HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2511-5408CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 01, 2025
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
10.Adoption of (Corrected) Resolution Amending Five Rate Schedules Setting Forth Utility
Connection Fees and Other Charges: Utilities Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service
Connections), W-5 (Water Service Connections), G-5 (Gas Service Connections), S-5
(Sewer Service Connections) and C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges); CEQA Status: Not a
Project Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) and Exempt Under Section
15273(a). Public Comment
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Utilities
Meeting Date: December 1, 2025
Report #:2511-5408
TITLE
Adoption of (Corrected) Resolution Amending Five Rate Schedules Setting Forth Utility
Connection Fees and Other Charges: Utilities Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service Connections),
W-5 (Water Service Connections), G-5 (Gas Service Connections), S-5 (Sewer Service
Connections) and C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges); CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) and Exempt Under Section 15273(a).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) and related Rate
Schedules (Attachments B - F) to correct a clerical error in a resolution adopted on October 20,
2025.
BACKGROUND
The City Council periodically adopts a resolution amending Utility Rate Schedules E-15, G-5, W-
5, S-5, And C-1 (Connection and Capacity Fees for the Electric, Water, Gas, and Wastewater
Utilities, and Miscellaneous Utility Charges). At its meeting on October 20, 2025, following a
noticed public hearing, the Council adopted its resolution amending these rate schedules
effective January 1, 2026. For Rate Schedule C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges), staff
inadvertently uploaded a summary draft 2026 rate table, rather than the full text of the C-1
2026 rate schedule. Also, due to agenda revisions, Resolution 10253 misstated its adoption
date; this has been corrected to reflect Council’s October 20, 2025 adoption of the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
To avoid the confusion that could be caused by this clerical error, Staff recommends adoption
of the attached corrected resolution that includes the C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges) rate
schedule rather than the summary rate table, which also included draft rate calculations rather
than final rates in some lines. Because the adopted rate schedules do not go into effect until
January 1, 2026, there has been no negative impact on Customers from this clerical error.
On October 20, 2025 (Staff Report #2505-4736), Council adopted Resolution 10253, which
adopted 2026 rate schedules for certain connection charges and miscellaneous utility charges.
Proposed 2026 Connection Fee Rate Schedules E-15, W-5, G-5 and S-5 were all properly
uploaded to the system and matched what was intended for Council approval and described in
the staff report. However, staff inadvertently uploaded a 2026 rate table summary of Rate
Schedule C-1, an early draft of the rates and included some rates that were different from the
amounts recommended in the staff report and the uploaded rate schedules.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
NOT YET APPROVED Attachment A
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Resolution No. _________
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 October 20, 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.
C. Resolution 10253, the rate resolution adopted by the City Council on October
20, 2025, included a clerical error.
D. The City Council desires to correct the clerical error.
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.
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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.
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 and related attachments as 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.
Alternatively, correction of a clerical error in a rate schedule is not a project under CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (5), as government fiscal and administrative
activities that will not result in physically significant changes in the environment.
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SECTION 9. The purpose of this Resolution is to correct a clerical error in
Resolution 10253 adopted by the City Council on October 20, 2025. Instead of the
complete text of Utility Rate Schedule C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges), that
resolution included a table summary of the utility miscellaneous charges, as well as the
other utility connection fees, with some discrepancies from the final Rate Schedules. For
administrative convenience, and avoidance of any confusion, the City Council has
chosen to readopt the entire resolution, substituting the complete text of Utility Rate
Schedule C-1 (Utility Miscellaneous Charges) included here in place of the summary rate
table that was part of the resolution adopted on October 20, 2025. This resolution is
intended to ratify, rather than repeal, those parts of the previously adopted resolution
that are unchanged.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
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
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..
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 …..………………
$4,360.00any 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.
(A)Overhead Service Connection Replacement Charges:
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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(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 service…………………………………………s
$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
(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.
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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(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……………………………………………………………..……..$520.0
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(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:
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-15-5 dated 01-01-209-01-19 Sheet No.E-15-5
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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
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:
1. These Charges apply to all vacant land except where the Charges are recorded as previously
paid.
2. CPAU can generally provide service availability from 30 to 45 days after all Charges are
paid except when long lead-time equipment or materials are required. Consult the City for
estimated lead-times.
3.All fees and minimum charges are subject to DGS California Construction Cost Index
(CCCI) adjustments, to be applied annually effective on July 1.
3.4. CPAU is not responsible for delays in Service connection caused by conditions beyond its
control, including, but not limited to, delays in the arrival of equipment such as transformers,
switches and cable.
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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
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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
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-2
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
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..............................................................................................................................................$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
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-3
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
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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. 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
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-3
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UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
Sheet No. G-5-4
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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. ADDITIONAL METERS ON CONNECTION:
These Charges apply to Meters up to 630 CFH.Charges for Meters above 630 CFH will be
GAS SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-5
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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. 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. 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. 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
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
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...........................................................................................................................................$2,505.002
,864.00
1. ABANDONMENT OF GAS SERVICES:
1-inch to 2-inch Gas service abandonment ………………………………………………… $6,092
1.2.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
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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
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-2
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
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3. 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
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
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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. 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
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-5
Sheet No. W-5-3
Effective 09-01-201901-01-2026
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dated 09-01-201905-01-2015
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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
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5. 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. 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. 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.
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
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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
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8. 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. 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. 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. 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
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
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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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WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-1
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-1 dated
05-01-201509-01-2019
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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
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-2
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2. COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSIONS:
City standard 8-inch main, Charge per linear foot
........................................................................................................................................$248.00479
.00/ft
3. 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. 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.
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-3
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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. 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. 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. ABANDONMENT AND DEMOLITION:
(A) Sewer Lateral
................................................................................................................................$3,261.005
,142.00
8. INSTALL SEWER CLEANOUT
........................................................................................................................................$2,523.004
,240.00
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-4
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-4 dated
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9. 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.
WASTEWATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-5
Sheet No. S-5-5
Effective 09-01-2019 01-01-2026Supersedes Sheet No. S-5-5 dated
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A. 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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UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 04/03/2301/01/26
Supersedes Sheet No.C-1-1 dated 09/1/1904/03/23
Sheet No.C-1-1
Charges under this Rate Schedule may be either mailed to the responsible party in a form
of invoice or added to the regular monthly Utilities bill of the Customer receiving the
Service, and non-payment may result in termination of Service.
Charges During Charges After
Regular Hours1 Regular Hours
A. SERVICE CALLS AND OTHER SERVICE WORK:
1.Setting Electric Meter2 No Charge
$204.00263.00
2.Disconnection of Service
for non-payment of Utilities Charges $152.00207.00
Not applicable
3.Restoration of Service following
disconnection for non-payment of Utilities Charges
$152.00 $207.00
$204.00 263.00
4.Restoration of Electric Service at power pole following
disconnection for non-payment of Utilities Charges
$390304.00 $526 408.00
B. LABOR, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION RATES PER HOUR PER PERSON:
Service provided during regular work hours
1.$152.00 $207.00
Not applicable
2.Service provided on overtime basis where the
1 Regular hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
2 For Water Meters see Utility Rate Schedule W-5, for Gas Meters see Utility Rate Schedule G-5.
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 04/03/2301/01/26
Supersedes Sheet No.C-1-1 dated 09/1/1904/03/23
Sheet No.C-1-1
overtime is scheduled at the City's convenience.
Not applicable $178.00243.00
1.Service provided on overtime basis where the
overtime is scheduled at the Customer's convenience.
Not applicable
$$204.00279.00
C. EQUIPMENT CHARGES
See Caltrans Equipment Rental Rates and Labor Surcharge at
https://dot.ca.gove/programs/construction/equipment-rental-rates-and-labor-
surcharges
D. RETURNED PAYMENTS:
See City of Palo Alto Municipal Fee Schedule.
DE. LATE PAYMENTS:
Two percent (2%) of unpaid balance of Utilities Charges
EF. DEPOSITS:
A.Customer deposit for Meter accuracy test $0-300.00 Not
applicable
GF. AMI OPT-OUT FEES:
1. Set Up Charge $100.00 Not applicable
2. Monthly $25.00 Not applicable
H. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL NON-COMPLIANCE FEES Charge Per Unit
Delinquency Backflow Prevention Assembly Non-Compliance Administrative &
Processing Fee
$57.00
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 04/03/2301/01/26
Supersedes Sheet No.C-1-1 dated 09/1/1904/03/23
Sheet No.C-1-1
Test/certify 1/2”- 16" Reduced Pressure Principle Assemblies (RPPA);
Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCVA);
and Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies (PVB)
$310.00
Test/certify 2"- 16” Fire Service Reduced Pressure Principle Assemblies (RPDA); Fire
Service
Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA)
$517.50
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 04/03/2301/01/26
Supersedes Sheet No.C-1-1 dated 09/1/1904/03/23
Sheet No.C-1-1
UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 04/03/2301/01/26
Supersedes Sheet No.C-1-1 dated 09/1/1904/03/23
Sheet No.C-1-1
I. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.All fees and minimum charges are subject to California Construction Cost Index
(CCCI) adjustments, to be applied annually on July 1.
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From:Jo Ann Mandinach
To:Council, City
Subject:Gas Hikes, Pension spiking and useless consultants
Date:Sunday, November 30, 2025 1:09:35 PM
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
As we freeze this chilly holiday weekend WITHOUT turning on our heat due to our
already outrageous bills, let me remind you that we ARE watching your votes on
yet ANOTHER utility rate hike -- 22% this year alone -- and your vote on giving
yet another raise to the already highly paid City Manager, retiring City Attorney and
City clerk at a time when we already have unfunded pension liabilities in the
HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of Dollars.
Did you forget you're ALREADY charging us $22,000,000+++ extra in utility fees
funneled into the General Fund so you can waste $27,000,000 p/a on consultants
with little or no local knowledge and less oversight???
Did you forget about local layoffs and stock market crash and all the people losing
their benefits?
Do you think Social Security payments rose 22% this year to cover you these
absurd never-ending rate hikes and out-of-control spending?? Did you forget that
retirees are a growing portion of the PA population?
(At least former city manager Frank Benest had the good grace to refuse his
pension-spiking raise on his way out the door. Will Molly Stump do the same after
she dragged out paying us our meager no-interest settlement in the Miriam Green
lawsuit for a decade WHILE sub-contracting the appeal to a San Diego law firm?
Or will greed again be the m/o for our current crop of "leaders"?)
We'll be watching how you vote.
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