HomeMy WebLinkAbout11, Res Water & Electric Standby ChargesConsent Item #11
Consideration of Continuing
Electric and Water Standby Charges
June 5, 2013
Background / History
• Standby charges have been assessed on vacant parcels
since 1975
• Recoup operating and maintenance 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:
Electric - $10 per unimproved parcel less than an acre
$20 per unimproved parcel greater than an acre
Water - $80 per unimproved parcel of any size
• No changes in standby charge amounts are being proposed
• A public hearing was held this evening
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Fiscal Impact
The estimated revenue for FY13 — FY14 for this action is:
Nevada County:
Electric Standby Charges $ 241840
Water Standby Charges $1541160
Total Parcels 21324
Placer County:
Electric Standby Charges $ 490
Water Standby Charges $ 41480
Total Parcels 85
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Recommendation
a) Adopt Resolution 2013-07 continuing and fixing electric
standby charges for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
b) Adopt Resolution 2013-08 -continuing and fixing water
standby charges for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
c) Adopt Resolution 2013-09 fixing and placing electric and
water standby charges on the County of Nevada tax roll for
collection
d) Adopt Resolution 2013-10 requesting collection of electric
and water standby charges on the Placer County tax roll
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