HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-01 - Resolution No. 2023-08RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
ADJUSTING WATER RATES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Water Code Section 31007, the Board of
Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District ("YLWD") is required to set
water rates and charges at a level which will yield an amount of
revenue sufficient to pay for operating expenses, provide for repairs
and depreciation of works, and pay the principal and interest on any
bonded debt.
WHEREAS, Section 5470 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code
authorizes YLWD to establish rates and charges regarding water and
to collect those rates and charges on the County of Orange property
tax roll.
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53756, YLWD may
adopt a schedule of fees or charges authorizing automatic
adjustments that pass through increases in wholesale charges for
water.
WHEREAS, At the Board of Directors meeting on April 13, 2021, the Board of
Directors considered, received and filed the 2021 Water and Sewer
Rate Study Report ("2021 Rate Study"), including schedules of
proposed water rate increases described in the Rate Study.
WHEREAS, pursuant to, and in compliance with, Proposition 218 (California
Constitution art. XIII D), the District on April 22, 2021, mailed a notice
of its public hearing to consider pass-through charges and a new
five-year schedule of water (and sewer rate) increases ("Prop 218
Notice") to all YLWD customers of record and parcel owners within
the District's service area.
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, and in accordance with article XIII D, Section 6, the
Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding its Prop 218 Notice
and considered timely written and oral protests, if any, to the Prop
218 Notice.
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, a majority of parcel owners did not protest
against the proposed new schedules of water rates and charges in
the Prop 218 Notice, and the Board of Directors adopted the
proposed new schedule.
Resolution No. 2023-08 of Adjusting Water Rates and Charges Effective July 1, 2023
WHEREAS, the District Board of Directors previously adopted Resolution No.
2021-14 which established water rates and charges effective July 1,
2021.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2021-14 stated the Board of Directors' findings,
determinations, and resolutions to adopt a new proposed schedule
of water rates and charges, which are not repeated in this Resolution
to avoid any confusion regarding the findings, determinations, and
resolutions to adjust the water rates and charges in this Resolution in
accordance with the previously adopted schedule.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2022-07 stated the Board of Directors' findings,
determinations, and resolutions to adopt a new proposed schedule
of water rates and charges, which are not repeated in this Resolution
to avoid any confusion regarding the findings, determinations, and
resolutions to adjust the water rates and charges in this Resolution in
accordance with the previously adopted schedule.
WHEREAS, following substantial review and analysis, which included multiple
Board workshops, District staff prepared a cost of service analysis for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the cost of service analysis and Water Code
Section 31007, the Board of Directors desires to adjust certain water
rates and charges effective July 1, 2023 within the confines of the
District's water rate schedule published in its Prop 218 Notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District does hereby find, determine, and resolve the following:
Section 1. The matters set forth in the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Resolution No. 2022-07 is hereby rescinded effective July 1, 2023.
Section 3. The District water rates and charges for water service are hereby
adjusted as follows and will take effect on July 1, 2023:
For All Potable Water Service:
All Water Usage shall be charged at: $ 3.45 / 100 Cubic Feet (ccf)
(Includes a $0.31 Pass -Through Adjustment)
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Monthly Service Charge for:
5/8" and 3/4" Meters $ 32.86
1 " Meters $ 51.26
1 1/2" Meters $ 97.20
2" Meters $ 152.33
3" Meters $ 326.96
4" Meters $ 584.28
6" Meters $ 1,475.75
Monthly Private Fire Protection Charge for:
4" Meters
$
9.34
6" Meters
$
24.45
8" Meters
$
50.55
10" Meters
$
89.79
Annual Capital (Finance) Charge for:
5/8" and 3/4" Meters
1 " Meters
1 1/2" Meters
2" Meters
3" Meters
4" Meters
6" Meters
$
81.00
$
135.00
$
269.76
$
431.28
$
943.08
$
1,697.16
4,310.16
Section 4. Drought Rates, as scheduled, would become effective on customer
monthly billing statements per ccf of potable water in addition to the
Commodity Rate in effect should a mandate be declared by the
State of California or other agency of authority. The schedule
effective July 1, 2023 is hereby set forth as follows:
Drought Water Use Additional Equivalent
Stage Reduction Charge. Shortage Level in
WSCP*
No Drought 0% $0.00/ccf 0 0% -Normal
Stage 1 10% $0.16/ccf 1 (Up to 10%)
Stage 2 20% $0.32/ccf 2 (Up to 20%)
Stage 3 30% $0.66/ccf 3 (Up to 30%)
4 Up to 40%)
1.22/ccf
Stage 4 50% $ 5 (Up to 50%)6 (>507o)
*2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this l st day of June 2023, by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Barbre, DesRoches, Lindsey, and Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Director Hawkins
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Anci,4w B. G en, Esq.
Kidman Ga en Law LLP
Brett R. Barbre, President
Yorba Linda Water District
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