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Resolution No. 10253
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Connection and Capacity
Fees for the Electric, Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utilities, and Amending Miscellaneous
Utility Charges (Utility Rate Schedules E-15, G-5, W-5, S-5, And C-1)
R E C I T A L S
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 September 29, 2025, at a noticed public hearing, the City Council heard and
approved the proposed amendments to utility connection and capacity fees,
and miscellaneous utility charges.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service Connection Charges) is hereby amended to
read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-15, as amended, shall
become effective January 1, 2026.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule G-5 (Gas Service Connection Charges) is hereby amended to read
as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G-5, as amended, shall become
effective January 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule W-5 (Water Service Connection Charges) is hereby amended to
read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-5, as amended, shall
become effective January 1, 2026.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule S-5 (Wastewater Service Connection Charges) is hereby amended
to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule S-5, as amended, shall
become effective January 1, 2026.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule C-1, as amended, shall become
effective January 1, 2026.
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.
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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.
SECTION 8. 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 report 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: OCTOBER 20, 2025
AYES: BURT, LAUING, LU, LYTHCOTT-HAIMS, RECKDAHL, STONE, VEENKER
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
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Attachments:
Utility Rate Schedule E-15
Utility Rate Schedule G-5
Utility Rate Schedule W-5
Utility Rate Schedule S-5
Utility Rate Schedule C-1
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 0101-01-260
Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-1 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-1
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A. APPLICABILITY:
This Rate Schedule applies to all connections, interconnections, expansions, and upgrades to
the City's Electric Distribution System, except connections that serve street lighting or traffic
signals.
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
All Charges must be pre-paid by the Applicant prior to the scheduling of any construction or
connections to the City's Electrical Distribution System.
The Applicant must pay all Advance Engineering Fees to start the engineering process which
are non-refundable. The Advance Engineering Fees will be credited against the estimated job
cost prior to the collection of construction fees. For Service connections that do not require a
job estimateapplicable to fixed electric service connection fees, CPAU will not require
Advance Engineering Fees.
(A) Service Connection Charges:
Service Connection Charges are required when the City connects any Customer to
the City’s electrical Distribution System. A one-time waiver of this fee may be
granted for Services connected during the construction of an underground conversion
utility district.
(1) Residential or Small Commercial - Single Familyservice, single phase, 200
(or less) and 400 amp services that do not require customer contribution
for transformer upgrades or replacement.
These fees apply to a development in which Electric Metering will be on a single-
family dwellings, with or without an ADU, and small commercial businesses
basis..
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 0101-01-260
Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-2 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-2
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(a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less underground service
$1,0403,940.00
(b) For a 250 volt maximum, 400 amp underground service
………………… $4,360.00 any connection requiring greater
capacity the fee shall be CPAU’s estimate of the installation cost or
$1040, whichever is greater.
(c)For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp max service from a rear
easement..............................................................................................$2,330
(d)(c)For any rear easement connection requiring greater capacity or system
upgrades, the fee shall be CPAU’s estimate of the installation cost or $2330,
whichever is greater.
(2) Commercial/Industrial
These fees apply to commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential services.
(a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less service ...........................$1,420
(b) For any connection requiring greater capacity, the fee shall be CPAU’s
estimate of the installation costs or $1420, whichever is greater.
(B) On-site Distribution System Charges:
Where the customer is financially responsible for CPAU installations or will installof
the underground conductors (primary or secondary), switches or transformers in and
on facilities provided by the developer within the boundaries of a sub-division or
other development, an on-site distribution system fee shall be charged, based on
CPAU’s estimate of all applicable installation costs.
(C) Off-Site Distribution System Charges:
Where the customer is financially responsible for CPAU installations or will installof
an Electric Distribution system, system extension, or system reinforcement outside
the boundaries of a sub-division or other development to be served, an off-site
distribution system fee shall apply, based on CPAU’s estimate of all applicable
installation costs.
3. OVERHEAD SYSTEMS
Connection Charges shall apply for all new single-phase Services or Service upgrades
exceeding 2400 amps or less.
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 0101-01-260
Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-3 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-3
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(A) Overhead Service Connection Replacement Charges:
(1) Residential or Commercial – Single Familyservice, single phase, for 200
amps (or less) and 400 amps services that do not require customer
contribution to transformer upgrades or replacement.
These fees apply to single-family dwellings, with or without ADU, or small
commercial businesses. development in which Electric Metering will be on a
single-family service basis.
(a)For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less, 3 and 4 wire services,
single phase overhead service of
(a)80 feet in length maximum services $1,0402,910.00
(b)For a 250 volt maximum, 4200 amp or less, 3 and 4 wire single
phase overhead services,
(c)80 feet in length maximum services, mid-span connection
……………….. $2,3703,540.00
(b)
(d)(c)For all other connections, the fee
shall be CPAU’s estimate of the installation cost or $1040, whichever is
greater.
(a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 amp or less, 3 and 4 wire services,
100 feet in length maximum service ..............................................$1,440
(b) For all others the fee shall be CPAU’s estimate of the installation cost or
$1440, whichever is greater.
(2) Charges for replacement or upgraded Overhead Services not described above,
shall be based on CPAU’s estimate of applicable costs.
4. TEMPORARY SERVICE
(A) Overhead Temporary Service Charges:
(1) For a 250 volt, 200 amp or less, 3 wire service, within 50 feet if a suitable
secondary system ……………………………………………..
$1,1901,040.00
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 0101-01-260
Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-4 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-4
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(2) Fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or voltage shall be
based on CPAU’s estimate of all applicable installation and removal costs, or
$1,040.001,190, whichever is greater.
(B) Underground Temporary Service Charges:
(1) For a 250 volt, 200 amp or less, 3-wire maximum service, within 100 feet of
suitable secondary system and service box. Customer is responsible for all
substructure. …………………………………………………$1,1901,060.00
(2) If a suitable secondary system and/or service box is not available at the
property, the Customer will be responsible for all cost necessary to extend or
rearrange the system to allow for the temporary electric service.
(3) Fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or Voltage shall be
based on CPAU’s estimate of the installation and removal costs, or
$11901,060.00, whichever is greater.
5. GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION
CPAU shall charge a fee for evaluation of Generator (Photo Voltaic (PV), Energy Storage
System (ESS)) Interconnection Applications performed pursuant to Rule and Regulation
27.
(A) Advance Engineering Fees:
(1) Net Energy Metering p or pProjects with a size less than or equal to 10kW in
capacity……………………………………………………………..$520.00
(1) Net Energy Metering projects or projects with a size less than or equal to 10
kW taking Service under the Net Energy Metering Successor Program.........$0
(2) All Projects which are greater than 10 kW and less than 100 kW in capacity
.......................................................................................................$8401,140.00
(3) All Projects which are greater than or equal to 100 kW and less than 500 kW in
capacity .....................................................................................$5,5507,560.00
(4) All Projects which are 500 kW or greater in capacity ..........$10,70014,500.00
(B) Supplemental and Detailed Studies:
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
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Net Energy Metering projects or projects with a size less than or equal to 10 kW
taking Service under the Net Energy Metering Successor Program)$0(1)
Supplemental and Detailed Study fees for all Net Energy Metering Projects
requiring additional study per Rule and Regulation 27 not covered under section
4(B)(1) shall be based on CPAU’s estimate of applicable costs.
(C) Interconnection Review Charges:
Net Energy Metering projects or projects taking Service under the Net Energy
Metering Successor Program).........................................................................$0
(1) All projects less than or equal to 10 kW not under section 4(C)(1)….
..........................................................................................................$152520.00
(2) Interconnection fees for all Projects not covered under section 4(C)(1) or
4(C)(2) will be based on CPAU’s estimate of applicable costs.
6. PALO ALTO CLEAN LOCAL ENERGY ACCESSIBLE NOW PROGRAM
Meter maintenance and administrative service Charge for Generators participating in the
Palo Alto Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program..............$34.73207.00
DG. CREDITS:
For single family or multi-family Service Connections only, if the installation of
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment will require a capacity upgrade of Electric
Distribution System Equipment, a connection fee credit may be available under the
City’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (“LCFS”) Program. The credit shall be equal to the
estimated cost of the upgrade of electric distribution system equipment, and may not
exceed $3,000 per connection. When Service Connection is triggered by EVSE
installation, the connection fee shall be the greater of
a) the estimate of the installation costs minus the LCFS credit, or b) the minimum fee
shown in section C.2(A)(1) (for single family Service Connections) or C.2(A)(2) (for
multi-family Service Connections). The availability of the credit is subject to LCFS
Program rules and funding availability.
Rebates or credits may be available to defray electric service connection chargers, if the service
upgrade is a result of higher electrical loads caused by electric vehicle charging. For additional
information visit: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Utilities or call 650-329-2241
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ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 0101-01-260
Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-6 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-6
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EH. NOTES:
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-1
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-1
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility
construction work or inspections. CPAU will mail send invoices to the responsible party listed on
the Service application. All invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU
receives full payment, determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities
Inspector determines that the project is ready for utility installation, CPAU Water, -Gas, and-
Wastewater Utilities Operations (WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction.
Depending on material availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Services are generally
installed 60 to 90 days later. While CPAU staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned,
construction delays may occur as a result of unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for
scheduling lead-time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal City
holidays. Any work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall
be charged at the overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. Conditions in which work may
need to be performed during non-regular work hours may include, but are not limited to, performing
work on arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments, and near
schools.
1. COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000
............................................................................................................................................$2,557.003
,536.00
New subdivision residential unit
....................................................................................................................................... $379.00520.0
0/unit
System extension of 2-inch polyethylene (PE) Gas main
............................................................................................................................................. $13.0020.
00/ft
2. RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW:
New single-family residential (SFR) building or SFR remodeling permit valuation greater than
$100,000
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-2
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-2
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
...............................................................................................................................................$924.001
,270.00
3. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSIONDESIGN:
Charge per linear footGas system design ......................................................................... $205.00
/ftUtility Estimate
4. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION:
Charge per linear foot ....................................................................................................... $350.00/ft
4.5. CONNECTION FOR SERVICE INSTALLED ON EXISTING MAIN:
Service connection Charges include up to 40 feet of Service Line installation inside the property
line. Service Lines will be installed along the shortest most practical route, as determined by the
Utilities Department (perpendicular from the Gas main in the adjoining street, alley, lane road, or
easement to the nearest suitable Meter location at the building or structure).
Size
1- inch directionally bored connection
........................................................................................................................................$5,892.008
,636.00
2- inch directionally bored connection
........................................................................................................................................$6,999.001
3,439.00
Excess length Charge for directionally bored connection
.......................................................................................................................................... $52.0069.0
0 /ft*
1- or 2-inch trenched connection
.......................................................................................................................................$7,126.008
,500.00
2- inch main installation in contractor-provided trench ...................................................... $68.00245
/ft
Connections above 2-inches ..................................................................................... Utility Estimate
1- or 2-inch excess flow valve (EFV) installation on PE service
..................................................................................................................................... $2,740.006
,713.00
*Excess Length Charge: An additional Charge ($52.0069.00 /foot) will apply to an extension
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-3
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-3
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
greater than 40 feet from the property line closest to the street, to the Gas Meter location,
measured along a line perpendicular to the street property line.
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 or relocation of a non- polyethylene (PE) pipe Service, the installation of the
Service will be charged as a new Service.
5.6.METERS:
250 Cubic Foot Per Hour (CFH) House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$1,012.001
,097.00
250 CFH Curb Meter
............................................................................................................................................$2,124.002
,601.00
400 CFH House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$1,191.001
,457.00
400 CFH Curb Meter
............................................................................................................................................$2,331.002
,782.00
630 CFH House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$1,602.001
,969.00
630 CFH Curb Meter
............................................................................................................................................$2,657.002
,796.00
800 CFH Diaphragm – Commercial House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$1,772.002
,782.00
1000 CFH Diaphragm - Commercial House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$2,213.003
,217.00
1500 CFH Rotary-Commercial House Meter
............................................................................................................................................$2,894.003
,202.00
2000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
............................................................................................................................................$3,924.004
,165.00
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-4
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-4
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
3000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
............................................................................................................................................$3,966.004
,278.00
5000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
............................................................................................................................................$4,469.004
,827.00
7000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
............................................................................................................................................$5,174.005
,594.00
11000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
..........................................................................................................................................$12,639.001
5,898.00
16000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
..........................................................................................................................................$13,980.001
8,314.00
23000 CFH Rotary-Commercial
..........................................................................................................................................$16,628.00
Utility Estimate
Electronic Volume Corrector System ................................................................................Utility
Estimate$5,808.00
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Encoder Receiver Transmitter – Diaphragm Meter
...............................................................................................................................................$205.002
32.00
AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter – Rotary Meter
...............................................................................................................................................$269.003
24.00
Vent line for Gas Regulator
...............................................................................................................................................$385.004
54.00
2- inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee
...........................................................................................................................................$394.005
25.00
4-inch bollard (to protect Gas Meter) installation fee
...............................................................................................................................................$564.008
23.00
Other Meter sizes ..................................................................................................... Utility Estimate
6.7.ADDITIONAL METERS ON CONNECTION:
These Charges apply to Meters up to 630 CFH. Charges for Meters above 630 CFH will be
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-5
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-5
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
based on the Utilities Department’s estimate.
Per Meter
With new connection
...............................................................................................................................................$578.006
48.00
On existing Metered connection
............................................................................................................................................$1,412.001
,585.00
7.8.SERVICE RELOCATION:
Service riser relocation
............................................................................................................................................$1,920.002
,791.00
Service riser relocations will only be performed on 1-inch and larger polyethylene (PE) pipe
Service Lines that have been approved by Utilities Department. All Service Lines made of non-
PE materials must be replaced from the main to the Meter at the Charges listed in Section B(64)
of this Rate Schedule.
Curb Meter- Riser relocation on existing 1-inch PE pipe
............................................................................................................................................$1,026.001
,337.00
Curb Meter- New Service from main to house
............................................................................................................................................$2,946.003
,887.00
8.9.RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Approved relocation of Service Lines and other facilities will be done at the cost of the
Applicant. Payment of estimated costs is required before relocation work begins.
9.10. TAPPING THE GAS MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED SERVICES:
Tap Gas main for 1- to 2-inch Service
............................................................................................................................................$1,799.002
,290.00
Tap Gas main for 4- to 6-inch Service
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GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-6
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
Supersedes Sheet No.G-5-6
dated 05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
............................................................................................................................................$2,505.002
,864.00
11. ABANDONMENT OF GAS SERVICES:
1-inch to 2-inch Gas service abandonment ………………………………………………… $6,092
10.12. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval
of the Utilities Department.
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS:
1. 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 will be classified as non-standard.
The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering Manager's estimate
of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to complete the installation.
2. 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 applicable CPAU Rules and Regulations, standards and
specifications. Alternatively, CPAU may elect for City staff or contractors to design and install
such facilities at the Applicant's expense. Credit to the Applicant will be provided for any over
sizing or extra facilities installed to meet Service demands above the specific capacity needs of
the Applicant.
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-1
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-1
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility construction
work or inspections. The invoice will be mailed sent to the responsible party listed on the Service
application. All Invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU receives full
payment, determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities Inspector
determines that the project is ready for utility installation, CPAU Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utilities
Operations (WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Services will be installed between 60 and 90 days.
While CPAU staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned, construction delays may occur as
a result of unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for scheduling lead-time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal City holidays.
Any work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged
at the overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. 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.
1. PLAN REVIEW:
New single family residence or residential remodel …………………………………………
$635.00
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000 ...........…
$3,369.004,653.00
New subdivision residential unit
……………………………………………………...$378.00526.00/unit
System extension of 8-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Water main
............................................................................................................................................. $13.0019.
00/ft
2. DESIGN:
Water System Design ………………………………………………………………Utility Estimate
2.3. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXTENSION:
City standard 8-inch main, Charge per linear foot
...............................................................................................................................................$252.003
83.00
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-2
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-2
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
3.4. SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
Water Service: Domestic, Irrigation, and Fire
Size Amount
1-inch copper connection ………………………………………………………………$10,773.00
2-inch copper connection ………………………………………………………………$11,965.00
2-inch connection
........................................................................................................................................... $7,671.001
2,236.00
4-inch connection
........................................................................................................................................... $9,932.001
5,030.00
6-inch connection
..........................................................................................................................................$11,274.001
7,.920.00
8-inch connection
..........................................................................................................................................$13,170.001
9,482.00
10-inch connection
..........................................................................................................................................$14,669.002
1,826.00
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.
Additional Domestic or Irrigation Services
For Service installations connecting to a pre-existing Service or installations of a new, larger
Service.
2-inch connection
............................................................................................................................................$3,523.005
,626.00
4-inch connection
............................................................................................................................................$4,663.007
,956.00
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-3
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-3
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Combination Domestic or Irrigation Water Service and Fire Service
Combination Water Service connections require CPAU approval. If approved, connection
Charges for both the fire Service and the domestic or irrigation Service connection will apply.
Master Water Service
Connections that serve domestic Water Service and fire protection through a detector Meter require
CPAU approval. Applicable Charges for master Water Service connections will be based on
CPAU’s estimate of the total costs, including materials, labor, metering, and all other costs
required for the installation.
4.5. METERS:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch Meter
...............................................................................................................................................$795.001
,193.00
1- inch Meter
........................................................................................................................................$1,002.001
,318.00
1 ½-inch Meter
............................................................................................................................................$1,593.002
,509.00
2- inch Meter
........................................................................................................................................$1,945.002
,726.00
3-inch Meter
…………………………………………………………………………………$4,478.00
4-inch Meter
............................................................................................................................................$6,561.007
,259.00
6-inch Meter
............................................................................................................................................$9,324.009
,805.00
Automatic Meter Reading - AMR Encoder Receiver Transmitter
............................................................................................................................................... $108.002
16.00
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-4
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-4
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
5.6. CAPACITY CHARGES:
Capacity Charges apply to new Utility Services and added demand on existing Services.
Domestic:
5/8-inch x 3/4-inch Meter ...................................................................................................$3,750.00
1- inch Meter .......................................................................................................................$6,250.00
1 ½-inch Meter .................................................................................................................$18,850.00
2- inch Meter .....................................................................................................................$31,250.00
4-inch Meter and larger ........................................................ By estimate at $125/fixture unit (FU)*
*These charges vary and are based on the total number of fixture units (FU) estimated for the water
supply demand. Water supply fixture units are estimated per California Uniform Plumbing Code.
Fire Service Capacity Charges:
2-inch .....................................................................................................................................$750.00
4-inch ..................................................................................................................................$8,425.00
6-inch ................................................................................................................................$18,250.00
8-inch ................................................................................................................................$30,950.00
10-inch ..............................................................................................................................$48,110.00
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.
6.7. ADDITIONAL METERS:
With new connection, up to 2-inch
............................................................................................................................................$1,381.001
,823.00
With existing connection, up to 2-inch …………………………………………………….2,463
2 Meter Manifold on 2” PE or 1” CU service
...............................................................................................................................................$868.001
,037.00
7.8. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
The costs of CPAU-approved relocation of Services, hydrants, or other facilities will be the
responsibility of the Applicant. Payment of estimated cost is required before relocation work
begins.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-5
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-5
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
8.9. FIRE HYDRANT:
(A) Install new hydrant without lateral
...................................................................................................................................$3,542.005
,135.00
(B) Install new hydrant with lateral
.................................................................................................................................$15,285.002
4,341.00
(C) Relocation behind curb (up to 5 feet)
...................................................................................................................................$8,585.001
3,518.00
Relocations more than 5 feet will require a new lateral and the existing lateral will be disconnected
and abandoned at the main.
9.10. TAPPING THE WATER MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED SERVICES:
(A) Tap Water main for 2-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$1,929.002
,435.00
(B) Tap Water main for 4-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$2,539.003
,137.00
(C) Tap Water main for 6-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$3,852.005
,170.00
(D) Tap Water main for 8-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$5,244.006
,959.00
10.11. ABANDONMENT:
(A) Small Service 2-inch and less
...................................................................................................................................$3,341.006
,593.00
(B) Large Service more than 2-inch
...................................................................................................................................$4,439.008
,991.00
11.12. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-6
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. W-5-6
dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
of the Utilities Department.
(A) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$1,923.002
,631.00
(B) Engineering and inspection for new 2-inch Service connected to larger Service
...................................................................................................................................$1,282.001
,754.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new 4-inch to 8-inch Service
...................................................................................................................................$2,885.003
,946.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for new hydrant and Service
...................................................................................................................................$2,885.003
,946.00
(E) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of 2-inch and smaller Service
......................................................................................................................................$962.001
,315.00
(F) Engineering and inspection for abandonment of 3-inch and larger Service
...................................................................................................................................$1,282.001
,754.00
(G) Engineering and inspection for new 8-inch main (per linear foot)
........................................................................................................................................$32.004
4.00
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS:
1. 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 will be classified as non-standard.
The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering Manager’s estimate
of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to complete the installation.
2. If CPAU determines that insufficient capacity exists to provide Water Service to an Applicant,
Applicant will be responsible for the CPAU’s costs to complete a hydraulic system capacity study
to determine whether Distribution System upgrades will be required to serve the Applicant, as well
the costs of completing the upgrades deemed necessary by CPAU.
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-1
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-1 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
A. TERRITORY:
This Rate Schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Service.
B. CHARGES:
Customer must pay plan review and connection fees in full prior to scheduling any Utility construction
work or inspections. CPAU will mail send invoices to the responsible party listed on the Service
application. All Invoices are valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Once CPAU receives full
payment, determines that all applicable Service requirements are met, and the Utilities Inspector
determines that the project is ready for utility installation. CPAU Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utilities
Operations (WGW Operations) staff will schedule the project for construction. Depending on material
availability and scheduling constraints, Utility Services are generally installed between
60 and 90 days later. While CPAU staff makes best efforts to install Services as planned, construction
delays may occur as a result of unforeseen conditions. Contact WGW Operations for scheduling lead-
time.
Regular CPAU work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal City holidays.
Any work the City deems necessary to be performed during non-regular work hours shall be charged
at the overtime rate per Utility Rate Schedule Rate C-1. Conditions in which work may need to be
performed during non-regular work hours may include, but are not limited to, performing work on
arterial streets, in business districts, in front of major commercial establishments, and near schools.
1. PLAN REVIEW:
New single family residential building or remodel ………………………………………...
$635.00
New commercial building or remodeling permit valuation greater than $200,000
.........................................................................................................................................$2,547.003
,520.00
New subdivision residential unit
.................................................................................................................................... $172.00232.0
0/unit
System extension 8-inch HDPE Wastewater main
.......................................................................................................................................... $24.0034.
00/ft
2. DESIGN:
Wastewater system design fee …………………………………………………… Utility Estimate
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-2
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-2 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
2.3. COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSIONS:
City standard 8-inch main, Charge per linear foot
....................................................................................................................................... $248.00479
.00/ft
3.4. CONNECTIONS:
4-inch connection, depth at 6 feet and below
.........................................................................................................................................$8,559.001
5,615.00
6-inch connection, depth at 6 feet and below
.........................................................................................................................................$9,846.001
7,478.00
4-inch lateral, depth between 6 feet and 10 feet
.......................................................................................................................................$11,456.002
1,858.00
6-inch lateral, depth between 6 feet and 10 feet
.......................................................................................................................................$12,186.002
2,938.00
Rehabilitation of existing 4” to 6” lateral by pipe bursting
.........................................................................................................................................$5,861.009
,694.00
Connections of sewer laterals over 25 feet in length will be charged for the additional footage at
a rate of $106206/linear foot for 4-inch connections and $110213/linear foot for 6-inch
connections.
Special arrangements must be made for connections larger than 6-inch. CPAU will estimate the
cost which will serve as the basis for a Customer deposit. Upon receipt of this deposit CPAU
will install the connection and the Customer will be responsible for the actual costs that exceed
the deposit amount.
4.5. REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF FACILITIES:
Replacement of Lateral connections made necessary because of ordinary wear and
deterioration will be made without Charge. Replacement due to inadequacy because of increased
demand or load, relocation due to location will be charged as a new connection.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-3
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-3 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Costs associated with CPAU-approved relocation of lateral, and other facilities are the
responsibility of the Applicant. Payment of estimated costs is required before relocation work
begins.
5.6. CAPACITY CHARGES:
4-inch connection with 5/8-inch Water Meter (WM) .....................................................$5,250.00
4-inch connection with 1-inch WM ..............................................................................$10,500.00
4- or 6-inch connection with 1-1/2-inch WM ...............................................................$31,668.00
6-inch connection with 2-inch WM ..............................................................................$52,500.00
6-inch and larger connection with 4-inch or larger WM ........................ By estimate at $210/FU*
* FU = fixture unit (1 FU = 15 gallons per day).
Capacity upgrades to an existing Lateral will be calculated as the difference between the new
Lateral size and the existing Lateral size.
6.7. INSTALL AND CORE DRILL MANHOLE:
(A) Depth, 6 feet or less
..............................................................................................................................$12,952.001
8,404.00
(B) Depth, greater than 6 feet
..............................................................................................................................$16,346.002
4,812.00
(C) Core Drill and Connection Tap to Manhole (Shallow) ……………………………...
$5,488.00
(D) Core Drill and Connection Tap to Manhole (Deep) …………………………………
$6,435.00
7.8. ABANDONMENT AND DEMOLITION:
(A) Sewer Lateral
................................................................................................................................$3,261.005
,142.00
8.9. INSTALL SEWER CLEANOUT
........................................................................................................................................$2,523.004
,240.00
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-4
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-4 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
9.10. WORK PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:
Engineering and inspection service Charges per Utility Rate Schedule C-1 will apply to utility
work performed by outside contractors, which may be done only with the prior written approval of
the Utilities Department.
(A) Engineering and inspection for new lateral
................................................................................................................................$2,564.003
,508.00
(B) Engineering and inspection for new main (per lineal foot)
.....................................................................................................................................$40.005
5.00
(C) Engineering and inspection for new manhole
................................................................................................................................$3,205.004
,385.00
(D) Engineering and inspection for lateral abandonment
................................................................................................................................$1,603.002
,192.00
C. NON-STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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 will be classified as non-
standard. The Charge for a non-standard installation will be based on the Engineering
Manager’s estimate of the total costs of all materials, labor, and other costs required to
complete the installation.
2. 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 applicable CPAU Rules and
Regulations, standards and specifications. Alternatively, CPAU may elect for City staff or
contractors to design and install such facilities at the Applicant’s expense.
3. PUMPING PLANTS:
If the development requires a pumping facility to drain into the City’s Wastewater collection
system, the developer is responsible for the cost of construction of the pumping plant and the on-
going plant operation and maintenance costs.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-5
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026 Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-5 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index (CCCI)
adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
TYPE OF SERVICE SIZE WORK DESCRIPTION UNITS UNIT MEASURE
EXISTING CONNECTION
CHARGE 2019
RECOMMENDED CONNECTION
CHARGE
PERCENT
INCREASE
PLAN REV FEES DESIGN WATER SYSTEM DESIGN 1 HR $195.00 By Estimate By Estimate
PLAN REV FEES NEW SUBDIVISION EACH SFR WATER ONLY 1 EA $378.00 $516 31%
PLAN REV FEES NEW SFR OR RES REMODEL 1 EA NEW $635 NEW
PLAN REV FEES NEW COMMERCIAL BLDG OR COMM REMODEL WATER, GAS, SEWER 1 EA $3,369.00 $4,653 32%
PLAN REV FEES SYSTEM EXTENSION 8" HDPE WATER MAIN 1 FT $13.00 $19 38%
EXISTING RECOMMENDED
TYPE OF SERVICE SIZE WORK UNITS UNIT CONNECTION CONNECTION PERCENT
DESCRIPTION MEASURE CHARGES CHARGE INCREASE
Includes Wages, Materials and
Trenching
MAIN 8"SYSTEM EXTENSION 8" HDPE WATER MAIN 1 FT $252.00 $383 52%
DOMESTIC, IRR OR FIRE 2"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION (TRENCH)1 EA $7,671.00 $12,236 60%
DOMESTIC, IRR 1"1" Non-Plastic Water Service 1 EA NEW $10,773 NEW
DOMESTIC, IRR 2"2" Non-Plastic Water Service 1 EA NEW $11,965 NEW
DOMESTIC, IRR 4"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $9,932.00 $15,030 51%
DOMESTIC, IRR 6"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $11,274.00 $17,920 59%
DOMESTIC, IRR 8"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $13,170.00 $19,482 48%
DOMESTIC, IRR 10"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $14,669.00 $21,826 49%
FIRE INSTALL FIRE HYDRANT ONLY 1 EA $3,542.00 $5,135 45%
FIRE 6"INSTALL FIRE HYDRANT & LATERAL 1 EA $15,285.00 $24,341 59%
FIRE 6"FIRE HYDRANT RELOCATION 1 EA $8,585.00 $13,518 57%
DOMESTIC/ IRRIGATION 2"ADD NEW SERVICE CONNECTING TO A LARGER SERVICE 1 EA $3,523.00 $5,626 60%
DOMESTIC/IRRIGATION 4"ADD NEW SERVICE CONNECTING TO A LARGER SERVICE 1 EA $4,663.00 $7,956 71%
DOMESTIC/ IRRIGATION 6"ADD NEW SERVICE CONNECTING TO A LARGER SERVICE 1 EA $6,462.00 $0 DELETE
TAP WATER MAIN 2"TAP WATER MAIN FOR 2" SERVICE 1 EA $1,929.00 $2,435 26%
TAP WATER MAIN 4"TAP WATER MAIN FOR 4" SERVICE 1 EA $2,539.00 $3,137 24%
TAP WATER MAIN 6"TAP WATER MAIN FOR 6" SERVICE 1 EA $3,852.00 $5,170 34%
TAP WATER MAIN 8"TAP WATER MAIN FOR 8" SERVICE 1 EA $5,244.00 $6,959 33%
ADD METER 5/8" - 2"ADDITIONAL METER ON NEW CONNECTION 1 EA $1,381.00 $1,823 32%
ADD METER 5/8" - 2"ADDITIONAL METER ON EXISTING CONNECTION 1 EA $2,117.00 $2,463 16%
DOMESTIC 5/8"x3/4"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $795.00 $1,193 50%
DOMESTIC 1"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,002.00 $1,318 32%
DOMESTIC 1-1/2"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,593.00 $2,509 57%
DOMESTIC 2"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,945.00 $2,726 40%
DOMESTIC 3"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA NEW $4,478 NEW
DOMESTIC 4"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $6,561.00 $7,259 11%
DOMESTIC 6"METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $9,324.00 $9,805 5%
DOMESTIC 2"2 METER MANIFOLD INSTALLATION FOR 2" PE & 1" CU SERVICE 1 EA $868.00 $1,037 19%
ANY TYPE 8"-12"INSPECT & ENG FOR METERS PURCH & INSTALL BY OTHERS 24 MANHR $3,847.00 $5,261 37%
ANY TYPE 3/4" - 2"SERVICE DEMOLITION 1 EA $3,341.00 $6,593 97%
ANY TYPE 3" - 8"SERVICE DEMOLITION 1 EA $4,439.00 $8,991 103%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 2"INSPECT & ENG NEW 2" DOM/IRR SVC INSTALLED BY OTHERS 12 MANHR $1,923.00 $2,631 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 2"INSPECT & ENG 2" DOM/IRR SVC TO FIRE SVC INSTALLED BY OTHERS 8 MANHR $1,282.00 $1,754 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 4"-8"INSPECT & ENG FOR 4" OR LARGER SVC INSTALLED BY OTHERS 18 MANHR $2,885.00 $3,946 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 6"INSPECT & ENG NEW FIRE HYDRANT & LAT INSTALLED BY OTHERS 18 MANHR $2,885.00 $3,946 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 3/4" - 2"INSPECT & ENG ABAND UP TO 2" WATER SVC BY OTHERS 6 MANHR $962.00 $1,315 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 3" - 8"INSPECT & ENG ABAND 3" & LARGER WATER SVC BY OTHERS 8 MANHR $1,282.00 $1,754 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 8"INSPECT & ENGINEERING FOR NEW 8" MAIN INSTALLED BY OTHERS 0.2 MANHR/FT $32.00 $44 37%
ERT 5/8" - 2"AMI/ERT 1 EA $108.00 $216 100%
WATER SERVICE STANDARD CONNECTION FEES - UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
PLAN REV FEES DESIGN GAS SYSTEM DESIGN 1 HR $195.00 By Estimate NEW
PLAN REV FEES NEW SFR OR RES REMODEL 1 EA $924.00 $1,270 37%
PLAN REV FEES NEW SUBDIVISION EACH SFR GAS ONLY 1 EA $379.00 $520 37%
PLAN REV FEES NEW COMMERCIAL BLDG OR COMM REMODEL WATER, GAS, SEWER 1 EA $2,557.00 $3,536 38%
PLAN REV FEES SYSTEM EXTENSION 2" PE GAS MAIN 1 FT $13.00 $20 51%
TYPE OF SERVICE SIZE WORK UNITS UNIT EXISTING CONNECTION RECOMMENDED PERCENT
DESCRIPTION MEASURE CHARGE CONNECTION INCREASE
CHARGE
Includes Wages, Materials and
Trenching
MAIN 2"GAS SYSTEM EXTENSION 1 FT $205.00 $350 71%
SERVICE BORING 1"NEW 1" SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $5,892.00 $8,636 47%
SERVICE BORING 2"NEW 2" SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $6,999.00 $13,439 92%
SERVICE BORING 1" or 2"ADDITIONAL PIPE INSTALLATION FOR NEW SERVICE 1 FT $52.00 $69 34%
SERVICE INSTALL 2"2" PE PIPE INSTALLATION IN CONTRACTOR PROVIDED TRENCH 1 FT $68.00 $245 260%
SERVICE TRENCHING 1" OR 2"NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $7,126.00 $8,500 19%
SERVICE PE PIPE RISER RELOCATION 1 EA $1,920.00 $2,791 45%
CURB METER SERVICE 1"CURB RISER RELOCATION ON EXIST. 1" PE PIPE 1 EA $1,026.00 $1,337 30%
CURB METER SERVICE ½" - 1"CURB RISER RELOCATION ON SAME ALIGNMENT 1 EA $1,539.00 -DELETE
CURB METER SERVICE ½" - 1"CURB RISER RELOCATION NEW SERVICE AND ALIGNMENT 1 EA $2,946.00 $3,887 32%
TAP MAIN 1"-2"TAP MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR INSTALLED SERVICE 1 EA $1,799.00 $2,290 27%
TAP MAIN 4"-6"TAP MAIN FOR CONTRACTOR INSTALLED SERVICE 1 EA $2,505.00 $2,864 14%
ADD METER UP TO 630 ADDITIONAL METER WITH NEW SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $578.00 $648 12%
ADD METER UP TO 630 ADDITIONAL METER ON EXISTING SERVICE CONNECTION 1 EA $1,412.00 $1,585 12%
METER - REGULATOR 250 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,012.00 $1,097 8%
METER - REGULATOR 400 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,191.00 $1,457 22%
METER - REGULATOR 630 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,602.00 $1,969 23%
METER - REGULATOR 800 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $1,772.00 $2,782 57%
METER - REGULATOR 1000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,213.00 $3,217 45%
CURB METER 250 CFH METER CHARGE CURB INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,124.00 $2,601 22%
CURB METER 400 CFH METER CHARGE CURB INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,331.00 $2,796 20%
CURB METER 630 CFH METER CHARGE CURB INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,657.00 $3,151 19%
METER - COMMERCIAL 1500 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,894.00 $3,220 11%
METER - COMMERCIAL 2000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $3,924.00 $4,182 7%
METER - COMMERCIAL 3000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $3,966.00 $4,295 8%
METER - COMMERCIAL 5000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $4,469.00 $4,844 8%
METER - COMMERCIAL 7000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $5,174.00 $5,594 8%
METER - COMMERCIAL 11,000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $12,639.00 $15,898 26%
METER - COMMERCIAL 16,000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $13,980.00 $18,314 31%
METER - COMMERCIAL 23,000 CFH METER CHARGE INSTALLATION 1 EA $16,628.00 By Estimate By Estimate
EVC COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC VOLUME CORRECTOR SYSTEM 1 EA $5,808.00 By Estimate By Estimate
AMR ERT DIAPHR METER UP TO 1000 ERT AMI INSTALLATION 1 EA $205.00 $232 13%
AMR ERT ROTARY METER OVER 1500 ERT AMI INSTALLATION 1 EA $269.00 $324 21%
VENT LINE FOR REG 3/4"VENT LINE INSTALLATION 1 EA $385.00 $454 18%
2" BOLLARD 2"BOLLARD INSTALLATION 1 EA $394.00 $525 33%
4" BOLLARD 4"BOLLARD INSTALLATION 1 EA $564.00 $823 46%
EFV INSTALLATION 1"-2"EFV INSTALLATION ON PE SERVICE 1 EA $2,740.00 $6,713 145%
SERVICE REMOVAL 1"-2"1"-2" GAS SERIVCE DEMOLITION 1 EA NEW $6,533 NEW
GAS SERVICE STANDARD CONNECTION FEES - UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
PLAN REV FEES DESIGN SEWER SYSTEM DESIGN 1 HR $195.00 By Estimate By Estimate
PLAN REV FEES NEW SFR OR RES REMODEL 1 EA NEW $635 NEW
PLAN REV FEES NEW SUBDIVISION EACH SFR SEWER ONLY 1 EA $172.00 $232 35%
PLAN REV FEES NEW COMMERCIAL BLDG OR COMM REMODEL WATER, GAS, SEWER 1 EA $2,547.00 $3,520 38%
PLAN REV FEES SYSTEM EXTENSION 8" HDPE WASTEWATER MAIN 1 FT $24.00 $34 43%
TYPE OF SERVICE SIZE WORK UNITS UNIT RECOMMENDED PERCENT
DESCRIPTION MEASURE CONNECTION INCREASE
CHARGE
Includes Wages, Materials and
Trenching
MAIN < 8' 8"COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 1 FT $248.00 $479 93%
LATERAL DEPTH < 6' 4" Shallow NEW LATERAL CONNECTION 1 EA $8,559.00 $15,615 82%
LATERAL DEPTH < 6' 6" Shallow NEW LATERAL CONNECTION 1 EA $9,846.00 $17,478 78%
LATERAL DEPTH > 6'4" Deep NEW LATERAL CONNECTION 1 EA $11,456.00 $21,858 91%
LATERAL DEPTH > 6'6" Deep NEW LATERAL CONNECTION 1 EA $12,186.00 $22,938 88%
LATERAL PIPE BURST 4" OR 6" PB REHABILITATE EXISTING LATERAL 1 EA $5,861.00 $9,694 65%
MANHOLE DEPTH < 6'Shallow NEW MANHOLE INSTALLATION 1 EA $12,952.00 $18,404 42%
MANHOLE DEPTH > 6'Deep NEW MANHOLE INSTALLATION 1 EA $16,346.00 $24,812 52%
NEW CLEANOUT 4" OR 6"NEW CLEANOUT INSTALLATION 1 EA $2,523.00 $4,240 68%
DEMO LATERAL 4" OR 6"DEMOLITION AND ABANDONMENT 1 EA $3,261.00 $5,142 58%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 4" OR 6"INSPECT & ENG FOR NEW WASTEWATER LATERAL 16 MANHR $2,564.00 $3,508 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 8"INSPECT & ENG FOR NEW 8" WASTEWATER MAIN 0.25 MH/FT $40.00 $55 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT INSPECT & ENG FOR NEW WASTEWATER MANHOLE 20 MANHR $3,205.00 $4,385 37%
ENGINEER & INSPECT 4" OR 6"INSPECT & ENG FOR ABANDONMENT OF WASTEWATER SERVICE 10 MANHR $1,603.00 $2,192 37%
MANHOLE CONNECTION 8" Shallow CORE DRILL AND CONNECTION TAP TO MANHOLE 1 EA NEW $5,488 NEW
MANHOLE CONNECTION 8" Deep CORE DRILL AND CONNECTION TAP TO MANHOLE 1 EA NEW $6,435 NEW
additional footage 4"additional lateral footage of 4" Pipe 1 EA $106.00 $206 94%
additional footage 6"additional lateral footage of 6" Pipe 1 EA $110.00 $213 94%
SEWER SERVICE STANDARD CONNECTION FEES - UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
EXISTING CONNECTION
CHARGES
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
CHARGED BY
WORK
PERFORMED
BY
WORK DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF
MEASURE
EXIST CHARGE DURING
BUSINESS HOURS
RECOMMENDED CHARGE
DURING BUSINESS HOURS
PERCENT
INCREASE
EXISTING CHARGE
AFTER BUSINESS
HOURS
RECOMMENDED
CHARGE AFTER
BUSINESS HOURS
PERCENNT
INCREASE
UTIL CUSTOMER SERVICEELECTRIC OPERATIONS SETTING METER 1 MANHR NO CHARGE NO CHARGE NO CHARGE $204.00 $261.70 28%
UTIL CUSTOMER SERVICEELECTRIC OPERATIONSDISPATCH OF SERVICE PERSON TO DISCONNECT SERVICE AT METERS FOR NON-PAYMENT 1 MANHR $152.00 $195.00 28%NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
UTIL CUSTOMER SERVICEELECTRIC OPERATIONSRESTORATION OF SERVICE AT METERS FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION FOR NON-PAYMENT 1 MANHR $152.00 $195.00 28%$204.00 $261.70 28%
UTIL CUSTOMER SERVICEELECTRIC OPERATIONSRESTORATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AT POWER POLE FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION FOR
NON-PAYMENT 2 MANHR $304.00 $390.00 28%$408.00 $523.38 28%
CHARGED BY
WORK
PERFORMED
BY
WORK DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF
MEASURE EXISTING RATE RECOMMENDED RATE PERCENT
INCREASE
ELECTRIC/WGW OPERATIONS ELECTRIC/WG
W OPERATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS 1 RATE/HR/PERSO
N $152.00 $195.00
28%
ELECTRIC/WGW OPERATIONS ELECTRIC/WG
W OPERATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED ON OVERTIME BASIS (CITY'S CONVENIENCE) 1 RATE/HR/PERSO
N $178.00 $229.00
29%
ELECTRIC/WGW OPERATIONS ELECTRIC/WG
W OPERATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED ON OVERTIME BASIS (CUSTOMER'S CONVENIENCE)1 RATE/HR/PERSO
N $204.00 $263.00
29%
NOTE: SEE 'C-1 RATES' FOR CALCULATIONS OF LABOR RATES.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES TO BE ADDED TO THE C-1 FEE SCHEDULE SEE CALTRANS EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/equipment-rental-rates-and-labor-surcharge
LABOR RATES PER HOUR PER PERSON - UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES - UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
Docusign Envelope ID: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB
Certificate Of Completion
Envelope Id: 8B441365-B92C-40C7-96F7-5D9E307567FB Status: Completed
Subject: RESO 10253 - Amending Connection and Capacity Fees for Electric, Water, Gas and Wastewater Utilities
Source Envelope:
Document Pages: 30 Signatures: 6 Envelope Originator:
Certificate Pages: 2 Initials: 0 Christine Prior
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250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto , CA 94301
Christine.Prior@PaloAlto.gov
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11/5/2025 12:02:25 PM
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Christine.Prior@PaloAlto.gov
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Aylin Bilir
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Lauren Lai
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Director Administrative Services/CFO
COPA
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Alan Kurotori
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Director of Utilities
City of Palo Alto
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Ed Shikada
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Ed Shikada
City of Palo Alto
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Ed Lauing
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Mahealani Ah Yun
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City Clerk
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