HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2018-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADJUSTING WATER METER RATES, INCLUDING A CAPITAL SURCHARGE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 14.12.040 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code requires that
the City shall charge a Water Meter Rate, and authorizes a Capital Surcharge, based upon the
size of the water meter, or the number of dwelling units the meter serves. The Water Meter Rate
and Capital Surcharge shall be set by a Resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote of the members
of the City Council; and,
Pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 14.12.045, the City Council shall
adjust water rates in order to maintain a balanced budget, provided that no rate shall exceed the
reasonable cost of providing the services, facilities or regulatory activity for which the rates or
charges are imposed; and,
On October 19, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-63, which
established new water meter rates for the City's customers; and,
Pursuant to Proposition 218 and Government Code Sections 53755 and 53756, an agency
providing water service may adopt a schedule of adjustments co water rates for up to five (5)
years; and,
The City Council desires to establish the Water Meter Rates and a Capital Surcharge
pursuant to Section 14.12.040 of the Municipal Code for the next five years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESO-_�VED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Bea-li that resolution No. 2015-63 is replaced, and the following Water T'Icter 1,_aT--s and Capital
Surcharge are adopted:
1. Base Meter Rate. All Water Meter Rates are based on a 3/4-inch .peter, known as the
"Base Meter Rate." The Rate for larger capacity meters will be based on the meter's equivalent
capacity to a 3/4-inch meter distributing water. The City will use tne. rnete.r capac �`ics
as established by the American V'Water Works Association "F�.``;'�F��t.'�), o any similar
protessional organization should AVVWA no longer c,xist.
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2. Water Meter Rates. Effective July 1, 2018, the fixed Water Meter Rates shall be as
follows:
Meter Size/Type Monthly Charge Effective
July 1, 2018
3/4" (Base Meter
Rate) $12.70
111 $21.21
1-1/2" $42.29
2"
$67.69
3"
$148.2.0
4" Compound $211.65
4" FM
$296.27
6" Compound $423.26
6" FM $677.24
8" FM $1,185.1.9
10" FM $1,862.56�
3. Meter Charge Annual Adjustment. Beginning July 1, 2019, and continuing each July 1,
including July 1, 2023, the Water Meter Rates shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer
Price Index-Urban (CFI-U) for the Los Angeles, Orange County-Riverside Area and available as
of November for the previous year.
4. Fixed Water Meter Rate for Multi-Family Dwelling Units. Where more than one housing
unit, such as a condominium or an apartment, is served by a water meter, the Water Meter Rates
shall be the monthly and daily rates for a 3/4" meter for each unit multiplied by the total number
of units, and not by the size of the water meter. All other water meter customers will be charged
based on the size of the water meter.
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5. Water Meter Capital Charge. Pursuant to Section 14.12.040 of the Municipal Code, the
City Council establishes a Capital Charge of$3.00 per the Base Meter Fee effective July 1, 2018,
increasing by $0.50 on July 1, 2020 and again by $0.50 on July 1, 2022. As adjusted for each
meter size, the Capital Charge is as follows:
Monthly Capital Monthly Capital Monthly Capital
Charge Effective Charge Effective Charge Effective
Meter Size/Type July 1, 2018 July 1,2020 July 1, 2022
3/4" (Base Meter) $3.00 $3.50 $4.00
1" $5.00 $5.83 $6.67
1-1/2" $10.00 $11.67 $13.33
2" $16.00 $18.67 $21.33
3" $35.00 $40.83 $46.67
4" compound $50.00 $58.33 $66.67
4" FM $70.00 $81.67 _ $93.33
6" compound _ $100.00 $116.67 $133.33
6" FM $160.00 $186.67 ! $213.33
8" FM _$280.00 $326.67 $373.33
10" FM $440.00 $513.33 $586.67
6. Effective July 1, 2028, the Capital Surcharge shall terminate.
7. Single Family Residences With Fire Sprinkler Service. The monthly and daily Base
Meter Fee for single family residences will be the established rates for the meter size needed to
serve the domestic service requirement, regardless of actual meter size to meet fire flow demand.
The domestic service requirement shall be calculated in accordance with the City's adopted
Plumbing Code.
8. Temporary Construction Service: In cases where water service is established on a
temporary basis to accommodate construction activities, the daily Water Meter Rate shall be
$2.3014 ($70 per month). The water usage charge shall equal twice (2 times) that of the
established potable water rate.
9. Notice of Rate Increases: Notice of the formulaic amlual adjustment to the Water Meter
Rates, including the Capital Surcharge, shall be provided by way of an insert in the City monthly
water and sewer bill at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of the rate adjustment.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of Apri , 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Clerk Director of P blic Works
REVIEWE D PPROVED: APPROVED AS O
Manager eity Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on April 2, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden
NOES: O'Connell, Peterson
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California