HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-13 - Resolution No. 18-32 RESOLUTION NO. 18-32
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
ADJUSTING WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-10
WHEREAS, pursuant to Water Code Section 31007, the Board of Directors of the Yorba
Linda Water District (YLWD) is required to set water rates 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; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 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 or for inflation; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2015, and in accordance with the Proposition 218
(specifically, California Constitution art. XIII D), the Board of Directors held
a public hearing regarding water rates and pass-through charges for FY16,
FY17, FY18, FY19, and FY20, and adopted Resolution No. 15-22, which
established water rates, effective October 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2016, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 16-10
which adjusted downward the District's Monthly Base Fees (aka Monthly
Service Charges) in accordance with its cost of service analysis and Water
Code Section 31007 and in response to projected increases in water
consumption due to actions taken by the State Water Resources Control
Board and the District Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, following extensive review and analysis, including several Board
workshops, District staff prepared a cost of service analysis; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the cost of service analysis and Water Code Section
31007, the Board of Directors desires to adjust certain water charges within
the confines of the District's water rate schedule published in its Proposition
218 notice dated July 31, 2015, for the remainder of FY19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District does hereby find, determine, and resolve the following:
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Section 1. The matters set forth in the foregoing recitals are true and correct;
and
Section 2. Resolution No. 16-10 is hereby rescinded.
Section 3. Water rates and customer connection charges for service defined in
Section 3.4 of the Water Rules and Regulations With Regard to the
Rendition of Water Service of the Yorba Linda Water District are
hereby adjusted as follows and will take effect on January 1, 2019:
For All Potable Water Service:
All Water Usage shall be charged at $2.80 / 100 Cu. Ft.
(Includes a Pass-through charge of $0.10)
Monthly Service Charge for:
5/8" and 3/4" Meters $ 19.45
1" Meters $ 32.49
1 1/2" Meters $ 64.78
2" Meters $ 103.69
3" Meters $ 227.04
4" Meters $ 408.55
6" Meters $ 907.95
Section 4. Additional rates and fees for service are confirmed (i.e. not adjusted)
as follows.-
A.
ollows:A. The charge for Permanent Untreated Water Service as defined in
Section 3.4.1 of the Rules and Regulations for Water Service
shall be as follows:
The current Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MWD) Untreated Full rate, plus charges by the Municipal Water
District of Orange County (MWDOC), plus any other fees,
charges or penalties as may be imposed by MWD and/or
MWDOC, plus $13 per acre foot.
B. The charge for Temporary Service as defined in Section 3.5 of
the Rules and Regulations for Water Service shall be as follows:
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The rate per hundred cubic feet shall be two times the rate
specified for all water service plus $3.50 per day for each day that
the meter is available for use by the customer. A security deposit
of $1,655 is required at the time of rental and the deposit will be
returned within 15 days of the return of the meter.
C. The charge for Private Fire Service as defined in Section 3.6 of
the Rules and Regulations for Water Service shall be as follows:
Meter Size Monthly Charge
4" $16.00
6" $35.00
8" $59.00
10" $94.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November 2018, by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Hall, Hawkins, Jones, and Miller
NOES: Director Nederhood
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Al�dederhio&d, Presiden#
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. Gager , sq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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