AgdaPkt 2013-06-10 Interview Closed and Joint

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7.A. - Page 10 Landscape Irriqation Water Rates — Recvcled Cost Cost Cost Percent of per Unit per Unit per Unit Water Consumption Effective Effective Effective Service Areas 08/01 /2013 07/01 /2014 07/01 /2015 0 — 100% $5.21 $5.68 $6.19 1,2,3,4,5,6 Note: 1 unit equals 100 cubic feet Rates expressed in dollars per unit (g) Bi-Monthly Billing. Water meters or classes of water meters may be read bi-monthly, and the corresponding billing period shall be for a two- month period. In such event, the cubic foot delivery amounts specified in the foregoing rate table shall be doubled for the purpose of computing the applicable water quantity charges. (h) After-hour Turn-on Fee. The fee for direct costs associated with turning on water meters or classes of water meters during non-business hours of the Public Works Division shall be $320.00. When after-hour turn-on is requested by a user, this fee shall be charged and collected on the user's next ensuing Utility Bill. SECTION 2. This ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8). The City Council finds that the water service charges and fees are for the purpose of ineeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas. The Staff Report dated June 10, 2013 expressly states in the "Background" section that increases in wholesale water rates necessitate a rate increase and that revenues are used for the operation and maintenance of the water system, for an emergency reserve, and for replacement of the system. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective on August 1, 2013. * * * ATTY/ORD. 391 WATER RATE INCREASE REV: 5-23-13 MLG Page 5 of 5