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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 1990-417 - Rescinding resolution Nos. 84-32 L RESOLUTION NO. ?C2-4�f7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS . 84-32 AND 84-34 , AND ADOPTING NEW FEE SCHEDULES FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND WATER CONNECTION CHARGES. WHEREAS , Section 14 .08 . 310 of the Redding Municipal Code provides that the City Council may from time-to-time, by Resolution, fix, alter, change, amend, or revise all connection charges and service rates in connection with the water distribution system; and WHEREAS , the existing water connection charges and water system special benefit charges for the City of Redding were established by Resolution Nos. 84-32 and 84-34 ; and WHEREAS , the City of Redding, through its City Council, has adopted an updated Water Master Plan dated December 1989 which identifies certain system deficiencies , with cost estimates for improvements to eliminate said deficiencies; and WHEREAS , the updated Water Master Plan was available for public inspection and review 14 days prior to this public hearing; and WHEREAS , City Council has determined that the existing miscellaneous water service charges and water connection charges do not produce sufficient revenue to pay all the costs associated with these services; and WHEREAS , City Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City and its citizens that new schedules of miscellaneous water service charges and water connection charges be established as set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B" respectively attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and I nJ Exhibit "B" updated by Reso #93-77 I'� • • WHEREAS , the proposed increase in the miscellaneous water service charges as set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be used to offset the increased costs of providing these services; and WHEREAS , the proposed increase in the water connection charges as set forth in Exhibit "B" shall be used solely for the water system improvements as outlined in the City' s Water Master Plan; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15273 as it relates to miscellaneous water service charges and water connection charges , and is of the opinion that the proposed increases are not subject to CEQA, with said findings being based on the following: Said increases may be used to: - meet operating expenses, wages, and employee benefits; - allow repair and replacement of the existing system; - increase capacity within existing service areas as a product of continuing growth and more efficient use of land; - provide adequate domestic and fire flows within existing service areas; - provide for reconstruction and replacement of sub- standard portions of the system; - make emergency repairs as the need arises; - purchase, pump, store, and transmit water to existing service areas; - obtain services and supplies; - plan and manage the system; and - process payments; -2- 411 1111 i. . NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding as follows : 1 . THAT for any property for which an application for a building permit has been completed prior to the effective date of this Resolution, the connection charges shall be as set forth in Resolution Nos . 84-32 and 84-34 . 2 . THAT Resolution Nos. 84-32 and 84-34 be rescinded on the effective date of this Resolution. 3 . THAT pursuant to Section 14 . 08 .310 of the Redding Municipal Code and Government Code Section 66001 , City Council does hereby approve and adopt: (a) the rates for miscellaneous water service charges as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and (b) the rates for water connection charges as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 4 . THAT the City Council shall make findings once each fiscal year with respect to any portion of the fee remaining unexpended or uncommitted in its account five (5) or more years after deposit of the fee to identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put and to demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it was charged; THAT the findings need only be made for moneys in the possession of the City of Redding, and need not be made with respect to letters of credit, bonds, or other instruments taken to secure payment of the fee at a future date commencing five (5) years following the first collection of water connection charges; AND THAT any unexpended or uncommitted funds shall be subject to refund in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 7 , Division 1 , of the Government Code. -3- • • 5 . THAT this Resolution shall become effective on November 1 , 1990 . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution to be effective November 1 , 1990 , rescinding Resolution Nos. 84-32 and 84-34 and adopting new fee schedules for miscellaneous water service charges and water connection charges was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 21st day of August , 1990 , and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Dahl &' Btffum NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS : Ful ton ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : Moss ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NANCY/ UFFUM,( 'Mayor Citl/of Redding ATTEST: a 72.,:_4e., ETHEL A. NICHOLS , City Clerk FORM APPROVED: DALL A. HAYS City Attorney I'. -4- • o EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF REDDING WATER UTILITY MISCELLANEOUS WATER SERVICE CHARGES A. Water services will be installed to size and at the location desired by the applicant where the request is consistent with City policy and ordinances. Service installations will be made only to property abutting a public street, alley, or water utility right-of-way at the convenience of the Water Division. Services installed in new subdivisions prior to the construction of streets or street improvements must be accepted by the applicant in the installed location. Charges for new services are payable at the time service is requested, and shall be as follows: Meter and Service Charges: 5/8 inch service $400 .00 3/4 inch service 420 . 00 1 inch service 455 .00 1 1/2 inch service 640 . 00 2 inch service 790 . 00 . B. If it is necessary to cut any City pavement for an instal- lation, an additional charge of $165 . 00 will be made. C. Services larger than two inches shall be charged at the cost of material and labor used, plus 15 percent (15%) . A cash deposit in the amount estimated to be the cost of installing the service shall be reauired at the time service is requested. If the actual cost of work exceeds the cash deposit, the difference shall be due and payable upon completion of the job. These prices shall include the service connection complete, including meter and meter box set in place. The completed installation becomes the property of the City. D. If the portion of the service connection from the distri- bution main to the curb stop has been previously installed, and regular service has never been provided, the applicant 410 shall be charged only for the meter, meter box, and the installation thereof, which charge shall be as follows: 5/8 inch service $ 55 . 00 3/4 inch service 75 .00 1 inch service 100 . 00 1 1/2 inch service 215 . 00 2 inch service 295 .00 . E. Where state or federal cross-connection control laws require separation of dual water systems with back-flow protective devices (double check valve system or reduced pressure principle check valve systems) , the Water Division will install the back-flow device on City rights-of-way in a separate enclosure immediately adjacent to the water meter box. Charges for back-flow devices are payable at the time service is requested, and the charge shall be as follows: Double Check Valve Installations: 5/8 inch $130 . 00 1 inch 140 . 00 Reduced Pressure Principle Check Valve Installations: 5/8 inch $430 . 00 1 inch 455 . 00 . For back-flow protective devices larger than one inch, charges will be based on actual cost of labor, equipment, and material used, plus 15 percent (15%) for supervision. A cash deposit in the amount estimated to be the cost of installing the back-flow device shall be required at the time service is requested. If the actual cost of work exceeds the cash deposit, the difference shall be due and payable upon completion of the job. These prices shall include the back-flow device (double-check valves or reduced pressure principle check valves) , complete in place, including the enclosure. The completed installation becomes the property of the City. F. Temporary Service (Construction Water) . The rates charged for temporary water service through a fire hydrant meter shall be the same as charged for regular metered service. In addition to the charges for water used, an availability charge of $25 .00 for the use of the fire hydrant and meter shall be due and payable at the time temporary service is requested. -2- • • G. Front Footage Connection Charge. If a service connection is made directly into a main which has been constructed after the effective date of the Ordinance codified in this section and which has not been constructed and financed through an assessment district or through any other means in which the applicant has a vested interest, there shall be paid by the applicant a front footage charge computed at the rate of $14 .00 per foot of street frontage of the premises to be connected; provided that for a premises that is a corner lot, the fee shall be computed on the basis of the length of the front lot line; and further provided that the minimum charge for any premises shall be based on a 60-foot frontage. This front footage charge shall be in addition to any and all other charges specified in this Resolution. -3- ./ ,, • • 111 EXHIBIT "B" CITY OF REDDING WATER UTILITY WATER CONNECTION CHARGES The following charges shall be paid to the City of Redding prior to the issuance of any water connection permit, or any physical connection to the water system from the premises to which the charges apply. (See Government Code Section 66001 (a) 1-4 . ) The City Council of the City of Redding hereby finds and declares that the purpose of the connection charges is to provide for water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities . The charges will be used to finance the facilities identified below. The water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities to be financed by the connection charges are the necessary means for servicing these demands for water service . The study and analysis prepared by OTT Engineering, Inc. entitled "City of Redding 1989 Water Master Plan, " and the facts and evidence presented, establish that there is a reasonable relationship between the need for the described public facilities and the impacts of all types of development which increase the demand for additional household equivalents of water treatment and distri- bution, and there is also a reasonable relationship between the use of the charges and the types of development for which the fees are charged. The cost estimates for the facilities financed by these charges are reasonable cost estimates for constructing these facilities; and the charges expected to be generated by the new development will not exceed the total of these costs . CONNECTION CHARGE In addition to the charges set forth in Exhibit "A, " • Miscellaneous Water Service Charges , each premises, as defined in Section 14 . 08 . 010 of the Redding Municipal Code , applying for new water service, as distinguished from a change in location, shall pay a connection charge of $1 ,450 . 00 per household equivalent up to September 30 , 1991 , then $1 , 700 . 00 per household equivalent starting October 1 , 1991 . This charge represents the computed reasonable contributive share of the cost of construction of water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities outlined in the 1989 Water Master Plan. This charge shall be reviewed annually by the City Council; and Council may from time-to-time, by Resolution, adjust the charge to reflect changes in the - III 410 projected costs for the necessary improvements . Each premises shall pay a water connection charge at the time service is requested, or prior to an occupancy permit being issued, based upon meter size and capacity as follows: STARTING NOVEMBER 1 , 1990 , AND CONTINUING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 , 1991 : Meter AWWA Rated H.E. * Fee/ Connection Size Capacity Gpm Ratio H.E . Charge 5/8" 20 1 $1450 $ 1 ,450 . 00 3/4" 30 1 . 5 1450 2 , 175 .00 1" 50 2 .5 1450 3 ,625 .00 1 " 100 5 1450 7 , 250 . 00 2" 160 8 1450 11 , 600 . 00 3" 320 16 1450 23 , 200 . 00 4" 500 25 1450 36 ,250 . 00 6" 1000 50 1450 72 ,500 .00 8" 1600 80 1450 116 ,000 .00 . STARTING OCTOBER 1 , 1991 : Meter AWWA Rated H.E.* Fee/ Connection Size Capacity Gpm Ratio H.E. Charge 5/8" 20 1 $1700 $ 1 ,700 .00 3/4" 30 1 .5 1700 2 ,550 . 00 1" 50 2 . 5 1700 4 ,250 .00 li" 100 5 1700 8 ,500 .00 2" 160 8 1700 13 ,600 .00 3" 320 16 1700 27 , 200 . 00 4" 500 25 1700 42 ,500 .00 6" 1000 50 1700 85 ,000 .00 8" 1600 80 1700 136 ,000 .00 . * H.E . = Household Equivalent is the water usage for the standard residential household. i -2-