: Monthly Service Charge: For 5/8-inch meter .................................................................................................... . For 3/4 inch meter ................................................................................................... .. For 1 inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 1 1/2 inch meter ................................................................................................ .. For 2-inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 3-inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 4-inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 6-inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 8-inch meter ....................................................................................................... . For 10-inch meter ..................................................................................................... . For 12-inch meter ...................................................................................................... . Commodity Rate: (To be added to Service Charge and applicable to all pressure zones.) Per Meter Per Month $ 15.54 20.88 31.58 58.32 90.40 192.01 341.74 700.04 1,288.28 2,036.96 2,678.68 Per Hundred Cubic Feet (ccf) Per Month All Pressure Zones Tier 1 usage ........................................................................................................................ $5.70 Tier 2 usage (All usage over 100% of Tier 1 )........................................................................ 8.08 Temporary unmetered service to residential subdivision developers, per connection ........................................................................ $6.00 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No W-1-1 dated 7-1-2013 ~\I/~ ......_; :;...-' -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO ~ UTILITIES Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-1-1 DocuSign Envelope 10: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE' UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -1 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Calculation of Usage Tiers Tier 1 water usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of0.2 ccfper day rounded to the nearest whole ccf, based on meter reading days of service. As an example, for a 30 day bill,the Tier 1level would be 0 through 6 ccf. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council ~\I/~ .........:; ;..-o' Supersedes Sheet No W-1-2 dated 7-1-2013 -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO ~ UTILITIES {End} Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-1-2 DocuSign Envelope 10: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-7301119E4DAO WATER SERVICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-2 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all water taken from fire hydrants for construction, maintenance, and other uses in conformance with provisions of a Hydrant Meter Permit. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides water services. C. RATES: 1. Monthly Service Charge. 2. METER SIZE 5/8 inch 3 inch Commoditv Rate: (per hundred cubic feet) D. SPECIAL NOTES: 50.00 125.00 $6.66 1. Monthly charges shall include the applicable monthly service charge in addition to usage billed at the commodity rate. 2. Any applicant using a hydrant without obtaining a Hydrant Meter Permit or any permittee using a hydrant without a Hydrant Meter Permit shall pay a fee of $50.00 for each ·day of such use in addition to all other costs and fees provided in this schedule. A hydrant permit may be denied or revoked for failure to pay such fee. 3. A meter deposit of $750.00 may be charged any applicant for a Hydrant Meter Permit as a prerequisite to the issuance of a permit and meter(s). A charge of$50.00 per day will be added for delinquent return of hydrant meters. A fee will be charged for any meter returned with missing or damaged parts. 4. Any person or company using a fire hydrant improperly or without a permit, or who draws water from a hydrant without a meter installed and properly recording usage shall, in addition to all other applicable charges be subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to the Palo Alto Municipal Code. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No W-2-1 dated 7-1-2013 ~\I/~ ........:: ;...-" -~ CITYOFPALOALTO " UTILITIES {End} Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-2-1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-3 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all public fire hydrants and private fire service connections. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides water services. C. RATES: 1. Monthly Service Charges Public Fire Hydrant.................................................................................................... $5.00 Private Fire Service: 2-inch connection....................................................................................................... $3.38 4-inch connection....................................................................................................... 20.94 6-inch connection....................................................................................................... 60.82 8-inch connection ....................................................................................................... 129.61 10-inch connection ..................................................................................................... 233.09 12-inch connection ..................................................................................................... 376.51 2. Commodity (To be added to Service Charge unless water is used for fire extinguishing or testing purposes.) Per Hundred Cubic Feet All water usage ........................................................................................................... $10.00 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Service under this schedule may be discontinued if water is used for any purpose other than fire extinguishing or testing and repairing the fire extinguishing facilities. Using hydrants and fire services for other purposes is illegal and will be subject to the commodity charge as noted above, fines, and criminal prosecution pursuant to the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 2. For a combination water and fire service, the general water service schedule shall apply. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No W-3-1 dated 7-1-2013 ~\I/~ """' ,... -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO " UTILITIES Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-3-1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-3 3. Utilities Rule and Regulation No. 21 provides additional information on Automatic Fire Services. 4. Repairs and testing of fire extinguishing facilities are not considered unauthorized use of water if records and documentation are supplied by the customer. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No W-3-2 dated 7-1-2013 ~\l/~ ""' ;;.."' -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO " UTILITIES {End} Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-3-2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO A. APPLICABILITY: RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -4 This schedule applies to non-residential water service in the City ofPalo Alto and its distribution area. This schedule is also applicable to multi-family residential customers served through a master meter. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides water services. c. RATES: Monthly Service Charge For 5/8-inch meter For 3/4-inch meter For l-inch meter For 1 Y2-inch meter For 2-inch meter For 3-inch meter For 4-inch meter For 6-inch meter For 8-inch meter For 1 0-inch meter For 12-inch meter Commodity Rates: (to be added to Service Charge) Per Hundred Cubic Feet (ccf) Per Month Per ccf CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No W-4-1 dated 7-1-2013 I~ __..... -~ CITYOFPALOALTO " UTILITIES Per Meter Per Month $ 15.54 20.88 31.58 58.32 90.40 192.01 341.74 700.04 1,288.28 2,036.96 2,678.68 All Pressure Zones $ 6.66 Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-4-1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO D. SPECIAL NOTES: RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -4 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council ~\I/~ ~ Supersedes Sheet No W-4-2 dated 7-1-2013 -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO " UTILITIES {End} Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-4-2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-73D1119E4DAO NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-7 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to non-residential water service supplying dedicated irrigation meters in the City of Palo Alto and its distribution area. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides water services. c. RATES: Monthly Service Charge For 5/8-inch meter For 3/4-inch meter For l-inch meter For 1 1/2 inch meter For 2-inch meter For 3-inch meter 4-inch meter For 6-inch meter For 8-inch meter For 10-inch meter For 12-inch meter Commodity Rates: (to be added to Service Charge) Per Hundred Cubic Feet (ccf) Per Month Per ccf CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council ~\I/~ ""' ~ Supersedes Sheet No W-7-1 dated 7-1-2013 -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO " UTILITIES Per Meter Per Month $ 15.54 20.88 31.58 58.32 90.40 192.01For 341.74 700.04 1,288.28 2,036.96 2,678.68 All Pressure Zones $ 8.08 Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-7-1 DocuSign Envelope 10: 097 A4A5A-3ABA-4C47 -BF1 B-7301119E4DAO NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W -7 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council ~\I/~ ,..... Supersedes Sheet No W-7-2 dated 7-1-2013 -~ CITY OF PALO ALTO ~ UTILITIES {End} Effective 7-1-2015 Sheet No W-7-2 Docu~. iii $1C:UIIIIP Certificate Of Completion Envelope Number: 097 A4A5A3ABA4C47BF1 B73D1119E4DAO Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign these documents: RESO 9528 Water Rates 2015 FINAL.pdf, RESO 9528 Water Rates 2015 ... Source Envelope: Document Pages: 12 Certificate Pages: 5 AutoNav: Enabled Envelopeld Stamping: Enabled Record Tracking Status: Original 7/13/2015 4:53:35 PM PT Signer Events Amy Bartell Amy.Barteii@CityofPaloAito.org Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 7/14/2015 6:49:05 AM PT ID: fa2c0a89-b237 -4f53-ac8f-78ab00aa85ba Lalo Perez Lalo.Perez@CityofPaloAito.org Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 7/14/2015 7:54:12 AM PT ID: e3a558a8-1 a81-4684-b9e1-430311 Of3fc1 Valerie Fong Valerie.Fong@CityofPaloAito.org Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 7/14/2015 8:46:39 AM PT ID: aef9727e-a5cb-4c88-9d55-fce43a8cff0b James Keene james.keene@cityofpaloalto.org City Manager City of Palo Alto Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 4/14/2015 5:40:07 PM PT ID: 44fe333a-6a81-4cb7-b7d4-925473ac82e3 In Person Signer Events Editor Delivery Events Signatures: 4 Initials: 0 Holder: Kim Lunt kimberly.lunt@cityofpaloalto.org Signature lnDocuSigned by: L::l8~1~ Using IP Address: 199.33.32.254 Using IP Address: 166.170.39.71 Signed using mobile ~~~df~~ 10583588F&3E412 ... 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