HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-12 - Resolution No. 2025-11RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
ADJUSTING WATER RATES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
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.
WHEREAS, the District Board of Directors previously adopted Resolution No. 2021-14
which established water rates and charges effective July 1, 2021.
WHEREAS, Resolution Nos . 2021-14 and 2024-06 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.
Resolution No. 2025-11 of Adjusting Water Rates and Charges Effective July 1, 2025
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2024-06 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
2025-26.
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, 2025 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. 2024-06 is hereby rescinded effective July 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. The District water rates and charges for water service are hereby adjusted
as follows and will take effect on July l, 2J25:
For All Potable Water Service:
All Water Usage shall be charged at:
(Includes a $0.37 Pass-Through Adjustment)
Monthly Service Charge for:
5/8" and 3/4" Meters
l" Meters
1 1 /2" Meters
2" Meters
3" Meters
4" Meters
6" Meters
Monthly Private Fire Protection Charge for:
4" Meters
6" Meters
8" Meters
10" Meters
Annual Capital (Finance) Charge for:
5/8" and 3/ 4" Meters
l" Meters
1 1 /2" Meters
Resolution No. 2025-11 of Adjusting Water Rates and Charges Effective July 1, 2025
$ 4. l 1 / 1 00 Cubic Feet ( ccf)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
39.05
60.61
115.49
180.99
388.47
694.19
1,753.35
11.11
29.06
60 .06
106.69
96 .36
160.56
320.64
2
2" Meters
3" Meters
4" Meters
6" Meters
$ 512.52
$ 1,120.68
$ 2,016.48
$ 5,121.00
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 l, 2025
is hereby set forth as follows:
Drought Water Use Additional Equivalent Shortage
Stage Reduction Charge Level in WSCP*
No Drought 0% $0.00/ccf 0 0%-Normal
Stage 1 10% $0.20/ccf 1 (Up to 10%}
Stage 2 20% $0.39/ccf 2 (Up to 20%)
Stage 3 30% $0.80/ccf 3 (Up to 30%)
4 (Up to 40%}
Stage 4 50% $1.47/ccf 5 (Up to 50%}
6 (>50%}
*2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June 2025, by the following called vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Directors Barbre, DesRoches, Her
None
None
None
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Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
An df'6w B. G ~, Esq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
Tom Lindsey, President
Yorba Linda Water District
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