HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11257 establishing Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23R 11257
RESOLUTION NO. 11257 (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-22 AND 2022-23
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of San Luis Obispo to review enterprise fund
rates on an ongoing basis and to adjust them as required to ensure that they remain
equitable and adequate to fully cover the cost of providing services; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive water and sewer rate study was completed in May
2018 by HDR Engineering, Inc including analysis of Water and Sewer Fund operating,
capital, and debt service needs for fiscal years 2018 -19 through 2022-23; and
WHEREAS, a water and sewer rate study update was completed in March 2021
by HDR Engineering, Inc. including analysis of Water and Sewer Fund operating, capital,
and debt service needs for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2022-23; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021 the City Council reviewed the Water and Sewer Fund
based on updated revenue and expenditure information necessary to meet system
operating, capital, and debt service requirements; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was properly noticed and held on June 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a majority protest, as contemplated by Article XIII D of the California
Constitution, was not received by the conclusion of the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The water rates, and water system access charges set forth in Exhibit
“A” are hereby adopted, establishing water rates, and water system access charges
effective July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022. Resolution No. 11202 (2020 Series) is hereby
rescinded effective 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2021.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member
Marx, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Marx, Pease, Vice Mayor Stewart,
and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SECTION 2. The sewer rates set forth in Exhibit “B” are hereby adopted,
establishing sewer rates effective July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022. Resolution No. 11202
(2020 Series) is hereby rescinded effective 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2021.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member
Christianson, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Marx, Pease, Vice Mayor Stewart,
and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of June 2021.
______________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
______________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A: 2021-22 and 2022-23 Water Rates
Residential:
Proposed 2021-22 Rates Proposed 2022-23 Rates
Monthly Base Fee $23.31 $24.12
Usage (per unit cost)1
Tier 1: 0 to 5 units $6.67 $6.90
Tier 2: 6 to 12 units $7.77 $8.04
Tier 3: 13+ units $14.24 $14.74
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Irrigation:
Proposed 2021-22 Rates Proposed 2022-23 Rates
Base Fee by Water Meter
Size
¾ inch or less $23.31 $24.12
1-inch meter $38.92 $40.28
1.5-inch meter $77.67 $80.38
2-inch meter $124.26 $128.61
3-inch meter $233.15 $241.31
4-inch meter $388.64 $402.24
6-inch meter $777.10 $804.30
8-inch meter $1,243.40 $1,286.92
Usage (per unit cost)1
Multi-Family – all use $7.62 $7.88
Non-Residential – all use $9.24 $9.57
Landscape Irrigation – all
use
$11.33 $11.73
Water System Access
Charge2
$94.54 $97.85
NOTES:
1. One Unit = 748 Gallons
2. This charge applies where the City provides fire protection only to businesses
that utilize a private well for domestic purposes.
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EXHIBIT B: 2021-22 and 2022-23 Sewer Rates
Residential:
Proposed 2021-22 Rates Proposed 2022-23 Rates
Monthly Base Fee $21.15 $21.89
Usage (per unit cost)1 $8.88 $9.19
Multi-Family and Non-Residential:
Proposed 2021-22 Rates Proposed 2022-23 Rates
Base Fee by Water Meter
Size
¾ inch or less $21.15 $21.89
1-inch meter $35.31 $36.55
1.5-inch meter $70.40 $72.86
2-inch meter $112.69 $116.63
3-inch meter $211.43 $218.83
4-inch meter $352.45 $364.78
6-inch meter $704.68 $729.34
8-inch meter $1,127.53 $1,166.99
10-inch meter $1,620.99 $1,677.72
Usage (per unit cost)1 $8.88 $9.19
NOTES:
1. One Unit = 748 Gallons
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