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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5 Commercial Water Rate Agenda Item # Memorandum To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Date: May 14, 2004 Date of Board Meeting: May 19, 2004 Subject: Commercial water rate 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD: This is a matter that was discussed at the last workshop meeting. The board asked that I bring this matter back to this meeting. 2. HISTORY: Attached is a memorandum from the last meeting that describes the history of this issue. At the May 19 meeting we will conduct a public hearing and then consider adopting a new commercial metered water rate. 3, NEW INFORMATION: Attached is a draft ordinance that would, if adopted, repeal the metered rate adopted in December of 2003 and adopt a new, interim water rate. I have spoken with Black and Veatch and with R.W. Beck regarding preparation of a water rate study. I expect to have their proposals soon and will bring them to the board for discussion and action. 4. RECOMMENDATION: At the conclusion of the public hearing I recommend that the board adopt the ordinance setting amended commercial metered water rates. Y z s z TRUCKEE DONNER DistrictPublic Utility Ordinance No. 2004- XX AMENDING THE WATER MONTHLY RETAIL RATES AND AMENDING THE WATER CONNECTION CHARGES WHEREAS, on December 17,2003 the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance 2003-06 authorizing the District to amend the water monthly retail rates and the water connection charges; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 2003-06 adopted a flat block rate in place of a declining block rate for metered commercial water accounts; and WHEREAS, the board wishes to have a water rate study conducted prior to changing the structure of the metered rate; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District that: All other portions of Ordinance 2003-06,or any other ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect except as the same may conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 1. Effective 30 days from the date this ordinance is adopted the following monthly water rates shall be effective. Residential Water Rates - The Domestic Water Rates for single family homes, individual condominium units and townhouse units shall relate to the pressure zone in which said service is located. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed monthly rate of$41.93. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows: Zone Charge Zone 1 44.45 Zone 2 46.67 Zone 3 47.70 Zone 4 48.81 Zone 5 49.47 Zone 6 49.89 Zone 7 52.45 Zone 8 54.08 Zone 9 54.71 Zone 10 58.21 Zone 11 61.56 Commercial Water Rates-The following Commercial Rates shall apply to all duplex and other multiple dwelling units, trailer parks, and other commercial establishments: i t Size Gallons Per Service Month Water Rate Allowance 3/4" 6,000 36.66 1" 11,000 43.63 11/4" 17,000 52.27 1 1/2" 24,000 61.28 2" 43,000 84.37 3" 96,000 141.47 4" 171,000 202.90 Water used in any month above the allowance will be charged as follows: Gallons Charge 0 to 16,000 gallons 1.70/1,000 16,000 - 56,000 gallons 1.34/1,000 56,000 - 96,000 gallons 1.07/1,000 96,000 and above .87/1,000 Gallons Charge The following Zone Charge per 1,000 gallons shall be added for all water used: Zone Charge Zone 1 $.297 Zone 2 .545 Zone 3 .681 Zone 4 .818 Zone 5 .884 Zone 6 .954 Zone 7 1.259 Zone 8 1.433 Zone 9 1.504 Zone 10 1.915 Zone 11 2.317 Until meters are installed, the Commercial Flat Rate shall be based on the foregoing allowance, and the Zone Charge shall be levied against the maximum number of gallons in said allowance. Small Residential Unit Rate - Domestic water rates for single family homes, individual condominium units and townhouses units under 300 square feet with no provisions for washer/dryer, dishwasher or outside hose bib, no improved landscaping needing water other than that provided by nature, no leaking plumbing fixtures as determined by District staff. The 2 Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed amount of$29.35. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows: Zone Rate Zone 1 $31.87 Zone 2 34.09 Zone 3 35.12 Zone 4 36.24 Zone 5 36.89 Zone 6 37.31 Zone 7 39.87 Zone 8 40.45 Zone 9 42.13 Zone 10 45.63 Zone 11 51.08 Section 2. Effective 30 days from the date this ordinance is adopted the following water connection charge schedule shall be effective. a. Connection fees are charged to reimburse the District for the actual administrative, material and labor costs of connecting to the water system (excluding the service lateral). b. Connection fees shall be charged according to the following schedule: METER SIZE CONNECTION (inches) FEE 5/8 x 3/4 $ 1,040 3/4 1,071 1 Actual cost 1 Y2 Actual cost 2 Actual cost 3 Actual cost 4 Actual cost 6 Actual cost Section 3. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then this ordinance shall be effective thirty days 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. 3 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 nineteenth day of May2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By James A. Maass, President of the Board ATTEST: Peter L. Hoizmeister, Clerk of the Board s s, 4 ;III � # II�NER 11�11 Public Di Ordinance No. 2003- 06 AMENDING THE WATER MONTHLY RETAIL RATES AND AMENDING THE WATER CONNECTION CHARGES WHEREAS District staff has prepared a budget for District operation for 2004; and WHEREAS, on December 17,2003 a public hearing was held to receive comments from the public concerning the 2004 budget; and WHEREAS THE Board has adopted the budget for 2004; and WHEREAS the budget for 2004 recommends that water retail rates and water connection charges be increased to cover increases in costs of providing District services; and WHEREAS on December 17, 2003 a public hearing was held to receive public commends on proposed rate increases; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District as follows: Section 1. Effective 30 days from the date this ordinance is adopted the following monthly water rates shall be effective. Residential Water Rates - The Domestic Water Rates for single family homes, individual condominium units and townhouse units shall relate to the pressure zone in which said service is located. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed monthly rate of$41.93. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows: Zone Charge Zone 1 44.45 Zone 2 46.67 Zone 3 47.70 Zone 4 48.81 Zone 5 49.47 Zone 6 49.89 Zone 7 52.45 Zone 8 54.08 Zone 9 54.71 Zone 10 58.21 Zone 11 61.56 1 Commercial Water Rates-The following Commercial Rates shall apply to all duplex and other multiple dwelling units, trailer parks, and other commercial establishments: Size Gallons Per Service Month Water Rate Allowance 3/4" 6,000 36.66 1" 11,000 43.63 11/4" 17,000 52.27 1 1/2" 24,000 61.28 2" 43,000 84.37 3" 96,000 141.47 4" 171,000 202.90 Water used in any month above the allowance will be charged as follows: Gallons Charge 0 to 16,000 gallons 1.70/1,000 16,000 - 56,000 gallons 1.7011,000 56,000 - 96,000 gallons 1.70/1,000 96,000 and above 1.70/1,000 The following Zone Charge per 1,000 gallons shall be added for all water used: Zone Charge Zone 1 $.297 Zone 2 .545 Zone 3 .681 Zone 4 .818 Zone 5 .884 Zone 6 .954 Zone 7 1.259 Zone 8 1.433 Zone 9 1.504 Zone 10 1.915 Zone 11 2.317 Until meters are installed, the Commercial Flat Rate shall be based on the foregoing allowance,and the Zone Charge shall be levied against the maximum number of gallons in said allowance. 2 Small Residential Unit Rate - Domestic water rates for single family homes, individual condominium units and townhouses units under 300 square feet with no provisions for washer/dryer, dishwasher or outside hose bib, no improved landscaping needing water other than that provided by nature, no leaking plumbing fixtures as determined by District staff. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed amount of$29.35. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows: Zone Rate Zone 1 $31.87 Zone 2 34.09 Zone 3 35.12 Zone 4 36.24 Zone 5 36.89 Zone 6 37.31 Zone 7 39.87 Zone 8 40.45 Zone 9 42.13 Zone 10 45.63 Zone 11 51.08 Section 2. Effective 30 days from the date this ordinance is adopted the following water connection charge schedule shall be effective. a. Connection fees are charged to reimburse the District for the actual administrative, material and labor costs of connecting to the water system (excluding the service lateral). b. Connection fees shall be charged according to the following schedule: METER SIZE CONNECTION (inches) FEE 5/8 x 3/4 $ 1,040 3/4 1,071 1 Actual cost 1 1/2Actual cost 2 Actual cost 3 Actual cost 4 Actual cost 3 6 Actual cost Section 3. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then this ordinance shall be effective thirty days 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 seventeenth day of December 2003 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Directors Aguera, Hemig, Maass, Sutton and Van Gundy NOES:None ABSENT: None TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By James A. Maass, President of the Board ATTEST: Peter L. Holzmeister, Clerk of the Board 4