HomeMy WebLinkAbout7,Public Hearing Electric & Water Standby ChrgPublic Hearing Item #7
Public Hearing for Continuing
Water and Electric Standby Charges
June 6, 2012
Background / History
• Standby charges have been assessed on vacant parcels
since 1975
• Recoup O&M costs of facilities when distribution lines are
available to vacant lots
• Nevada and Placer Counties require new resolutions each
year to continue charges on the annual property tax bill
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New Information
• Current annual charges:
Water -
$80
per
unimproved
parcel
of any size
Electric
- $10
per
unimproved
parcel
less than an acre
$20 per unimproved parcel greater than an acre
• No changes in standby charge amounts are being proposed
• Updated lists of qualifying parcels will be provided to
Nevada and Placer Counties along with certified copies of
the resolutions
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Fiscal Impact
The estimated revenue for FY12 — FY13 for this action is:
Nevada County:
Water Standby Charges
Electric Standby Charges
Total Parcels
Placer County:
Water Standby Charges
Electric Standby Charges
Total Parcels
0
21332
Recommendation
• Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input relating
to continuing Electric and Water Standby Charges
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