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Home My WebLink About12-1 Attch 1 District Code&Bylaws Changes SummaryAttachment 1 Summary of Proposed Code Changes Chapter Description 2.30 Delete planning department notices 3.04 Update publication of annual audit 3.06 Update electric supply procurement 3.10 Modify capitalization policy to establish a minimum capitalization limit of $10,000 for all assets except land and land rights 3.16 3.16.030.7 Update treasurer's reporting requirements to allow flexibility when regular meetings are canceled 4.02 Update human resource position title from Administrator to Manager 4.04 Update human resource position title from Administrator to Manager 4.07 Update medical and dental insurance plan descriptions 4.09 Update human resource position title from Administrator to Manager 5.01 Clarify definition of a "Co -Signer" 5.02 Delete home owner deposit waiver; add deposit waiver for customers utilizing electronic funds transfer; and add deposit for temporary reconnection 5.04 Tighten credit policy; move bankruptcy clause to billing chapter 5.08 Clarify action and fees for returned payments; insert bankruptcy clause; clarify responsibilities of meter installation accuracy 5.09 Clarify the responsibilities of home owners and renters 5.12 Clarify 5.12.010.4 payment arrangements; consequences of non-compliance with payment arrangement or other notices Add 5.12.040.2(F) to clarify consequences of non-compliance Consolidate Electric and Water sections 5.12.055 and 5.12.050 Add 5.12.050.2(A) payments for reconnection of electric and/or water service after a disconnection for non-payment must be resolved by 4 PM to be restored the same day Add 5.12.050.3 to allow temporary reconnections of electric and/or water service for inspections Add a provision in 5.12.050.5 (6) for General Manager to credit connection fees for existing and operational electric and/or water service connections 6.52 Update the background of residential water meter installations 7.16 Update access to meters in locked areas 7.48 Add a new section 7.48.040 to address optical cable 7.56 Modify underground conduit to be 3" 7.83 Update Renewable Portfolio Standard Page 1 of 5 Attachment 1 Detail Description of Proposed Code Changes Delete Section 2.30.010 regarding Planning Department Notices because that department no longer exists. Modify Section 3.04 to require the posting of the audited financial statements on the District's website only. Modify Section 3.06(A) to align the definition of renewable resources to Public Utilities Code. Delete Section 3.06(B) as redundant. The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Target is also described in Section 7.83.040. Update Section 3.06 (C) to focus on procuring renewable resources from WAPA, NCPA and UAMPS. Modify Section 3.10.020 to establish a minimum capitalization limit of $10,000 for all assets, except land and land rights to conform to industry standards. Update Section 3.16.030.7 describing the Treasurer's reporting requirements, to allow flexibility when regular Board meetings are canceled. Modify Section 4.02.020.4 to align the definition of forms of prohibited harassment with federal, state, and local regulations. Update Chapter 4.07 to describe the District's current medical, dental, vision and post -retirement benefits. Modify Section 5.01.005 to add that a Co -Signer must be a current customer for at least 24 months with good credit. The current Code does not specify the length of time. Delete Section 5.02.010.1(A) regarding the use of letters from other utilities to establish credit because the District now uses a national credit service. Delete Section 5.02.010.1(B) allowing homeowners an automatic waiver of deposit. With the downturn of the economy, the District has experienced a significant increase in delinquent homeowner utility bills. Add Section 5.02.010.1 (B) to allow a waiver of deposit for customers utilizing Electronic Funds Transfer payments. Add Section 5.02.010.6 to require customers to pay a deposit for reconnecting services temporarily for inspections. Page 2 of 5 Attachment 1 Add Section 5.04.020.3 to tighten the District's credit policy. Customers who receive two 48-hour notices within a trailing 12-month period would be required to establish a deposit. Relocate Section 5.04.020.6 regarding customers who declare bankruptcy, to the billing Section 5.08.010.9(C). Modify Section 5.08.010.6 to clarify consequences of rejected payments and to tighten the District's credit policy by placing customers on a cash -only basis if more than two payments are rejected in 12 months. Modify Section 5.08.010.11 to clarify that District will install meters based on the provided plans. Discrepancies shall be the responsibility of the owner. Add Section 5.09.010.1(A) to describe reason for denying service. Add Section 5.09.010.2 to clarify that customers are responsible for referencing the correct account on their payments. This is needed because customers occasionally reference a former account. Add Section 5.09.010.6 (A) to require customers to request disconnects in writing. Add Section 5.09.010.7 to clarify that the customer is responsible for keeping their contact information current. Add Section 5.09.010.8 to clarify that the customer is responsible for notifying the District of residency status changes. Add Section 5.12.010.4(C)(2) to clarify the payment plan options for customers and the consequences of non-compliance. Combine Sections 5.12.010.4(D) and 5.12.010.4(D)(1) to eliminate redundancy. Add a condition to Section 5.12.010.4(H) to tighten the District's credit policy. If a customer's payment to reconnect service is rejected a deposit will be required. Combine Sections 5.12.020 and 5.12.030 to eliminate redundancy. Add Section 5.12.040.2(F) to clarify consequences of non-compliance. The District may disconnect or refuse service. Combine Sections 5.12.050 and 5.12.055 to eliminate redundancy. Add Section 5.12.050(A) requiring payments to be received by 4:00 PM to reconnect service on the same day. This allows the District adequate time to process the reconnection without incurring after -hour costs. Page 3 of 5 Attachment 1 Add Section 5.12.050.3 to allow temporary reconnection of service for inspections. Add a provision in Section 5.12.050.5 to allow the General Manager to credit connection fees for existing and operational service connections when customers reconnect services abandoned for more than 5 years. Update Sections 5.16.030.2 and 5.16.030.3 describing the appeals process, to allow flexibility when regular Board meetings are canceled. Update Section 6.52.010 regarding the background of residential water meter installations. Update Section 7.16.040.1(C) to provide District independent access to meters in locked areas. The new provision offers a double -lock arrangement or a lock box. Add Section 7.48.040 to align District's Code to National Safety Electric Code regarding overhead optical cable installation and construction. Modify Section 7.56.020.3(B) to require a 3" underground conduit for a single phase panel. Update Chapter 7.83 to align the District's Renewable Portfolio Standards to recent California legislation, as approved by the District's Board. Page 4 of 5 Attachment 1 Summary of Proposed Bylaws Changes Section Description 2 Update clauses to describe that the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Accountant shall be appointed by the Board 6 Amend clause to list e-mail as an additional method of giving notice of special meetings 7 Amend clause to list e-mail and District website as additional methods of providing written notice of all meetings Add a clause to include a statement on agenda packets advising that the related material is publically available at the District office and website Add a clause to describe Directors' rights to request items to be placed on the agenda Add a clause to clarify that consultant, staff, and Board shall be kept informed of major projects in advance of agenda items 9 Updated the order of business 13 & 14 Updated clause to record meeting minutes on electronic medium 16 Updated the dates to present the budget calendar and to approve the budget; delete Budget Committee Page 5 of 5