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Resolution No. 9769
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Increasing Water Rates by 3%
by 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. On June, 11, 2018, the City Council held a full and fair public hearing regarding the
proposed rate increase and considered all protests against the proposals.
C. As required by Article XlllD, Section 6 of the California Constitution and applicable
law, notice of the June 11, 2018 public hearing was mailed to all City of Palo Alto water customers
and property owners on April 27, 2018.
D. The City Clerk has tabulated the total number of written protests presented by the
close ofthe public hearing, and determined that it was less than fifty percent (50%) of the total
number of customers and property owners subject to the proposed water rate amendments,
therefore a majority protest does not exist against the proposal.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby 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, 2018.
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, 2018.
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, 2018.
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, 2018.
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, 2018.
SECTION 6. The City Council finds as follows:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 4FDBF127-8783-401A-ASC2-152C8A098C73
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving Water
Service from the City of Palo Alto Utilities.
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
$ 18.43
24.83
37.64
69.66
108.08
229.75
409.05
838.09
1,542.50
2,439.01
3,207.45
Per Hundred Cubic Feet (cct)
Per Month All Pressure Zones
Tier I usage ............................................. ........ ........ ................... .. ........ .............................. $6.64
Tier 2 usage (All usage over 100% of Tier!)........................................................................ 9.44
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-1
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Sheet No W-1-1
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GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-1
Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer's applicable commodity rate for Tier 1 and Tier 2
Water usage when the City Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the
City as described in Section D.3. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars
per hundred cubic feet (ccf).
Water Usage Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%) Reduction level
Tier 1 0.20 0.43 0.64
Tier 2 0.58 1.21 1.85
Temporary Service -Developers
Temporary unmetered service to residential
subdivision developers, per connection .......................... .......................... .................... $6.00
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 of 0.2 ccf per day
rounded to the nearest whole ccf, based on Meter reading days of Service. As an
example, for a 30 day bill, the Tier 1 level would be 0 through 6 ccf. For further
discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-2
dated 7-1-2017
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Sheet No W-1-2
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GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-1
3. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may,
by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or
25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The
purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced
consumption.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-3
dated 7-1-2017
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Sheet No W-1-3
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WATER SERVICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS
UTILITY RA TE 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 Service.
C. RATES:
1. Monthly Service Charge.
2.
METER SIZE
5/8 inch
3 inch
Commodity Rate: (per hundred cubic feet)
3. Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
50.00
125.00
$7.77
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer's applicable Commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in
Section D.5. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred
cubic feet ( ccf).
Water Usage Level 1 (10/15%) Level2 (20%) Level 3 (25%) Reduction level
Surcharge 0.26 0.53 0.77
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Monthly charges shall include the applicable monthly Service Charge in addition to usage billed at
the commodity rate.
2. Any person or company using a hydrant without first obtaining a valid Hydrant Meter Permit shall
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-2-1
dated 7-1-2017
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WATER SERVICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-2
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.
5. During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may, by
resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or 25% level.
While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The purpose of the drought
surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced consumption.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-2-2
dated 7-1-2017
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Sheet No W-2-2
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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 Service.
C. RATES:
1. Monthly Service Charges
Public Fire Hydrant.................................................................................................... $5.00
Private Fire Service:
2-inch connection ....................................................................................................... $4.16
4-inch connection....................................................................................................... 25.73
6-inch connection....................................................................................................... 74.74
8-inch connection ....................................................................................................... 159.28
IO-inch connection ..................................................................................................... 286.43
12-inch connection ..................................................................................................... 462.67
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 Water Service schedule shall apply.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-3-1
dated 7-1-2016
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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 AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-3-2
dated 7-1-2016
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Effective 7-1-2018
Sheet No W-3-2
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND
GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-4
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to Water Services to non-residential buildings, and multi-family residential
dwellings served through a Master-Meter.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
c. RATES:
Monthly Service Charge
For 5/8-inch meter
For 3/4-inch meter
For 1-inch meter
For 1 Yi-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 Rates: (to be added to Service Charge)
Per Hundred Cubic Feet (ccf)
Per Month
Per ccf
Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
Per Meter
Per Month
$ 18.43
24.83
37.64
69.66
108.08
229.75
409.05
838.09
1,542.50
2,439.01
3,207.45
All Pressure Zones
$ 7.77
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer's applicable commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-4-1
dated 7-1-2017
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Sheet No W-4-1
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4FDBF127-87B3-401A-A5C2-152CBA098C73
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND
GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-4
D.2. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred cubic feet
(ccf).
Water Usage Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%) Reduction level
Surcharge 0.26 0.53 0.77
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. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may,
by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or
25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The
purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced
consumption.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-4-2
dated 7-1-2017
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Effective 7-1-2018
Sheet No W-4-2
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4FDBF127-87B3-401A-A5C2-152C8A098C73
NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-7
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non-residential Water Wervice supplying dedicated irrigation Meters.
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 I-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 Rates: (to be added to Service Charge)
Per Hundred Cubic Feet (cct)
Per Month
Per ccf
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-7-1
dated 7-1-2017
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Per Meter
Per Month
$ 18.43
24.83
37.64
69.66
108.08
229.75
409.05
838.09
1,542.50
2,439.01
3,207.45
All Pressure Zones
$ 9.33
Effective 7-1-2018
Sheet No W-7-1
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4FDBF127-8783-401A-ASC2-152C8A098C73
NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RA TE SCHEDULE W-7
Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer's applicable commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section
D.2. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred cubic feet (ccf).
Water Usage Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%) Reduction level
Surcharge 0.53 1.25 2.02
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. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may,
by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or
25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The
purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced
consumption.
CITY OF PALO AL TO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-7-2
dated 7-1-2017
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Sheet No W-7-2
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