HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 Electric Water Standby Charges Agenda Item # 6
TRUCKEE DONNER
PUBLIC HEARING
To: Board of Directors
From: Mary Chapman
Date: June 17, 2009
Subject: Holding a Public Hearing in Regards to Electric and Water Standby
Charges
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board set a public hearing date of June 17, 2009 to receive written and oral input
from the public regarding the adoption of resolutions establishing and collecting Water
and Electric Standby Charges for 2009-10.
2. HISTORY
The current Water Standby Charge applies to vacant parcels with a District water
distribution line not less than two (2) 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.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated revenue for this action is:
Nevada County Standby Charges for 2009-10
Water $177,840
Electric $29,070
Total Parcels: 2628
Placer County Standby Charges for 2009-10
Water $ 5,120
Electric$ 340
Total Parcels: 64
5. RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the proposed action.
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Mary Cha n Michael D. Holley
Administrative Services Manager General Manager