HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2019-31 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31
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 April 2, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-17, which re-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 to 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 RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach that Resolution No. 2018-17 is replaced, and the following Water Meter Rates and Capital
Surcharge are adopted:
1. Base Meter Rate. All Water Meter Rates are based on a 3/4-inch meter, 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 the equivalent meter capacities
as established by the American Water Works Association ("AWWA"), or any similar
professional organization should AWWA no longer exist. All customers shall be charged based
on meter size.
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2. Water Meter Rates. Effective July 1, 2019, the fixed Water Meter Rates shall be as
follows:
Meter Size/Type Monthly Charge Effective
July 1,2017
3/4" (Base Meter
Rate) $13.70
1" $22.84
1-1/2" $45.67
2" $73.07
3" $159.83
4" Compound $228.33
4" FM $319.66
6" Compound $456.66
6" FM $730.65
8" FM $1,278.639
i10" FM $2,009.27
3. Meter Charge Annual Adjustment. On July 1, 2020, the Water Meter Rates shall be
adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index-Urban(CPI-U) for the Los Angeles, Orange
County-Riverside Area and available as of November for the previous year plus $1.00 for the
base meter rate. On July 1, 2021, the Water Meter Rates shall be adjusted based on the
Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles, Orange County-Riverside Area and
available as of November for the previous year plus $1.00 for the base meter rate. On July 1,
2022, the Water Meter Rates shall be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-
U) for the Los Angeles, Orange County-Riverside Area and available as of November for the
previous year. On July 1, 2023,the Water Meter Rates shall be adjusted based on the Consumer
Price Index-Urban (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles, Orange County-Riverside Area and available as
of November for the previous year.
4. 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 for all customer categories, 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
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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
5. Effective July 1, 2028, the Capital Surcharge shall terminate.
6. 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.
7. Notice of Rate Increases: Notice of the formulaic annual 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May , 2019.
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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 May 20, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
NOES: Peterson
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California