HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 Electric and Water Standby Charges Agenda Item # 7
IF i Public Utility District
PUBLIC HEARING
To: Board of Directors
From: Robert Mescher
Date: June 04, 2014
Subject: Electric and Water Standby Charges
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board set a public hearing date of June 4, 2014 to receive written and oral
comments from the public regarding the adoption of resolutions establishing and
collecting Electric and Water Standby Charges for 2014-15.
2. HISTORY
The current Electric Standby Charge applies to vacant parcels with a District electric
distribution line installed along an easement or along a public road or right of way
within 200 feet of the nearest exterior boundary line of any such parcel. The Electric
Standby Charge is $20.00 per year for each parcel 1 acre or larger, or $10.00 per year
for each parcel less than 1 acre.
The current Water Standby Charge applies to vacant parcels with a District water
distribution line not less than two inches in diameter installed within 100 feet of the
nearest exterior boundary line of any such parcel. The current Water Standby Charge
is $80.00 per parcel per year.
3. NEW INFORMATION
A public hearing has been advertised in the Sierra Sun on May 28 and May 30, 2014.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated revenue for this action is:
Nevada County Standby Charges for 2014-2015 will be approximately:
Electric $ 24,100
Water $148,400
Total Parcels: 2,247
Placer County Standby Charges for 2014-2015 will be approximately:
Electric $ 490
Water $4,320
Total Parcels: 83
5. RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the proposed action.
Robert Mescher Michael D. Holley
Administrative Services Manager General Manager