HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 Water and Electric ChargesAgenda Item # 7
PUBLIC HEARING
To:
Board of Directors
From:
Robert Mescher
Date:
June 01, 2011
Subject:
Water and Electric Standby Charges
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board set a public hearing date of June 1, 2011 to receive written and oral
comments from the public regarding the adoption of resolutions establishing and
collecting Water and Electric Standby Charges for 2011-12.
2. HISTORY
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.
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.
3. NEW INFORMATION
A public hearing has been advertised in the Sierra Sun for two successive weeks on
May 18 and May 25, 2011.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated revenue for this action is:
Nevada County Standby Charges for 2011-12
Water $167,920
Electric $ 27,600
Total Parcels: 2,519
Placer County Standby Charges for 2011-12
Water $ 4,960
Electric $ 540
Total Parcels: 95
5. RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the proposed action.
Robert Mescher
Michael D. Holley
Acting Administrative Services Manager General Manager