HomeMy WebLinkAbout8 District Bylaws code and fees, Amend water and electric fees Agenda Item # 8
Public Utility District
CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Robert Mescher
Date: May 21, 2014
Subject: Consideration of:
a) Resolutions Approving Amendments to the District Bylaws,
Code, and Fees
b) Ordiancnes Amending Water and Electric Fees
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board periodically reviews and updates the District Code to include new or
changed Board policies, new applicable laws, regulations and District procedures.
Modification of the District Bylaws, Code and fees is solely within the purview of the
Board.
2. HISTORY
Prior to 2014, the District Code and Bylaws were last reviewed and updated on June
6, 2012.
At the April 16, 2014 Board Meeting, revisions to the District Bylaws, Code and fees
were discussed in a workshop.
The Board directed staff to draft a resolution to revise the District Bylaws, Code and
fees as presented in the workshop.
3. NEW INFORMATION
"Appendix A" of the District Code includes multiple schedules and "Appendix B" is an
explanation of the as-built drawing format. Staff proposes that Appendix A & B be
segregated into the following separate appendices, but remain essentially unchanged
except for the items discussed in the April 16, 2014 Workshop:
A- Record Retention Schedule
B - As-Built Drawing Format
C - Miscellaneous Fees
D - Schedule D-NM Domestic - Net Metering
E - Electric Connection & Fee Schedule
F - Electric Facilities Fees
G - Electric Retail Rates & Solar Initiative Customer Charge
H - Water Connection & Fee Schedule
I - Water Facilities Fees
J - Water Rates
Staff has updated the District Bylaws, Code and fees.
Attachment 1 is a redline of the proposed changes to the District Bylaws and Code.
Attachment 2 is the final draft of the modified sections of District Bylaws and Code.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Two fees are recommended to increase to reflect the average actual cost to provide
the service.
Based upon 2013 activity, the fiscal impact would increase revenue by less than
$1,000 annually.
5. RECOMMENDATION
a) Approve Resolution 2014-06 adopting amendments to the District Bylaws.
b) Approve Resolution 2014-07 adopting amendments to the District Code.
c) Approve Ordinance No. 2014-02 adopting amendments to the Electric fees.
d) Approve Ordinance No. 2014-03 adopting amendments to the Water fees.
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Robert Mescher Michael D. Holley
Administrative Services Manager General Manager
Attachment 1
PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS
2.02.020.8 The officers of the District shall be elected At the first meetin , in December of each
year for a one year term. It shall be the policy of the Board to attempt to give each Director the
opportunity to serve as President and Vice President for one year during their four-year term.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, an incumbent President or Vice President may be re-elected to
that office. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed from office
prior to the expiration of their one-year term.
2.04.050.1 A written notice of all meetings (agenda) shall be mailed or e mail sent to each
Director as far in advance of the meeting as possible, but, in any event, either
expressly—hand delivered so as to be received 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and in accordance with Section 2.04.040 herein, notice for all
special meetings shall be made at least 24 hours in advance of said meeting. Any Director
may, at his discretion, file a signed waiver of such notice with the District.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO DISTRICT CODE
Delegations from the Board of Directors to the General Manager
2.40.010.6(E) Items will be reported to the Board by the Manager as appFopriate Under
Managegs regular Board meetings.
Board Code of Conduct
2.56.050 Procedural Considerations The Board of DireGtorsshall n-a-mmit to annually review
t mpeFlantpFGGedural materials, At the beginning of eaGh year the Board of Directors will review
Board Code of Conduct, the Brown Act and other matters related to Board procedures
periodically as part of continuing education.
Procurements
3.08.020 Procedure for Purchase of Commodities or Equipment Under$15,000
3.08.020.3 Purchase orders for the purchase of commodities or equipment, with a value of ten
thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, may be issued by the General Manager, any-Department
Head, or the authorized Buyer/Clerk or Special Projects Administrator to any approved vendor
after considering price, terms and delivery schedule.
3.08.020.4 Purchase orders for the purchase of commodities or equipment, with a value of five
thousand dollars ($5,000) or less, may be issued by the Superintendents, System Engineers,
Conservation Programs Administrator, or the Finance and Accounting Manager to any approved
vendor after considering price, terms and delivery schedule.
Attachment 1
3.08.020.43.08.020.5 Should overruns or change orders expect to exceed authority of the party
issuing the purchase order, the next higher level of authority shall be notified for their approval
to continue.
3.08.080 Change Orders
The District cannot afford to maintain a large enough construction crew or all types of service
related skills to be able to undertake all projects and services in-house. Therefore, it relies on
contractors and service providers to perform work. These contractors and service providers
perform work in accordance with plans and specifications and based on a fixed price contract.
There are occasionally circumstances encountered after a contractor or service provider has
begun work that requires a change in the plans and specifications or scope of work and result in
a change in the contract price. These changes are generally matters that could not be
anticipated nor planned during the design and specification phase of the project.
The contract change order is the procedure whereby plans and specifications or scope of work
and contract price can be changed after the contract is executed and work has commenced.
The Board of Directors authorizes the execution of contract change orders when the total GG
• l he $SIC. 000 or grea4er up to the General Manager's contract authorization
or up to the individual contract change order authorization previously established by the Board.
Most contract change orders are such that their consideration by the Board can wait for a
regular Board meeting. However, under certain circumstances it is to the District's benefit to
permit the General Manager to authorize the Department Head to proceed with change order
work or to request a special board meeting to consider the matter.
Work can proceed on a contract change order prior to being reviewed by the Board of Directors
under the following circumstances:
Employee Benefits
4.07.020 Insurance Plans
4.07.020.1 Group Medical Insurance Plan: The District shall provide and pay the full premium
for coverage of employees and their dependents. Part-time employees will receive a pro-rated
contribution based on their percentage of full-time equivalency. Employees have a choice
between two plans:
(a) The NRECA Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan with a $400 individual/$1200
family deductible.
(b) The NRECA High-Deductible Health Plan with a $ 1,250 individual/$24L0-2,500 family
deductible. The District will make a contribution to the employee's Health Savings Account if this
lower cost plan is selected.
4.07.030 Retirement Plan The District will provide and maintain membership in the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS). Employees hired by the District starting
January 1 2013 or later will be determined by CaIPERS to be a {11 Classic member and be
enrolled in the 2.7% @ 55 Plan: or (2) PEPRA member and be enrolled in the 2.0(a a• t 62 pian,
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Attachment 1
4.07.070 Holidays Following are the recognized paid holidays for all regular management
employees:
'--- Formatted Table
New Years Day January 1
Presidents Day third-Third Monday in February
Memorial Day last-Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day first-First Monday in September
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day fourth Fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving fourth Fourth Friday in November
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
Employee's Birthday Employee's Birthday
The Christmas Eve holiday shall be observed on the work day immediately prior to the date of
observing the Christmas Day holiday.
The Employee's Birthdav holidav shall be observed on a date chosen by the employee within a
time period of five (5) days prior to or five (5) days subsequent to the employee's birth date.
Holiday's falling on a Saturday or Sunday: When any of the allowed holidays fall on a Saturday,
the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday. I€a holiday €ells an a Sunday. the following
Monday will be observed.
Eligibility: If an employee takes off any of the days observed bV the District as a holiday and is
absent without pay and/or authorization on the work day either immediately preceding or
following such day observed by the District as a holiday, such emoloyee will not receive holiday
pay.
Deposits
5.02.010.1 A deposit, equal to two times the highest monthly bill within the last 24 months, will
be required of all customers before electric and/or water service is supplied. In cases where no
billing history has been established, customers will be required to pay a minimum deposit
(eleatrin and/or outer) as defined in the Mionellaneonc Fee Qohedule that is based Upon
customers with similar services.
5.02.010.1(B) Customers who utilize the Gleatrania Funds Transfer (EFT-)District's automated
payment program will be eligible for deposit waiver. If a non-sufficient funds event occurs, a
deposit will be required and will be automatically added to the customer's bill
5.02.010.2 A deposit will be required of all new construction customers before electric and/or
water service connections are scheduled. The minimum deposit will be that ar amount estahl:l;hed
by the District as; cet forth in the Misnellaneonc Fees Schedule-. estimated based upon
customers with similar services. New construction customers who have met the credit
requirements in Section 5,02.010.4 below will not be required to pay a deposit.
Attachment 1
5.02.010.6 Customers or their agents who request to have services reconnected for inspections
(See Chapter 5.12.050.3) shall be required to pay a minimum deposit. ReftieF to the
epesit charges-Customers with balances
owing shall also be required to pay the entire balance owing prior to reconnect
5.12.050.2 Customers or their agents may request reconnection of electric and/or water
services for a maximum 48 hour period in order to conduct inspections on a residence/business
for sale. This temporary reconnection shall require a minimum deposit as prescribed in Chapter
5.02, Rernnnest-New Account fees as established in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule shall
also apply. Customers with balances owing shall also be required to pay the entire balance
owing prior to reconnect.
Billing Disputes and Complaints
5.16.010.1 A customer may request an investigation of their bill or request an extension of the
payment period of a bill asserted to be beyond the means of the customer to pay in full during
the normal period for payment. The request shall be reviewed by a manager of the District.
Billing disputes exclude routine questions about consumption or payment agreements.
5.40.010.1 Complaints will be logged by the Customer Services Department. Formal billing
disputes as defined in Section 5.16,010.1 will be logged as a complaint.
Information Available to the Public
5.36.010.4 Formal Requests of Public Records It is the District's policy to provide all
members of the public access to its records and to promptly make the fullest possible disclosure
of its records in accordance with the California Public Records Act. "Public records" include any
writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned,
used or retained by District regardless of the manner in which the record has been stored.
Requests to inspect or to obtain a copy of a public record should be made in writing to the
District Clerk at Truckee Donner Public Utility District, 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
96161 and a form will be sent to the requestor.
The District has the discretion not to disclose records which do not qualify for a specific
exemption under the Public Records Act if it determines that the public interest served by not
making the record public clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure, pursuant to
Government Code Section 6255. The District's determination to disclose a particular record,
which may otherwise be exempt from disclosure, does not constitute a waiver with respect to
any other records. The requestor will be notified if a determination is made to deny access to
records, and why it is denied.
Requests will be processed in compliance with the Public Records Act California Government
Code Section 6253. Upon a request for a copy or inspection of records, the District shall, within
10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, will be
made available and shall promptly notify the requestor of the determination and the reasons
therefore. In certain circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this section may be extended by
written notice to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and
the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. The California Public Records
Attachment 1
Act provides that copies of records will be made available upon payment of fees that cover the
direct costs of duplication. See the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule.
Files may be reviewed at Truckee Donner Public Utility District during normal business hours.
Persons interested in reviewing or obtaining copies of public records are encouraged to make
an appointment in advance. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for obtaining
access to District public records should notify the District of their accommodation needs in their
written request.
5.37.020 Definition of Important Issues Important issues are those that involve changes in
monthly water and electric user charges, changes in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule,
changes in connection fees, changes in facilities fees, and changes in regulations covering new
and retrofit residential and commercial construction. Changes in monthly water and electric user
charges, changes in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule or changes in connection fees shall
normally occur as part of the Board budget discussion prior to adoption of the annual arserni-
annual—budget. Changes in facility fees shall normally occur as part of the five year
Water/Electric Master Plan review or when the local General Plans are revised. Facility fee
increases due to inflation, not resulting from District Master Plan or local General Plan review,
shall be discussed as part of the Board budget sessions prior to adoption of the annual or semi-
annual-budget. Other issues will arise from time to time that are difficult to enumerate in this
policy statement. Such issues shall be considered as important issues falling under the purview
of this policy based on a review by the General Manager of the circumstances involved and the
persons who may be impacted by adoption of the proposed action. Additionally, the Board of
Directors may, by action at a board meeting, determine that an issue coming before it is an
important issue falling under the purview of this policy.
Abandonment or Relocation of Unused Easements
8.04.020.1 Form of Petition
5. Contain the name and netarized signatwe as well as mailing address, of each owner of
record of the parcel on which the easement sits with proof of ownership;
8.04.20.5 Form of Abandonment or Relocation
3. Any abandonment or relocation of a public utility easement shall be accomplished by a
an abandonment of easement document executed by the General Manager and
recorded with the County in which the parcel is located.
Attachment 1
Relabeling Appendices
5.20.050 Miscellaneous Service Fees Any customer requesting work for their sole
convenience that is to be performed by the District, will be charged the actual cost of the service
performed including material, labor, equipment, overhead, administrative costs and any
appropriate facilities fees unless a flat fee has been established to provide the service (see
Appendix E - Electric Connection & Fee Schedule).
5.24.030.6 An energy surcharge shall continue to be added to each bill as required by California
law.
The above rates are set by ordinance approved by the Board of Directors and can be found in
Appendix AG - Electric Retail Rates & Solar Initiative Customer Charge. Residential and
Semmersia�
5.28.020 Miscellaneous Service Fees Any customer requesting work for their sole
convenience to be performed by the District, will be charged the actual cost of the service
performed, including material, labor, equipment, overhead, administrative costs and any
appropriate facilities fees unless a flat fee has been established to provide the service (see
Missell�;raeeus Fees Ss"e de Appendix H - Water Connection & Fee Schedule).
5.32.020 Commercial Water Rates Commercial Water Rates for all other multiple dwelling
units, trailer parks, public use, dedicated irrigation, single family properties with meters greater
than V in size and other commercial establishments shall consist of three components, a base
charge, a commodity charge and a pump zone charge.
These water rates are set by ordinance approved by the Board of Directors and can be found in
Appendix A-J -Water Rates.
7.64.020.3(C) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity supplied during the
period by the District exceeds the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that
same period, the customer-generator is a net electricity consumer and the District shall be owed
compensation for the customer-generator's net kilowatt-hour consumption over that same
period. The compensation owed for the customer-generator shall be calculated as follows:
The net balance of moneys owed to the District shall be paid in accordance with the normal
billing cycle. If the customer-generator is a net producer over a normal billing cycle, any excess
kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle shall be carried over to the following billing
period as kilowatt-hour credits according to the procedures set forth in this section, and appear
as a credit on the customer-generator's account. This credit may be utilized in the following
billing cycle if the customer is a net consumer during that cycle. If the customer is a net
generator at the end of each 12-month period, then (3) of schedule D-NM: Domestic-Net
Metering in Appendix A-D shall apply.
Attachment 2
PROPOSED CHANGES TO BYLAWS
2.02.020.8 The officers of the District shall be elected in December of each year for a one year
term. It shall be the policy of the Board to attempt to give each Director the opportunity to serve
as President and Vice President for one year during their four-year term. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, an incumbent President or Vice President may be re-elected to that office. The
officers serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed from office prior to the
expiration of their one-year term.
2.04.050.1 A notice of all meetings (agenda) shall be sent to each Director as far in advance of
the meeting as possible, but, in any event, delivered so as to be received 72 hours in advance
of the meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and in accordance with Section 2.04.040 herein,
notice for all special meetings shall be made at least 24 hours in advance of said meeting. Any
Director may, at his discretion, file a signed waiver of such notice with the District.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO DISTRICT CODE
Delegations from the Board of Directors to the General Manager
2.40.010.6(E) Items will be reported to the Board by the Manager during regular Board
meetings.
Board Code of Conduct
2.56.050 Procedural Considerations The Board of Directors will review Board Code of
Conduct, the Brown Act and other matters related to Board procedures periodically as part of
continuing education.
Procurements
3.08.020 Procedure for Purchase of Commodities or Equipment Under$15,000
3.08.020.3 Purchase orders for the purchase of commodities or equipment, with a value of ten
thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, may be issued by the General Manager, Department Head,
authorized Buyer/Clerk, or Special Projects Administrator to any approved vendor after
considering price, terms and delivery schedule.
3.08.020.4 Purchase orders for the purchase of commodities or equipment, with a value of five
thousand dollars ($5,000) or less, may be issued by the Superintendents, System Engineers,
Conservation Programs Administrator, or the Finance and Accounting Manager to any approved
vendor after considering price, terms and delivery schedule.
3.08.020.5 Should overruns or change orders expect to exceed authority of the party issuing the
purchase order, the next higher level of authority shall be notified for their approval to continue.
Attachment 2
3.08.080 Change Orders
The District cannot afford to maintain a large enough construction crew or all types of service
related skills to be able to undertake all projects and services in-house. Therefore, it relies on
contractors and service providers to perform work. These contractors and service providers
perform work in accordance with plans and specifications and based on a fixed price contract.
There are occasionally circumstances encountered after a contractor or service provider has
begun work that requires a change in the plans and specifications or scope of work and result in
a change in the contract price. These changes are generally matters that could not be
anticipated nor planned during the design and specification phase of the project.
The contract change order is the procedure whereby plans and specifications or scope of work
and contract price can be changed after the contract is executed and work has commenced.
The Board of Directors authorizes the execution of contract change orders up to the General
Manager's contract authorization or up to the individual contract change order authorization
previously established by the Board.
Most contract change orders are such that their consideration by the Board can wait for a
regular Board meeting. However, under certain circumstances it is to the District's benefit to
permit the General Manager to authorize the Department Head to proceed with change order
work or to request a special board meeting to consider the matter.
Work can proceed on a contract change order prior to being reviewed by the Board of Directors
under the following circumstances:
Employee Benefits
4.07.020 Insurance Plans
4.07.020.1 Group Medical Insurance Plan: The District shall provide and pay the full premium
for coverage of employees and their dependents. Part-time employees will receive a pro-rated
contribution based on their percentage of full-time equivalency. Employees have a choice
between two plans:
(a) The NRECA Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan with a $400 individual/$1200
family deductible.
(b) The NRECA High-Deductible Health Plan with a $1,250 individual/$2,500 family deductible.
The District will make a contribution to the employee's Health Savings Account if this lower cost
plan is selected.
4.07.030 Retirement Plan The District will provide and maintain membership in the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired by the District starting
January 1, 2013 or later will be determined by CalPERS to be a (1) Classic member and be
enrolled in the 2.7% @ 55 Plan; or (2) PEPRA member and be enrolled in the 2.0@ at 62 plan.
4.07.070 Holidays Following are the recognized paid holidays for all regular management
employees:
Attachment 2
New Year's Day January 1
Presidents Day Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Fourth Friday in November
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
Employee's Birthday Employee's Birthday
The Christmas Eve holiday shall be observed on the work day immediately prior to the date of
observing the Christmas Day holiday.
The Employee's Birthday holiday shall be observed on a date chosen by the employee within a
time period of five (5) days prior to or five (5) days subsequent to the employee's birth date.
Holiday's falling on a Saturday or Sunday: When any of the allowed holidays fall on a Saturday,
the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following
Monday will be observed.
Eligibility: If an employee takes off any of the days observed by the District as a holiday and is
absent without pay and/or authorization on the work day either immediately preceding or
following such day observed by the District as a holiday, such employee will not receive holiday
pay.
Deposits
5.02.010.1 A deposit, equal to two times the highest monthly bill within the last 24 months, will
be required of all customers before electric and/or water service is supplied. In cases where no
billing history has been established, customers will be required to pay a minimum deposit that
is based upon customers with similar services.
5.02.010.1(B) Customers who utilize the District's automated payment program will be eligible
for deposit waiver. If a non-sufficient funds event occurs, a deposit will be required and will be
automatically added to the customer's bill
5.02.010.2 A deposit will be required of all new construction customers before electric and/or
water service connections are scheduled. The minimum deposit will be estimated based upon
customers with similar services. New construction customers who have met the credit
requirements in Section 5.02.010.4 below will not be required to pay a deposit.
5.02.010.6 Customers or their agents who request to have services reconnected for inspections
(See Chapter 5.12.050.3) shall be required to pay a minimum deposit. Customers with
balances owing shall also be required to pay the entire balance owing prior to reconnect
5.12.050.2 Customers or their agents may request reconnection of electric and/or water
services for a maximum 48 hour period in order to conduct inspections on a residence/business
for sale. This temporary reconnection shall require a minimum deposit as prescribed in Chapter
Attachment 2
5.02. New Account fees as established in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule shall also apply.
Customers with balances owing shall also be required to pay the entire balance owing prior to
reconnect.
Billing Disputes and Complaints
5.16.010.1 A customer may request an investigation of their bill or request an extension of the
payment period of a bill asserted to be beyond the means of the customer to pay in full during
the normal period for payment. The request shall be reviewed by a manager of the District.
Billing disputes exclude routine questions about consumption or payment agreements.
5.40.010.1 Complaints will be logged by the Customer Services Department. Formal billing
disputes as defined in Section 5.16.010.1 will be logged as a complaint.
Information Available to the Public
5.36.010.4 Formal Requests of Public Records It is the District's policy to provide all
members of the public access to its records and to promptly make the fullest possible disclosure
of its records in accordance with the California Public Records Act. "Public records" include any
writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned,
used or retained by District regardless of the manner in which the record has been stored.
Requests to inspect or to obtain a copy of a public record should be made in writing to the
District Clerk at Truckee Donner Public Utility District, 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
96161 and a form will be sent to the requestor.
The District has the discretion not to disclose records which do not qualify for a specific
exemption under the Public Records Act if it determines that the public interest served by not
making the record public clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure, pursuant to
Government Code Section 6255. The District's determination to disclose a particular record,
which may otherwise be exempt from disclosure, does not constitute a waiver with respect to
any other records. The requestor will be notified if a determination is made to deny access to
records, and why it is denied.
Requests will be processed in compliance with the Public Records Act California Government
Code Section 6253. Upon a request for a copy or inspection of records, the District shall, within
10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, will be
made available and shall promptly notify the requestor of the determination and the reasons
therefore. In certain circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this section may be extended by
written notice to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and
the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. The California Public Records
Act provides that copies of records will be made available upon payment of fees that cover the
direct costs of duplication. See the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule.
Files may be reviewed at Truckee Donner Public Utility District during normal business hours.
Persons interested in reviewing or obtaining copies of public records are encouraged to make
an appointment in advance. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for obtaining
access to District public records should notify the District of their accommodation needs in their
written request.
Attachment 2
5.37.020 Definition of Important Issues Important issues are those that involve changes in
monthly water and electric user charges, changes in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule,
changes in connection fees, changes in facilities fees, and changes in regulations covering new
and retrofit residential and commercial construction. Changes in monthly water and electric user
charges, changes in the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule or changes in connection fees shall
normally occur as part of the Board budget discussion prior to adoption of the budget. Changes
in facility fees shall normally occur as part of the five year Water/Electric Master Plan review or
when the local General Plans are revised. Facility fee increases due to inflation, not resulting
from District Master Plan or local General Plan review, shall be discussed as part of the Board
budget sessions prior to adoption of the budget. Other issues will arise from time to time that
are difficult to enumerate in this policy statement. Such issues shall be considered as important
issues falling under the purview of this policy based on a review by the General Manager of the
circumstances involved and the persons who may be impacted by adoption of the proposed
action. Additionally, the Board of Directors may, by action at a board meeting, determine that
an issue coming before it is an important issue falling under the purview of this policy.
Abandonment or Relocation of Unused Easements
8.04.020.1 Form of Petition
5. Contain the name and mailing address, of each owner of record of the parcel on which
the easement sits with proof of ownership;
8.04.20.5 Form of Abandonment or Relocation
3. Any abandonment or relocation of a public utility easement shall be accomplished by an
abandonment of easement document executed by the General Manager and recorded
with the County in which the parcel is located.
Attachment 2
Relabeling Appendices
5.20.050 Miscellaneous Service Fees Any customer requesting work for their sole
convenience that is to be performed by the District, will be charged the actual cost of the service
performed including material, labor, equipment, overhead, administrative costs and any
appropriate facilities fees unless a flat fee has been established to provide the service (see
Appendix E - Electric Connection & Fee Schedule).
5.24.030.6 An energy surcharge shall continue to be added to each bill as required by California
law.
The above rates are set by ordinance approved by the Board of Directors and can be found in
Appendix G — Electric Retail Rates & Solar Initiative Customer Charge.
5.28.020 Miscellaneous Service Fees Any customer requesting work for their sole
convenience to be performed by the District, will be charged the actual cost of the service
performed, including material, labor, equipment, overhead, administrative costs and any
appropriate facilities fees unless a flat fee has been established to provide the service (see —
Appendix H -Water Connection & Fee Schedule).
5.32.020 Commercial Water Rates Commercial Water Rates for all other multiple dwelling
units, trailer parks, public use, dedicated irrigation, single family properties with meters greater
than 1" in size and other commercial establishments shall consist of three components, a base
charge, a commodity charge and a pump zone charge.
These water rates are set by ordinance approved by the Board of Directors and can be found in
Appendix J —Water Rates.
7.64.020.3(C) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity supplied during the
period by the District exceeds the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that
same period, the customer-generator is a net electricity consumer and the District shall be owed
compensation for the customer-generator's net kilowatt-hour consumption over that same
period. The compensation owed for the customer-generator shall be calculated as follows:
The net balance of moneys owed to the District shall be paid in accordance with the normal
billing cycle. If the customer-generator is a net producer over a normal billing cycle, any excess
kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle shall be carried over to the following billing
period as kilowatt-hour credits according to the procedures set forth in this section, and appear
as a credit on the customer-generator's account. This credit may be utilized in the following
billing cycle if the customer is a net consumer during that cycle. If the customer is a net
generator at the end of each 12-month period, then (3) of schedule D-NM: Domestic—Net
Metering in Appendix D shall apply.
Public Utility District
Resolution No. 2014 - 06
AMENDING THE DISTRICT BYLAWS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public.Utility District wishes to
amend the District Bylaws; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws help to define the Board ant hey function regarding
operations, duties, normal activity and powers; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws had not been updated 2007; and
WHEREAS, a workshop was held on Mar@ , 2014 for_the Board ae public to
review and comment on the proposed chanto the s; and
WHEREAS, the revised version oU- e Bylaws wI _ the District up-to-date and will
replace all preceding resolutions WWances affd the Bylaws.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL , tha and o ctors does hereby adopt
the amended District Bylam.
PASSED AND ADD by Hoard _ectors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District in a me -duly called held Whin said District on the twenty first day of
May, 2014.
AYES:
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ABST .: Wk
ABSENT
TRUCKEE DONNPUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Tony Laliotis, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, P.E. Clerk of the Board
wTRUCKEE DONNER
Public Utility District
Resolution No. 2014 - 07
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT CODE
TITLES 2 THROUGH 7
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Pub Utility District wishes
to amend the District Code Titles 2 through 7; and
WHEREAS, the District Code provides rules and rem intended to convey a
comprehensive description of the manner in which W D istrivampe rates, handles its
finances and performs its accounting; and
WHEREAS, periodically, the District Code g be reviewed and up to conform
to District Board directives, new applicable I1and reguns and improents; and
WHEREAS, a workshop was held on March IE, - or the Board and the public to
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review and comment on the propo .anges to TM&2 through 7; and
WHEREAS, the revised version of T 2 - 7 wilPIM9 the District's policies up-
to-date and will replace allRreceding rr-tee -Iution � sbW Titles.
NOW THEREFOREfT RLVED,cMhe Board of Directors does hereby adopt
the amended Distrode, Titled througf
PASSED AND ADED ? #rd ofectors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility Distri --a mee --- -=calle within said District on the twenty first day
of May, - _ olloVQWroll call voter
AYI
NOET
ABSTAIINIM_�,
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONWMR.�IMl IC UTILITY DISTRICT
By:
Tony Laliotis, President of the Board
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, Clerk of the Board
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wPublic Utility District
Ordinance No. 2014 - 02
AMEND ELECTRIC FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2006, an ordinance was adopted to establish certain electrical costs
as flat fees rather than billing the actual cost; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2008, an ordinance was adopted to amend those fees; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2014, a workshop was held to recommend an increase to reflect the
average actual costs of relocating overhead power service and to provide temporary power; and to
recommend combining several fees for single phase connection with other fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board-,of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District as follows:
ELECTRIC FEES, ,
Size and Type of Service Fee
Single Phase, 120/240 Service—200 amp
1) Permanent connection to structure, $1,248
2) Temporary connection to customer-owned power pole and' $1,534
subsequent transfer to structure
Single Phase, 120/240 Service—400 amp
1) Permanent connection to structure $2,364
2) Temporary connection to customer-owned'power pole;
removal of same,and installation of underground permanent $2,649
service to structure
Three,pha`se, 208v, 240V�or 480v service
1) Permanent connection to structure Actual Cost
2) ' Temporary single phase 120/240 service for construction Actual Cost
purposes to become three-phase permanent service to
structure
Overhead to Underground upgrade or relocate, up to 200 amp panel $1,248
Overhead Relocation $467
400 amp upgrade $1,854
Underground Relocation up to 200 amp $1,248
Underground Relocation 400 amp $2,364
Temporary overhead service $1,248
Overhead to Underground upgrade or relocate, up to 200 amp panel, $1,534
with TPP (Temp to Permanent Installation
1 Ordinance 2014-02
Section 3. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then this
ordinance shall be effective on June 21, 2014, after adoption by the board of directors of the
District.
Section 4. The Clerk of the District shall immediately cause a copy of this ordinance to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation and posted in three places within the District.
Section 5. The provisions of other Ordinances shall remain if effect to,the extent that they do not
conflict with this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at
a meeting duly called and held within the District on the twenty first day of May 2014 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT,,
By
Tony Laliotis President of the Board
ATTEST: _
Michael D. Holley,'Clerk of'the Board
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2 Ordinance 2014-02
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Ordinance No. 2014 - 03
AMEND WATER FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, homes with fire sprinkler systems require larger meter boxes than homes without
sprinkler systems and the boxes must be upgraded; and
WHEREAS, costs should be charged as a flat fee rather than billing the actual cost; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2014, a workshop was held to review fees related to a utility service
upgrade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District as follows:
WATER FEE SCHEDULE
Water Meter Box Upgrade Fee for box not previously upgraded$600
Water Meter Box Upgrade Fee for box previously upgraded $150
Section 3. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then this
ordinance shall be effective- on June 21, 2014, after adoption by the Board of directors of the
District.
Section 4. The Clerk of the District shall immediately cause a copy of this ordinance to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation and posted in three places within the District.
Section 5. The provisions of other Ordinances shall remain in effect to the extent that they do not
conflict with this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at
a meeting-duly called and held within_ the District on the twenty first day of May 2014 by the
following roll--call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: _
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
Tony Laliotis, President of the Board
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, Clerk of the Board