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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
ADOPTING THE 522"d AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO. 80-420 TO ADJUST WATER FEES IN THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES WATER FEE SECTION ACCORDING TO PROPOSITION 218
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO:
THAT the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 be and is hereby amended
to adjust water fees in the Public Utilities Water Fee Section in accordance with
Proposition 218 and Resolutions Nos. 2015-35 and 2015-37. The revised pages of the
Master Fee Schedule are attached as Exhibit "A" and are hereby incorporated by
reference and made a part of this Resolution. Staff shall update the Master Fee
Schedule annually to reflect the rates in effect, as adopted in Resolution No. 2015-35.
THAT fees shall become effective March 30, 2015, and the Water Affordability
Credit for Income will become effective on July 1, 2015.
CLERK'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO )ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, at a regular
meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of February, 2015.
AYES : Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio, Olivier, Soria, Baines
NOES : Quintero
ABSENT : None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Approval: March 3 2015
Mayor Approval/No N/A , 2015
Return: Mayor Veto: N/A , 2015
Council Override Veto; N/A , 2015
YVONNE SPENCE
Ci erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY AT RNEY'S OFFICE
BY
manda B. Freeman, Deputy City Attorney
Date Adopted : 2/26/2015 Resolution No. 2015-36
Date Approved: 3/03/2015
Effective Date:3/30/2015
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER DIVISION
WATER FEES
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Justification MFS
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Water, Metered Service Rate 4 13
Total charge shall be monthly meter service,,: charge
plus quantity charge based on usage
Water Meter Service-Standby Charge(meter size per month)
Domestic 4 13
3/4-inch or smaller x0.03 8.50
1-inch 13.51 11.20
1-1/2-inch 48.89 13.00
2-inch 2-7.09 22.10
3-inch 46.07 33.00
4-inch 63:02 50.00
6-inch 99.01 95.00
8-inch 152-.96 441.00
10-inch 179.83 696.00
12-inch New 914.00
Irrigation ' 4 13
3/4-inch or smaller New 6.70
1-inch New 8.40
1-1/2-inch New 9.50
2-inch New 15.10
3-inch New 21.80
4-inch New 32.00
6-inch New 60.00
8-inch New 273.00
10-inch New 429.00
12-inch New, 564.00
Water Quantity Charge: 4 13
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1,000 gallons 0.995 1.23
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All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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Water Affordability Credit for Income-Qualified 4 13
Single Family Residential Accounts Only, $/Month New Up to$5.00
Private Fire Protection Charges, $/Month
FiF"yd-ran"ri ate-fafoperty-(-per-renth4 Private Hydrants 23.94 28.80 4 14
Fire Service Connections" 4 14
1-inch New 9.90
1-1/2-inch New 9.90
2-inch New 9.90
2-1/2 ad 3-inch New 9.90
4-inch New 9.90
6-inch New 28.80
8-inch New 62.00
10-inch New 111.00
12-inch New 178.00
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Water Treatment-GhargeF Flouridation 4 14
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Water, Temporary Service 4 16
3-inch meter, turbine 550.00
Deposit
Deposits required shall be refunded upon the return of all Text Only 4 16
equipment. Deductions shall be made for water service charges change to
due and the cost of repair or replacement of damaged equipment. provide
Any additional replacement costs will be billed to the customer. clarification
See Water Metered Service Rate section for the quantity and water
meter service charges (3-inch Domestic Service).
These charges were previously a part of the Fire Protection Automatic Sprinkler Service charges.
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT DETAIL
WATER SERVICE CHARGES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES/WATER DIVISION
Introduction
The Water Division (Division) contracted with Municipal Financial Services in August
2014 to conduct a comprehensive water rate study. The broad objective of the study
was to review the revenue requirements of the City of Fresno's Water Enterprise for FY
2015 through FY 2019 and develop rates (water service charges) using cost-of-service
methods. The draft of the Water Utility Financial Plan and Rates Study(Water Rate
Study) was completed in December 2014. It was subsequently revised in February 2015
for the final rate plan proposal to City Council. The Water Rate Study was based upon a
comprehensive review of the City of Fresno's financial and budgetary reports; water
system plans; billing information, such as customer classes and current usage data;
future planned capital improvements projects; bond covenants; projected system
operations and maintenance and any other information deemed applicable.
There are a number of assumptions in the Water Rate Study related to future water
sales, the annual number of new connections, interest rates, cost inflation and other
items. The unifying theme underlying all assumptions is that water rates based on the
assumptions should have a very high probability of recovering annual revenue
requirements.
In addition, in a separate action from the rate plan, the Water Affordable Credit Program
(Water ACP) is being added as a financial assistance program for qualified low-income
water utility accountholders. It is described at the end of this detail.
Following is a summary of how the recommended changes to water service charges
were developed. See Attachment 1 for a table showing the proposed water service
charges.
Rate Setting Process
The study was conducted using the following steps of analysis:
1. Revenue Requirements - The amount of revenue required from water rates is
dependent upon producing sufficient revenue to meet the following three funding
requirements:
Cover all operational and maintenance (O&M), capital and debt service
expenditures (net of non-rate revenue)
Maintain a prudent level of fund balances
• Satisfaction of debt service coverage covenants
2. Cost-of-Service - Allocates the revenue requirements to the various customer
classes of service in a fair and equitable manner
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3. Rate Design - Considers both the level and structure of the rate design to collect °'*ttl +•`°
the distributed revenue requirements from each class of service
Revenue Requirements
The water system revenue requirements are comprised of five basic categories:
Operational and Maintenance Expenses - In FY 2015, the City's O&M expenditures are
budgeted at $49.4 million. O&M expenditures include costs, such as labor, chemicals,
power, water purchases, parts, equipment, contract repair, etc. These costs continue to
rise due to negotiated labor contract increases; inflationary increases for goods and
services; maintaining compliance with more stringent state and federal water treatment
regulations; operation and maintenance of new facilities and water system components;
and repair and maintenance of old, failing infrastructure.
The Water Rate Study also considered the projection of O&M expenditure increases
beyond FY 2015 as a factor in developing future rate increases. These expenditures
increased to $61.1 million per year in FY 2019, and include a 3% annual inflation factor.
The total for the five year period is $271.4 million.
Cal)ital Imp%v_ements Funded From Rates - The City has developed a comprehensive
Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to address current and future water system
needs. These projected costs include a three percent annual inflation factor due to
anticipated increases in construction costs. This inflation rate helps ensure that the City
has adequate resources to complete the necessary projects. These projects are
required to reverse the declining water table, replace aging infrastructure, meet
regulatory requirements and meet operational demands.
CIP project expenditures planned for FY 2015 through FY 2019 as recommended in the
Metro Plan total approximately $429 million and are summarized in the following
categories along with the total expenditures for each category:
• Intentional Groundwater Recharge - $6.4 million
• Raw Water Supply Facilities — $98.4 million
• Surface Water Treatment - $186.4 million
• Finished Water Distribution - $55.4 million
• Rehab/Replacement & System Upgrades - $82.5 million
The CIP is to be funded through a combination of system revenues and bond financing.
Approximately 80% ($343 million) of the $429 million is projected to be funded by debt
financing. Bond issuances are scheduled for each year from 2016 through 2019 and an
assumption of a $186.4 million low interest loan from the State. The remaining
expenditures of$86 million (20%) are funded from "pay-as-you-go" revenues from water
rates. Also, the Division will continue to pursue grant and low-interest loan opportunities,
but for purposes of the Water Rate Study, no additional revenues were assumed from
these sources.
Debt Service - The City's existing annual debt service principal and interest payments
are approximately $16.7 million for three bonds, three low-interest state loans, one no-
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interest state loan and one loan through the Fresno Irrigation District. New debt service
principal and interest payments are projected to increase in FY 2016 to a total of$18.1
million. Additional debt service by FY 2019 is projected to be approximately $14.9
million per year if the two additional bond issuances are made in FY 2017 and FY 2018
and the state low-interest loan is awarded. The total debt service is estimated to be
approximately $31.5 million by FY 2019.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio Requirements - As a condition of bond issuances and
state loans, the City must make rate covenants to fix, prescribe and collect rates,
fees and charges for the Water System each fiscal year, which will at least yield Net
Revenues equal to at least 125% of the estimated Debt Service. The proposed rate
increases are designed to meet this requirement. Projected ratios during the study
period vary from 1.67 in FY 2015 to 1 .65 in FY 2019.
Enterprise Fund Target Balance - A target fund balance (reserves) was developed for
the enterprise fund to provide for levels of working capital that will enable the City to
adjust to unexpected changes in accounts receivable from ratepayers and pay for
unexpected increases in O&M expenses and emergency capital costs. Most bond rating
agencies and financial advisors have recommended at least a minimum of 180 days of
cash to help improve the Water Enterprise's bond rating. The days of cash in FY 2015 is
287 days ($38.8 million) and decreases to 237 days ($39.7 million) in FY 2019.
Cost of Service Methodology
The key steps in the process of determining cost-of-service water rates include:
1. Determining, as part of the 5-year financial planning process, the annual system
revenue requirement from water rates;
2. Forecasting annual water demand for the system, and for each customer rate
class;
3. Assigning the revenue requirement from water rates to functional cost categories
such as supply, treatment, pumping, transmission, distribution, and
administration;
4. Classifying the revenue requirement from water rates based on the engineering
design and/or operational purpose for which a cost was incurred. Costs are
generally incurred to meet customer base (average) or peak water demands,
provide customer service functions such as meter reading or billing, or provide
fire protection services;
5. Determining the revenue requirement from water rates for specific customer rate
classes by assigning them the costs commensurate with their level of service.;
6. The final step in the ratemaking process is rate design. This is the process of
developing a combination of fixed charges and consumption charges that will
recover the revenue requirement from water rates for each specific customer rate
class.
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The total amount of revenue required from charges is allocated between amounts to be
recovered from meter service charges, private fire protection service charges and
quantity charges. This is accomplished by first allocating costs to functional cost
categories —those that are independent of the amount of water use (for example, billing,
collection, meter reading, fire protection) and those that are dependent on the amount of
water use (source of supply, treatment, storage, distribution, etc.).
Monthly Meter Service Charges and Private Fire Protection Charges —The
development of recommended monthly meter service and private fire protection charges
based on cost of service principles involves allocating revenue requirements that are
independent of water use among three categories of costs and dividing those dollar
amounts by the projected number of meters,equivalent meters or equivalent
connections. The total percent for the monthly meter service and private fire protection
charges is recommended at 29% and is allocated among the following three cost
components:
• Billing and collecting: 8.9% - costs that include, but are not limited to, meter
reading, billing, customer accounting, customer service and collecting expenses.
• Meters and service laterals: 11.4% - costs that include, but are not limited to, the
maintenance and capital costs related to meters and services that provide water
for domestic use (potable water and irrigation water).
• Fire protection: 8.7% - costs that includes, but is not limited to, public fire
hydrants and related branch mains and valves.
Quantity Charges - The development of recommended quantity charges based on cost
of service principles is based on allocating revenue requirements related to the source
of supply and production of water and dividing that dollar amount by the projected
amount of water use. The percent of revenue required from rates to be recovered from
quantity charges is 71%. Note that these percentages are completely dependent on
assumptions of projected water use for each customer class (see revenue projection
section). A major change in the proposed revised rate structure is to replace the current
two different quantity charges (SFR and Customers Other than SFR)with a single
quantity charge applicable to all customers.
Other Maior Changes in Rate Structure - It is recommended that the City adopt the
following additional changes in the rate structure:
1. Create a separate set of meter charges for irrigation meters. The proposed meter
charges for irrigation meters now exclude fire protection costs.
2. Eliminate the allowance for senior citizens. Previously, SFR customers were
charged a flat rate for water service and qualifying senior citizens were offered a
10% discount based on a determination that they used less water. With the
conversion of all SFR accounts to water meters, customers are now charged
based on what they use and the senior citizen discount has became moot.
Therefore, the allowance for senior citizen customers based on flat rates can be
deleted from the MFS as it is no longer being charged.
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3. Restructure the private fire protection service charges. These charges will now "CD OL° y
include only the account and fire service components and exclude the domestic
component.
4. Adjust private fire protection service charges for private hydrants and for meter
sizes 4 inch and smaller. The charges for these services will now be rated at the
same capacity.
5. Delete all other miscellaneous residential flat rate charges. Currently, there are
other miscellaneous charges that are applicable to residential customers with flat
charges. These are for Charges for Additional Living Units and Air Conditioning /
Refrigeration Units and Discharge Water into a Dry Well. These charges will be
eliminated as they became obsolete due to the implementation of utility bills
based on metered water use.
6. Eliminate the water treatment charge for fluoridation. This program was provided
to approximately 4,950 customers and was projected to recover approximately
$271,000 in charges. As of July 1, 2013, the program was ended and therefore,
this charge will be eliminated and the associated revenue not included in the rate
plan.
Revenue Projections
In FY 2015, the proposed 7% increase in revenue from rates at current rates for FY
2014 is projected to generate an estimated additional $4.4 million for a total of $66.9
million in annual customer user charges (not including revenue of$5.2 million collected
in FY 2015 from the now rescinded 2013 rate plan). This is based upon a projection of
water usage by customers and the projected growth in the number and type of service
connections and any proposed rate increases. Water sales and account growth
projections in this study are intended to be slightly lower than what would be expected
under usual weather conditions and realistic development scenarios to help insure that
sufficient revenues are generated. This estimate is divided between the following two
categories of water service accounts:
■ Single-Family Residential -The conversion of SFR accounts from unmetered to
metered connections was mostly completed in FY 2013. Without a history of
metered usage for a fully metered system and the impacts of projected water
conservation, certain estimates had to be made. For purposes of this Water Rate
Study, in FY 2015, it is projected that SFR accounts with metered connections
will use 21 hundred cubic feet (HCF)/month (on an average annual basis). For
the remaining four fiscal years of the rate plan, the projections are as follows:
o FY 2016 - 19.0 HCF
o FY 2017 - 17.5 HCF
o FY 2018 — 17.0 HCF
o FY 2019 - 16.5 HCF
These are conservative estimates that attempt to account for future annual
conservation by customers. The number of residential accounts is approximately
110,000 and projected to grow by an average of less than one percent per year
during the study period.
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Nonresidential Accounts —These accounts are categorized as either commercial,
irrigation, private fire protection or travel meters with subcategories for
commercial, schools, industrial, municipal and multi-family. The current number
of active domestic, irrigation, and travel meter accounts is approximately 19,400.
Approximately 83% are domestic accounts with the remainder irrigation (17%).
Travel meters number about 130. The total number of domestic and irrigation
services is projected to increase by about 15 per year for the study period. The
estimated water usage for these accounts is based on prior year experience as
these customers have been metered for many years. For the rate study, water
use is projected to decrease by 2% per year.
• Private Fire Protection Accounts—These accounts are for private fire hydrants
and private fire protection connections. Fire protection charges for services are
determined by connection size. The current number of private fire hydrant
services is approximately 720 and 3,200 for fire protection services. The
projected annual growth rates for private fire hydrants and private fire services
are five and six respectively.
Rate Recommendation
To accomplish the objectives established by the evaluation criteria it is recommended
that the following increases for revenue from rates be adopted in the MFS:
% Increase in Revenue
Fiscal Year From Rates Effective Date
2015 7% 1 March 30, 2015
2016 11% July 1 , 2015
2017 12% July 1 , 2016
2018 14% July 1, 2017
2019 13% July 1, 2018
1. Comparison of 12 months revenue at current rates for FY 2014 versus 12
months revenue at new rates for FY 2015
See also attached rate table. The future rate increases are the maximum amount to
be increased and will be reconsidered each fiscal year as part of the budget
process.
A copy of the draft Water Utility Financial Plan And Rates Study is available upon
request and at:
http://www.fresno.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1 C6E6C60-880B-4F95-A883-
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Water Affordability Credit Program pp'4"'D OC(- �
In addition to designing a rate plan that meets the State's water affordability criteria for
the entire five-year period, the Water Affordable Credit Program (Water ACP) is being
added as a financial assistance program for qualified low-income water utility
accountholders.
The objective of this recommended program is to provide financial assistance to
accountholders based on demonstrated financial need. The proposed discount for water
service is intended to mitigate the first-year impact on accountholders that use an
annual monthly average of 18 HCF of water per month. If the proposed rate plan is
adopted, the first-year rate increase would result in an average monthly water bill impact
of$3.53 per month (based on annual average monthly usage of 18 HCF). Accordingly,
the proposed value of the Water Affordability Credit is $5 per month, which translates to
$60 for a 12-month period.
The proposed Water ACP will be funded with an annual appropriation of$1 million to
provide financial assistance to approximately 16,700 income-qualified accountholders
per year. The source of funding for the Water ACP shall be revenue collected by the
City Utility Billing and Collections Division as late payments and delinquency charges.
To qualify for the Water ACP, accountholders can submit documentation that they
qualify for PG&E's California Alternate Rates for Energy ("CARE") Program or one of
Fresno County's human services program. If an individual qualifies for one of the
programs listed above that are administered by PG&E or Fresno County, using the
same name and address as on the individual's utility account with the City, then the
individual could submit an application to receive the City's Water ACP.
In addition, the Administration will review the water consumption records of Water ACP
participants to identify those whose annual average monthly water consumption rate is
greater than 18 HCF per month. Assessment surveys and rebates will be offered to
assist in reducing this usage.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Schedule of Current and Proposed Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges for Public
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Schedule of Current and Proposed Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges for Public Water Serviced>�
City of Fresno
effective dates> 3/30/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2017 7/1/2018
Item Current FY15 FYI FYI FYI FYI
Quantity Rates, $/HCF
Single Family $0.610 $0.92 $1.09 $1.28 $1.50 $1.74
All Others $0.745 $0.92 $1.09 $1.28 $1.50 $1.74
Meter Charges, $/month
Domestic
3/-inch or smaller $10.03 $8.50 $9.30 $10.50 $11.90 $13.50
1.0-inch $13.51 $11.20 $12.30 $13.80 $15.80 $17.90
1.5-inch $18.89 $13.00 $14.40 $16.10 $18.40 $20.80
2.0-inch $27.09 $22.10 $24.40 $27.30 $31.30 $35.30
3.0-inch $45.07 $33.00 $36.40 $40.80 $46.70 $52.80
4.0-inch $63.03 $50.00 $55.00 $62.00 $70.00 $79.00
6.0-inch $99.01 $95.00 $105.00 $118.00 $135.00 $152.00
8.0-inch $152.96 $441.00 $487.00 $545.00 $624.00 $705.00
10.0-inch $179.83 $696.00 $768.00 $860.00 $984.00 $1,113.00
12.0-inch na $914.00 $1,009.00 $1,131.00 $1,293.00 $1,462.00
Irrigation
3/-inch or smaller $10.03 $6.70 $7.40 $8.30 $9.50 $10.70
1.0-inch $13.51 $8.40 $9.30 $10.40 $11.80 $13.40
1.5-inch $18.89 $9.50 $10.50 $11.70 $13.40 $15.20
2.0-inch $27.09 $15.10 $16.70 $18.70 $21.30 $24.10
3.0-inch $45.07 $21.80 $24.10 $27.00 $30.80 $34.90
4.0-inch $63.03 $32.00 $36.00 $40.00 $46.00 $51.00
6.0-inch $99.01 $60.00 $66.00 $74.00 $85.00 $96.00
8.0-inch $152.96 $273.00 $301.00 $337.00 $386.00 $436.00
10.0-inch $179.83 $429.00 $474.00 $531.00 $607.00 $687.00
12.0-inch na $564.00 $622.00 $697.00 $797.00 $901.00
Private Fire Protection Service Charges,$/month
Fire Hydrants $23.94 $28.80 $31.70 $35.40 $40.40 $45.60
Fire Service Connections
1.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
1.5-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
2.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
2.5 and 3-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
4.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
6.0-inch $35.94 $28.80 $31.70 $35.40 $40.40 $45.60
8.0-inch $47.92 $62.00 $68.00 $76.00 $87.00 $98.00
10.0-inch $59.90 $111.00 $122.00 $136.00 $155.00 $175.00
12.0-inch $71.88 $178.00 $196.00 $219.00 $250.00 $283.00
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
WATER RATES"
Fee Descrytion_& Unit]Time Current Amnd
Water, Metered Service Rate total charge shall be monthly meter Amend
service standby charge plus quantity charge based on usage. €neje
Water Meter Service Standby Ceharge, (meter size(per month): 9PU24"
Domestic 522
3/4-inch or smaller 1003 8.50 Effective
1-inch 43.51 11.20 3/30/2015
1-1/2-inch 48.89 13.00
2-inch 27.09 22.10
3-inch 46.07 33.00
4-inch 83.02 50.00
6-inch 99.0i 95.00
8-inch 152.96 441.00
10-inch 17-9.83 696.00
12-inch New 914.00
Irrigation***
3/4-inch or smaller New 6.70
1-inch New 8.40
1-1/2-inch New 9.50
2-inch New 15.10
3-inch New 21.80
4-inch New 32.00
6-inch New 60.00
8-inch New 273.00
10-inch New 429.00
12-inch New 564.00
Water Quantity Charge:
Gu Aemerc QtheF Than Sin All Customer Classes
Each 100 Cubic Feet(HCF) 0.745 0.92
1,000 gallons 0.995 1.23
84fKj1e-F-an;i"e6ideRti01 4.87-
Each 400 GehlG Feet(HGF) 0.61-0 Delete EffeGtiVe
1,000 gallons 0.840 Delete 39420Q
Water Affordability Credit for Income- Qualified 522
Single Family Residential Accounts Only, $/Month New Up to$5.00 Effective
7/1/2015
* Rates effective 9/1/88 3/30/15
** Rates shall be adjusted annually by staff�-Elet Aget-pf:eoss to reflect the rates in effect as per
Res. No.2007 79
***These charges were previously charged at the Domestic service rate.
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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DEPARTMENT
WATER RATES"
Fee Description& Unit/Time'"' Current Amnd
Water Quantity Charge (continued):
Wells, private(used for irrigation or commercial purposes when
required to be metered)
Each HCF 0.218
1,000 gallons 0.290
Water drawn from a fire hydrant/Minimum per month 29.97
Backflow Prevention, Program Fee 512
Per assembly/per month 3.00 Effective
1/1/2013
Private Fire Protection Charges, $/Month
Fire Hyd ant, onpr+vate operty-f fl ) Private Hydrants 23.94 28.80 Amend
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Fire Service Connections"'' Effective
1-inch New 9.90 3/30/2015
1-1/2-inch New 9.90
2-inch New 9.90
2-1/2 and 3-inch New 9.90
4-inch New 9.90
6-inch New 28.80
8-inch New 62.00
10-inch New 111.00
12-inch New 178.00
FiFC Pro Autematile SpFinklep-SerAce
-++ast 40PIeter-GF leqs- sGfo a) 23.94 Delete
e�}er-{ ameter-ineh-peF4non a) 5-99 Delete
Irrigation of City-Owned Property, Not Metered
100 square feet 0.24
WatefTreatfneet-Charge, Fluoridation
ReF nief*h 4-.62 Delete
Penalties 464
Fire hydrant, unauthorized use/first violation 500.00
Each violation after first violation 1,000.00
Rates shall be adjusted annually by staff dmfioq4he43odgeFpresess to reflect the rates in effect as per
Res. No..:....;. -'4
Rates effective 9/4.Q8 3/30/15
These charges were previously a part of the Fire Protection Automatic Sprinkler Service charges.
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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WATER RATES"
Fee Description &Unit/Time Current Amnd
Penalties (continued)
Fire hydrant damage repair fee 500
Excavation not required 318.00
Excavation required 100%
Delinquent notice
Sewer connection, deferred payment plan, 60 days 2.00 +
delinquent accumulated
interest&
principal
installment
Returning travel meter after permit expiration date per day 10.00
Conditions of service work(related to Water Wastage Services,
FMC 6-520(d)
First incident(deferred until fourth incident)* 45.00
Second incident(deferred if conservation class attended)* 45.00
Third incident(plus fee deferred from second incident if a 45.00
water conservation class was attended)*
Fourth incident(plus fee deferred for first incident)* 45.00
Each incident after four 45.00
Illegal connection/ per violation 45.00
(See Service Work for disconnection, damage, and
reinstallation of service after first incident.)
Delinquent Payment 499
Utility billings/ per billing for water, sewer, sanitation,
and/or solid waste service
if unpaid balance> $10.00 2%
Notification to discontinue services for non-payment of utility
charges:
Customers/per notification 8.00
Customers with tenants/ per tenant notified at a single 2.00
billing address
Minimum 8.00
Research project fees/ per hour 45.00
Discontinuance of service for non-payment and restoration of
service after payment
Per Discontinuance/ Restoration 15.00
NOTE: The above fees are administered by the Utilities, Billing, and
Collection Section of the Department of Public Utilities.
* Within a two-year period.
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
MFS Amendment#522(February 2015) [2/19/20155:57 PM] Page 15
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
WATER RATES**
Fee_Aescrilation & Unit/Time Current Amnd
Service Work(related to remedy of illegal water connection) 510
Blind washer/per service 219.00
Service disconnection/Restoration/per replacement 368.00
Padlock on curb stop/ per installation 10.00
Intentional Damage to Meter/Meter Box(Cost& Overhead)
Intentional Damage Angle Meter Stop/Curb Stop
Excavation not required 406.00
After-hours turn on service work: 464
Water, Discontinuance & Restoration of service (except 169.00
emergency) per call
Water, Temporary Service* 456
Residential (non-metered)
Each 24 hours 25.00
Each additional day +Daily Rate(prorated
based on bimonthly rate)
Single Family Residential (metered) See Water Metered 487
Service Rates Effective
3/1/2010
Fire hydrant permit 25.00
Fire hydrant wrench deposit 90.00
3-inch meter, turbine 500
Deposit 550.00
Deposits required shall be refunded upon the return of all equipment. Deductions shall be made for water
service charges due and the cost of repair or replacement of damaged equipment. Any additional
replacement costs will be billed to the customer. See Water Metered Service Rate section for the quantity
and water meter service charges (3-inch Domestic Service).
Well Drilling Permit and Examination
Water Supply Well/each 175.00
Monitoring Well
1 to 3/ per application 295.00
More than 3/ per each additional well +50.00
* This fee to sunset as of January 1, 2013 for customers on a metered rate
" Rates shall be adjusted annually by staff du-r"e-)udget-pfeees; to reflect the rates in effect as per
Res. No.2007 79
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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Fee Description & Unit/Time Current Amnd
Well Inspection, per well site
Well Abandonment 62.00 500
Well Destruction 236.00 500
Monitoring Well Destruction 174.00 500
Well Destruction Inspection Reschedule(when not ready on 46.00
inspection day)
After Hours Well Abandoment 78.00 500
After Hours Monitoring Well Destruction 285.00 500
Underground Utility Remark Fee(per call back) 133.00 500
Sale of Surplus Dirt 456
City load /per yard of dirt 5.00
Customer pick-up/ per yard of dirt 1.20
WATER CONNECTION CHARGES (FMC 6-507)
Fee Description & UnitfTime Current Amnd
Deferment of Payment applicable to existing See FMC Sctn 6-305 (c)
single-family residences
Same basis and fees as sewer connection charges.
Frontage Charge
Front foot or fraction 6.50
Installation Charges 464
Meter&Service Installation (when installed together)
1-inch 2,241.00
1-1/2-inch 2,508.00
2-inch 2,671.00
Minimum residential service connections: 489
Lots less than 20,000 square feet(1-inch)
Lots 20,000 square feet or greater(1-1/2-inch)
Meter Installation (when installed on existing services) 415
1-inch 330.00
1-1/2-inch 455.00
2-inch 530.00
Larger than 2-inch (FMC 6-507(a)(3)
Cost plus overhead 100%
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
WATER CONNECTION CHARGES (FMC 6-507)
Fee Description & Unit/Time Current Amnd
Installation Charges (continued):
Service Installation (without meter) 464
Service to house(between property line and house)can be
reduced based upon setback, fixtures, etc., as provided in
the UPC and UBC. (includes tap, service line, corp stop,
curb stop and fittings)
1-inch 2,178.00
1-1/2-inch 2,363.00
2-inch 2,486.00
Cost plus overhead 100%
Recharge Area Fee
Area (per unit**) 160.00 438
t*No. 101 -0-
t t*No. 101 -0-
No. 201 -0-
No. 301 -0-
No. 401 -0-
***No. 501 56.00
Transmission Grid Main (TGM) Charge 417
For parcels in the UGM area, TGM charges are deposited in separate
UGM-TGM charge service area accounts.
Aggregate gross area:
Less than 5 acres
Net acre or fraction 804.00
Minimum charge 80.00
5 acres or more
Gross acre or fraction 643.00
Transmission Grid Main Bond Debt Service Charge
per FMC Section 6-507(a)(8)
Less than 5 acres
Net acre or fraction 304.00
Minimum charge 100.00
5 acres or more
Gross acre or fraction 243.00
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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WATER CONNECTION CHARGES (FMC 6-507)
UGM Water Supply Fee 417
Single-Well Supply Areas (per gross acre)
No. 11A 172.00
No. 86 678.00
No. 90 322.00
No. 91 609.00
No. 102 511.00
No. 107 609.00
No. 113 609.00
No. 132 385.00
No. 136 356.00
No. 137 356.00
No. 141 408.00
No. 142 379.00
No. 153 557.00
No. 308 563.00
No. 310 505.00
Multi-Well Supply Areas (per unit**) 438
t(northeast) No. 101-S 567.00
t t(northeast) No. 101-S 456.00
(northwest) No. 201-S 407.00
(west) No. 301-S 508.00
(southwest) No. 401-S 371.00
***(southeast) No. 501-S 1,738.00
Well Head Treatment Fee-Area (per unit**) 438
t*No. 101 179.00
t t*No. 101 -0-
No. 201 -0-
No. 301 221.00
No. 401 31.00
***No. 501 79.00
1994 Bond Debt Service Fee-Area(per unit**) 438
t No. 101 281.00
t t No. 101 895.00
No. 201 -0-
No. 301 60.00
No. 401 -0-
***No. 501 93.00
* Service Area No. 101 was established by the Department of Public Utilities Director on March 19,
1995 in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No.95-4;the provisions of Resolution No.90-18
remain in effect for development in the Woodward Park Community Plan Area.
**
Unitas defined in FMC 6-501(kk)
***501 Emergency Measure, Resolution No. 95-18
t For subdivision maps deemed complete prior to June 10, 1997
t t For subdivision maps deemed complete on or after June 10, 1997
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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WATER CONNECTION CHARGES FMC 6-508
Fee Description & tlnitfTime Current Amnd
Water main reimbursement for installation See FMC 6-508(c)
Transmission Grid Main (TGM)credit/reimbursement for private
installation when required to be constructed to transmission grid
size(per linear foot):
12-inch diameter 10.00
14-inch diameter 14.50
16-inch diameter 31.00
24-inch diameter 41.00
UGM area maximum (except as provided in FMC 6-508(d) 10,000.00
Trench surfacing credit for TGM installations (per linear foot):
In existing asphalt concrete streets 10,000 or construction
costs, whichever is less
In existing non-asphalt concrete streets 6.00 or construction
cost, whichever is less
All fees effective 03/30/15 unless otherwise noted
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March 3, 2015 Council Adoption: 2/26/2015
RECEIVED Mayor Approval:
TO: MAYOR ASHLEY SWEARENGIN Mayor Veto:
Override Request: `„ s
FROM: YVONNE SPENCE, CMCylpffl
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City Clerk
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SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUNCIL OR VETO
At the Council meeting of 2/26/15, Council adopted the attached Resolution No.
2015-036 entitled 522nd amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution 80-420 to
adjust water fees in the Public Utilities Water Fee Section according to Proposition
218, Item number 5:30 P.M., File ID#15-123, by the following vote:
Ayes Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio, Olivier, Soria, Baines
Noes Quintero
Absent None
Abstain None
Please indicate either your formal approval or veto by completing the following sections and
executing and dating your action. Please file the completed memo with the Clerk's office on
or before March 9, 2015. In computing the ten day period required by Charter, the first day
has been excluded and the tenth day has been included unless the 10th day is a Saturday,
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has also been excluded. Failure to file this memo with
the Clerk's office within the required time limit shall constitute approval of the ordinance,
resolution or action, and it shall take effect without the Mayor's signed approval.
Thank you.
PPROV INO RETURN:
VETOED for the following reasons: (Written objections are required by Charter; attach
additional sheets if necessary.)
Date:
Ashley Sweare t
in, Mayor
COUNCIL OVERRIDE ACTION: Date:
Ayes
Noes
Absent
Abstain
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BUDGET & MANAGEMENT STUDIES DIVISION
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July 13, 2015
TO: YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk
City Clerk's Office-
THROUGH:
ffic THROUGH: JANE SUMPTER-- 7-0 Tget Manager
Budget and Management Studies Division
FROM: SHARON MCDOWELLWnior Budget Analyst
Budget and Management Studies Division
SUBJECT: TECHNICAL CORRECTION ADJUSTING WATER FEES IN THE PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER FEE SECTION ACCORDING TO PROPOSITION 218
It has come to the attention of the Budget Office that a technical correction needs to be made to Attachment 1
of Resolution No. 2015-36. Attachment 1 reflects the Schedule of Current and Proposed Schedule of Rates,
Fees, and Charges for Public Water Service. As previously presented three of the service size categories
shown in Attachment 1 reflect a specific service size instead of the actual applicable service range. Those
service sizes in Attachment 1 requiring correction are as follows:
ATTACHMENT 1
Rate Service Size originally reflected Corrected Service Size
Metered Charges- Domestic 3/4-inch 3/4 inch or smaller
Metered Charges- Irrigation 3/4-inch 3/4 inch or smaller
Private Fire Protection - Fire
Service Connections 2.5-inch 2.5 and 3-inch
All references other than Attachment 1 within the Master Fee Schedule amendment were reflected correctly.
We are asking that you make this memo and the corrected attachment a part of the public record.
If you have any questions regarding this memo, please contact me at extension 7057.
Attachments
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Schedule of Current and Proposed Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges for Public Water Service °aar ,s
City of Fresno �°
effective dates> 3/30/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2017 7/112018
Item Current FYI FYI FYI FYI FYI
Quantity Ues, $/HCF
Single A(illy $0.610 $0.92 $1.09 $1.28 $1.50 $1.74
All Others ,. $0.745 $0.92 $1.09 $1.28 $1.50 $1.74
Meter Charges',jlmonth
Domestic �.
3/-inch '''� $10.03 $8.50 $9.30 $10.50 $11.90 $13.50
1.0-inch $13.51 $11.20 $12.30 $13.80 $15.80 $17.90
1.5-inch $18.89 $13.00 $14.40 $16.10 $18.40 $20.80
2.0-inch $27.09 $22.10 $24.40 $ .30 $31.30 $35.30
3.0-inch $45.07 $33.00 $36.40 $40.80 $46.70 $52.80
4.0-inch $63.03 $50.00 $55.00 $62.00 $70.00 $79.00
6.0-inch $99.01 $95.00 $105.00 $118.00 $135.00 $152.00
8.0-inch $152.96 $441.00 $487.00 $545.00 $624.00 $705.00
10.0-inch $179.83 $696.00 $768.00 $860.00 $984.00 $1,113.00
12.0-inch na $914.00 $1,009.00 $1,131.00 $1,293.00 $1,462.00
Irrigation
%-inch $10.03 $6.70 $7.40 $8.30 $9.50 $10.70
1.0-inch $13.51 $8.40 $9.30 $10.40 $11.80 $13.40
1.5-inch $18.89 $9.50 $10.50 $11.70 $13.40 $15.20
2.0-inch $27.09 $15.10 $16.70 $18.70 $21.30 $24.10
3.0-inch $45.07 $21:80 $24.10 $27.00 $30.80 $34.90
4.0-inch $63.03 $32.00 $36.00 $40.00 $46.00 $51.00
6.0-inch $99.01 460.00 $66.00 $74.00 $85.00 $96.00
8.0-inch $152.96 ,'$273.00 $301.00 $337.00 $386.00 $436.00
10.0-inch $179.83 $429.00 $474.00 $531.00 $607.00 $687.00
12.0-inch na ;-` 1564.00 $622.00 $697.00 $797.00 $901.00
Private Fire Protection Service Charges, $/month
Fire Hydrants $23,94 $28.80 $31.70 $35.40 $40.40 $45.60
Fire Service Connections
1.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
1.5-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
2.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
2.5-inch $23.94 $9.90 $1,0.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
4.0-inch $23.94 $9.90 $10.90 $12.20 $13.90 $15.70
6.0-inch $35.94 $28.80 $31.70 $35.40 $40.40 $45.60
8.0-inch $47.92 $62.00 $68.00' $76.00 $87.00 $98.00
10.0-inch $59.90 $111.00 $122.00 $136.00 $155.00 $175.00
12.0-inch $71.88 $178.00 $196.00 $219.00 $250.00 $283.00
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