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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/22/2012 East Valley twoWater District 36941IIGIILAND AVE., SUITE 430, HIGHLAND, CA BOARD MEETING August 22, 2012 5:30 P.M. AGENDA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Secretary by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors". CALL TO ORDER I'LEDCi[ OF ALLEGIANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time, members of the public may address the Board of Directors regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the East Valley Water District. The Board of Directors may BRIEFLY respond to statements made or questions posed. Comments are Ii in,ted to three minutes per speaker. a. New employee introductions AGENDA - This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need .o take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the aeenda. I. Approval of Agenda 2. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no d iscussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless members of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. a. Approval of the Board meeting minutes for July 25, 2012 b. Approval of the Board meeting minutes for August 8, 2012 a Accounts Payable Disbursements: Accounts Payable Checks 233617 through 233767 which were distributed during the period of August 2, 2012 through August I5, 2012 in the amount of$397,473.62. Payroll and benefit contributions for the period ended August 15, 2012 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $341,998.00. Total Disbursements for the period $739,471.62. 1 NEW BUSINESS 1. t 2012.14 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District disposing of surplus property ADJOURN TO PUBLIC HEARING 4. Consideration of Water and Sewer Disconnect Notice Charge a. Staff Presentation b. Public Comments 5. Adoption of Ordinance 383 "Establishing Rates and Charges for Sewer Service" 6. Adoption of Ordinance 384—"Establishing Rules and Regulations for Water Service" 7. Adoption of Resolution 2012.13 — "Establishing Rates and Charges for Water Service" ADJOURN TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING REPORTS 8. General Manager/ Staff Reports 9. Legal Counsel Report 10. Oral comments from Board of Directors CLOSED SESSION 11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One (1) potential case ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURN PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the District's office located at 3654 E. Highland Ave, Suite 18, 1ighland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are available on the District's website at www.eastvalley.org subject to staff s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above- agendized public meeting should be directed to the District's Administrative Manager at (909) 885-4900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. 2 Sweet to approval: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT July 25, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Bryan led the flag salute. PRESENT`, Directors: Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Directors: None STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; John Vega, Assistant General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Kathleen Burke. Accounting Specialist TI; Cecilia Contreras, Executive Assistant; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant; Kerrie Bryan, Human Resources & Safety Risk Manager; Martha Duran, Executive Assistant; Dan Davis, Water Service Worker 11; Gerald Sievers, Field Superintendent; Andrew Theisen, Water Quality Technician H.; Ray Roybal, Water Production Operator l; John Drury, 'Lead Treatment Plant Operator: Jon Peel, Water Service Worker II; Eliseo Ochoa, Engineering Manager; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy ,;IJEST(s): Members of the public APPROVAL, OF AGENDA M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the July 25, 2012 agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31 p.m. Mr. Dyer thanked the General Manager for personally responding to his water quality conc:rrns, and offered his appreciation to staff, the General Manager and the Board of Directors for inviting him to participate in the District's recent facilities, tour. Minutes: 07/25/12 jph There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 13, 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the Board meeting minutes for June 13, 2012 be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 27, 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the Board meeting minutes for June 27, 2012 be approved as submitted. ACCEPT AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 be accepted. ACCEPT AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR APRIL 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the Financial Statements for April 2012 be accepted. DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that General Fund Disbursements 4233294 through #233448 distributed during the period of July 5, 2012 through July 18, 2012 in the amount of $640,171.45 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period July 18, 2012 in the amount of$135,550.12 totaling $775,721.57 be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE FUTURE DISTRICT'S HEADQUARTERS LOCATION The General Manager provided a detailed power-point presentation to the Board regarding the District's future Headquarters project. IIe stated that the Board of Directors recently completed a Strategic Planning process by formally adopting a number of Strategic Initiatives and Key Performance Indicators. The Board also adopted the District's annual budget. These items provide the required direction and funding for staff to achieve the stated goals including, the District's Headquarter Project. The General Manager stated that over the past several years, the District has acquired several properties and considered several locations for the District's future headquarters site. For a variety of reasons an appropriate project was never approved. Given the 2 Minutes: 07/25/12jph inforn;ation currently available, staff recommends that the Greenspot property as the most suitable location for the future headquarters facility. Staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following items: I. That the Greenspot property be selected as the future District headquarters location . Direct staff to develop a Request for Qualifications to select a firm with the capabi:.ity to design, construct and finance the Headquarters Project 3. Direct staff to provide finance options to fund the Headquarters Project in a way [hat does not impact the current water and sewer rates 'the Board discussed a number of items including but not limited to: • Customer payment options and locations (Satellite facilities) • Mood and seismic plans • Del Rosa facilities • Engineering assessments and site preparation concerns Members of the public including Mr. Ross Jones and Mr. Dennis Johnson stated that the District is moving in the right direction and they support the District's decision to locate the IIeadquarters facility to the Greenspot property. Mr. Coats would like to know if there is a difference per square ft. for construction costs between Sterling Avenue and Greenspot. He would also like the District to solicit local vendors for the project. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the Board approve the following: I. That the Greenspot property be selected as the future District Headquarters location 2. Direct staff to develop a Request for Qualifications to select a firm with the capability to design, construct and finance the 1 teadquarters Project 3. Direct staff to provide finance options to tend the I leadquarters Project in a way that does not impact the current water and sewer rates AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEWER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE TO BLACK AND VEATCH M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the District award the contract for a comprehensive sewer systems management plan update to Black and Veatch. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REJECTION OF CONTRACT BIDS FOR THE DISTRICT'S 30" PIPELINE PROJECT The Assistam General Manager stated that staff and the District's engineering consultants have reviewed the proposals received. During the review process, several questions surfaced including the coordination with the City of Highland and their storm drain 3 Minutes: 07/25/12 iph construction project including future street improvements along 5"' Street, which is within the District's pipeline alignment. Staff is recommending that the Board of Directors reject all bids, allowing additional time to adequately address a number of concerns that were raised during the review process. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the Board of Directors reject all contract bids received for the District's 30" pipeline project. GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager/CEO, Assistant General Manager and CFO reported on the following items: • Upcoming employee events • Adopted budget published and circulated • Sound system added to the board room • Audit should be completed by the end of September • Mail process update LEGAL REPORT Mr. Kennedy reported on SB 1006, and the suspension of certain posting requirements as it relates to the Ralph M. Brown Act. However, legal counsel recommends that the District continues its current posting policies. The Board agrees with legal counsels recommendations and will continue its current posting policies; the need for public transparency, accountability and meeting the desires of the District's constituents outweighs the costs associated with posting notifications. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice Chairman Morales stated that the headquarters project will meet the needs of the District's constituents, represents good value, is a community asset and is excited about moving forward. Board member Coleman agrees with Vice Chairman Morales' comments. Mr. Coleman also stated that he has obtained construction cost information from other agencies that the District may want to include in our bidding process; he will provide the information to the General Manager/CEO. Chairman LeVesque apologized for not being able to attend the recent employee lunch. The Board took a break at 6:42 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 4 Minutes: 07/25/12 jph The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. as provided in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to regular session at 7:05 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with the follow action being taken. With respect to item#9: Case one -- To the extent that the claim relates to a cause of action with an accrual date that is outside the applicable limitations period, the Board had no jurisdiction to accept the claim under the California Tort Claims Act, since the presentation thereof is untimely. To thy; extent that the Claim seeks money for all other damages and losses alleged therein that relate to a cause of action with an accrual date that is within the applicable limitations period under Government Code Section 911.2, the Board took no action on the Claim at that time in order to enable EVWD staff to continue to investigate the merits thereof'. Case two — The Board voted (unanimously by a 5-0) to reject the claim and refer it to the District's legal counsel and insurance carrier. With respect to item #10—No action taken. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the amendment to the General Managcr/CEO emplovment agreement be approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Matt LeVesque, President John J. Mura, Secretary 5 Minutes: 07/25/12 jph �lubjcct to approver: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 8, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES I'he Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Theisen led the Ilae sziute. I'W SENT: Directors: Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Directors: None S'I AFI : John Mura, General Manager/CEO; John Vega, Assistant General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Kathleen Burke, Accounting Specialist 11; Cecilia Contreras, Executive Assistant Kerrie Bryan, Human Resources/Safety eft Risk Manager; Andrew Theisen, Water Quality Worker I; Rick Becerra, Water Service Supervisor; Allen Williams, Production Supervisor; Gerald Sievers, Field Superintendent LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy (WEST(s): Members of the public APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chairman Morales requested that item #2b be removed from the consent calendar for discussion purposes. M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the August 8, 2012 agenda be approved as amended. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31 p.nr. TI><_n_ being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. M'.❑UCBS: O8/O8/12 joh APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 11, 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the board meeting minutes for July 11, 2012 be approved as submitted. DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JULY 2012 M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Directors' fees and expenses for July 2012 be approved. DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that General Fund Disbursements #233449 through 4233616 distributed during the period of July 19, 2012 through August 1, 2012 in the amount of $1,278,306.72 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period August 1, 2012 in the amount of$213,472.93 totaling $1,491,779.65 be approved. ITEM 2B RESOLUTION 2012.12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING DELINQUENT NON-PAID CHARGES TO ANNUAL TAXES LEVIED UPON THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE CHARGES ARE DELINQUENT AND UNPAID The Chairman of the Board opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Malmberg would like to know if a tenant does not pay his bill if the owner is ultimately responsible for any outstanding charges. No other public comments were received. M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that Resolution 2012.12 be approved. CLAIM FO DAMAGES AT 27261 BASELINE ST. 428, HIGHLAND, FROM ABRAHAM SHOMRON To the extent that the Addendum relates to a cause of action with an accrual date that is outside the applicable limitations period, the Board had no jurisdiction to accept the Addendum under the California 'fort Claims Act, since the presentation thereof is untimely. To the extent that the Claim Portion and/or Addendum seel<s money for all other damages and losses alleged therein that relate to a cause of action with an accrual date that is within the applicable limitations period. 2 Minutes: 08/08/12 jph M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Board voted (unanimously 5-0) to rcjcct the Claim and the Addendum and referred the matter to the District's legal counsel and instrance carrier. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DOTY BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR PLANT 143 The Assistant General Manager reviewed the sla[l report and recommendations with the 130uri1. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the construction improvement contract for Plant 143 oe MYarded to Doty Brothers Equipment Company. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARCADIS U.S., INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANI AGEMENT SERVICES FOR PLANT 143 The Assistant General Manager reviewed the construction project at Plant 143 with the Bwtrd. Board member Sturgeon would like to know where ARCADIS' main and satellite offices ire located. Board member Sturgeon stated that the Board has struggled with the hiring of international companies in the past, and he would like to do whatever we can do to keep jobs local. Vice Chairman Morales staled that staff has followed best practices and procurement processes and sees no reason why the Board would deny awarding the contract to ARCADIS U.S. Inc. Chairman LeVesque staled that if' Board member Sturgeon would like to consider a local preference policy then he should request that this item be agendized for a future meeting. M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the construction management services contract for Plant '43 be awarded to ARCADIS U.S., Inc. GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPOR'T'S Tire General Manager, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager reported on the following items: • RFQ's for the District's Headquarters Project • Senior Center Presentation— August 8, • Recruitment Process • First assessments for the Eastwood Farms Mutual Water Company were added to the tax rolls 3 Minutes: 08/08/1-jph • Meeting on Friday with CISCO Systems to discuss the District's IT assessment • Valve stem thefts • Phone system and internet communication outage The General Manager stated that he received a request from a Board member for copies of the District's landscape contract and job descriptions for the recent recruitments. Information only LEGAL REPORT Mr. Kennedy stated that the escrow transaction between the City ot'Highland and Gast Valley Water District closed on August 3, 2012 and that the District received a check on August 6, 2012 in the amount of 545,300. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board member Wilson would like to know how the audit is coming along. Vice Chairman Morales stated that the State Legislature reconvened this week and that the deadline for two-year bills is approaching; that the County of San Bernardino is holding a Water Conference on August 10°i in Ontario. Board member Sturgeon would like to know if the District's sewer funds are in jeopardy due to the City of San Bernardino tiling bankruptcy. Board member Coleman stated that he attended the Master Gardner Program on July 21 & 28 and Water Wise & Sustainable Gardening programs will begin soon. Information only. The Board took a break at 6:39 pm. The Board returned to session at 6:45 pm. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. as provided in the California Open Meeting Law. Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the agenda. 4 Minutes: 08/08/12 jph ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ['he Huard returned to regular session at 8:40 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. The ireeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Matt LeVesque, President John J. Mura, Secretary 5 Minutes: 08/08/12 j ph BOARD AGENDA STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 22,2012 East Val ley Public Heating: E3 t"DWater District Discussion Item: 0 Consent Item Closed Ses>ion 0 August 15, 2012 TO: GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS FROM: GENERAL MANAGER/CEO SUBJECT: DISBURSEMENTS RECOIVI MEN RATION: Approve the attached list of accounts payable checks and payroll issued BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Listings of accounts payable checks, and the total for payroll and benefits costs incurred. are subrnitted to the board of directors for review and approval with each board packet. The attached check register, and the total for payroll cited below, were disbursed during the period August. 2, 2012 through August 15, 2012. Accounts payable checks for the period included check numbers 233617 through 233767 for a total of$397,473.62. The source of funds for this amount is as follows: Unrestricted Funds $397,473.62 Bond Financing $ State financing $ Fav,roll and benefit contributions paid for this period totaled $341,998.00. Total disbursed during the period $739,471.62 RPv1II3W BY OTHERS: This agenda item has been reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and the Accounting Supervisor. Page j 1 SR#0140 AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 22, 2012 SUBJECT: DISBURSEMENTS FISCAL IMPACT: $739,471.62 (budgeted expenditures) Respe tfully submitted: Recommended by: John Mara Brian W. Tony Pkins General Manager/CEO Chief Financial Officer Page 12 SR# 0140 Da:e H.'ed,esday.August 1 G.2012 P"p 1°f 13 East Valley Water District Tema. 10 53A Check Register-EVWD Check Register Revort AacHK.rpt Check fJbr Type Date Id Name ProiectlD p;oject-Descriotion Discount Ong DocAml DrCr 23361; UK ADP, l:Nl 339.67 AMM VO . .d.0 ay ra, ng Seri„ 339..,, 233618 CK 0810.8/2012 AKDO01 DHINGRA DBA-ASHOK K. 15,263.50 089625 VO 74500 Engineering Consultants 5,463.00 D 089626 VO 74500 Engineering Consultants 9,780.50 D 233619 CK 08/08/2012 AME019 AMERIPRIDE SERVICES. INC 1,130.77 089686 VO 76800 Uniforms 25.00 D 089687 VO 76800 Uniforms 25.00 D 089688 VO 76800 Uniforms 25.00 D 089689 VO 76800 Uniforms 25.00 D 089690 VO 76800 Uniforms 253.65 D 089691 VO 76800 Uniforms 268.07 D 089692 VO 76800 Uniforms 250.15 D 089693 VO 76800 Uniforms 258.90 D 233620 CK 0 810 8/201 2 ATT007 AT&T 35.18 089718 VO 71015 Telephone 35.18 D 233621 CK 0 810 812 01 2 BAR074 BARRY'S SECURITY SERVICES,INC 2,747.66 089827 VO 72500 Security Services 1,392.65 D 089628 VO 72500 Secuntv Services 1,355.01 D 233622 CK 08/0 812 01 2 BOA001 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS 1,106.00 089620 AD 22310 Sewer Trunk Charges -1,106.00 C 089622 AD 22310 Sewer Trunk Charges -1,106.00 C 089612 VO 22310 Sewer Trunk Charges 1,106,00 D 089621 VO 22310 Sewer Trunk Charges 1,106.00 D 089623 VO 22310 Sewer Trunk Charges 1,106.00 D 233623 CK 08/08/2012 CAL115 CALIFORNIA BANK&TRUST 200.00 089629 VO 73200 Trustee Fees 100.00 D 089630 VO 73200 Trustee Fees 100.00 D 233624 CK 08108/2012 CAL131 LUBRICANTS-CALIFORNIA FUELS& 983.15 089670 VO 14300 Inventory-Vehicle Parts 972.65 D 089670 VO 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 10.50 D 233625 CK 08/08/2012 CAN032 LLC-CANTERBURY LOTS-68 20.45 GO�GVJ VO 22210 Customer Refunds 2n,15 D 233626 CK 08/08/2012 CHE007 CHEM-TECH INTERNATIONAL INC 7,069.32 089683 VO 65100 Treatment Chemicals 3,437.82 D pate. Wetlnestlay,August 15,2012 Page: 2 o113 Time: 1os3AM East Valley Water District p Report: APCHK.r t Check Register-EV W D Check Register User: KATHY Company. EVWD Check Nor Type Date Id Name ProiectlD Proiect Description Discount OrigDocAmt DrCr 089684 VO 65100 Treatment Chemicals 3,631.50 D 233627 CK 08/08/2012 CLI003 CLIFF'S PEST CONTROL 235.00 089666 VO 71610 Building Maintenance Contracts 62.00 D 089667 VO 71610 Building Maintenance Contracts 80.00 D 089668 VO 71610 Building Maintenance Contracts 93.00 D 233628 CK 08/08/2012 DEL045 Delta Care USA 788.96 089716 VO 23188 Dental Insurance-PMI 677.66 D 089716 VO 76500 Health/Dental/Life Insurance 55.65 D 089716 VO 76600 OPEB-Retiree Medical 55.65 D 233629 CK 08/08/2012 D0013 DO-NGOC 9.74 089314 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 9.74 D 233630 CK 08/08/2012 EWIOOi EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC 1,006.82 089658 VO 71705 Grounds Repairs/Maintenance 1,006.82 D 233631 CK 08/08/2012 EXCO04 EXCELLANDSCAPE 10,180.00 089705 VO 71700 Grounds Maintenance Contract=_ 10,180.00 D 233632 CK 08/08/2012 EXP002 EXPERIAN 10344 085641 VO 66200 Credit Reporting Fee 103.44 D 233633 CK 08/08/2012 FAR001 FARMER BROS CO 115.20 089633 VO 71503 Kitchen Supplies 115.20 D 233634 CK 08/08/2012 FER009 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 1350 36.73 089713 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 36.73 D 233635 CK 08/0812012 GIB011 GIBBS-FRANK 32.51 089315 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 32.51 D 233636 CK 08/08/2012 GRA065 GRANLUND-LONNI 40.90 089316 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 40.90 D 233637 CK 08/08/2012 HAA001 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 29.34 089649 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 29.34 D 233638 CK 08/08/2012 HAR004 HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC 692.73 089634 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maint. 635.32 D 069645 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maint. 57.41 D 233639 CK 08/08/2012 HO,002 1 32.04 oa1Fl, la ednc-sd�y..A,,,t 15,2`12 East Valley Water District ne9e. a Kr 13 lime. 10:53AM ReFl�r: AVCEVW0 Check Register-EVWD Check Register Comoam: EVWD Check-Nbi 'Date Id Name I'.olectlu Proiect Description Uiscount OriUDuuAml DrCr 32.04 D 233640 CK 08/0812012 HOA003 HOANG-HANNA 20.00 089318 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 20.00 D 233641 CK 08/08/2012 HSO001 HsuBu 550.00 089624 VO 74950 Other Contracted Services 550.00 D 233642 CK 0810812012 HUB001 HUB CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES 2,179.66 089646 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 1,941.84 D 089712 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 237.82 D 233643 CK 08/08/2012 HYD001 HYDRO-SCAPE PROD. INC. 54.59 089659 VO 71705 Grounds Repairs/Maintenance -1.11 55.70 D 233644 CK 08/08/2012 IMP006 PRINTING-IM-PRESS 556.20 089660 VO 71500 Office Supplies 556.20 D 233645 CK 08/08/2012 INF005 INFOSEND,INC 14,437.75 089706 VO 66000 Postage-Billing 10,987.58 D 089706 VO 66050 Outsource Billing 3,150.17 D 089707 VO 66050 Oulsource Billing 300.00 D 233646 CK 08/08/2012 INL005 INLAND WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO 7,395.52 089635 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maint. -3.63 181.44 D 089647 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. -5.40 270.00 D 089648 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. -11.49 574.56 D 089714 VO 14310 Inventory-Constr.Materials -17.84 892.08 D 089715 VO 14310 Inventory-Constr,Materials -112.57 5,628.37 D 233647 CK 08108/2012 INT005 INTERSTATE BATTERY 199.01 089661 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/MaintenancE 199.01 D 233648 CK 08/08/2012 JIM008 JIMERSON-BEVERLY 33.14 089654 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 33.14 D 233649 CK 08/08/2012 JRF001 J.R. FREEMAN CO., INC 1,375.58 089632 VO 71500 Office Supplies 33,57 D 089636 VO 71500 Office Supplies 92.77 D 089640 VO 71500 Office Supplies 997.94 U DR9640 VO 77570 Computer Supple` 25130 D 233650 CK 08/0812012 KIN031 KING-ROBERT 38.63 089319 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 38.63 D Page: 4 of 13 Dale. Wednesday,August 15,2012 East Valley Water District Report APCHK.rpt Time 10 53A Check Register-EVWD Check Register User. KATHY Company, EVWD Check Nbr Type Dale Id Name ProiectlD Project Description Discount OrigDocAmt DrCr 233651 CK 08108/2012 KIR016 KIRK-DENISE A 75.57 089320 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 75.57 D 233652 CK 08/08/2012 KLH001 K&L HARDWARE 141.91 089672 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 2.47 D 089673 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maint. 101 D 089674 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/Maintenance -14.54 49.54 D 089675 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/MaintenancE 2.16 D 089676 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 15.67 D 089677 VO 71500 Office Supplies 3.22 D 089678 VO 71500 Office Supplies 19.37 D 089679 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 37.45 D 089680 VO 71615 Building Repairs/Maintenance 6.45 D 089681 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 17.11 D 233653 CK 08/08/2012 LED007 LLC-LEDASOR PARTNERS 274.70 089286 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 78.35 D 089287 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 40.90 D 089288 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 155.45 D 233654 CK 08/08/2012 MAT042 MATH ENY-NICHOLAS 56.21 089321 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 56.21 D 233655 CK 08/08/2012 MIL061 MILLER SPATIAL SERVICES,LLC 2,880.00 089708 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 2,880.00 D 233656 CK 08/08/2012 M00039 MOORE-AMANDAKEY M 33.07 089289 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 33.07 D 233657 CK 08/08/2012 NAP007 NAPA AUTO PARTS/BOSS MOSS 43.48 089662 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 25.73 D 089663 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 16.04 D 089664 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/MainlenancE 1.71 D 233658 CK 08/08/2012 NEXO01 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 605.23 089685 VO 71015 Telephone 605.23 D 233659 CK 08/08/2012 OFF007 OFFICETEAM 1,318.40 089709 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 659.20 D 089710 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 659.20 D 233660 CK 08/08/2012 ORT039 ORTIZ-JULIA 26.95 089322 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 26.95 D Date_ Al' dresdvy,Aug"!15.2012 Pays. 5 of 13 East Valley Water District r aeaon APCHK.rpt me: 10:53Ana Check Register-EVWD Check Register Check Nbr Type Date Id Name ProjectlD Proiect Description Discount G6,0,,,A,,4 DrCr 089671 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/Maintenance 1,369.30 D 233662 CK 08/0812012 PAL035 PALOMARES-FRANK 3,825.00 089682 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 3,825.00 D 233663 CK 08108/2012 PER113 PEREZ-.ARTURO 46.28 089290 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 46.28 D 233664 CK 08/08/2012 SAF005 COMPANY-SAFETY COMPLIANCE 200.00 089637 VO 74400 Safety Consultants 200.00 D 233665 CK 08/08/2012 S00004 SO CAL EDISON COMPANY 2,964.87 089711 VO 71010 Utilities 2,964.87 D 233666 CK 08/08/2012 SOL025 SOLORZANO-GUILLERMOO 15.59 089291 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 15.59 D 233667 CK 08/0812012 STA041 STAR AUTO PARTS 10.68 089669 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 10.68 D 233668 CK 08!0812012 STE069 SAVER, !NC-STEP 2,014.01 089638 VO 65100 Treatment Chemicals 12,014.01 D 233669 CK 08/0812012 STUO14 PROMOTIONS INC-STUBBIES 1,245.50 089665 VO 77600 Public Education/Outreach 1,245.50 D 233670 CK 08/08/2012 TEL011 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS 2,966.53 089719 VO 71010 Utilities 793.00 D 089719 VO 71015 Telephone 2,173.53 D 233671 CK O&OW2012 THEu47 THOMSON GROUP 1 HE KERRY 9.A3 089323 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 9.83 D 233672 CK 0810812012 UND002 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 112.50 089720 VO 71400 Memberships and Dues 112.50 D 233673 CK 08/08/2012 VAS033 VASQUEZ-JOSE 86.90 089324 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 22.29 D 089434 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 64.61 D 233674 CK 08/08/2012 VIS002 VISTA PAINTS 221.79 089643 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maint. -4.53 226.32 D Data Wednesday,August 15,2012 East Valle Water District Page. Time. 10,53AM Check Register EVWD Check Register Report: APGHK.K.rpt User: KATHY Company: EVWD Check Nbr Type Dale Id Name ProiectlD Proiect Description Discount OrigDocAmt DrCr 233675 CK 08/08/2012 YUC001 YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 654.75 089631 VO 22710 ERNIE Contributions 654.75 D 233676 CK 08/08/2012 ZAV011 ZAVALA-ROBERTA 61.17 089657 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 61.17 D 233677 CK 08/08/2012 ZEE001 ZEE MEDICAL INC. 408.09 089639 VO 71545 First Aid Suppllies 222.23 D 089644 VO 71545 First Aid Suppllies 185.86 D 233678 CK 08/15/2012 HIG028 HIGHLAND STAR LLC 14,102.40 089806 VO 71950 Facilities Rent 5,062.40 D 089807 VO 71950 Facilities Rent 9,040.00 D 233679 CK 08/15/2012 ACW004 ACWA/JPIA 5,370.06 089754 VO 23186 Dental Insurance-ASC 4,345.18 D 089754 VO 51610 Director-Benefits 208.87 D 089754 VO 76500 Health/Dental/Life Insurance 816.01 D 233680 CK 08/1512012 AIR005 AIRGAS USA, LLC 96.67 089810 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 96.67 D 233681 CK 08/15/2012 AKD001 DHINGRA DBA-ASHOK K. 7,927.50 089787 VO 74500 Engineering Consultants 7,927.50 D 233682 CK 08/15/2012 AME001 AMERICAN EXPRESS 112.35 089734 VO 71400 Memberships and Dues 45.00 D 089734 VO 77300 Employee Programs 67.35 D 233683 CK 08/1512012 AME037 RENT LLC-AMERICAN HOMES FOR 39.07 089429 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 39.07 D 233684 CK 08/15/2012 ARRO09 ARROWHEAD UNITED WAY 45.00 089755 VO 23191 United Way Deduction 45.00 D 233685 CK 08/15/2012 BA1017 BAILEY-G 7.19 089469 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 7.19 D 233686 CK 08/15/2012 BAR074 BARRY'S SECURITY SERVICES, INC 2,733.09 089735 VO 72500 Security Services 1,378.08 D 089736 VO 72500 Security Services 1,355.01 D 233687 CK 08/15/2012 BAR118 BARN ES-S EBASTI EN 28.08 orte Wed,day.AAgus!15.2012 East Valley Water District Pegg 7013 Time 10:53AM Report: APCHK.rpt Check Register•EVWD Check Register Check Nbr Type Cate Id Name ProiecllD Project Description Discount Oncj DocArnt DrCr ... VO 22_10 n�-�ei^e onus 233688 CK 08115/2012 CAL131 LUBRICANTS-CALIFORNIA FUELS& 984.66 089803 AD 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. -972.65 C 089803 AD 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance -10.50 C 089778 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 984.66 D 089802 VO 14300 Inventory-Vehicle Parts 972.65 D 089802 VO 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 10.50 D 233689 CK 08/15/2012 CAN032 LLC-CANTERBURY LOTS-68 13.91 089387 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 13.91 D 233690 CK 08/15/2012 CAS070 CASILLAS-ROBIN PLUEGER 52.18 089388 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 52.18 D 233691 CK 08/15/2012 CHA118 CHANG-STEVEN M 50.91 089389 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 50.91 D 233692 CK 0811512012 CLI002 CLINICAL LAB OF S B 8,937.00 089751 VO 65200 Water Testing 8,937.00 D 233693 CK 08/1512012 COL038 ARMSTRONG-COLDWELL BANKER 190.55 089431 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 190.55 D 233694 CK 0811512012 CON046 CONNER-MAMIE 46.98 089384 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 46.98 D 233695 CK 08/15/2012 COR059 CORELOGIC INFORMATION 315.00 089745 VO 71405 Subscription Info Services 315.00 D 233696 CK 0811512012 CSR001 CSR AIR CONDITIONING&HEATING 60.00 089741 VO 71615 Building Repairs/Maintenance 60,00 D 233697 CK 08/15/2012 DAI001 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION 266.20 089752 VO 13750 Other A/R-City Creek 99.00 D 089753 VO 13750 Other A/R-City Creek 16720 D 233698 CK 08/15/2012 DAL010 DALLAS-CHRISTOPHER 24.39 089390 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 24.39 D 233699 CK 08/15/2012 OAN023 .ONSTRfICTION-nAN IYMAN 763.00 089795 VO 71615 Building Repairs/Maintenance 763.00 D 233700 CK 08/15/2012 DIB001 DIB'S SAFE&LOCK SERVICE 103.90 oat.. Wednesday,August 15,2012 East Valle Water District Pa", Sot 13 Time: 10 53A y Repent APCHK.rpt Check Register-EVWD Check Register User KATHY Company. EVWD . Check Nbr Type Date Id Name ProlectlD Project Description Discount Orig DocAmt DrCr 089740 VO 71615 Building Repairs/Maintenance 21'82 D 089779 VO 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 82.08 D 233701 CK 08/15/2012 DIR004 DIRECTV 105.96 089737 VO 71010 Utilities 52.98 D 089738 VO 71010 Utilities 52.98 D 233702 CK 08/15/2012 DIZO01 DIZON-NANCYA 41.31 089470 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 41.31 D 233703 CK 08/15/2012 EAS003 East Valley Water District 1,038.63 089756 VO 23195 FSA Withholding 1,038.63 D 233704 CK 08/15/2012 EVE001 EVERSOFT, INC 168.83 089748 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 168.83 D 233705 CK 08/15/2012 FA1002 FAIRVIEW FORD SALES,INC 29'45 089723 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 29.45 D 233706 CK 08/15/2012 FAR001 FARMER BROS CO 283.17 089780 VO 71503 Kitchen Supplies 283.17 D 233707 CK 08/15/2012 FED001 FedEx 261.37 089794 VO 11200 Construction in Progress WA002533 NEW DISTRICT OFFICES 108.90 D 089794 VO 11200 Construction in Progress WA002541 PLT 134-Bridge-Fema Job 1952 111.14 D 089794 VO 71505 Postage 41.33 D 233708 CK 08/15/2012 GON116 GONZALEZ-RICARDO 79'08 089471 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 79.08 D 233709 CK 08/15/2012 GOV001 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS 150.00 089757 VO 51605 Directors Expenses 150.00 D 233710 CK 08/15/2012 HAT001 HATFIELD BUICK 140.50 089724 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 64.11 D 089725 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 7.39 D 089726 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 69.00 D 233711 CK 08/15/2012 HIG023 CARWASH-HIGHLAND HAND 246.81 089742 VO 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 246.81 D 233712 CK 08/15/2012 INC001 INCONTACT 72.60 089744 VO 71015 Telephone 72.60 D Data Wadoosday,August t5,2012 East Valley Water District Nag._ Hal Time 10 53A Check Register-EVWD Check Register e.pon- APCHK.rm Company E`✓`ND Check Nor Type Date 1(I Name Proiectl L' Project Description Uiscount Ohg DocArnt DrG 233713 CK 1-1Q ,..,--.- !NU.,05 _. .,,I,r,. .NO RKS°L%PPLYCC) 180.99 ...,:.::,.. �:. J :,: .�ete(,yis& r. .�0 ,e1�T -3.69 184.68 D 233714 CK 08!15!2012 INT005 INTERSTATE BATTERY 62.63 089781 VO 71720 Vehicle Parts/Supply 62.63 D 233715 CK 08/15/2012 JRF001 J.R. FREEMAN CO., INC 736.24 089782 VO 71500 Office Supplies 538.92 D 089783 VO 71500 Office Supplies 197.32 D 233716 CK 08/15/2012 KIM032 KIM-EUN TUK 5.80 089472 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 5.80 D 233717 CK 08/15/2012 LA1003 LAIRD CONSTRUCTION 1,626.19 089774 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 1,626.19 D 233718 CK 08/15/2012 LAW003 LAWSON PRODUCTS,INC 828.87 089765 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. -7.26 836.13 D 233719 CK 08/15/2012 LOP097 IMELDA LOPEZ 18.52 087960 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 18.52 D 233720 CK 08/1512012 LOU006 LOUDEN LLC 7.48 089432 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 7.48 D 233721 CK 08115/2012 LRH001 HIGHLAND LP-LRHC STERLING& 93.28 089473 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 93.28 D 233722 CK 08/15/2012 LUP002 LUPU-COSTICA 5728 089385 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 57.28 D 233723 CK 08115/2012 MAT036 MATHIS DBA-ROBERT W 960.00 09978u vV I4900 IVIIjceilallepU3 GVIIJUIialla 960.00 D 233724 CK 0811512012 MAX006 LLC-MAXIMZES 24.97 089474 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 24.97 D 233725 CK 08115/2012 MAY013 MAYLE-KENNETH L 30.76 089393 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 30.76 D 233726 CK 08115/2012 NAP007 NAPA AUTO PARTS/BOSS MOSS 31.73 089784 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 22.39 U 089790 VO 71755 Equipment Repairs/Maintenance ','4 D Date: Wednesday,August 15,2012 Page: 10 of 13 East Valley Water District T Report APCHK.rpt me: 1D:53AM Check Register-EVWD Check Register User. KATHY Company: EVWD Check Nbr Tvpe Date Id Name ProiectlD Project Description Discount Orig DocAmt DrCr 233727 CK 08/15/2012 NGU134 NGUYEN-ANDY 91.60 089475 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 28.33 D 089656 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 63.27 D 233728 CK 08/15/2012 OFF007 OFFICETEAM 1,318.40 089792 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 659.20 D 089793 VO 51700 Temporary Labor 659.20 D 233729 CK 08/15/2012 PAM002 PAMA MANAGEMENT 7063 49.97 089652 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 49.97 D 233730 CK 08/15/2012 PAR074 TIRE, INC-PARKHOUSE 3,023.78 089767 VO 71725 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 3,023.78 D 233731 CK 08/15/2012 PAR082 PAREDES-KARINA 43.26 089476 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 43.26 D 233732 CK 08/15/2012 PER114 PEREZ-WENDY 9.52 089477 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 9.52 D 233733 CK 08/15/2012 POM002 POMA DISTRIBUTING CO 627.51 089766 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 627.51 D 233734 CK 08/15/2012 RAA002 RAA 45.70 089478 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 45.70 D 233735 CK 08/15/2012 ROQ001 ROQUET PAVING 9,217.90 089721 VO 62000 Maintenance 9,217.90 D 233736 CK 08/15/2012 SAF005 COMPANY-SAFETY COMPLIANCE 625.00 089743 VO 74400 Safety Consultants 625.00 D 233743 CK 08/15/2012 SAN006 SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNI 5,000.00 089733 VO 72400 Legal Fees 5,000.00 D 233744 CK 08/15/2012 SAN007 SAN BDNO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSN 703.57 089758 VO 23170 Union Dues 703.57 D 233745 CK 08/15/2012 SAN038 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY RECORDER 275.00 085728 VO 22218 Lien Release Fee Payable 231.00 D 089728 VO 73100 Audit/Accounting Fees 44.00 D 233746 CK 08/15/2012 500003 SOUTH COAST AQ M D 1,163.67 089749 VO 77500 Regulatory Fees 115.56 D naie' WeCnestlay,August 15,2012 P3, 11 or 13 East Valley Water District Time: 10 53A Check Register-EVWD Check Register R,,d APCHK.rpt Check Nbr Type Date Id Name ProiectlD Project Description Discount Oria DocAmt DrCr 08-711 VO . . -_0 egulatay Fee_. ---_ 3iC.85 D _ ,.cgu,.:a,pry r„o, 115.56 D 089805 VO 77500 Regulatory Fees 621.70 D 233747 CK 08/15/2012 STA040 VEHICLE REGISTRATION COLLECT 72,80 089759 VO 23190 Miscellaneous Deductions 72.80 D 233748 CK 08/15(2012 STA055 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 3,751.27 089760 VO 23190 Miscellaneous Deductions 2,342.77 D 089761 VO 23190 Miscellaneous Deductions 1,408.50 D 233749 CK 08/15/2012 ST0029 STONE-RYAN 200.00 089732 VO 79100 Safety Equipment 200.00 D 233750 CK 08/15/2012 TH0056 THOMAS-LEIDA 74.00 089762 VO 71105 Meals, Lodging,Travel 16.50 D 089762 VO 71500 Office Supplies 57.50 D 233751 CK 08/15/2012 TOA003 TOALILOA-LEOTA 13.15 089386 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 13.15 D 233752 CK 08/15/2012 TRA077 TRAN-TU Q 92.58 066479 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 92.58 D 233753 CK 08/15/2012 TRU023 TRUONG-JOHN 56.36 089394 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 56.36 D 233754 CK 08/15/2012 UN1013 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 216,988,55 089786 VO 13540 Installment Fund-2010 216,988.55 D 233755 CK 08/15/2012 UNI021 UNITED SITE SERVICES 114.73 089763 VO 62000 Maintenance 114.73 D 233756 CK 08/15/2012 USA006 USA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC 118.48 089727 VO 71300 Communications Services 118.48 D 233757 CK 08115/2012 USB003 U.S. BANK 7,869.43 089746 VO 51605 Directors Expenses 21.02 D 089746 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Mainl. 55.86 D 089746 VO 71105 Meals,Lodging,Travel 226.40 D 089746 VO 71405 Silhcrrintinn Into San;icec 1 R,9" D 089746 VO 71500 Office Supplies 283.15 D 089746 VO 79200 Disaster Emergency 273.17 D 089747 VO 11130 Office Equipment/Furniture 1,99811 D Page. 12 of 13 Date. Wednesday,August 15,2012 East Valley Water District rme: 10 53A Check Register-EVWD Check Register aapon'. gpcHK.rpf User: KATHY Company: EVWD Check Nbr Toe Date Id Name ProiectlD Project Descriotion Discount Orig DocAmt DrCr 089747 VO 13760 Other NR-North Fork 31.76 D 089747 VO 51605 Directors Expenses 56.00 D 089747 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. 201.62 D 089747 VO 61010 Materials&Supplies-Maim 31.75 D 089747 VO 66100 Merchant Settlement Fees 272.16 D 089747 VO 71010 Utilities 21.95 D 089747 VO 71105 Meals, Lodging,Travel 2,829.35 D 089747 VO 71305 CommunicationsEquip Rep/Mair 21.00 D 089747 VO 71500 Office Supplies 72.15 D 089747 VO 71570 Computer Supplies 318.30 D 089747 VO 71615 Building Repairs/Maintenance 161.37 D 089747 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 25.32 D 089747 VO 71756 Equipment Fuel and Oil 69.40 D 089747 VO 74950 Other Contracted Services 15.46 D 089747 VO 77100 Education/Seminars/Conference 70.00 D 089747 VO 77600 Public Education/Outreach 795.18 D 233758 CK 08/15/2012 VAN028 VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS,INC 1,345.00 089739 VO 71620 Janitorial Services-Contracd 1,345.00 D 233759 CK 08115/2012 VER003 VERIZON WIRELESS 556.98 089722 VO 71015 Telephone 556.98 D 233760 CK 08/15/2012 VER004 VERIZON CALIFORNIA 93.44 089808 VO 71015 Telephone 46.82 D 089809 VO 71015 Telephone 46.62 D 233761 CK 08115/2012 VIS002 VISTA PAINTS 73.07 089785 VO 61000 Materials&Supplies-Oper. -1.49 74.56 D 233762 CK 08/15/2012 WAT004 WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION 35,00 089764 VO 51605 Directors Expenses 35.00 D 233763 CK 08/15/2012 WJM001 W.J. MCKEEVER 3,370.00 089642 VO 11200 Construction in Progress WA002448 EASTWOOD FARMS MUTUAL WATER 3,370.00 D 233764 CK 08/15/2012 WWG001 GRAINGER 39.59 089791 VO 71727 Garage Supplies/Small Tools 39.59 D 233765 CK 08/15/2012 YUE001 YUE-GEOGIANG 69.55 089395 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 69.55 D 233766 CK 08/15/2012 ZAV010 ZAVALA-JORGE 84.72 089480 VO 22210 Customer Refunds 84.72 D Oats. We�nes-day,Aug,s!15,2012 Page. 13ori3 Omt 0&3q d East Valley Water District Report: gPCHK.rpt Check Register-EVWD Check Register Check Nbr Type Date Id Name ProiectlD Proiect Description Discount UrigUxFlmt GrCr LJOIVI 089730 AD 64000 Contracted Treatment-City -643,929.84 C nae72s VO 64000 Contracted Treatment-City 643,929.84 D Total 397,473.62 BOARD AGENDA STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 22, 2012 East Val ley Water District Public Hearing: El Discussion Item: -,F Consent Item O Closed Session O August 16, 2012 TO: GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS FROM: GENERAL MANAGER/CEO SUBJECT: SURPLUS PROPERTY (STERLING AVENUE) RECO-MMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt resolution 2012.14 declaring parcels APN: 1192-231-01 and 1192-241-01 as surplus property and authorize the General Manager/CEO to negotiate on behalf of the District the sale of said real property. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Over the past several years, the District has acquired several properties and considered several locations for the future headquarters. The Sterling Avenue property was purchased in 2004 to be utilized as the District Headquarters location. For a variety of reasons the project was never approved. Staff recently completed a comprehensive analysis that evaluated various potential locations for the firture District Headquarters and recommended the Greenspot property as the most suitable location for the future Headquarters facility. On July 25, 2012 the Board took formal action and selected the Greenspot property as the preferred location. Staff has evaluated this property for current and future needs and has concluded that this property has ne value for water or wastewater faculities. Tle said property consists of a total of 967,054 square feet located on Sterling Avenue between 3rd and. 5"' Streets in the City of San Bernardino, and is valued between $6,000,000 and $8,000.000. The funding; for the purchase of the property at 3rd Street and Sterling Avenue was purchased with proceeds from a $10,000,000 loan obtained fi•em Citizen's Business Bank / Municipal Finance Corporation on June 14, 2004. The loan qualified as tax exempt financing because stipulated uses of the proceeds were a District Administrative facility, and transmission and distribution pipelines. The loan was refinanced in October 2010 with the issuance of the District's 2010 Refunding Revenue Bonds. Pagel S11,40 142 AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 22, 2012 SUBJECT: SURPLUS PROPERTY As a result, any proceeds realized from the sale said property is required to be used for the construction of the District Headquarters. REVIEW BY OTHERS: Administrative staff and the District's Legal Counsel have reviewed this agenda item. FISCAL IMPACT: The District's financial plan has assumed the sale of surplus property as a source of revenue to partially fund the construction of the District's new Headquarters facility. Respectfully submitted: John Mura General Manager/CE Attachments: Resolution 2012.14 Page 12 SR# 0142 RESOLUTION NO. 2012.14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY WHEREAS, the East Valley Water District (hereinafter referred to as "the District") is a. county water district organized and operating pursuant to California Water Code Section 30000 et seq.; WHEREAS, the District is the owner of approximately 967,054 square feet of vacant land located on the east side of Sterling Avenue south side of 5° Street, in the City of San Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, State of California, which is more particularly described as Assessors Parcel Numbers 1192-231-01 and 1192-241-01, and is firther described and depicted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter referred to as "the Property"); WHEREAS, the District's Board of Directors has tentatively determined that the Property is no longer necessary for use by the District; and WHEREAS, the District's Board of Directors presently desires to sell the Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District as follows: 1 . The Property is hereby declared to be surplus land; however, the District's Board of Directors reserves the right to reverse said declaration, which is hereby rendered without prejudice to the ability of the District's Board of Directors to rescind this Resolution any time prior to any decision to sell or otherwise dispose of the Property. 2, The District's General Manager is hereby directed to send written offers to sell the Property to all entities entitled to receive such notice pursuant to the applicable provisions of Government Code Section 54220 et seq. 3. The District's General Manager is also hereby directed to comply with all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 54220 et seq. in negotiating the sale of the Property. 1 4. The teens of any sale and/or disposal of the Property are subject to subsequent acceptance and final approval by the District's Board of Directors. ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2012. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Matt LeVesque President, Board of Directors John J. Mura Secretary, Board of Directors 2 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 4, AND THE WEST %z OF LOT 3, BLOCK 62, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP �)N FILE THE BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, IN TI4E OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, LYING SOUTH OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILN4'AY COMPANY AS CONVEYED TO THE SAN BERNARDINO, ARROWHEAD AND WATER MAN RAILROAD COMPANY BY DEED DATED JANUARY 2, 1889 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 104, PAGE 173 OF DEEDS. EXC'F-P l' THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF STERLING AVENUE WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 1985.45 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE FAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 629.52 1'LET TO IT'S INTERSECTION WITH AN EAST AND WEST FENCE LINE; THENCE; WEST 1985.45 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STERLING AVENUE AT A POINT WHICH IS 576.87 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; NHENCE NORTH 576.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO _GXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, BY GRANT DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1948 IN BOOK 2118, PAGE 132, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BY GRANT DEED RECORDED APRIL 28, 1969 IN BOOK: 7017. PAGE 370, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION ADDED FOR CLARIFICATION: THAT PORTION OF LOT 4, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS SHOWN AS APT"[ 1192-231-01 IN THE OFFICE OF THE_ COUNTY ASSESSOR. TI IA'1 PORTION OF LOT 3, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS SHOWN AS APN 1192-241-01 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. SEE IFAHIBIT"B" ATTACHED HERETO FOR A MAP OF PROPERTY. 8/16/2012 EXHIBIT "B" v A PORTION OF LOT 4,AND A PORTION OF THE WEST I/2 w �► E OF LOT 3, BLOCK 62, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. S i ' i i -. - 5TH S --.----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T _ - - - - - - - 5TH ST ___ _________________ D i 3RD ST _ 5 Feet 0 135 270 540 810 1,080 BOARD AGENDA STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 22, 2012 East Val ley Water District Public Hearing: E3_ Discussion Item: ❑ Consent Item ❑ Closed Session ❑ August 15, 2012 TO: GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS FROM: GENERAL MANAGER/CEO SUBJECT: DELIVERY OF FINAL NOTICES (PINK TAGS) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt water rate Resolution 2012.13, and Ordinances 383 and 384 with revisions to approve the use of third party carrier for delivery of Final Disconnect Notices (pink tags), and collect a charge from customers receiving Disconnect Notices sufficient to cover the delivery and administrative costs. No other changes to prior Resolution 2010.06 are being requested. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: BACKGROUND The District's primary recourse for collecting payment on delinquent accounts is the notification of, and if necessary executing, the disconnection of water service. When disconnection for non- payrnent is pending, California Government Code §60373 requires that utility districts make a good Faith effort to contact an adult residing at the property at least 48 hours prior to disconnection. Staff complies with Code §60373, in accordance with District Ordinance 375, section 12.01, by hanging a notification (pink) tag at the property. DISCUSSION Flanging pink tags is labor intensive and the District delivers an average of 125 tags per day. Many of these tags are delivered to customers who frequently receive final notices, indicating that they are not receiving the notices due to an occasional misplaced bill, or forgetting to pay the water bill before leaving on vacation, but that certain customers are simply in the habit of waiting; to receive a final notice before paying their water bill. During the 18 month period ended March 2012: 105 customers received final notices every month • 889 customers received final notices in at least 12 of the 18 months • 2,693 customers received final notices in at least 6 of the 18 months Page I ] S R#0141 AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 22, 2012 SUBJECT: DELIVERY OF FINAL NOTICES (PINK TAGS) Delivering such a significant number of final notices presents a large burden for a Field Services department where the staff level has been reduced from six to four. In addition, the task of delivering final notices by these employees inhibits their involvement in more positive programs, such as water conservation and water audits. With that in mind, management has continued to search for an alternate method of delivering final notices. One alternative is available through Infosend, the District's bill print and mailing vendor. An Infosend representative recently introduced staff to a final notice delivery program that they have implemented with other agencies. Under the program, agencies send Infosend a final notice data file, Infosend then prints the notices and delivers them to the customers' doors by Federal Express. Some of the benefits of utilizing this Infosend/Federal Express program are: • real time tracking and delivery confirmation • availability of Field Services staff for other programs • reduced risks to District staff inherent with manual delivery Cost for this service is $20 per notice, with guaranteed delivery within 24 hours. The costs would be passed through to the customers receiving the notices by increasing the Disconnect Notice Charge. Due to the significant increase in this charge, from the current charge of$5, to $20, staff would begin implementation with a two to three month campaign to notify customers of the impending changes and significant fee increase. Further, staff would track any changes in the number of pink tags being delivered and provide updates to the Board on the effectiveness of the new delivery method in reducing late payments and disconnections for non-payment. Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 2012.13 and Ordinances 383 and 384, with revisions authorizing the use of a third party carrier, such as Federal Express, for delivery of final notices, and authorizing an adjustment to the Disconnect Notice Charge so that it is sufficient to cover the delivery and administrative costs. REVIEW BY OTHERS: The District's Legal Counsel has reviewed this agenda item. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Cost of the third party tamer for delivery will be charged through to the customer, and budget revenue calculations did not include revenue from the Disconnect Notice Charge as staff anticipated bringing this program to the Board for consideration. Page 12 SR# 0141 AC7ENI:1A DATE: AUGUST 22, 2012 SUB.[1?C'f: DELIVERY OF FINAL NOTICES (PINK TAGS) Respectfully submitted: Recommended by: �•�, `���� '��.-i.(t __ //tom John Mura Br an W. To ins General Manager/CEO Chief Financial Officer Attachments: Resolution 2012.13 Ordinance 383 Ordinance 384 Infosend/FedEX delivery cost schedule Page 1 .3 S'R# 0141 z # a r t yP, '�q kr 9° WNW, fi,�$ ( t • O k a; ;a s aray infosen x C 6 f a 5 , 9 - Info - • is pleased service for utilities facing the onerous task of sn#'- 3 customers. Our Shut Off Notification Service via FedEx � f • • • better I on ually delivering door hanger shut off notices, an n 3 „« i 9 " MINE f a ax r $ Manual Door Hanger Notifications Are Costly. Shut Off Notification ervice allows lJtilities to avoid '� 'U", expenses commoril; a sociated with manually delivering f;! R 9, 3 . 1A Eck€ I31 shut Off noh(;es f ry , �r � as._�, , ,,, „ • Delivery vehicle cost F)elivery pr t sonnet cost asi f e �f Cost to print shut off notice IRA r `r Tune spenl cleliwmng Nt Added liability w tl-i manual delivery t s >? s *? r s x Send Time Sensitive Shut Off Notices at a r Fraction of the Cost with No Utility Liability. Ai .' Real-time tracking and delivery confirmations N • f=rees up employees normally tasked with delivering notices • Utility employees no longer exposed to risky safety considerations involving manual delivery Shut Off Notification Service Features: Notifications are printed in full color with shut off ur �. tans Information on one side of the sheet and FedEx shippmut information on the reverse sice • Each notice is delivered in a FedEx Express envelooe • Automated processing, printing and delivery For more information, contact: • FedEx Standard Overnight and =edEx 2 Day InfoSend, Inc. • sales@infosend.com • 800.955.9330 delivery service available fbsend, BillPrint. eBills. Delivered. East Valley Water District 3654 Highland Ave Suite 18 Highland, California 92346-2607 Attn: Aida Nunez Dear Aida, Enclosed you will find the door hanger information. The benefits of using this service are: • Shut-Off Notification Service allows Utilities to avoid expenses commonly associated with manually delivery • Real-time tracking and delivery confirmations • Frees up employees normally tasked with delivering notices • Utility employees no longer exposed to risky safety considerations involving manual delivery • Notifications are printed in full color with shut off information on one side of the sheet and FedEx shipping information on the reverse side • Each notice is delivered in a FedEx Express envelope • Automated processing, printing and delivery • FedEx Standard Overnight and FedEx 2-Day Thank you, Aida. I look forward to speaking with you. Marla Callaghan Account Executive 503-780-5182 Maria.c@infosend.com `A I, DEast Valley Water District East Valley Water District 3654 E. Highland Ave., Ste 18 Highland, CA 92346 Tel: (909) 889-9501 Office Hours: 8'00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon — Fri Marla Callaghan InfoSend 4240 E La Palma Ave Anaheim, CA 92807 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISCONNECT SERVICE Account Number: 123456789 Service Address: 4240 E La Palma Ave Payment of the water bill for this account is past due. This notice is to inform you that your water service will be DISCONTINUED ON 2124/12. If you are not responsible for paying this bill please contact the property owner immediately. You will not receive any further notices prior to disconnection of service. YOUR TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS $275.00 This amount includes a $100 late fee for delivery of this notice. If your payment was received by East Valley Water District orior to the delivery of this notice, this late fee will automatically be removed from your account. DO NOT MAIL YOUR PAYMENT OR MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT Payment may be made in person during business hours or placed in the drop box after hours and on weekends. Our drop box is located at the front gate. DO NOT PLACE CASH PAYMENTS IN OUR DROP BOX. For,your convenience, you may also pay by VISA or MasterCard in person or by phone. If service is disconnected, all outstanding balances plus a $100 reconnect charge must be paid prior to restoring service. Bring this portion with You to make a payment East Valley Water District �*Water EastValley 3654 E. Highland Ave., Ste 18 District Highland, CA 92346 ---- Tel: (909) 889-9501 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon — Fri Account Number: 123456789 Amount Due: $275.00 Service Address: 4240 E La Palma Ave Discontinue Date: 2/241/12 Aida Nunez From: Marla Callaghan <marla.c @infosend.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:54 PM To: Brian Tompkins; Carol Cales; Aida Nunez Cc: Glen Everroad Subject: Follow up from our meeting today Attachments: Door hanger info sheet.pdf Hi, My thanks to all of you for your time today. 1 spoke with Glen after we hung up and he thought you may have thought I said the cost was$24 dollars, so I have highlighted the prices below. I have attached a door hanger marketing piece. Below are the questions and answers I mentioned to you that I have gotten from other interested customers. Please let me know if you have any questions, as you continue the discussion in your office and with board members. Thanks! Marla 1. What is the charge? $18 for 48 hour and $20 for 24 hour. 2. Will the customer need to sign for the package to be delivered? No, however you will receive a confirmation of delivery. 3. Can you use the current file format that we use for our statement files? 4. Yes, we can take the current data file format that you currently use to send your statement files. 5. How soon will we know the package has been delivered? You will be updated on real-time delivery of your shut-offs. 6. When Fed Ex is unable to deliver your package, due to incorrect address information, will we be charged for Fed Ex to send this notice back to our location? The delivery label includes instructions to destroy the package if the address is undeliverable. FeclEx will annotate the reason for non-delivery in their online tracking report which you will have access to. Therefore, you will not be charged for the re-delivery charge. 7. What file format should we use to send over our data? They can either use the sample text or provide their own, whichever is easier for them. Following is a list of the standard fields that should be included in their data file: Account Number Recipient Name Recipient Address City ST 1 Zip Code Customer Reference Service Address Total Amount Due Discontinued Date Benefits of the service: • Real-time tracking and delivery confirmations • Frees up employees normally tasked with delivering notices • Utility employees no longer exposed to risky • safety considerations involving manual delivery • Notifications are printed in full color with shut off information on one side of the sheet and FedEx • shipping information on the reverse side • Each notice is delivered in a FedEx Express envelope • Automated processing, printing and delivery • FedEx Standard Overnight and FedEx 2 Day delivery service available • Send Time Sensitive Shut Off Notices at a Fraction of the Cost with No Utility Liability • Delivery personnel cost • Time spent delivering includes: -Cost to print shut off notice -Added liability with manual delivery Marla Callaghan I Sales Executive infasend Bil�ll'rint.eBills.Delivered. Office 958.886.?610 Mobile 503.780.51.82 E-mail marlax(Ebinfosend.com Locations Orange:CoL.MY, CA Chlcago, II. tl,il i„r;<--�i .i and/or ui � ( q Cy l as if 5 %r' t a u.,.l:,c:, J ;':omni;ii on � .,a. i:e c il �� cif, 1 'r^0 1 C 11 n. 'a:,_ 2 ORDINANCE NO. 383 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND SUPERSEDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 381 WHEREAS, East Valley Water District ("District") is a county water district organized aad operating pursuant to California Water Code Section 30000 et seq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code: Section 31105, the District's Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 376 on July 15, 2010, establishing the rules and regulations for sewer service by the District; and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code Sections 31007 and 31105, the District's Board of Directors is authorized to adopt by ordinance such rates for the provision of sewer service by the District to implement the rules and regulations set forth in Ordinance No. 376 and to yield an amount sufficient to pay the operating expenses of the District, provide for repairs and depreciation of works owned or operated by the District, pay the interest on any bonded debt, and, so far as possible, provide a fund for the payment of the principal of the bonded debt as it becomes due; and WHEREAS, the actions taken herein are necessary for setting rates, fees, and charges for the provision of sewer service within the boundaries of the District and are therefore exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as provided by Public Resources Code Section ;'1080(b)(8); and WHEREAS, the amount of the rates and charges hereby adopted do not exceed the reasonable anticipated costs for the corresponding services provided by the District, and therefore the fees imposed hereby do not qualify as a "tax" under Article XIIIC, Section 1(e), of the California Constitution or Section 50076 of the California Government Code, and the actions taken herein are exempt 1iom the additional notice and public meeting requirements of the Brown Act pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6(a)(1)(A) and (B); and WHEREAS, the District has satisfied all of the substantive and procedural prerequisites of ,4rticle MIID of the California Constitution in establishing the rates and charges set forth herein, including but not limited to, the identification of the parcels upon which the rates and charges will be imposed;, the calculation of the rates and charges; the mailing of written notice to the record owners of each parcel upon which the rates and charges will be imposed describing the amount thereof, the basis upon which the rates and charges were calculated, the reason for the rakes and charges, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing to be held thereon; and the conducting of a public hearing on the rates and charges not less than 45 days after mailing the notice during which all protests against the fee were considered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District does hereby resolve and determine that the written protests against the rates and charges set forth herein that were received by the District prior to the close of the public hearing hereon represented less than a majority of the parcels subject to the rates and charges set forth below and, thus. the District's Board of Directors further finds and orders that the public interest and necessity requires the adoption of the following rates and charges for sewer service by the District in 1 SEWER ORDINANCE:NO.383 accordance with Ordinance No. 376, as well as affirmation and ratification of all prior rates and charges previously adopted by the District's Board of Directors: SECTION 1. MONTHLY SEWER CHARGE The following monthly charges for sewer service are hereby set and established for each of the following classifications: Collection Charges - established to maintain the District's wastewater collection lines. Collection charges are a monthly fixed charge for residential customers; charges for commercial customers include a small fixed charge plus a volumetric charge (water usage) which varies depending on the nature of the commercial entity. The collection charges adopted by the District's Board of Directors on July 15, 2010, pursuant to Ordinance No. 381 are reflected in Table 1 below. Table 1 Rates and Effective Dates Current (Effective Effective 10/1/2011) 10/1/2012 Residential Customers (1 to 3 Units) West of Boulder Ave. $ 14.09 $ 15.36 East of Boulder Ave. 16.09 17.36 *Commercial Customers Fixed Charges, plus 3'58 3'90 Volume Based Charges (per HCF): Multi Family (4 or more units) 0.50 0.55 (Includes mobile home parks) Commercial/Retail 0.50 0.55 (non-office,bakeries,markets) Restaurants/ Lounges 0.50 0.55 (Intl hotels/motels w/rest) Laundromats 0.50 0.55 Dry Cleaners 0.50 0.55 Schools/Churches 0.50 0.55 (Intl. Daycare/Nursery Schools) Offices/Motels 0.50 0.55 (w/o Rest,Inc] Municipalities) Convalescent Homes 0.50 0.55 Hotels 0.50 0.55 Auto Repair/ Service Stations 0.50 0.55 (Intl. Car Wash) 2 SEWER ORDINANCE: NO.383 *Commercial Accounts East of Boulder have an additional $0.09/hef(hundred cubic feet) Treatment Charges - adopted to pay charges established by the City of San Bernardino for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Treatment charges are a monthly fixed charge for residential customers; charges for commercial customers include a small fixed plus a volumetric charge (water usage) which varies depending on the nature of the commercial enti=:y. The treatment charges established by the City are adopted in accordance with Table 2 below, and any future increases made by the City over the next five years following the effective date of this Ordinance may be automatically passed through and incorporated herein by this reference by action of the District's Board of Directors to the extent authorized by Government Code Section 53756 and any other applicable provision of law. Table 2 Rates and Effective Dates Current (Effective Effective 10/1/2010) 1/1/2012 Residential Customers (1 to 3 Units) West of Boulder Ave. $ 16.00 S 18.50 East of Boulder Ave. 16.00 18.50 *Commercial Customers Fixed Charges, plus 2.00 2.40 Volume Based Charges(per HCF): M oil i Family (4 or more units) 0.95 1.25 (Includes mobile home parks) Commercial 1 Retail 1.90 2.10 (non-office, bakeries, markets) Restaurants/Lounges 2.00 2.70 (Incl hotels/motels w/rest) Laundromats 1.30 1.50 Dry Cleaners 1.90 2.10 Schools/Churches 0.70 1.10 (Incl. Daycare/Nursery Schools) O'fces / Motels 1.50 1.50 (w/o Rest, Inel Municipalities) Corivalescent Homes 0.95 1.35 hotel, 2.00 2.70 Auto Repair/ Service Stations 1.30 1.30 (Inci. Car Wash) *Cornnaercial Accounts East of Boulder have an additional $0.09/hef(hundred cubic feet) 3 SEWED ORDINANCE:NO.383 a. Users other than Residential: Rates for users other than "residential" shall be computed on the basis of actual consumption as reflected by water meter readings for the billing period. Such water consumption may be reduced for the purpose of establishing sewer service charges subject to "seasonal" or "consumptive" use as recognized and approved by the Governing Board. b. Unmetered Commercial Dischargers: Unmetered commercial dischargers shall be billed as follows: Residential units in apartments, condominiums and mobile home parks shall be billed for each dwelling unit at the rate established for single-family dwelling units. Other commercial dischargers shall be billed at a rate determined by the General Manager, based on experience from similar metered dischargers. SECTION 2. SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES The sewer service connection charge is the charge for the type and size of service connection desired. Such regular charge shall be paid in advance by the applicant. Where there is no such regular charge, the District reserves the right to require the applicant to deposit an amount equal to the estimated cost of such service connection. The following charges are hereby established and shall be collected at the time of application for sewer connection: Permit Charge: $ 25.00/connection Inspection Charge: $ 75.00/connection Connection Charges: $645.00/edu or portion thereof Trunk Sewer Charge: $158.00/edu or portion thereof SECTION 3. SPECIAL FACILITY CHARGE A Special Facility Charge shall be required for development of limited service areas whenever special facilities are required. The charge to be made to a Developer or Owner of land that is considered by the District to be within a limited service area shall be based upon the Developer's or Landowner's proportionate share of cost for the installation of such special facility. Such proportionate share to be home by the Developer or Landowner shall be based on the percentage of such development to the entire limited service area to be served by the special facilities; and the difference between the cost of facilities to serve the same number of acres or area under normal conditions and the cost of facilities to serve the acreage or area under special conditions at a higher cost. SECTION 4. INSPECTION CHARGE Where a customer service connection or facility requires inspection by District personnel, the customer shall be charged for such inspection at the rate of$600.00 per day. SECTION 5. ENGINEERING SERVICES CHARGE The Engineering Services charge is a fee for the District's time and effort spent on assisting customers who have a requirement to construct sewer extensions, or other sewer facilities, that must 4 SEWER ORDINANCE: NO.383 meet District needs and conform to District Standards. This fee includes time and effort the District spends on plan checking, plan and easement development and all other related work. Prior to submission of any documents requiring work by the District, a non-refundable minimum charge in the amount of 7.5% of the engineer's estimated cost for the project shall be submitted to the District. The work will be accomplished on a time and effort basis. Should the district require more funds than the original charge, the additional costs will be billed and must be paid prior to allowing sewer service to the project. SECTION 6. MANHOLE STRUCTURE DEPOSIT A. refundable deposit of$250 per manhole will be charged for each sewer manhole structure shown on the sewer construction plans. This deposit will be returned when all manhole:; are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District. As an alternative to the manhole deposit, a guarantee bond may be provided in the same amount as the deposit. The guarantee bond shall contain covenants that are satisfactory to the District. Such bond shall remain in force until all manholes are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District. SECTION 7. DISCONNECT NOTICE CHARGE The disconnect notice charge is the charge which covers reasonable District costs to notify customers that their sewer service is subject to impending termination. The disconnect notice charge is hereby established at $20.00 per occurrence. SECTION 8. VERIFICATION CHARGE The verification charge is the charge which covers reasonable District costs to make follow up attempts to contact the customer by mail, and attempts to make personal contact, and to verify and marl: the location of the sewer service lateral. The verification charge is hereby established at `S45.00 per occurrence. SECTION 9. DISCONNECT/RECONNECT CHARGE The disconnect/reconnect charge is the charge that covers the reasonable District reconneo'disconnect costs for disconnection and reconnection of service connections that are in violation of District ordinances, resolutions, and rules. The disconnect/reconnect charge is hereby established at the rate of$750.00 per occurrence. SECTION 10. SECURITY DEPOSIT CHARGE -the security deposit insures payment of minimum District charges and may be refunded under certain circumstances. The amount of the security deposit charge shall be calculated at three times the average monthly bill as estimated by the District, and is hereby established as follows: 1 . Owner/Resident/Tenant $ 100.00/edu (equivalent dwelling unit) 5 SEWER ORDINANCE:NO. 383 SECTION I1. SERVICE INITIATION CHARGE The service initiation charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District costs for initiating sewer service. The service initiation charge is hereby established at $25.00 per service address. SECTION 12. DELINQUENCY CHARGE The Delinquency Charge is the charge which is added to each delinquent account at the time any amount becomes delinquent, provided that no delinquent charge shall be made on any account which at that time has no delinquencies of record. The delinquency charge is hereby established at one and one-half(1-1/2%) per month of the total amount delinquent. SECTION 13. RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A returned check charge is a charge which covers the reasonable administrative cost and banking charges for processing a returned check. The returned check charge is hereby established at $20.00 per returned check. SECTION 14. SEWAGE TREATMENT CAPACITY CHARGE The Sewage treatment capacity charge shall be the fee collected by the City of San Bernardino to cover the Water Reclamation Plant's expansion costs as the plant's capacity is used by new connections. SECTION 15. LANDSCAPE ADJUSTMENT The landscape adjustment shall be the adjustment to the sewage treatment and collection charge based upon the proportional amount of the customer's property irrigated through a domestic water meter. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED this 22id day of August 2012. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Matt LeVesque, President ATTEST: �, d A John J. Mura, Sec�etary 6 SEWER ORDINANCE: No. 383 ORDINANCE NO. 384 AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RESCINDING ORDIINANCE NO. 375 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING A WATER DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION TO DISTRICT WATER MAINS, REGULATING CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL". Be it ordained by the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District, that Ordinance No. 375 is amended as follows: SECTION 1. INDEX Page No. Section 1 Index 1 Section 2 General Provisions 2 Section 3 Definitions 4 Section 4 Water Department 7 Section 5 General Rules 9 Section 6 Application for Water Service 15 Section 7 Temporary Service 20 Section 8 Fire Protection 21 Section 9 Cross Connection Control 24 Section 10 Customer Billing Procedures 32 Section 11 Complaints and Disputed Bills 34 Section 12 Disconnection for Nonpayment 36 Section 13 Adding Delinquent Charges to Tax Roll 37 Section 14 Charges and Deposits 38 Section 15 Water Conservation 42 Section 16 E=ffective Date 50 Wtr0rd384/2012 SECTION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS 2.01 Short Title - This Ordinance may be cited as the "East Valley Water District Water Regulations and Service Ordinance". 2.02 Purpose - This Ordinance is intended to provide rules and regulations applicable to the administration and operational activities of the District. This Ordinance may be amended from time to time by action of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District. 2.03 Enabling Statutes - This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of Division 12 of the Water Code and Division 5, Chapter 7, Title 5, Division 2 of the Government Code, and further pursuant to the Constitution of the State of California. The District is further authorized by Water Code Section 31027 to prescribe and define by Ordinance those restrictions, prohibitions and exclusions it may determine to be necessary pursuant to the California Constitution Article X, Section 2 and Water Code Sections 31026 and 350 et seq. to restrict the use of District water during threatened or existing water shortages. It is therefore the intent of the Board of Directors to establish by this Ordinance those procedures and policies necessary to the orderly administration of a water conservation program to prohibit waste and to restrict the use of water during a water shortage or emergency. 2.04 Application - This Ordinance shall apply to all water facilities constructed, maintained, and operated by the District. 2.05 Enterprise - The District will furnish and/or make available, a system, plant, works, and undertaking used for and useful in, the delivery of water for the District's service area, including all annexations thereto, lands, easements, rights in land, contract rights and franchises. 2.06 Separability - If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances are for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent WlrOrd3842012 2 jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances. The governing body hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance or any section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared to be unconstitutional. 2.07 Words and Phrases - For the purpose of this Ordinance all words used herein in the present tense shall include the future; all words in the plural number shall include the singular number; and all words in the singular number shall include the plural number. 2.08 Posting - Upon adoption, this Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the governing body and certified copies hereof shall be posted in three (3) public places and/or published in a newspaper of general circulation in the District service area within ten (10) days following its passage. 2.09 Means of Enforcement - The District hereby declares that the procedures contained herein are established as a means of enforcement of the terms and conditions of its ordinances, rules and regulations and not as a penalty. 2.10 Notices - Whenever a notice is required to be given under this Ordinance, unless different provisions are specifically made herein, such notice may be made either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit in the U.S. mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to such person at his last known business or residence address as the name appears in public records or other records pertaining to the matter to which the notice is directed. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the post office. Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the District or by affidavit of any person over the age of eighteen years, wvomae,uza, 3 which shows service in conformity with the Ordinance or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned. 2.11 Effect of Heading - The title, division or section headings contained in this Ordinance shall not be deemed to govern, limit or modify in any manner the scope, meaning or intent of any section or subsection of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS 3.01 Applicant - The person making application hereunder who must be either (a) the owner of the subject premises, (b) the agent or customer authorized in writing to make application hereunder on behalf of the owner of the subject premises or, (c) a licensed plumber or contractor authorized in writing to make application hereunder for the subject premises. 3.02 Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly — A device deterring the reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gasses, and/or other substances into the distribution pipes of the District's potable supply of water through any Cross-Connection. Said device must have been investigated and approved for use as either an Air-gap separation, Double Check Valve Assembly, or Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Device by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California, or by any other laboratory having equivalent capabilities for both the laboratory evaluation and field evaluation thereof. 3.03 Board - The Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District. 3.04 Commercial — Any service not covered by the residential description. This shall include, but not be limited to, apartments, trailer parks, schools, dry cleaners, laundries and businesses 3.05 Connection - The pipeline and appurtenant facilities such as the curb stop, meter and meter box, all used to extend water service from the main to the premises, the laying thereof and the tapping of the main. Where services are divided at WtrOr4384/2012 4 the curb or property line to serve several customers, each such branch service shall be deemed a separate service. 3.06 Cost - The cost of labor, materials, transportation, supervision, engineering, and all other necessary overhead expenses. 3.07 County - The County of San Bernardino, California. 3.08 Cross Connection - An unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water for drinking purposes and any source: or system containing unapproved water or a substance that is not or cannot be approved a safe, wholesome and potable. By-pass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices, or other devices through which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be cross-connections. 3.09 Customer - Any person (as defined) supplied or entitled to be supplied with water service by the District. 3.10 Customer's Service Valve - A valve independent of the District's facilities located in the customer's piping as close to the meter as practicable, the operation of which will control the entire water supply from the meter. &11 District - The East Valley Water District, San Bernardino County, California. 3.12 District Engineer - A Registered Civil Engineer of the State of California. 3.13 Engineering Services - The engineering services provided by the District to include technical and procedural guidance, professional consultant services, project coordination and plan checking. :3.14 Financial Officer - The Treasurer appointed by the Board of Directors. 3.15 Fire Hydrant - Short Side: The case where the water main and the hydrant are on the same side of the street's centerline. Long Side: The case where the water main and the hydrant are on the opposite sides of the street's centerline. WI,pro3341101� 5 3.16 General Manager - The General Manager of the District. 3.17 Governing Body - The Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District. 3.18 Inspector - The person who shall perform the work of inspecting water facilities under the jurisdiction or control of the District. 3.19 Main - A water line in a street, highway, alley or easement used for public and private fire protection and for the general distribution of water. 3.20 Owner - The person owning in fee title, or in whose name the legal title to the property appears, by deed duly recorded in the County Recorder's office, or the person in possession of the property or buildings under claim of, or exercising acts of ownership over same for himself or, as executor, administrator, guardian or trustee of the owner. 3.21 Permit - Any written authorization required pursuant to this or any other regulation of the District. 3.22 Person - Any human being, individual, firm, company, partnership, association and private, public or municipal corporation, the United States of America, the State of California, a district and any political subdivision, or governmental agency. 3.23 Premises - A lot or parcel of real property under one ownership, except where there are well defined boundaries or partitions such as fences, hedges or other restrictions preventing the common use of the property by several tenants, in which case each portion shall be deemed separate premises. Apartment houses and office buildings may be classified as single premises. 3.24 Private Fire Protection Service - Water service and facilities for building sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels and other facilities installed on private property for fire protection and the water available therefor. 3.25 Public Fire Protection Service - The service and facilities of the entire water supply, storage and distribution system of the District, including the fire hydrants Wtr0038412012 6 affixed thereto, and the water available for fire protection, excepting house service connections and appurtenances thereto. 3.26 Regular Water Service - Water service and facilities rendered for normal domestic, commercial and industrial purposes on a permanent basis, and the water available therefor. 3.27 Residential - Any single, duplex or triplex family unit not requiring licensing for occupancy and operation. 3.28 Secretary - The Secretary to the Governing Body. 3.29 Temporary Water Service - Water service and facilities rendered for construction work and other uses of limited duration, and the water available therefor. 3.30 Waste - Any unreasonable method or non-beneficial use of water, including, but not limited to, the specific uses prohibited and restricted by this Ordinance as hereinafter set forth. 3.31 Water Department - The Board of Directors of the District performing functions related to the District's water service, together with the General Manager, the District Engineer, the Financial Officer and any other duly authorized representative. 3.32 Water Supply Shortage - Any water shortage caused by drought or any other threatened or existing water shortage, disaster or facility failure, earthquake, loss of electrical power, pipeline breakage, or other condition which results in or threatens to result in the District's inability to meet the water demands of its customers. :3.33 Water User - Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or political entity using water obtained from the water system of the District. 3.34 Water - That water supplied by the Fast Valley Water (District. SECTION 4. WATER DEPARTMENT 4.01 Creation - A Water Department is hereby created comprised of the Directors, the General Manager, the Financial Officer and District E=ngineer and such other employees and assistants as may be hired therefor. wnomaa.vzoiz 7 4.02 General Manager - The General Manager, as provided for in the Water Code Section 30580, shall have full charge and control of the maintenance, operation and construction of the water works and water distribution system of the District. 4.03 District Engineer - The position of District Engineer is hereby created. The District Engineer shall regularly inspect all physical facilities related to the District water system, to see that they are in good repair and proper working order, and to note and report violations of any ordinances or water regulations. 4.04 Violation, Repairs - The District Engineer shall promptly report any violation or disrepair to the General Manager. If the work required is in the nature of an emergency, he/she shall take whatever steps necessary to maintain service to the consumers pending action by the General Manager. 4.05 Supervision - The District Engineer shall supervise all repair or construction work authorized by the Board or General Manager and perform any other duties prescribed by the Board or General Manager. 4.06 Performance of Duties - The foregoing duties of the District Engineer may be performed by the General Manager or by an additional employee or employees as designated by the District Engineer and/or General Manager. 4.07 The Financial Officer - The Financial Officer shall install and maintain a system of auditing and accounting that shall completely and at all times show the financial condition of the District. Furthermore the Financial Officer shall compute, prepare and mail bills as hereinafter prescribed, make and deposit collections, maintain proper books of account, collect, account for, refund deposits, and do whatever else is necessary or directed by the General Manager to set up and maintain an efficient and economical accounting system and perform any other duties now and hereafter prescribed by the Board of Directors. Wt,Drd38412012 8 SECTION 5. GENERAL RULES 5.01 Standards - The Governing Body may, from time to time, adopt standard requirements for the design, construction, repair and maintenance, or connection to the District's water system. 5.02 Violation Unlawful - Following the effective date of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to connect to, construct, install, provide, maintain or use any other means of water facilities from any building in the area serviced with water by said District except by connection to water facilities in the manner as provided for in this Ordinance. Any violation of this Ordinance will be subject to the provisions of this Section at the discretion of the General Manager, Financial Officer, or District Engineer. 5.03 Notice - Wherever, and whenever, practicable under the particular circumstances of the situation, and pursuant to the discretion of the General Manager, Financial Officer, or District Engineer, any person found to be violating any provisions of this or any other ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of the District shall be served by the Inspector or other authorized person with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. Said time limit shall be not less than two, nor more than seven working days. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations. All persons shall be held strictly responsible for any and all acts of agents or employees done under the provisions of this Ordinance or any other rule or regulation of the District. 5.04 Protection from Damage - No person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenances or equipment which is a part of the District's water works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to the penalties provided by law. 5.05 Investigation Powers - The officers, inspectors, managers, and any duly authorized employees or agents of the District shall carry evidence establishing their WL,OW $42012 9 position as an authorized representative of the District and, upon exhibiting the proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter in and upon any and all buildings, industrial facilities and properties to which the District is furnishing water, or has been requested to furnish water for the purpose of inspection, re-inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing or otherwise performing such duties as may be necessary in the enforcement of the provisions of the ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the District pursuant to the authorization contained in the required application for water service. 5.06 Noncompliance with Regulations - As an alternative method of enforcing the provisions of this or any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of the District, the District shall have the power to disconnect the user or subdivision water service from the water mains of the District. 5.07 Liability for Violation - Any person violating any of the provisions of the ordinances, rules or regulations of the District shall become liable to the District for any expense, loss or damage, occasioned by the District by reason of such violation. 5.08 Relief on Application - When any person, by reason of special circumstances, is of the opinion that any provision of the ordinances, rules or regulations of the District is unjust or inequitable as applied to his/her premises, that person may make written application to the Governing Body stating the special circumstances, citing the provision complained of and requesting suspension or modification of that provision as applied to his/her premises. If such application is approved, the Governing Body may, by resolution, suspend or modify the provision complained of, as applied to such person or premises, to be effective as of the date of the application and continuing during the period of the special circumstances. 5.09 Relief on Own Motion - The Governing Body may, on its own motion, find that by reason of special circumstances, any provisions of its ordinances, rules or regulations should be suspended or modified as applied to a particular person or WtrOrd38412012 10 premises and may, by resolution, order such suspension or modification for such premise or person during the period of such special circumstances or any part thereof. 5.10 Maintenance of Water Pressure and Pressure Conditions - The Board shall not accept any responsibility for the maintenance of pressure and it reserves the right to discontinue service while making emergency repairs, or other work. required on the water system as determined by the General Manager and/or the District Engineer. Consumers dependent upon a continuous supply of water should provide emergency storage. All applicants for service connections or water service shall be required to accept such conditions of pressure and service as are provided by the distribution system at the location of the proposed service connection, and to hold the District: harmless for any damages arising out of low pressure or high pressure conditions or interruptions of service. 5.11 Tampering with District Property - Except as otherwise specifically authorized by the General Manager, no one, except an employee or representative of the District shall at any time, in any manner, operate the curb cocks or valves, main cocks, gates or valves of the District's system or interfere with meters or their connections, street mains or other parts of the water system. 5.12 Remedies for Violation - Failure of a customer to comply with any part of this Ordinance, or any other ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of the District, shall result in the District's discontinuance and/or refusal to provide water service to said customer's premises and in the exercise by the District in its (lawful discretion of any and all other rights and remedies that are available to the District under the law. :5.13 Water System - The District will furnish a system, plant, works and urdertakings used for and useful in obtaining, conserving and disposing of water for public and private uses, including all parts of the Enterprise, all appurtenances to it, lands, easements, rights in land, water rights, contract rights, franchises, and other water supply, storage and distribution facilities and equipment. W1rCrJ3342012 11 5.14 Number of Services per Premises - The applicant may apply for as many services as may be reasonably required for their premises provided that the pipeline system for each service be independent of the others and that they not be interconnected. 5.15 Water Waste - No customer shall knowingly permit leaks or waste of water. Where water is wastefully or negligently used on a customer's premises, seriously affecting the general service, the District may discontinue the service if such conditions are not corrected after giving notice of violation as provided in Section 5.03 herein. 5.16 Responsibility for Equipment on Customer Premises - All facilities installed by the District on private property for the purpose of rendering water service shall remain the property of the District and may be maintained, repaired or replaced by the Water Department without consent or interference of the owner or occupant of the property. The property owner shall use reasonable care in the protection of the facilities. 5.17 Damage to Water Facilities - The customer shall be liable for any damage to the service facilities when such damage is from causes originating on the premises by an act of the customer or his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees, including the breaking or destruction of locks by the customer or others on, or near, a meter, and any damage to a meter that may result from hot water or steam from a boiler, or heater, on the customer's premises. The District shall be promptly reimbursed for any such damage upon presentation of a bill to the customer. 5.18 Ground Wire Attachments - All individuals or business organizations are forbidden to attach any ground wire, or wires, to any plumbing which is, or may be, connected to a service connection or main belonging to the District. The District will wo-omaaazoia 12 hold the customer liable for any damage to its property occasioned by such ground wire attachments. 5.19 Control Valve on Customer Property - The customer shall provide a valve on his/her side of the service installation as close to the meter location as practicable to control the flow of water to the piping on his/her premises. The customer shall riot use the service curb stop to turn water on and off for his/her convenience. 5.20 Unsafe Apparatus - Water service may be refused or discontinued to any premises where apparatus or appliances are in use which might endanger or disturb the service to other customers. 5.21 Cross Connections - Water service may be refused or discontinued to any premises where there exists a cross connection as defined in Section 9 of this Ordinance. 5.22 Fraud or Abuse - Service may be discontinued, if necessary, to protect the District against fraud or abuse. 5.23 Interruption in Service - The District shall not be liable for damage which may result from an interruption in service from a cause beyond the control of the Water Department. 5.24 Ingress and Egress - All duly authorized employees, agents, and representatives of the District shall have the right of ingress and egress to the customer's premises at reasonable hours for any purpose reasonably connected with the furnishing of water service. 5.25 Installation of Services - Only duly authorized employees, agents, and representatives of the District shall install service connections to the District's water system. All service connections shall comply with the specifications of the District. Meters will be installed in the public right of way, or within an acceptable easement, and shall be owned by the District. No rent or other charge will be paid by the District for a meter or other facilities, including connections. All meters will be sealed by the District WtrOr034/201 2 13 at the time of installation and no seal shall be altered or broken except by one of the District's authorized employees or agents. 5.26 Change in Location of Meters - Meters moved for the convenience of the customer will be relocated at the customer's expense. Meters moved to protect the District's property will be moved at District expense. 5.27 Size and Location - The District reserves the right to determine the size of service connections and their location with respect to the boundaries of the premises to be served. Service installations will be made only to property abutting on distribution mains as have been constructed in public streets, alleys or easements or to extensions thereof as herein provided. Services installed in new subdivisions prior to the construction of streets, in advance of street improvements, must be accepted by the applicant in the installed location. 5.28 Curb Cock - Each service connection installed by the District shall be equipped with a curb cock, or wheel valve, on the inlet side of the meter. Such valve, or curb cock, is intended for the exclusive use of the District in controlling the water supply through the service connection pipe. If the curb cock, or wheel valve, is damaged by the customer's use to an extent requiring replacement, such replacement shall be at the customer's expense. 5.29 Access to Meters - The District reserves the right to enter upon the applicant's premises for the purpose of reading, repairing or replacing the water service meter. The applicant shall be solely responsible for the control of all animals which may pose a potential threat to District employees and shall be liable for any injury to District employees resulting from unrestrained animals. Should an applicant for new service fail to properly restrain animals present on his property, the District may, upon written notice, refuse to install or turn on service until such time as the District determines that a threat to its employees no longer exists. When there is an ostensive risk to employees at an established service due to the presence of unrestrained Wt ordasaizoiz 14 animal(s) or other hazard(s), the employee will not be required to read the meter', et.c. The customer will be notifed of the situation and the bill will be estimated based upon an average of the most recently recorded six (6) month's consumption until a personal risk by the District's employee is no longer an issue. Upon verfication that the premises no longer appears to be a threat to the safety of the employee, the meter will be read in the presence of the customer, or someone of his/her choosing, and the billing will be acljuste!d accordingly. SECTION 6. APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE 6.01 Application for Water Service - The property owner or his/her agent designated in writing shall make application for regular water service by personally signing an Application for Water Service form provided by the District and pay the necessary fee for connection to the District's facilities as prescribed in the latest Resolution on Fees adopted by the Board of Directors. 6.02 Water Service to Customers other than Property Owners - Water Service to other than property owners shall be made as follows: 6.02.01 Property Owner's Signature - If the Property owner rents the premises to a tenant, the tenant may have water service and other services instituted in the tenant's name, provided that reasonable efforts are made to secure the property owner's signature on the application for service and the tenant provides the District with a copy of the rental agreement. In any event, the tenant must provide the District with the property owner's name, mailing address and telephone number. £.02.02 Owner Responsibility - Whether or not a property owner signs the District's application for water service form, the property owner is not relieved of his or her responsibility for unpaid water charges for the subject property as provided in this ordinance and pursuant to California Water Code: Section 31701.5, et..seq. weom3s4/?C�2 15 6.03 Payment of Delinquent Charges - As a precondition to receiving water service from the District, the applicant for service shall pay any and all unpaid charges that have accrued on any closed accounts previously held by the applicant with the District as well as pay any and all delinquent charges that have accrued on any open accounts currently held by the applicant with the District. 6.04 Security Deposit - A security deposit for each single family residential unit, commercial or retail unit, or multi-unit complex shall be deposited at the time application for water service is made. The District may, at its sole election, include the required security deposit on the customer's first billing invoice. 6.04.01 Single Family Residential - A security deposit for a single family residential unit may not be required if the person requesting service is a new residential applicant who is determined by the District to be creditworthy. The determination of an applicant's creditworthiness shall be based solely upon criteria developed by the District and may be appealed in the manner set forth in Section 11 herein. However, during the life of the account, the District may, in its sole discretion, require any customer, regardless of whether he or she was previously found to be creditworthy, to post a full security deposit with the District any time there are three (3) delinquencies within any consecutive six (6) month period, or as a precondition to reinstatement of service anytime after being locked off for nonpayment. 6.04.02 Security Deposit Refund - Refunds of security deposits will be performed in the manner set forth below. Such refunds will be credited to any account held by the customer with the District in lieu of a refund check. Interest on the security deposits shall remain the sole property of the District and will not be included in any refund. 6.04.02.01 Single Family Residential - The District shall refund each security deposit to a residential customer as follows: WtrOrd38412012 16 a. Where funds have been on deposit for one year in a customer's account and there have been no delinquency payments on any of the customer's accounts with the District during that year. However, the District may, at its sole option, require: any customer to post a full security deposit with the District any time there are three (3) delinquencies within any consecutive six (6) month period, or as a precondition to reinstatement of service anytime after being locked off for nonpayment. b. Within thirty (30) days after the applicant provides written notice to terminate water services, or when a new property owner tenders a full deposit for the same property, in which case the refunded deposit shall first be applied toward the unpaid balances in any account held by the customer with the District before the remaining sum, if any, is refunded to the customer. 6.04.02.02 Commercial. Retail or Industrial - The District shall refund the security deposit for commercial, retail or industrial connections as follows: a. Where funds have been on deposit for one year in a customer's account and there has been no delinquency payment on any of the customer's accounts with the District during that year and upon the customer's request, one-half of the deposit will be refunded to the customer by means of a credit on the account. However, if the customer is delinquent on any payment thereafter, the District may, at its sole option, charge back the credited amount. b. Within thirty (30) days after the applicant provides written notice to terminate water services, or when a new property owner tenders a full deposit for the same property, in which case the refunded deposit shall first be applied toward the unpaid balances in any account held by the customer with the District before the remaining sum is refunded to the customer. 6.05 Change in Customer's Equipment - Customers who make any material change in the size, character of, extent of the equipment or operations utilizing water service, or whose change in operations results in a significant increase in the use of w1 roroe84/20+2 17 water shall immediately give the District written notice of the nature of the change and, if necessary, amend their application. 6.06 Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Service Connections - It shall be unlawful to maintain a connection excepting in conformity with the following: 6.06.01 Multiple Building - Multiple house or buildings under one ownership and on the same lot or parcel of land may be supplied through the same service connection, provided that the service connection shall be of such size to adequately serve said houses or buildings. 6.06.02 Single Service Connection - Not more than one service connection for domestic or commercial supply shall be installed for one building, except when authorized by the District. 6.06.03 Separate Service Connection - A service connection shall not be used to supply any adjoining property, or property across a street, alley or easement. Each service connection shall serve only one property or individual parcel. 6.06.04 Divided Property - When property provided with a service connection is divided, the service connection shall be considered as belonging to the lot or parcel of land which it directly enters. 6.07 Service Connection Maintenance - The service connection extending from the water main to the meter, meter box and curb cock or wheel valve, shall be maintained by the District. All pipes and fixtures extending or lying beyond the meter box shall be installed and maintained by the owner of the property. 6.08 Damage through Leaking Pipes and Fixtures - When requested to turn on a water supply to a house or property, the District will make a reasonable attempt to ascertain if water is running on the inside of the building. If such is found to be the case, the water will be left shut off at the curb cock or the private shutoff. The District's jurisdiction and responsibility ends at the customer's side of the meter box and WtrOrd384/2012 18 the Board will in no case be liable for damages occasioned by water running from open or faulty fixtures, or from broken or damaged pipes beyond the meter box. 6.09 Damage to Meters - The District reserves the right to set and maintain a meter on any service connection. The water customer shall be held liable for any damage to the meter due to his negligence or carelessness. 15.10 Main Extension Required - The District may provide for all main extensions upon application for service and payment of required charges. Customer may elect to extend mains according to agreements between the customer and the District providing the work meets District standards. 6.10.01 Application - Any owner of one or more lots, parcels, or a sub- divider of a tract of land desiring the extension of one or more water mains to serve such property, shall make written application therefor to the District. Said application shall contain the legal description of the property to be served, tract number, and any additional information which may be required by the District, and shall be accompanied by a map showing the location of the proposed connections. 6.10.02 Investigation - Upon receipt of the application requesting the District: to install facilities, the District shall make an investigation and survey of the proposed extension and estimate the cost thereof. 6.10.03 Dead-end Lines - No dead-end lines shall be permitted, except at the discretion of the General Manager, and in cases where circulation lines are necessary they shall be designed and installed by the District as part of the main extension. 6.10.04 Specifications and Construction - The size, type and quality of materials and location of the lines shall be specified and approved by the District. 6.10.05 Property of District - Upon completion of such installation as approved by the District, the facilities shall be dedicated to and become property of the District. WI'0'J'384,2012 19 6.10.06 Connections - The applicant shall, at his cost, provide all connections to buildings and private water systems, as herein provided. SECTION 7. TEMPORARY SERVICE 7.01 Duration of Service - Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the General Manager, Financial Officer, or District Engineer. 7.02 Security Deposit - The applicant shall deposit, in advance, the estimated cost of the temporary service. Upon discontinuance of service, the actual cost shall be determined and an adjustment made as an additional charge, refund or credit. 7.03 Installation and Operation - All facilities for the temporary service to the customer shall be made and operated in accordance with District instructions. The District may, at its discretion, restrict or terminate the service at any time. 7.04 Responsibility for Meters and Installations - The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter, or to any other loaned facilities of the District,which are involved in furnishing the temporary service from the time they are installed until they are removed. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer. The customer shall give notice to the District in writing at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the time the customer or other person is through with the meter, or meters,and the installation. 7.05 Supply from Fire Hydrant - An applicant for temporary use of water from a fire hydrant must apply for a temporary water service and pay a hydrant meter deposit. The applicant shall also pay for water used in accordance with the meter readings, at the rates prescribed by the Board. 7.06 Unauthorized Use of Hydrants - Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom or for any other purpose is subject to a fine, per occurrence, as may be set by the Board. WtrOrd38412012 20 7.07 Meter Availability - As prescribed by the District, the applicant shall make the hydrant meter available for reading on a monthly basis for actual water usage. If the hydrant meter is not available for the monthly reading as prescribed by the District, a supplementary fee of $100 will be charged for each month the meter is not read to cover the expense required for corrections to billing records. 7.08 Pools and Tanks - When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other purposes, arrangements must be made with the District prior to taking such water. Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be given only if it can be safely delivered through the District's facilities and if other consumers are not inconvenienced thereby. 7.09 Responsibility for Equipment - The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing water, and the District shall riot be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or any of his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permitees in installing, maintaining, operating or interfering with such equipment. The District shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by faucets, valves and other equipment which are open when water is turned on at the meter, either originally or after a temporary shutdown. SECTION 8. FIRE PROTECTION 8.01 Public Fire Protection - The following pertains to the use of District facilities for public fire protection: 8.01.01 Use of Fire Hydrants - Fire Hydrants are for use by the District or by organized fire protection agencies pursuant to contract with the District Other parties desiring to use fire hydrants for any purpose must obtain prior writier permi=ssion from the Water Department and shall operate the hydrant in accordance W I,Ord384,24,2 21 with instructions issued by the Water Department. Unauthorized use of hydrants will be prosecuted according to law. 8.01.02 Moving of Fire Hydrants - When a fire hydrant has been installed in the location specified by the proper authority, the District has fulfilled its obligation. If a property owner or other party desires a change in the size, type or location of the hydrant, they shall bear all costs of such changes without refund. Any change in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the proper authority. 8.02 Private Fire Protection Service - The following pertains to the use of District facilities for private fire protection systems: 8.02.01 Payment of Cost - The applicant for private fire protection service shall pay the total actual cost of installation of the service from the distribution main to the service location including the cost of a detector check meter or other suitable and equivalent device, valve and meter box, said installation will become the property of the District. 8.02.02 No Connection to Other Systems - Unless authorized and under special circumstances, there shall be no connection between the fire protection system and any other water distribution system on the premises. 8.02.03 Use - There shall be no water used through the fire protection service except to extinguish fires and for testing the fire fighting equipment. 8.02.04 Charges for Water Used - Any consumption recorded on the meter will be charged as provided in District Resolutions, except that no charge will be made for water used to extinguish fires reported to the fire department. 8.02.05 Monthly Rates - The monthly rates for private fire protection shall be established by Resolution of the Board of Directors. W VOr084/2012 22 8.02.06 Water for Fire Storage 'ranks - Occasionally water may be obtained from a private fire service for filling a tank connected with the fire service, but only if written permission is secured in advance from the District and an approved means of measurement is available. 8.02.07 Violation of Agreement - If water is used from a private fire ser0CE! in violation of the agreement or this Ordinance, the District may, at its option, discontinue and remove the service. 8.02.08 Valve - When a fire service connection is iInstalled, the valve governing same will be closed and sealed and remain so until a written order is received from the owner of the premises to have the water turned on. 8.02.09 Meter - If the District does not require a meter, and if water is used through a fire service connection for any other purpose than extinguishing fires, the District shall have the right to place a meter on the fire service: connection at the owners expense and assess the appropriate capacity fees, or shut off the entire water supply from such premises. 8.02.10 Additional Service - The District shall have the right to take a domestic, commercial or industrial service connection from the fire service connection at the curb to supply the same premises as those to which the fire service connection belongs. The Board shall also have the right to determine the proportion of the installation costs properly chargeable to each service connection, if such segregation of costs shall become necessary. 8.02.11 Check Valve - The Board reserves the right to install on all fire service connections a check valve of a type approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and to equip the same with a by-pass meter at the expense of the owner of the property. weoms84/2012 23 SECTION 9. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 9.01 Purpose - The purpose and intent of this Section: a. To comply with the requirements imposed upon the District pursuant to Sections 7583-7605 of the California Code of Regulations ("Title 17") and all other applicable regulations regarding Cross-Connection Control. b. To protect the public potable water supply of this District from the possibility of contamination or pollution by isolating within the customer's internal distribution system(s), or the customer's private water system(s), such contaminants or pollutants which could backflow into the District's public water system(s); and c. To promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections, actual or potential, between the customer's potable water system(s) and non-potable water system(s), plumbing fixtures and industrial systems; and d. To provide for the maintenance of a continuing Cross-Connection Control Program which will systematically and effectively minimize the potential for contamination or pollution of the potable water system. 9.02 Application - The provisions of Title 17 and all other regulations regarding Cross-Connections that are adopted by the State of California Department of Health Services pursuant to California Water Code Sections 100205, 100275, and 116375(c), all as the same may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted by the District, incorporated herein by this reference, and made a part hereof as though set forth in full. 9.03 Definitions - In addition to the definitions in Title 17, the following terms are defined for the purpose of this chapter: 9.03.01 Approved Water Supply - The term "Approved Water Supply" shall mean a water supply whose potability is regulated by the Department of Health Services. W VOW84/2012 24 9.03.02 Auxiliary Water Supply - Any water supply, other than the District's, which is either on or available to the property will be considered as an auxiliary water supply. These auxiliary waters may include water from another (public potable; water supply or from any natural source(s) such as a well, river, stream or used water. These: waters may be contaminated, polluted or constitute an unacceptable water source over which the District does not have sanitary control. 9.03.03 Backflow - The term "backflow" shall mean the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gasses or substances into the distribution pipes of the District's potable supply of water from any source or sources. 9.03.04 Backpressure - The term "backpressure" shall mean any elevation of pressure in the downstream piping system above the supply pressure at the point of consideration which would cause, or tend to cause, a reversal of the normal direction of flow. 9.03.05 Backsiphonage - The term "backsiphonage" shall mean a form of backflow due to a reduction in system pressure which causes a sub- atmospheric pressure to exist at a point in the water system. 9.03.06 Backflow Preventer- An assembly or means designed to prevent a reverse flow condition created by a difference in water pressures. 9.03.07 Backflow Prevention Devices — The actual types of devices that may be required and are acceptable for use in the District are as follows: a. Air Gap - The term "Air Gap" shall mean a physical separation between the free flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open or non-pressure receiving vessel. b. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention(RPP) Asseimbly The term "RPP Assembly" shall mean an assembly containing two independently acting approved check valves together with a hydraulically operating, mechanically WM1OId394/a)l2 25 independent, pressure differential relief valve located between the check valves. The unit shall include properly located resilient seated test cocks and tightly closing resilient seated shutoff valves at each end of the assembly. c. Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention MC) Assembly— The term "DC Assembly" shall mean an assembly composed of two independently acting approved check valves including tightly closing resilient seated shutoff valves attached at each end of the assembly and fitted with properly located resilient seated test cocks. 9.03.08 Contamination - The term "contamination" shall mean an Impairment of the quality of the water which creates an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by bacteria, virus, sewage, industrial fluids, or other toxic substances. 9.03.09 Cross-Connections. Controlled - A connection between a potable and non-potable water system with an approved backflow prevention assembly properly installed and maintained so that it will continuously afford the proper protection. 9.03.10 Cross-Connection Control by Containment - The term "cross-connection control by containment (service protection)" shall mean the appropriate type or method of backflow protection at the service connection. 9.03.11 Degree of Hazard - The term "degree of hazard" shall mean either a contamination (health), plumbing, pollutional (non-health) or system hazard. Listed in order of severity, each is defined as follows: a. Health Hazard - The term "health hazard" shall mean an actual or potential threat of contamination of a physical or toxic nature to the District's water system or the consumer's potable water system that would be a danger to health. b. Plumbing Hazard - The term "plumbing hazard" shall mean an internal or plumbing type cross-connection in a consumer's potable water system that may be either a pollutional or contamination type hazard. This includes, but is not MrOrd384/2012 26 limited to, cross-connections to toilets, sinks, lavatories, wash basins, swimming pool plumbing systems, and lawn sprinkler systems. If permitted to exist„ "plumbing hazard" must be properly protected by an appropriate type of backflow prevention assembly. c. Pollutional Hazard - The term "pollutional hazard" shall mean the actual, or potential, threat to the physical properties of the water system or the potability of the system but which would not constitute a health or system hazard, as defined. The potable water system would be degraded, depending on the degree or intensity of pollution, to the point where it becomes a nuisance, aesthetically objectionable, or cause minor damage to the system or its appurtenances. d. System Hazard - The term "system hazard" shall mean an actual, or potential, threat of severe danger to the physical properties of the District's or consumer's potable water system which could have a delayed effect on the quality of the potable water in the system. 9.03.12 Industrial Fluids - The term "industrial fluids" shall mean any fluid or solution which may be chemically, biologically, or otherwise contaminated or polluted in a form or concentration which would constitute a health, system, pollutional, or plumbing hazard if introduced into an approved water supply system 9.03.13 Pollution - The term "pollution" shall mean an impairment of the quality of the water to a degree which doers not create a hazard to the public's health, but which does adversely affect the aesthetic qualities of such waters for domestic work. 9.03.14 Potential — The term "potential" shall mean something perceived that can develop into or become actual. 9.03.15 Service Connection - The term "service connection" shall mean the downstream end of the water meter. This is the point of delivery to the customer's water system where the District loses jurisdiction and sanitary control of the water. W1rOrd31W,012 27 9.03.16 Water. Potable - The term "potable water shall mean any public/private water supply that has been investigated and approved for human consumption. 9.03.17 Water. Non-Potable - The term "non potable water' shall mean a water supply that has not been approved for human consumption. 9.03.18 Water. Used - The term "used water' shall mean any water supplied by the District from a public potable water system to a customer's water system after it has passed through the service connection and is no longer under the control of the District. 9.04 Determination. The District shall conduct surveys to identify Water User Premises where Cross-Connections are likely to occur and evaluate the degree to potential health hazard to the Water which may be created as a result of conditions existing on a Water User's Premises. At a minimum, the evaluation shall consider the factors identified in Section 7585 of the California Code of Regulations. However, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the District shall not be legally responsible for the abatement of any Cross-Connection which may be found to exist within a Water User's Premises. 9.05 Notice. Upon determination by the District that a Cross-Connection exists within the scope of this Section, the District shall give written notice to the affected Customer to install an Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly of a type and quality, and at a specific location, deemed appropriate by the District. The Customer shall immediately cause such device to be installed at his or her expense, and in the manner prescribed by the District, which thirty (30) days of the issuance of said notice. 9.06 Installation. The location of any Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly installed pursuant to this Section shall be at the Customer's point of connection to the district's Water, or within the Customer's Premises, or both, as W1,Or038412012 28 determined by the District in the exercise of its discretion. If an approved Backflow Prevention Assembly is required on the Customer's connection to the District's Water, if shall be located at or near the property line of the Premises or immediately outside the+ building being served, but, in all cases, at a place deemed acceptable to the District that is before the first branch line leading off the service line. 9.06.01 Typical Installations - Conditions where an approved backflow prevention assembly is required on each service connection shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. In the case of any property having an auxiliary water supply,or one that is being fed by another outside water source, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved Air Gap or RPP deviice. b. In the case of any property on which toxic chemicals, pollutants, industrial fluids, or any other objectionable substances are handled, or stored, in such a fashion as to create an actual or potential hazard to the District's system, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved Air Gap or RPP device. b. In the case of any property having internal cross-connnections that can- not be permanently corrected or protected against, or intricate plumbing and piping arrangements or where entry to all portions of the premises is not readily accessible for inspection purposes, making it impracticable or impossible to ascertain whether or riot dangerous cross-connections exist. The public water system shall be protected against backflow from the property by installing an approved RPP device. In the case of any property being served by two or more water services, water and fire services, water and irrigation services, or any combination thereof, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved RPP device on each service connection. WUOrd354/2212 29 d. In the case of any property having solar heating systems of a heat ex- changer type that utilize a recirculating pump, air conditioning units with chemical injection pots, or coolers with recirculating pumps, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved RPP device. e. In the case of any agricultural property, dairy, poultry farm, or any other farm, or hobby type operation, where fecal bacteria has the potential to contaminate the water supply, or operations injecting chemicals into the on-site water lines, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the property by installing, at a minimum, an approved RPP device. f. In the case of any property on which there is water or a substance that would be objectionable but not hazardous to health if introduced into the public water system, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved double check valve. g. In the case of any single family or multi-family residential property where known health hazards exist, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved RPP device. 9.06.02 Typical Facilities - Typical facilities where the District requires the installation of approved backflow prevention assemblies: Apartments- 8 or more units - RPP Bottling plants - RPP Buildings- Commercial, Industrial - RPP Buildings- Hotels, Motels - RPP Buildings, multi-storied (three or more floor levels) - RPP Car wash facilities - RPP Cleaners RPP Commercial buildings - RPP Wt,Ord39412012 30 Cooling towers - RPP Fire systems (not interconnected, interconnected) - RPP, DC Hospitals- Medical buildings, Mortuaries, Autopsy Facilities, Nursing and Convalescent Homes and Clinics - RPP Irrigation systems- Premises having separate systems: Parks, Playgrounds, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, Schools, Estates, Ranches - RPP Laundries and Dye works - RPP Mobile home parks - RPP Multiple rental buildings- that are master metered. - RPP Plating plants - RPP Sand and Gravel Plants - RPP Schools - RPP Sewage lift stations - RPP Sewage treatment plants - AG, RPP Sprinkling systems (chemically entrained) - RPP Steam facilities - RPP Public Swimming Pools & Pools at Apartments, - RPP Condominiums, Home OwnerAssociations, City Parks, Trailer Parks, and Mobile Home Parks. - RPP 9.07 Inspection Testing and Maintenance. The Customer shall cause a field test to be performed by a licensed plumbing contractor certified to test and repair Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies at the time of installation and at least once per year thereafter. In those instances deemed necessary by the District, testing of Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies may be required at more frequent intervals, In the event that an Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly is found to be deflective, the Customer shall cause the necessary repairs and/or replacement thereof to be w:,omaamao'z 31 made. The Customer shall have an acceptance test performed after such repair and/or replacement to ensure proper operation of the Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly. All costs associated with the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies shall be borne by the Customer. The results of each test and records of all inspection, replacement, and repairs performed on an Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly by the Customer shall be maintained by the Customer and reported to the District in a manner deemed acceptable to the District. 9.08 Enforcement. The District may discontinue or refuse to supply water and/ or sewer service to any Premises that is not in strict compliance with the terms of this Section, or if it is found that an Approved Backflow Prevention Device has been removed or bypassed, or if unprotected Cross-Connections otherwise exist on the Premises. The District may also disconnect water and/or sewer service to any Premises if the health and safety of any Person is immediately threatened by a Cross- Connection. The District may refuse to restore such service to the Premises until the Cross-Connection is remedied and an Approved Backflow Prevention Device is installed and operated in accordance with the Section. 9.09 Administration. The District shall appoint at least one (1) person trained in Cross-connection control to administer the provisions of this section. SECTION 10. CUSTOMER BILLING PROCEDURES 10.01 Establish Rates and Charges - The Board of Directors shall from time to time establish rates and charges for water and other service provided by the East Valley Water District. 10.02 Charges - Water charges shall begin when a water service connection is installed and the meter is set or an existing service is requested to be turned on, unless the water is otherwise ordered to be left shut off when the service connection is ordered or installed. Thereafter, the District may transfer to the account, which is established Wt,Or0384/2012 32 for such service, any delinquent and/or unpaid charges from other closed or open accounts which are held by the customer and/or property owner with the District. 10.03 Liens for Unpaid Bills - All unpaid bills will be made a lien against the property pursuant to these rules, regulations and California Water Code Section 31701.5 et.seq. Interest at the legal rate may accrue and be applied on all delinquent bills. 10.04 Owner Liability - The property owner remains responsible for all charges owed to the District whether or not the property owner actually lives on the premises or signs the application for water service. 10.05 Billing Period - The regular billing period will be monthly. 10.06 Meter Readina Meters will be read as nearly as possible, on the same day of each month. 10.07 Billina of Separate Meters not Combined - Separate bills will be rendered for each meter installation. The District may, for its own convenience, consider each register of compound meters as a separate service and bill each as provided for herein. For its own convenience, the District may combine mulitiple services on one bill. 10.08 Opening and Closing Bills - Opening and closing bills for less than the normal billing period shall consist of charges for actual water consumption and a proration of the availability charge. 10.09 Payment of Bills - Bills for metered water service shall be rendered at the end of each billing period and due and payable upon presentation. If full payment is not received at the business office of the District on or before the due date, the bill shall become past due and delinquent. 10.10 Delinquency Notice - A delinquency notice shall be mailed to customers whose accounts are delinquent, warning that service is subject to disconnection unless payment is received within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of mailing of the W OOM36nn_e 1 z 33 delinquent notice. The delinquency notice shall indicate the amount due, including delinquent charges, and the total amount which must be paid. Notice of any delinquency in a tenant's account shall also be sent to the owner of the property. 10.11 Removal of Delinquency - At the end of each calendar year the District shall remove one delinquency from the record of each account that has one or more delinquencies. 10.12 Suit - All unpaid rates, charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. 10.13 Costs - Defendant shall pay all costs of suit in any judgment rendered in favor of the District, including reasonable attorney's fees. 10.14 Upon Vacating Premises - Customers desiring to discontinue service should so notify the District in writing three (3) business days prior to vacating the premises. Unless discontinuance of service is ordered, the customer shall be liable for on-going charges whether or not any water is used, up to the time of requested discontinuance of service. SECTION 11. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTED BILLS 11.01 Right to Meet - The customer has the right to meet with the Financial Officer or General Manager to present any evidence supporting a complaint with regard to water service, District rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances, or to dispute the accuracy of a bill for service or other charges. 11.02 Arranqement of Meeting - To arrange such a meeting, the customer shall contact the District office, either in writing or by telephone during normal business hours. 11.03 Presentation of Evidence - The customer may be accompanied by a friend, attorney, or other representative to meet with the Financial Officer or General Manager and may present any evidence they may have to support their position. WtrOrd364/2012 34 11.04 Unresolved Disputes - If the customer is unable to resolve his dispute with the Financial Officer or General Manager, he/she may submit the complaint in writing along with a full and detailed explanation to the Board of Directors for resolution. 11.05 Appearances Before the Board of Directors - The customer may appear before the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled) Board meeting by notifying the District Secretary, in writing, prior to the Board meeting of the date he/she wishes to attend and what the dispute regards. The customer may then present the complaint and any evidence in support of his/her position and ask for a decision by the Board. 11.06 Delays on Action - The Board shall act promptly to resolve the dispute, but may delay a resolution of the dispute to the time of its next regular meeting in order to investigate the dispute or receive special reports related to the dispute. 11.07 Further Delays - Any further delays must be freely and willingly agreed to by the customer. 11.08 Decision of the Board - The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final. Should the Board not render a decision within sixty (60) days of application to the Board, this failure to act shall be deemed a denial of the requested action, unless both parties have agreed to extend the resolution period. 11.09 Discontinuance of Service - No water or other service shall be discontinued pending the final resolution of a dispute. 11.10 Adjustment for Fast Meter Errors - If a meter tested at the request of a customer is found to be more than five percent (5%) fast, the excess charges for the time service was rendered the customer, or excess charges for a period of six months, whichever shall be the lesser, shall be refunded to the customer. 11.11 Adiustment for Slow Meter Errors - If a meter tested at the request of a customer is found to be more than ten percent (10%) slow and shows evidence of tampering, the District may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based WPnrd-M/2012 35 upon corrected meter readings for the period, not exceeding six months, that the meter was in use. 11.12 Non-Registering Meters - If a meter is found to be not registering, the charges for service shall be based on the estimated consumption. Such estimates shall be made from previous consumption for a comparable period, or by such other method as is determined by the District, and its decision shall be final. SECTION 12. DISCONNECTION FOR NONPAYMENT 12.01 Disconnection for Non-Payment - Water service shall be discontinued if payment for water service is not made within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of mailing the delinquent notice. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to termination, the District will make a reasonable attempt to notify the resident of the affected property by delivering, or causing to be delivered, a final disconnect notice to the property. At no time shall the District discontinue water service at a time when the District offices are closed. 12.02 Complaint Procedures for Disconnection - Service disconnection for non-payment of bills or for violation of any of the District's rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions is subject to the complaint procedures specified in Section 11 herein. 12.03 Refusal or Neglect to Pay Debt - Any amount due is a debt to the District and any person, firm or corporation failing, neglecting, or refusing to pay this debt may be subject to a civil action for the amount due in a court of competent jurisdiction. 12.04 Lien Against Property for Non-Payment - Any unpaid debt will be deemed a lien against the real property to which service is rendered as specified herein and California Water Code Section 31701 .5 et.seq. 12.05 Service Charges for Violations - If water service is discontinued for violation of any of the District's rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances, service shall not be re-instituted until the violations have been corrected and all applicable WlrOrd384/2012 36 service; charges and fees as provided for herein are paid in full by cash , money order, or cashier's check. 12.06 Partial Payments - A partial payment of a delinquent account may be accepted and credited to a customer's account, but such partial payment shall riot be cause for removing the account from a delinquent status and shall not preclude the meter from being turned off for delinquency. 12.07 Authorization for Continuance of Service for Delinquent Accounts - The General Manager or his designee may authorize continuation of service: to a delinquent account if financial arrangements satisfactory to the (District have been established. SECTION 13. ADDING DELINQUENT CHARGE TO TAX ROLL 13.01 Report of Delinquent and Unpaid Charges - A report of delinquent and unpaid charges for water and other services which remain unpaid and delinquent for sixty (60) days or more on July 1st of each year shall be prepared and submitted to the Board for consideration as tax liens. The unpaid delinquent charges listed in said report for each parcel of property shall be fixed at the amount listed in said report. 13.02 Adoption and Filing of Report - The Secretary shall file with the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino and the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, in the time and manner specified by the County Assessors and Board of Supervisors, a copy of such written report with a statement endorsed thereon over the signature of the Secretary, that such a report has been adopted and approved by the Board of Directors and that the County Assessor shall enter the amount of such changes against the respective lots or parcels oi land as they appear on the current assessment roll. 13.03 Collection of Delinquent and Unpaid Charges - The amount of any changes for water and/or other services included in the report prepared and submitted pursuant to Sections 13.01 and 13.02 above shall be added to and become a part of Wtrord381120 I? 37 the annual taxes next levied upon the property upon which the water for which the charges are unpaid was used, and upon the property subject to the charges for any other District services, and shall constitute a lien on that property as of the same time and in the same manner as does the tax lien securing such annual taxes as provided in Section 12.04 above. SECTION 14. CHARGES AND DEPOSITS 14.01 Adoption - The amount of all charges and deposits described herein shall be adopted by Board resolution. 14.02 Consumption Charge - The consumption charge is the charge per hundred cubic feet for all water registered by the water service meter. 14.03 Delinquency Charges - A delinquent charge shall be added to each delinquent account at the time any amount becomes delinquent, provided that no delinquent charge shall be made on any account which at the time has no delinquencies of record. When a delinquent charge is made, such charge shall be added to the delinquent account as of the date the account becomes delinquent and the charge shall become an inseparable part of the amount due as of that time. 14.04 Disconnect Notice Charge - The disconnect notice charge is the charge which covers reasonable District costs to notify customers that their water service is subject to impending termination. 14.05 Disconnect/Reconnect Charge - The disco nnect/reconnect charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District costs for disconnection and reconnection of service connections which are in violation of the provisions contained herein. 14.06 Fire Hydrant Installation Charge - The charge for installation of fire hydrants as may be required. 14.07 Fire Service Connection Charge - The charge for installation of fire services as may be required. WtrOr038412012 38 '14.08 Fire Service Standby Charge - The fire service standby charge is the monthly standby charge per inch diameter of the District fire service meter. Water use through this service is limited to emergency fire requirements only. '14.09 Inspection Charge - Where a customer service connection or facility requires inspection by District personnel, the customer shall be charged for such inspection. 14.10 Meter Test Charge - The meter test charge is the charge which covers the District costs for removing, bench testing, and reinstalling the water meter to be tested. 14.11 Security Deposit - The Security deposit iinsures payment of minimum District charges. Upon discontinuance of service the security deposit shall be applied to reduce any outstanding charges on any accounts held by the customer with the District. The amount of deposit shall be established by the Board of Directors in the resolution on fees. The security deposit shall be refunded to the customer as provided in Section 6.04.02 herein. 14.12 Special Facility Charge - A special facility charge shall be for the development of a limited service area whenever special facilities including, but riot limited to, booster stations, hydropneumatic stations and pressure regulators are required. The charge to be made to a developer or owner of land that is considered by the (District to be within a limited service area shall be based upon the developer's or landowner's proportionate share of the cost of the installation of such special facility. Such proportionate share to be borne by the developer or landowner shall be based on the percentage of such development to the entire limited service area to be served by the !special facilities and the difference between the cost of facilities to serve the same number of acres or area under normal conditions and the cost of facilities to serve the acreage or area under special conditions at a higher cost. 39 14.13 System Charge - The system charge is the monthly availability charge applicable to all metered services. 14.14 Unauthorized Use of Water Charge - The unauthorized use of water charge shall be charged to any person, organization or agency for each unauthorized use of District water, or for tampering in any manner with any meter belonging to the District, in which tampering shall affect the accuracy of such meter. Where the unauthorized use of water or tampering results in the District's action to remove the meter, there shall be a charge for the removal and re-installation. 14.15 Front Footage Charge - The front footage charge is a one-time reimbursement to the District for previously constructed water mains adjacent to all sides of an unimproved property to be served. 14.16 Water Main Extension Charge - The water main extension charge is for the construction of a water main extending to the far side of the property to be served. This charge shall be based on the prevailing rates of time and material per District approved plans. The customer shall be responsible to provide the plans and for all applicable Engineering Services charges described in Section 14.18. 14.17 Water Service Connection Charge - The water service connection charge is the charge for the type and size of water service connection desired. Such regular charge shall be paid in advance by the applicant. The water service connection charge shall consist of an installation charge and a capacity charge. Where there is no regular charge, the District reserves the right to require the applicant to deposit an amount equal to the estimated cost of such service connection. 14.17.01 Installation Charge - The installation charge shall represent the District's cost to furnish and install the specified service. 14.17.02 Capacity Charge - The capacity charge is a fee for that incremental portion of the entire water system and District facilities that will be used by a new service. wo-omaaarzo'z 40 14.18 Water System Design Charge - A non-refundable water system design charge shall be required for all main extensions, service connection and/or special facilities requiring the preparation of engineering plans and drawings. 14.19 Engineering Services Charge - The Engineering Services charge is a fee for the District's time and effort spent on assisting customers who have a requirement to construct water main extensions, or other water facilities, that must. meet District: needs and conform to District standards. This fee includes time and effort the District: spends on plan checking, plan and easement development, and all other related work. Prior to submission of any documents requiring work by the district, a non- refundable minimum charge in the amount of 7.50/0 of the engineer's estimated cost for the project shall be submitted to the district. The work will be accomplished on a time and effort basis. Should the District use more funds than the original charge, the additional billed costs must be paid prior to allowing water service to the project. 14.20 Construction Water Charge - The construction water charge is a temporary flat rate water charge. It is only available during the construction phase of a new building for services 1" in diameter or less. It is available for a period not exceeding six months. 14.21 Fire Flow Test Charge - The fire flow test charge is a flat rate to cover the District's time and effort for testing parts of the water system to obtain fire flow test data and calculate results as requested. 14.22 Valve Deposit - The valve deposit is a refundable charge that is used to insure all valve cans and caps are constructed to final grade before a water system construction project is complete. The District will accept a guarantee bond in lieu of a cash deposit. The fee will be returned or the bond released when valve cans and caps are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District. MrOra384 1.012 41 14.23 Service Initiation Charge - The service initiation charge is a non refundable charge which covers the reasonable District costs for initiating water service. 14.24 Returned Check Charge - A returned check charge is a charge which covers the reasonable administrative cost and banking charges for processing a returned check. 14.25 Temporary Service Charge - A temporary service is available through the use of a fire hydrant. A customer deposit for the temporary service will be required. All other applicable service charges shall apply. SECTION 15 WATER CONSERVATION 15.01 Waste or Nuisance Water and Other Substances - It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to deposit, drain, wash, or allow to run or divert water, mud or sand into, or upon, any public road, highway, street, alley, drainage ditch, storm drain, flood control channel owned or controlled by any public agency within the District. When a written application is filed with the District, and approved by the General Manager, a permit may be granted with terms and conditions and applicable fees as it may deem appropriate to impose to such person . For purposes of enforcement of this section, the owner of the meter, or property, which is the source of the "waste or nuisance water and other substances" as defined herein will be considered the responsible party. Any violations cited hereunder, and defined as being detrimental to public health, safety or welfare, will be borne by the responsible party. 15.02 Conservation Measures - Stage No.1 Normal Conditions: Voluntary Conservation Measures - Normal conditions shall be in effect when the District is able to meet all the water demands of its customers in the immediate future. During normal conditions all water users should continue to use water wisely, to prevent the waste or unreasonable use of water, and to reduce water consumption to that necessary for ordinary domestic and commercial purposes. wnomsaaz°'z 42 15.03 Stage No 2 - Threatened Water Supply Shortage - In the event of a ftreatened water supply shortage which could affect the District's ability to provide water for ordinary domestic and commercial uses, the Board of Directors shall hold a public hearing at which consumers of the water supply shall have the opportunity to protest and to present their respective needs to the District. The Board may then, by resolution, declare a water shortage condition to prevail, and the following conservation measures shall be in effect: 15.03.01 Exterior Landscape Plans - Exterior landscape plans for all new commercial and industrial development shall provide for timed irrigation and shall consider the use of drought resistance varieties of flora. Such plans shall be presented to and approved by the District prior to issuance of a water service letter. 15.03.02 Excessive Irrigation and Related Waste - No customer of the District or other person acting on behalf of or under the direction of a customer shall cause or permit the use of water for irrigation of landscaping or other outdoor vegetation, plantings, lawns or other growth, to exceed the amount required to provide reasonable irrigation of same, and shall not cause or permit any unreasonable or excessive waste of water from said irrigation activities or from watering devices or systems. The free flow of water away from an irrigated site shalll be presumptively considered excessive irrigation and waste as defined in Section 3 herein. 15.03.03 Agricultural Irrigation - Persons receiving water from the District who are engaged in commercial agricultural practices, whether for the purpose of crop production or growing of ornamental plants shall provide; maintain and use irrigation equipment and practices which are the most efficient possible. Upon the request of the General Manager, these persons may be required to prepare a plan describing their irrigation practices and equipment, including but not limited 'to, an estimate of the efficiency of the use of water on their properties. w rord:,9a::1o,z 43 15.03.04 Commercial Facilities - Commercial and industrial facilities shall, upon request of the General Manager, provide the District with a plan to conserve water at their facilities. The District will provide these facilities with information regarding the average monthly water use by the facility for the last two year period. The facility will be expected to provide the District with a plan to conserve or reduce the amount of water used by that percentage deemed by the Board of Directors to be necessary under the circumstances. After review and approval by the General Manager, the water conservation plan shall be considered subject to inspection and enforcement by the District. 15.03.05 Parks Golf Courses Swimming Pools and School Grounds Public and private parks, golf courses, swimming pools and school grounds which use water provided by the District shall use water for irrigation and pool filling between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 15.03.06 Domestic Irrigation - Upon notice and public hearing, the District may determine that the irrigation of exterior vegetation shall be conducted only during specified hours and/or days, and may impose other restrictions on the use of water for such irrigation. The irrigation of exterior vegetation at other than these times shall be considered to be a waste of water. 15.03.07 Swimming Pools - All residential, public and recreational swimming pools, of all size, shall use evaporation resistant covers and shall re-circulate water. Any swimming pool which does not have a cover installed during periods of non- use shall be considered a waste of water. 15.03.08 Run-off and Wash-down - No water provided by the District shall be used for the purposes of wash-down of impervious areas, without specific written authorization of the General Manager. Any water used on a premises that is allowed to escape the premises and run off into gutters or storm drains shall be considered a waste of water. MrOrd384/201I 44 15.03.09 Vehicle Washing - The washing of cars, trucks or other vehicles is not permitted, except with a hose equipped with an automatic slhut-off device, or a commercial facility so designated on the District's billing records. 15.03.10 Drinking Water Provided by Restaurants: - Restaurants are requested not to provide drinking water to patrons except by request. 15.04 Stage No.3- Water Shortage Emergency:Mandatory Conservation Measures - In the event of a water shortage erergency in which the District may be prevented from meeting the water demands of its customers, the Board of Directors shall, if possible, given the time and circumstances, immediately hold a public hearing at which customers of the District shall have the opportunity to protest and to present their respective needs to the Board. No public hearing shall be required in the event of a breakage or failure of a pump, pipeline, or conduit causing an immediate emergency. The General Manager is empowered to declare a water shortage emergency, subject to the ratification of the Board of Directors within 72 hours of such declaration, and the following rules and regulations shall be in effect immediately following such declarations: 15.04.01 Prohibition - Watering of parks, school grounds, golf courses, lawn water, landscape irrigation, washing down of driveways, parking lots or other impervious surfaces, washing of vehicles, except when done by commercial car wash establishments using only recycled or reclaimed water, filling or adding water to swimming pools, wading pools, spas, ornamental ponds, fountains and artificial lakes are prohibited. 15.04.02 Restaurants - Restaurants shall not serve drinking water to patrons except by request. 15.04.03 Construction Meters - No new construction meter permits shall be issued by the District. All existing construction meters shall be removed and/or locked. WlrOrd584/2012 45 15.04.04 Commercial Nurseries and Livestock - Commercial nurseries shall discontinue all watering and irrigation. Watering of livestock is permitted as necessary. 15.05 Implementation and Termination of Mandatory Compliance Stages The General Manager of the District shall monitor the supply and demand for water on a daily basis to determine the level of conservation required by the implementation or termination of the Water Conservation Plan Stages and shall notify the Board of Directors of the necessity for the implementation, or termination, of each stage. Each declaration of the Board of Directors implementing, or terminating, a water conservation stage shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, and shall be posted at the District offices. Each declaration shall remain in effect until the Board of Directors otherwise declares, as provided herein. 15.06 Exceptions Application for Exception Permits - The General Manager may grant permits for uses of water otherwise prohibited under the provisions of this Ordinance if he finds and determines that restrictions herein would either: 15.06.01 Hardship - Cause an unnecessary and undue hardship to the water user or the public; or 15.06.02 Emergency - Cause an emergency condition affecting the health, sanitation, fire protection or safety of the water use or of the public. 15.06.03 Exemptions Granted - Such exceptions may be granted only upon written application therefor. Upon granting such exception permit, the General Manager may impose any conditions he determines to be just and proper. 15.07 Enforcement Inspection - Authorized employees of the District, after proper identification may, during reasonable hours, inspect any facility having a water conservation plan, and may enter onto private property for the purpose of observing the operation of any water conservation device, irrigation equipment or water facility. wvore3e4i201 z 46 Employees of the District may also observe the use of water or irrigation equipment within the District from public rights-of-way. '15.08 Criminal Penalties for Violation - Water Code Section 31029 makes any violation of this Ordinance a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, the violator shall be punished by imprisonment, fine or by both fine and imprisonment as may be allowed by law. 15.09 Civil Penalties for Violation - In addition to criminal penalties, violators of the mandatory provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to civil action initiated by the District as follows: 15.09.01 First Violation: For a first violation, the District shall issue a written notice of violation to the water user violating the provisions of this Ordinance. The notice shall be given pursuant to the requirements of Section 15.10 below. 15.09.02 Second Violation: $100.00 Surcharge - For a second violation of this Ordinance within a 12 month period, or failure to comply with the notice of violation within the period stated, a surcharge of $100.00 is hereby imposed for the meter through which the wasted water was supplied. 15.09.03 Third Violation: $200.00 Surcharge and/or Installation of a FMow_Restrictor - For a third violation of this ordinance within a 12 month period, or for continued failure to comply within 30 days after notice of an imposition of second violation sanctions, a one month penalty surcharge in the amount of $200.00 is hereby imposed for the meter through which the wasted water was supplied. In addition to the surcharge, the District may, at its discretion, install a flow-restricting device at such meter with a one-eighth inch (1/8") orifice for services up to one and one half (1-1/2") inch size, and comparatively sized restrictors for larger services, on the service of the customer at the premises at which the violation occurred for a period of not less than forty-eight (48) hours. The charge to the customer for installing a flow-restricting device; shalll be based upon the size of the meter and the actual cost of installation but shall not WI,O,d 384/2012 47 be less than that provided in the District's Rules and Regulations. The charge for removal of the flow-restricting device and restoration of normal service shall be as provided in the District's Rules and Regulations. 15.09.04 Subsequent Violations: Discontinuance of Service - For any subsequent violation of this Ordinance within the twenty-four (24) calendar months after a first violation as provided in Section 15.09.2 hereof, the penalty surcharge provided in Section 15.09.3 hereof shall be imposed and the District may discontinue water service to that customer at the premises or to the meter where the violation occurred. The charge for reconnection and restoration of normal service shall be as provided in the Rules and Regulations of the District. Such restoration of service shall not be made until the General Manager of the District as determined that the water user has provided reasonable assurances that future violations of this Ordinance by such user will not occur. 15.10 Notice - First Violation - For a first violation, written notice shall be given to the customer and/or property owner personally or by regular mail. 15.10.01 Subsequent Violations - If the penalty assessed is a surcharge for a second or third violation, notice may be given by regular mail. 15.10.02 Violations Involving Installation of Flow-Restrictors or Discontinuance of Water Service - If the penalty assessed is, or includes, the installation of a flow restrictor or the discontinuance of water service to the customer for any period of time, notice of the violation shall be given in the following manner: a. Personal Service - By giving written notice thereof to the occupant and/or property owner personally; or if the occupant and/or property owner is absent from his/her place of residence and from his/her assumed place of business, by leaving a copy with some person of suitable age and discretion at either place, and sending a copy through the United States mail addressed to the occupant and/or owner at his/her place of business or residence; or WtrOrd384/2012 48 b. Posting - If such place of residence and business cannot be ascertained, or a person of suitable age or discretion cannot be located, then by affixing a cony in a conspicuous place on the property where the failure to comply is occurring and also by delivering a copy to a person there residing, if such person can be found, and also sending a copy through the United States mail addressed to the occupant at the place where the property is situated and the owner if different. 15.10.03 Form of Notice - All notices provided for in this Section shall contain, in addition to the facts of the violation, a statement of the possible penalties for each violation and a statement informing the oa:upant/owner of his/her right to hearing on the violation. 15.11 Hearin - Any customer or property owner against whom a penalty is levied pursuant to this ordinance shall have a right to a hearing, in the first instance by the General Manager, with the right of appeal to the Board of Directors, on the merits of the alleged violation upon the written request of that customer within fifteen (15) days of the date of alleged violation. At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the customer may then appear and present any evidence in support of his position and ask for a decision by the Board. 15.12 Delays on Action - The Board shall act promptly to resolve the dispute, but may delay a resolution of the dispute to the time of its next regular meeting in order to investigate the dispute or receive special reports related to the dispute. 15.13 Decision of the Board - The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final. Should the Board not render a decision within sixty (60) days of application to the Board, the failure to act shall be deemed a denial of the requested action, unless both parties have agreed to extend the resolution period. WtrOrJ334,2012 49 SECTION 16. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Approved and adopted this 22nd TH day of August 2012 ROLL CALL: Ayes: Directors Noes: Absent: Abstain: Matt LeVesque, President ATTEST: John J. Mura, Secretary WtrOM38412012 50 RESOLUTION 2012.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2010.06 WHEREAS, East Valley Water District ("District") is a county water district organized and operating pursuant to California Water Code Section 30000 et seq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code Sections 31024 and 31027, the District's Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 384 on August 22, 2012, establishing the rules and regulations for water service by the District; and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code Sections 31007 and 31025, the District's Board of Directors is authorized to adopt by resolution such rates for the provision of water service by the District to implement the rules and regulations set forth in Ordinance No. 384 and to yield an amount sufficient to pay the operating expenses of the District, provide for repairs and depreciation of works owned or operated by the District, pay the interest on any bonded debt, and, so far as possible, provide a fund for the payment of the principal of the bonded debt as it becomes due; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of its objectives, the District has conducted a study on the public facilities operated by the District and the anticipated need for additional facilities in the future; and, WHEREAS, this study, entitled East Valley Water District Imoact Fee Study, AB 1500 Compliance was prepared by the engineering firm of URS Corporation dated May 1989; updated in 1995; and most recently updated in 2000 by Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.; and is available for public review and inspection; and WHEREAS, this study indicates that existing public facilities operated by the District will need to be modified and additional facilities will be needed for the District to provide adequate water service to the people within the District; and WHEREAS, this study further indicates that rates and fees need to be established by the District to raise sufficient revenue to finance the public facilities necessary to provide adequate water service; and WHEREAS, the District has further retained the services of a qualified engineer, HDR Engineering, Inc, to prepare the Water Rate; Analysis dated June 1, 2010, that: is ai:tached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference ("the Water Rate Study"); and i Resolution 2012.13 WHEREAS, the revenue raised by these rates and fees will be used to modify or construct additional public facilities to provide adequate water services, and do not exceed the total cost of these facilities; and WHEREAS, this action is necessary for obtaining funds for the construction of capital public facilities necessary to maintain water service within the boundaries of the District and is therefore exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as provided by Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8); and WHEREAS, the amount of the rates and charges hereby adopted do not exceed the reasonable anticipated costs for the corresponding services provided by the District, and therefore the fees imposed hereby to not qualify as "special taxes" under Government Code Section 50076, and the actions taken herein are exempt from the additional notice and public meeting requirements of the Brown Act pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6(a)(1)(A) and (B); and WHEREAS, the District has satisfied all of the substantive and procedural prerequisites of Articles XIIIC and MID of the California Constitution in establishing the rates and charges set forth herein, including but not limited to, the identification of the parcels upon which the rates and charges will be imposed; the calculation of the rates and charges; the mailing of written notice to the record owners of each parcel upon which the rates and charges will be imposed describing the amount thereof, the basis upon which the rates and charges were calculated, the reason for the rates and charges, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing to be held thereon; and the conducting of a public hearing on the rates and charges not less than 45 days after mailing the notice during which all protests against the fee were considered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District does hereby resolve and determine that the written protests against the rates and charges set forth herein that were received by the District prior to the close of the public hearing hereon represented less than a majority of the parcels subject to the rates and charges set forth below and, thus, the District's Board of Directors further finds that the public interest and necessity requires the adoption of the content and findings of the Water Rate Study and the following rates and charges for water service by the District in accordance with Ordinance No. 384, as well as affirmation and ratification of all prior rates and charges previously adopted by the District's Board of Directors: 2 Resolution 2012.13 SECTION 1. SYSTEM CHARGE The system charge is the monthly availability charge applicable to all metered water services. The charges, which vary by meter size, are established at the amounts listed in Table 1 below as of October 1, 2010. Implementation of these charges will be phased in according to the schedule set forth in Table 2 below. Table 1 Table 2 Established Rates By Meter Size Phase In Amounts and Schedule Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Meter Availability 7.0/1/2010 10/1/.?011 Beginning Size Charge 9/30/2011 9/30/2012 10, 112012 51/8" $ 13.71 $ 11.54 $ 12.58 $ 13.71 3/4" 13.71 11.54 12.58 13.71 1„ 20.87 17.56 19.14 20.87 1,5" 38.60 32.49 35.41 38.60 2" 88.48 74.47 81.17 88.48 3" 163.25 137.40 149.77 1.63.25 4" 270.06 227.30 247.76 270.06 (5" 537.09 452.06 492.74 537.09 8" 857.52 721.76 786.72 857.52 SECTION 2. CONSUMPTION CHARGE The consumption charge established pursuant to Section 14.02 of the District's Ordinance No. 375 is fixed at the uniform rate of $1.77 per hundred cubic feet: as of October 1, 2010, but implementation thereof will be phased in according to the following schedule: 10/01/10- 10/01/11- 09/30/11 09/30/12 10/01/12 Consumption $1 .49 $1.62 $1.77 Charge SECTION 3. DELINQUENCY CHARGES The delinquency charge is the charge which is added to each delinquent account at the time any amount becomes delinquent, provided that no delinquent charge shall be made on any account which at that time has no delinquencies of record. The delinquency charge is hereby established as one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) pe.r month of the total amount delinquent. 3 Resolution 201:2.13 SECTION 4. FIRE SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE The fire service standby charge is the monthly charge per inch diameter of the District fire service meter. Water used through this service is limited to emergency fire requirements only. Fire Service Standby Charge = $5.60 per month per inch diameter. SECTION 5. WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES The water service connection charge is the charge for the type and size of water service connection desired. Such regular charge shall be paid in advance by the applicant. Where there is no regular charge, the District reserves the right to require the applicant to deposit an amount equal to the estimated cost of such service connection. SERVICE CAPACITY INSTALLATION TOTAL SIZE CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE 3/4" $ 3,273.00 $ 2,128.00 $ 5,401.00 1" 5,466.00 2,160.00 $ 7,626.00 1-1/2" 10,900.00 4,714.00 $ 15,617.00 2" 17,445.00 4,924.00 $ 22,369.00 3" 32,730.00 10,739.00 $ 43,469.00 4" 54,600.00 16,551.00 $ 71,151 .00 6" 109,000.00 27,117.00 $136,117.00 8" 196,380.00 29,983.00 $226,983.00 10" 327,300.00 to be determined to be determined SECTION 6. FIRE SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES The fire service charge is the charge for the type and size of fire service connection desired. Such regular charge shall be paid in advance by the applicant. Where there is no regular charge, the District reserves the right to require the applicant to deposit an amount equal to the estimated cost of such service connection. FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATION SIZE CHARGE 11. $ 2,160.00 1-1/2" $ 4,717.00 2" $ 4,924.00 3" $10,739.00 4" D.D.C. $13,873.00 6" D.D.C. $19,186.00 8" D.D.C. $20,211.00 4 Resolution 2012.13 SECTION 7. FRONT FOOTAGE CHARGE The front footage charge is a one-time reimbursement to the District for previously constructed water mains adjacent to all sides of an unimproved property to be serviced. This charge is hereby established at a rate of$30.00 per lineal foot. SECTION 8. WATER MAIN EXTENSION CHARGE The water main extension charge is for the construction of a water main extending to the far side of the property to be served. This charge shall be based on the prevailing rates of time and material per District approved plans. The customer shall be responsible to provide the plans and for all applicable Engineering Services charges described in Section 12. SECTION 9. FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION CHARGE The charge for installation of fire hydrants is hereby established at the rate of: 1. $3,807.00 for each short side installation (the case where the water maid and the hydrant are on the same side of the street's centerline) 2. $6,359.00 for each long side installation (the case where the water maid and the hydrant are on the opposite sides of the street's centerline) SECTION 10. SPECIAL FACILITY CHARGE A special facility charge shall be required for development of limited service whenever special facilities, including pressure regulators are required. The charge to be made to a developer or owner of land that is considered by the District to be within a limited service area shall be based upon the developer's or landowner's proportionate share of the cost for the installation of such Special Facility. Such proportionate share to be borne by the developer or landowner shall be based on the percentage of such development to the entire limited service area to be served by the Special Facilities; and the same number of acres or area under normal conditions and the cost of facilities to serve the acreage of area under special conditions at a higher cost. SECTION 11. INSPECTION CHARGES Where a customer service connection or facility requires inspection by District personnel, the customer shall be charged for such inspection at the rate of $600.00 per day. s Resolution 2012.13 SECTION 12. WATER SYSTEM DESIGN CHARGE A water system design charge shall be required for all main extensions, service connections and/or special facilities requiring the preparation of engineering plans and drawings. The water system design charge is hereby established as that fee charged by an engineering firm of the District's choosing, plus an additional 10% thereof for the District's administrative costs. In the event the costs exceed the fees charged, the additional cost will be billed to the customer. SECTION 13. ENGINEERING SERVICES CHARGES The Engineering Services charge is a fee for the District's time and effort spent on assisting customers who have a requirement to construct water main extensions, or other water facilities, that must meet District needs and conform to District standards. This fee includes time and effort the District spends on plan checking, plan and easement development, and all other related work. Prior to submission of any documents requiring work by the District, a non- refundable minimum charge in the amount of 7.5% of the engineer's estimated cost for the project shall be submitted to the District. The work will be accomplished on a time and effort basis. Should the District require more funds than the original charge, the additional costs will be billed and must be paid prior to allowing water service to the project. SECTION 14. VALVE DEPOSIT A refundable deposit of $100 per valve will be charged for each water system valve on the water construction plans. This fee will be returned when the valve cans and caps are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District. As an alternative to the valve deposit, a guarantee bond may be provided in the same amount as the deposit. The guarantee bond shall contain covenants that are satisfactory to the District. Such bond shall remain in force until all valve cans and caps are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by the District. SECTION 15. DISCONNECT NOTICE CHARGE The Disconnect Notice Charge is the charge which covers reasonable District costs to notify customers that their water service is subject to impending termination. The Disconnect Notice Charge is hereby established at $20.00 per occurrence. 6 Resolution 2012.13 SECTION 16. DISCONNECT/RECONNECT CHARGE The disconnect/reconnect charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District disconnect/reconnect costs for disconnection and reconnection of service connections which are in violation of District ordinances, resolutions and rules. The 6sconnect/reconnect charge is hereby established at the rate of $4,15.00 per occurrence during normal work hours. An additional $25.00 will be charged for after normal work: hours reconnects. Should the disconnect/reconnect occur at the water maim, the charge is hereby established at the rate of $750.00 per occurrence. SECTION 17. METER TEST CHARGE The meter test charge is the charge which covers the District costs for removing, bench testing and reinstalling the water meter to be tested as provided for in the ordinances of the District. The meter test charge is hereby established at the rate of $50.00 per test. SECTION 18. SECURITY DEPOSIT The security deposit insures payment of minimum District charges and may be refunded under certain circumstances. The amount of the security deposit charge shall be calculated at three times the average monthly bill as estimated by the district, and is hereby established as follows: OwnerrResident/Tenant $100.00/edu (equivalent dwelling unit) SECTION 19. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF WATER CHARGE; The unauthorized use of water charge shall be charged to any person, organization or agency for each unauthorized use of District water or for tampering in any manner with any meter belonging to the District where this tampering shall affect the accuracy of such meter. The unauthorized use of water charge is hereby estabUshed at the rate of $500.00 for a first occurrence and $1,000.00 for each subsequent occurrence. SECTION 20. TEMPORARY SERVICE A temporary service is available through the use of a fire hydrant. The customer deposit for a temporary service is hereby set at $1,800.00. All other applicable service charges shall apply. SECTION 21. CONSTRUCTION WATER CHARGE The construction water charge is the flat rate charge for use of water during the construction phase of a new building. It is only available for services 1" in diameter or smaller. The charge is hereby established at the rate of $44.00 per month per service requested. Resolution 201113 SECTION 22. SERVICE INITIATION CHARGE The service initiation charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District costs for initiating water service. The service initiation charge is hereby established at $25.00 per service address. SECTION 23. FIRE FLOW TEST CHARGE A fire flow test charge is hereby established at $100.00 per test. SECTION 24. RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A returned check charge is a charge which covers the reasonable administrative cost and banking charges for processing a returned check. The returned check charge is hereby established at $20.00 per returned check. Any person disputing these fees may file a protest with the General Manager of the District as provided for in District Ordinance No. 384 or as provided for by law. The decision of the Board of Directors regarding any protest shall be final. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Adopted this 22nd day of August 2012. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Matt Levesque, President ATTEST: John J. Mura, Board Secretary a Resolution 2012.13 Exhibit A �40East Valley Water District Final Report East Valley Water District Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study June 1, 2010 x � ,xs t¢ a» - Prepared by. �� HDR Engineering, Inc. Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary....................... ........... ................. ...... ..... ................. ......................... I Section1 ^ Introduction...... ....................................................... ....................... .................... 2 Overview o/the Rate Analyses...................................................... .....................................................2 }(cy Objectives........................................................................................................................................2 Rate Design Criteria and Considerations...........................................................................................2 Proposition2l8.......................................................................... ..................... .....................................3 Rate Structure Terminology------.—.-------..--------------..----.3 FixedCharges........................................................................... .....................................................4 Variable (Cou»o ) [hazgoo.------..--------.-------,--------.4 Corzcu|Industry Thinking and Trends..............................................................................................7 Section2 ^ Water Rate Study .... ............................................................. .............................' 0 Revenue Requirements—Water Utility.......................... .................................................................lO Comparison of Current and Proposed Water Rate Structures......................................................l2 Single Family Residential (Sy]l)....................................................................................................l4 Commercial Water Customers .....................................................................................................l7 Section8 ` Sewer Rate Study.................... .......................................................................... 8 Rate Study Methodology and Assumptions.................................................................... ...............lD Revenue Requirements—Sewer Utility..................................... .................................................. 'l9 Comparison of Current and Proposed Sewer Rate Structures......................................................2l Single Family Residential Sewer Customers...............................................................................24 CommercialSewer Customers..................................... ................ ...............................................25 Section 4 ' Recommendations.................... ....................................... ---- ......... .......... 7 Appendix A—Water Rate Study Summary Tables AppendixB — Sovv*rRoteStudySunnnnaryTab|es Appendix C — Summary of District Capital Improvement Program Fast Valley Water District ....m�urrnw.uio... :.zrsawva.. I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The East Valley Water District (District) retained HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) to prepare this rate studv in order to evaluate the additional funding needed for some key capital improvement projects, estimate the related rate adjustments, and evaluate both the projected rates and the rate structure designs to comply with Proposition 218 requirements that rates be fair and equitable. As a result of this study, rate increases for both water and sewer utilities are recommended. HDR has worked collaboratively with the District staff and Board regarding; the magnitude and timing of the rates shown in Figure ES-I and Figure ES-2: Fixed Monthly Charges' Single-Family $10.45 $11.54 $12.58 $13.71 Volume Charges Per hcf $1.35 $1.49 $1.62 $1.77 Alt emative(3-Tier) Single-Family Residential Volume Charges Tier 1 =0 to 15 hcf/mo. $1.35 $1.38 $1.50 $1.64 Tier:)= >15 to 34 hcf/mo. NA $1.55 $1.68 $1.84 Tier 3=>34 hcflmo. NA _ $1_93 $2.11 $2.30 1.Assumes a 518-3'14"meter.Larger meters are higher. 2.Adjusted from previous year by an across-the-board percent adjustment. Figure ES-1 -Proposed Water Rates t Flaif-Rate Customers' Single Family Residential $26.09 $28.93 $30.09 $31.36 Volume-Based Customers' lAuIttile Family Residential $2.10 $1.42 $5.28 $1.41 $5.58 $1.45 $5.90 $1.50 Commercial(Retail) $2.10 $2.34 $5.28 $2.36 $5.58 $2.40 $5.90 $2.45 1. Rases for"West or Boulder Ave."-'East of Boulder Ave."rate are$2.001mo.higher for single-family and$0.09'hcf for commercial. 2.Proposed rates consist ofcurrent"City"rates plus previous year's District"rates adjusted by an across-the-board percent adjustment. Figure ES-2-Proposed Sewer Rates The remainder of this report summarizes the rate study methodology, the assumptions used in evaluating future revenue requirements and rates, and the recommendations regarding; the actions the District should take to maintain the financial health of these utilities. Fast Valicy Wafoi District pa( i M yQ ♦ • _ _ SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Overview of the Rate Analyses As a part of these water and sewer rate studies, HDR evaluated current customer classes and rate structures with the intent of improving the efficiency and equity of the rates, but also focused on options that are administratively feasible and meet the District's overall objectives. HDR's approach included forecasting revenues and expenditures, developing net revenue requirements, performing cost-of-service rate analyses, and recommending new rates. This report presents an overview of the results of these rate studies. Key Objectives Although the District's over-riding objective is to provide customers with a safe and reliable water supply at a fair and cost-effective price, the District has a number of more specific objectives to consider in developing its water and sewer rates, including: • Providing revenues that are sufficient and stable • Developing rates that are equitable and fair to water and sewer customers • Adequately funding repair and replacement(R&R) and capital improvement projects • Maintaining adequate financial health, including sufficient reserves, meeting debt service coverage ratios, and observing appropriate financial management policies HDR believes this study and our recommendations meet these key objectives Rate Design Criteria and Considerations Several criteria should be considered in setting rates and developing sound rate structures. The fundamentals of this process have been documented in a number of rate setting manuals; although, the foundation for evaluating rate structures is generally credited to James C. Bonbright in the Principles of Public Utility Rates.' This manual outlines pricing policies, theories, and economic concepts along with various rate designs. A simplified list of the attributes of a sound rate structure, which apply to both water and sewer rates, is provided below: IN Rates should be easy to understand from the customer's perspective • Rates should be easy to administer from the utility's perspective • Rates should promote the efficient allocation of the resource • Rate should be equitable and non-discriminating (i.e., cost based) 1 James C.Bonbright;Albert L. Danielsen and David R. Kamerschen, Principles of Public Utility Rates, (Arlington,VA:Public Utilities Report,Inc., Second Edition, 1988), p. 383-384. East Valley Water District Pa9c 2 %1u2314 a �;�4 _10 'yr i� •VI � _ � ' , M There should be continuity in the rate making philosophy over time IV Other utility policies should be considered (e.g., encouraging conservation, economic development, etc.) 11 Rates should consider the customer's ability to pay, is Rates should provide revenue stability from month to month and year to year Many rate economists and regulatory agencies, including HDR, feel the cost-based attribute should be of primary importance in guiding utilities on rate structure and policy issues. For a number of reasons (i.e., drought, population growth, and infrastructure deficiencies), California water utilities are also encouraged to emphasize water conservation and reducing their average long-term per-capita usage. It is important for water utilities to send proper price signals to its customers about the actual cost of their water usage, and likewise sewer costs. This objective may be approached through both the magnitude of the rates and design of the rate structure. In other words, both the amount of revenue collected (i.e., $10.0 million per year) and the way in which the revenue is collected from the customers are important. Proposition 218 Proposition 218, which was adopted in 1996 and dubbed the "citizen's right to vote on new taxes," provides the opportunity for the public to vote on changes to any "property-related fees." Following passage of this law, various court decisions have defined water and sewer service charges to be property-related fees.' Even if proposed service charges are revenue. neutral (i.e., not intended to increase the overall amount of revenue collected), a change in the rate structure (e.g., from a uniform rate to a multi-tiered rate for single family residential customers) is subject to compliance with Proposition 218 mandates. Proposition 218 essentially requires a utility to provide public notification of proposed rate changer., inform property owners/customers of the protest mechanism and the time frame for response, and provide a public hearing on the proposed rates. The public hearing must be held "not less than 45 days after the mailing of the notice." The District should consult their legal counsel regarding the details of their notification, protest ballots, and public hearing process. Rate Structure Terminology Some basic terminology related to rate structures and gate designs is helpful in understanding this rate. study. Although other water utilities across California and the U.S. use a wide variety of structures today, in reality, they are all based upon a.few basic rate design concepts. A brief' discussion of these basic rate design concepts is provided below. 2 For exa(Tple,Bighorn-Deserl View WaterAgencv v. Vegil(2006), Richmond v. Shasta Cornmanity Sen�lces Distrin'12004), and Aparonent Association of Los Angeles Coanhl lne. v. Citv of Los Angeles (2001). f Valley tVat(.r District Page 3 The starting point in considering rate structures is the relationship between fixed costs and variable costs. Fixed costs typically do not vary with the amount of water produced or the amount of effluent handled by a sewer system. Debt service is an example of a fixed cost. In contrast, variable costs tend to change with the quantity of water produced (or effluent handled), such as the cost of chemicals and electricity. Most rate structures contain a fixed or minimum charge, and a volumetric charge. Fixed Charges "Although other water utilities across California and Fixed charges can be called base charges, minimum i the U.S. use a wide variety of charges, customer charges, meter charges, etc. Although structures today, in reality, fixed charges are typically a significant percentage of the they are all based upon a few utility's overall cost structure, utilities rarely collect 100% basic rate design concepts." of their fixed costs through fixed charges. However, customers generally prefer to be charged on a volumetric basis. A 2007 survey conducted by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA)3 indicated that 96%of the water utilities surveyed had some form of fixed charge, with the median fixed charge being $13.86/month.4 At a minimum, most fixed charges reflect the cost of meter reading, billing/accounting, and collection costs. Fixed charges for water utilities typically increase by meter size. For example, a customer with a 2" meter may have a fixed meter charge that is eight times greater than the 5/8" or 3/4" meter charges based on the meter's safe operating capacity.' Because a large portion of water utilities' costs are typically related to meeting capacity requirements, reflecting individual demands for capacity are important in establishing rates for customers. The District's fixed monthly charges for water are a combination of administrative costs (e.g., meter reading and billing) plus capacity-related costs that increase with meter size. Fixed charges for single-family sewer customers include essentially all their costs rolled into a monthly "flat rate," whereas non-residential sewer customers are charged a much smaller fixed charge for a minimal level of administrative costs. Variable (Consumption) Charges In contrast, variable costs tend to change with the quantity of water produced (or effluent handled), such as the cost of chemicals and electricity. For a water utility, variable charges are generally based on metered consumption and charged on a dollar-per-unit cost (one-thousand gallons in the City's case). They generally take the form of four basic rate structures: a 3 California-Nevada AWWA and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., California-Nevada Water Rate Survey, (2007). ^Ibid.P.6. s American Water Works Association, Principles of Water Rates Fees and Charges—M1 Manual,p.202. East Valley Water District I'a9e 4 alti6AkJ.A I 3'A"'�h - �1 > uniform charge; �« a declining block charge; M inverted (increasing) block charge; arid V seasonal charges, as seen in Figure 1. Overview Per UNIFORM RATE STRUCTURE Unit The cost per unit of consumption under a uniform Cost rate structure does not increase or decrease with additional units of consumption. Usage Per DECLINING BLOCK RATE STRUCTURE Unit The cast per unit of consumption under a declining Cost block rate structure decreases with additional units of consumption. Usage Per INVERTED BLOCK RATE:STRUCTURE Unit The cost per unit of consumption under an inverted Cost block rate structure increases with additional units of consumption. Usage Per SEASONAL RATE SrRUCTURE Unit Paek season The cost per unit of consumption under a Cost seasonal rate structure changes with time periods. Noi P",''t, The peak is the most expensive time period. Usage Figure 1 also illustrates the significant variation in the basic philosophy of each of these variable charge rate structures. Under a uniform rate structure, the cost per unit does not change with consumption, and provides a simple and straightforward approach from the perspective of custorner understanding and rate administration/billing. In contrast, the declining block rate structure is more complex, since both the number of blocks (e.g., three stepped blocks) and size of the blocks (e.g., 0 to 10,000 gallons) can vary. However, the number of blocks6 should be reasonable (i.e., two to five blocks) for both of simplicity and ease of administration. A declining block rate structure implies there are certain economies of ecale with additional consumption, and do not necessarily entail a "volume discount." 6'Blocks"or"Consumption Blocks'is used in a declining block or inverted block rate structure and refers to the amount of consumption allowed before the price changes to a succeeding price block,The initial block refers to the first price block(e.g.,0 to 5,000 gallons).The tail block refers to the last price block(e.g.,all usage over 5,000 gallons). East I/alley Water District Page 5 ` iw .mss SHEEP— An inverted (increasing or tiered) block rate structure attempts to send a price signal to consumers that their consumption costs more as more water is consumed. Finally, a seasonal rate structure is a form of a time-differentiated rate structure in which water consumed in the summer is priced higher than winter water consumption. This structure typically reflects the higher costs associated with peak period usage when water supplies may be constrained. Figure 2 provides a comparison of the volumetric rate structures, as surveyed by the California- Nevada AWWA 2007 Water Rate Survey. Figure 2-Summary of Volumetric Water Rate Structure Survey Other/Not Reported, 9% . Declining. 2% This figure indicates that inclining (inverted/tiered) rate structures are the most predominate, followed by the uniform rate structure. However, across the U.S., volumetric rate structures are roughly split equally among inclining, declining, and uniform rate structures. The predominance of inclining block rate structures in California reflects water resource constraints and California's focus on conservation and efficient use. The rate structures noted above may be combined to form different rate structures. As an example, a seasonal inverted block rate structure combines the seasonal rate structure concept with the inverted block rate structure. A more recent innovation in water rate design is the concept of a water budget rate structure, which is a form of an inverted block structure where the block sizes are tailored for each individual customer. The water budget allocation may be based upon one or several of the following: • Lot size or size of landscaped area ■ The type of land use (i.e., residential, • Number of occupants landscape, and commercial) • Type and size of business ■ Evapotranspiration rate for the billing period. Fast Valloy Water District Fa3ge 6 4 q �y l It should be noted that water budgets have had limited implementation within the water utility industry to date, primarily because of the administrative complexity and billing system software issues.' Because of this, District staff and HDR.have not considered water budgets. Current Industry Thinking and Trends The California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) was created to increase efficient water use across ' California. CUWCC's goal is to integrate urban water _ conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the , planning and management of California's water , agencies/utilities- (:UWCC notes that there currently is no industry benchmark to determine whether or not a water utility's rate structure is conservation-oriented. However, CUWCC's best management practices on pricing (BMP 11) define a conservation- based rate structure as one that, "...provides economic incentives (a price signal) to customers to use water efficiently." It also notes the following volumetric rate designs are potentially, consistent with this definition: N Uniform rate in which the volumetric rate is constant regardless of the quantity consumed. N Seasonal rates in which the volumetric rate reflects seasonal variation in water delivery costs. N = icred rates in which the volumetric rate increases as the quantity used increases. N Allocation-based [water budgetl rates in which consumption tiers and respective volumetric rates are based on water use norms and water delivery costs established by the utility. In essence, the CUWCC recommends using, "A quantifiable performance target of 70% that defines a minimum percentage of water sales revenue from volumetric rates."s For example,while:the Irvine Ranch Water District has had water budget rates since 1991,only a handful of other municipalities in California have adopted this rate structure since then. 9 Revising BMP 11 (Conservation Pricing),Memo to All Signatories to the MOU,from CUWCC Executive Director,April 9, 2007. Fast Verney Vllatcr District Pag° 7 1D SECTION 2 - WATER RATE STUDY As background to this analysis, we note that any comprehensive utility rate study typically analyzes the three components shown in Figure 3: ■ the overall revenue requirements of the utility; ■ the cost to serve each customer class; and, finally, ■ the appropriateness of the rate structure design. Overview I-- Compares the sources of funds (revenues) to the Revenue Requirement expenses of the utility to determine the overall Analysis sufficiency of current rates and determine the future rate adjustments needed. Allocates the revenue requirements to the various Cost-of-Service i customer classes of service in a 'fair and equitable" Analysis manner and ensures rates meet Proposition 218 requirements. R! ate Design Analysis Considers how fixed charges and volume-based rates are designed to collect the target level of revenues. This water rate analysis provides these three components, but we note that the design of the water rates incorporated additional factors, such as an overall rate philosophy that emphasizes revenue stability, equity among different types of customers, and a greater level of water conservation (i.e., efficient use). HDR has developed this water rate analysis using the District's current rate structure, as well as an inclining block rate structure for single-family customers consisting of three consumption tiers. Both the adjusted current rate structure and the three-tiered structure were determined based on industry standards and cost-of-service principles. The following are some of the basic components included in this analysis: • Unit Costs: The water revenue requirements were "functionalized" into three categories, including (1) customer service costs; (2) fixed capacity costs; and (3) variable (or volume- based) costs. Unit costs for each of these functions were determined based on allocations to functional areas, water consumption, and number of accounts by meter size and customer class.9 • Revenue Requirements by Customer Class: The total revenue that should be collected from each customer class was determined using the unit costs and the total units that 9 The California Urban Water Conservation Council recommends recovering 70 percent of rate revenue through volume-based rates.However,water utilities generally develop their own policy and conservation objectives. East Valley Water District P a y c 8 a•••. lN4 At 1�'Rw 41 °�a I each class uses. For example, customer costs are allocated based on number of accounts, while volume-related costs are allocated based on the water consumption for each class by meter size. er I i,wd vs. Variable Costs and Rates: The revenue requirements for each customer class are collected through a combination of fixed monthly charges and variable rates. Fixed costs, such. as customer service, billing, and general administrative costs, are typically collected through a fixed monthly charge, while pumping costs and water supply are typically collected through volume charges. However, more aggressive water conservation goals would necessitate a higher percentage of costs being allocated to variable (volume-based) charges. The fixed and volume-based charges were calculated based on the net revenue requirements, number of customer accounts, water consumption, and other District-provided information. Figure 4 summarizes the recommended water rates resulting from this cost-of-service rate analysis.1' Total Fixed Monthly Charges' Rate %Inc[ Rate %Incr Rate %Incr. 518"Meter $10.45 $11.54 10% $12.58 9% $13.71 9% 314"Meter $10.45 $11.54 10% $12.58 9% $13.71 9% 1"Meter $14.63 $17.56 20% $19.14 9% $20.87 9% 1 112"Meter $18.81 $32.49 73% $35.41 9% $38.60 9% 2"Meter $30.30 $74.47 146% $81.17 9% $88.48 9% 3"Meter $114.94 $137.40 20% $149.77 9% $163.25 9% 4"Meter $146.29 $227.30 55% $247.76 9% $270.06 9% 6"Meter $219.44 $452.06 106% $492.74 9% $537.09 9% 8"Meter $303.04 $721.76 138% $786.72 9% $857.52 9% Volume Charge Penccf $1.35 $1.49 10% $1.62 9% $177 9% Alternative Single-Family Residential Volume Charges bier 1 =0 to 15 heYwo. $1.35 $1.38 2.0% $1.50 9% $1.64 9% Tier 2= >15 to 34 ,w1mo. NA $1.55 NA $1.68 9% $1.84 9% bier 3= >34 heflmo, NA $1.93 NA _ $2.11 9% $2.30 9% 1. FY"10-11 Fixed Monthly Charges include customer charges of$2.71 plus a capacity charge based on meter size. 2.Adjus red from previous year by on across-the-board percent adjustment. Figure 4-Summary of Proposed Water Rates Io The percent increases in FYI indicate the changes from current rates,and reflect the combination of administrative costs (e.g.,meter reading and billing)and the hydraulic capacity of each meter size,whereas FYI and'12-13 are"across-the- board"increases of the previous year's rates. I os' Yelley UVarer District Page 9 4 " 10 Revenue Requirements - Water Utility It is important for the District to follow sound financial management practices. This includes maintain a reasonable operating reserve in order to handle emergencies, fund working capital, and maintain a good credit rating. HDR has recommended the District use a target of about three months (or 25 percent) of annual operating expenses. Figure 5 summarizes the sources and uses of funds, including revenue requirements, for the next three years. A summary of the proposed water utility 10-year financial plan, including revenue requirements, reserve funds, revenue sources, and proposed rate increases, is included in Appendix A — Water Rate Study Summary Tables. Expenditures anticipated in the District's capital improvement program is presented in Appendix C. As described earlier, rate increases are governed by the need to meet operating costs, maintain adequate debt coverage, and build reserve funds. The current state of the District's water utility, with regard to these objectives is as follows: • Meeting Operating Costs. For Fiscal Years 2010/11 through 2012/13, the net revenue requirements (total annual expenses plus debt service and capital costs, less non-rate revenues) is estimated to be approximately $15.6 million to $17.3 million. This includes rate-funded capital improvement projects ranging from $0.8 to $1.2 million over these three years. • Maintaining Adequate Debt-Service Coverage: Although the District is legally required to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.20, the District's financial advisors have recommended a target coverage ratio of at least 1.50. The benefit of maintaining a higher coverage ratio is that it strengthens the District's credit rating, which can help lower the interest rates for debt-funded capital projects and reduce annual debt service payments. Neglecting to implement appropriate rate increases in the next three years will result in a ratio of less than 1.20. • Building and Maintaining Reserve Funds: Because of the increasing volatility of consumption-based rate revenue", the District should establish a Rate Stabilization Fund in addition to Operating and Capital Improvement Reserve Funds. Good management practice is to keep approximately 15% of anticipated rate revenue in the Rate Stabilization Fund and 25% of operating expenses in the Operating Reserve. Capital reserves need to at least meet the annual costs of capital construction projects. Water customers typically reduce consumption as volume-related costs increase(referred to as the"price-elasticity of demand").Additionally,while California and the District have suffered drought conditions in recent years, a"wet year"could result in dramatic reductions in annual water consumption, hence the need to maintain adequate reserve funds. East Valley Water District Page 10 va Y4 yk Expenses Source of Supply $ 655,000 $ 666,500 $ 679,800 $ 694,800 Pumping $ 3,016,300 $ 3,067,800 $ 3,126,500 $ 3,192,700 Water Treatment $ 1,635,700 $ 1,987,300 $ 2,026,300 $ 2,068,100 Transmission and Distribution $ 1,453,100 $ 1,686,100 $ 1,937,100 $ 2,209,000 Customer Accounts $ 476,250 $ 481,700 $ 490,700 $ 503,400 General and Ad rinistatve �$ 4,618,510 $ 4,539,800 $ 4,609,900 $ 4,696,400 Capital Improvements(Cash-funded) $ 1,416,500 $ 755,000 $ 1,230,000 $ 395,C00 Add 1.O&M for New Plants(134&150) $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 Net Debt Service $ 2,648.031 $ 2,838,503 $ 3,038,828 $ 3,185,285 Total Expenses $ 15,919,391 $ 16,022,703 $ 17,139,128 $ 17,694,685 Less:Miscellaneous Revenues $ 427,962 $ 407,882 $ 408,810 $ 410,774 Net Rate Revenue Requirement $ 15,491,429 $ 15,614,821 $ 16,730,318 $ 17,283,911 Current Rate Revenues $ 15,287.600 $ 15,287,600 $ 15,287,600 $ 15,364,038 Proposed Rate Adjustment 0% 3.0% 9.0% 9.0% Additonal Rafe Revenue from Increaser $ - $ 229,314 $ 1,167,208 $ 2,302,402 Surplusl(Deiciency) w/o Increases $ (203,829) $ (327,221) $ (1,442,718) $ (1,919,873) Adjusted Surplusl(Delciency) with Increases $ (203,829) $ (97,907) $ (275,509) $ 382,529 Total Annual Rate Revenue (Adjusted) $ 15,287,600 $ 15,516,914 $ 16,454,808 $ 17,666,440 Ending Reserve Balances Rate Stabilization Reserve $ $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 1;050,000 hlinamim15%of Rate Revenue $ 2,293,000 $ Z,328,000 $ 2,468,000 $ 2,650,000 Operating Reserve $ 2,021,171 $ 1,145,264 $ 888,754 $ 1,037,283 Large t(25%of Operating Expenses') $ 2,964,000 $ 3,107,000 $ 3,218,000 $ 3,404,000 Replacement Reserve $ 1,608,000 !!$�1,208,000 $ 1,008,000 $ 108,000 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Retire Rals Adjustment 1.46 1.15 0.93 0.68 Afar Proposed R.affi Adiustrient 1.46 1.23 1.31 _1.40 7. Rehmis an Oct. 7 implementation date. HDR estimates only 50%of the additional revenue will he collected in the year of the rate increase. 2 2.5% et operating expenses, excluding debt service and cash funded CIP. Figure 5--Summary of the Revenue Requirements for Water Rate Study In light of these requirements, and after consulting with District staff and holding a workshop with the District Board, HDR proposes the District adopt an overall increase in the water rate revenue of 3°%� for year 2010/11 and 9% in the following two years." 12 More specifically,this means a 3%increase in FY'10-11 water rate revenue.Although individual rates in FY'10-11 will be different than 3%due to cost of service adjustments between customer classes, rates in FY'11-12 and FY'12-13 will then increase 'across-the-board"(i.e.,uniformly)by 9%. FtISt Valley Water District Pay", 1 O n Comparison of Current and Proposed Water Rate Structures The process of designing water rates provides the opportunity to incorporate a number of rate- design objectives and policies, including revenue stability, equity among customer classes, and water conservation. However, this rate structure design process should also consider and reflect the District's water consumption patterns.13 All metered accounts, regardless of customer class, are charged a fixed rate based on meter size, plus a variable rate based on water consumption, as previously shown in Figure 4. The most recent consumption data for the District by customer class is summarized in Figure 6, while Figure 7 compares the total annual consumption by customer class. Figure 8 provides a comparison of the number of accounts by customer class. • 1 11 • • • It rrr .rr rrr r r rrr Irrigation C, rr rrr rr rrr r Figure 6—Water Consumption by Customer Class 13 District staff has noted that total monthly water consumption the last several months has been considerably lower than typical. This is likely due to higher than average winter/spring rainfall,but could also be reflective of the general overall economic slowdown in California and the region. East Valley Water District Page 1? {6V�rvb(gW,�! 'aN'M4 y,♦�y� tp � .t r Comp • a . ussnaw�♦uuA�:in�e:. ,. I . lot 111 57% i 11 111 111 111 Ilt 111 24% 111 111 111 9% 111 111 Figure 7- Percent of Water Consumption by Customer Class 1 r 11 18,997 111 1 Ilt 111 1,290 303 Figure 8—Number of Accounts by Customer Class These three figures illustrate importance of the District's single-family residential (SFR) customers in relms of total number of customers and total revenue, and indicate that most water system facilities are used in serving single-family customers. They also illustrate that single- farnily customers have significant summer-time peaking requirements compared to the other F,) ;f 1/alley Water District Page 13 customer classes. HDR has reflected these factors in this analysis, particularly in the alternative three-tiered rate structure for single-family customers. The following subsections present comparisons of the current and proposed rate structures for each customer class. Projected rates after FY'10-11 assume an across-the-board rate increase based on the recommended percent increases each year, as previously shown in Figure 4. More detailed tables on the development of the proposed water rates are documented in Appendix A. Single Family Residential (SFR) The District currently charges single-family customers a monthly fixed charge ranging from $10.45 to $30.30, depending on meter size.14 Current volume charges are $1.35/hundred cubic feet(hcf) for all customers, including single-family. Current and proposed single-family water rates were summarized in Figure 4. HDR has developed two rate structure alternatives for the District to consider. These alternatives are: • Updating the District's current uniform (single-tier) rate structure • Adopting a three-der inclining block rate structure The pros and cons of these two alternatives are presented in Figure 9. Figure 9-Pros and Cons of Rate 1116�liurs Rate Structure Pros Cons Alternative Current Provides more rate stability. Puts a lower priority on water Uniform Rate Is easier to administer and conservation. Structure understand. • Provides greater water Requires a change in billing procedures. Three-Tier conservation. Will need to be explained to customers. Inclining Block Can result in lower operating costs Since revenue is tied more closely with Rate Structure in the short and long-run. water consumption,can increase the risk of revenue instability in the short-run. Design Factors for Three-Tier Rates HDR has developed the three-tiered rates for single-family customers with "break-points" that define three levels of residential consumption. These levels are based on the following rationale: ■ -1 icr 1: This first tier is intended to include average domestic (indoor) water use, and, therefore, excludes landscape and other outside uses. Indoor usage is typically defined 14$10.45 is for a 5/8 or 3/4-inch meter,while$14.63 is for a 1-inch meter.There are also a small number of larger single-family meters with higher charges. East Valley Waler District Page 74 �. A" as average winter usage, since winter is when landscape watering is typically at its lowest. Based on District consumption records in 2009,Tier 1 covers 0 to 15 hcf. w I for : The second tier is intended to include usage greater than typical domestic needs (10 hcf), up to the average summer usage (34 hcf), which includes the highest period of landscape watering. Tier 2 therefore includes consumption from greater than 15 to 34 hcf. Pier 3: The third tier includes consumption greater than the average summer-time usage, and represents consumption that could be considered wasteful or excessive. Tier 3 therefore includes consumption greater than 34 hcf. Proposed Single-Family Rates Figure 10 compares the current, proposed and projected single-family residential (SFR) monthly bills for the current single-tier rate structure. --— — ID Monthly Water Bill Comparison for SFR Users(3 14"Meter) $1to ■Present 2009/10 Bill (D r_ C) - Proposed5ingle-Tier2010/11 Bill M v $loo M o M Proposed 2011/12 Bill c 00 $`I0 Proposed 2012/13 Bill CD. o $a0 rD crn0 r» $70 r- m C) n co in �t $(i0 N W co fA $40 $a0 Co $20 O fA EA W. i h C 15 25 35 45 55 Water Consumption hcf Figure 10-Monthly Water Bill Comparison fDr SRF Customers (Single-Tier) Fast Valley Water District Page 15 P.asscxa+ .may. Potential Benefits of Three-Tier Rates Overall, reducing both peak water consumption and total annual water use may reduce District operating costs by decreasing pumping costs and replacement costs, and delaying or avoiding capacity-related improvements. In general, HDR would recommend the more conservation- oriented approach imbedded in the three-tier inclining block rate structure, particularly in light of the State-wide emphasis on reducing per capita consumption.1s Figure 11 compares current bills with new single-tier and three-tier rate structures and Figure 12 summarizes the current, new uniform and alternative 3 tier water rates. $lzo Comparison of SFR Alternative Monthly Water Bills (314"meter) L $110 ■Present 2009/10 Bill -- C $100 Proposed Single-Tier 2010/11 Bill C � 1 0 Proposed 3-Tier2010/11 Bill 00 N $90 00 eA EA $80 00 � ' = O c7 N n _ $70 .i" , O . x $50 o � � ,. ri $oo OM Cl) 61� 'sr $30 t' Ln $20 O � ER 64 $10 0 15 25 35 45 55 Water Consumption hcf Figure 11 —Alternative Monthly Water Bill Comparison for SFR Customers 15 The Water Conservation Act of 2009(SB 7)requires urban water agencies to reduce average per capita consumption by 20 percent by December 31,2020. East Valley Water District Page 16 rte . E, Fixed Monthly Charges Single-Family $10.45 $11.54 $12.58 $13.71 Volume Charges Per hcf $1.35 $1.49 $1.62 $1.77' Alternative(3-Tier) Single-Family Residential Volume Charges Tier 1 =0 to 15 hd/mo. $1.35 $1.38 $1.50 $1.64 Tier 2= >15 to 34 hcf/mo. NA $1.55 $1.68 $1.84 Tier 3=>34 he/mo. NA $1.93 $2.11 $2.30_ 1, Adjusted from previous year by an across-the-board percent adjustment. Figure 12—Summary of Single-Family Residential Water Rates Camnlercial Water Customers Commercial customers currently use the fixed monthly charges and volume-based rate of $1.35/hcf previously shown in Figure 4. Although commercial customers vary significantly by type and level of consumption, Figure 13 compares current and proposed monthly bills for a "typicifl commercial" customer with a 1-inch meter and an average of use of 35 hcf/month. Monthly Water Bill Comparison for Commercial Users (1 meter) 3 $140 j l ■Present 2009/10 Bill c4 m cri $130 t Proposed 2010/11 Bill v C6 b 0 e3 X120 Li Proposed 2011/12 Bill fj rn $110 -j , ;Proposed 2012/13 Bill o N 6e� $100 00 C75 00 _— OR rn m M 00 c Ui $90 1 t., r of LO oo - fp d' 0-0 fA �_� 69 a $HO I r__ LO c0 l 1 - b3 c $70 aO 00 °' � m $t,o » rn a0o co v s&s $4D . "' . $30 $,D $tD !,D _I 15 25 35 45 55 j Water Consumption hcf -._...---------------- Figure 13-Monthly Water Bill Comparison for a Typical Commercial User Fti,,t Valley Water District Page 1 7 SECTION 3 - SEWER RATE STUDY As previously noted (Figure 1), the three things a comprehensive rate study typically analyzes, which are addressed in this study, are: • The overall financial requirements of the utility • The cost to serve each customer class • The appropriateness of the rate structure The most distinctive aspect of the District's sewer rates is that they consist of separate rates for: (1) treatment-related services provided by the City of San Bernardino (City); and (2) collection- related sewer services provided by the District. The City's rates are not set by the District, but instead are essentially a "pass-through" to District's sewer customers.16 Because of this, HDR's sewer rate analysis only addresses collection-related costs provided by the District." The proposed District rates were developed by evaluating specific components, including: • Unit Costs: The revenue requirements were "functionalized" into customer service costs and flow-related costs.18 Unit costs for these functions were determined based on water consumption and the estimated effluent received at the City's treatment facility. • Revenue Requirements by Customer Class: The total revenue collected from each customer class was determined using the unit costs times the total units, such as water use,number of accounts (or dwelling units), used by each class. • Fixed vs. Variable Costs and Rates: The revenue requirements for each customer class are collected through a combination of fixed monthly charges and variable rates, although the revenues from single-family residential customers are rolled into a single monthly flat rate. In contrast, commercial revenue requirements are collected through fixed monthly charges and a volume-based rate tied to their water consumption. The following sections summarize the results from the sewer rate analysis. More detailed tables showing the step-by-step development of the analysis are documented in Appendix B —Sewer Rate Study Summary Tables. Rate Study Methodology and Assumptions Although the basic steps in a sewer rate analysis are similar for water and sewer utilities, whereas water rates focus more on volume-related charges for consumption levels, sewer rates 16 This was the result of a legal settlement in the early 1980's,and the District has no control over City rates. 17 District collection costs in this case also include customer costs related to billing and administrative functions.Therefore,the District allocates its"collection"costs to customers based on flow and customer costs. 18 Sewer cost-of-service studies normally allocate costs to flow, BOD,TSS and customer costs. Since the City's rates cover BOD and TSS-related costs,these have been excluded from District's collection-related rates. East Valley Water District Page 18 incorporate unit costs related to treatment of wastewater effluent. These are generally referred to as strength factors, and include the following three components: • Flow (or volume of effluent) • Biological oxygen demand (BOD) s Total suspended solids (or TSS) As mentioned above, the City provides treatment of the District's sewer effluent and establishes the treatment.related rates charged to District customers and HDR's sewer rate analysis addresses only the collection system costs. Other than customer costs for billing and administrative tasks, collection system costs are directly related to the amount of effluent (flow) generated by sewer customers in the District. In this analysis, HDR relied on the City's data for the total amount of District effluent treated at the City's wastewater treatment plant, along with estimated water consumption from District records. That is, in allocating effluent costs to District customers, HDR calibrated flows from customer classes to match City flow records (i.e., the estimated effluent received at the City's plant). In calculating volume-based sewer rates, HDR used estimated water consumption from District records.19 Revenue Requirements - Sewer Utility To identify the District's long-term financial needs, HDR developed a 10-year financial plan that forecasts sewer revenues and expenditures, including reserves. This plan is based on current District budgets, discussions with District staff, and related information such as debt service schedules. In the District's case, revenue requirements are limited to the costs for the collection system, including customer billing and administrative costs, because the City sets the rates for all treatment-related services. The City's rates are treated as a pass-through to the District's customers and the District just adds its collection-related rates to the City's rates. The District's financial plan addresses three primary components: is Mceting Operations Costs: The sewer utility must generate enough revenue to cover the expenses of sewer operations, including administration and accounting, collection operations, and the wastewater treatment plant costs (the City's costs). For FY 2010/2011, the net revenue requirement (total annual expenses, including debt service, less non-rate revenues) is approximately $9.7 million for both treatment and collection, and $3.8 million for collection only. As noted in the water rate analysis, recent decreases in water consumption have been reflected in proposed water rates. Similar,/, reduced water consumption levels have been reflected in water usage of District sewer customers. past Valley Water District Page 19 µ« 'YaLL#bt4 k, 1t , • Maintaining Adequate Bond Coverage: The District's bond covenants require the District to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.20; although, the District's policy is to have a coverage ratio of at least 1.5.20 • Sustaining Reserve Funds: The sewer utility should maintain separate Operating and R&R Reserve Funds. The Operating Reserve functions as an emergency reserve, a rate stabilization fund, and the source of working capital for operations. Year-end surplus rate revenues are transferred into the operating fund; operating funds in excess of the target fund reserve are transferred into the R&R reserve. Good management practice is to keep a minimum balance of 90 days (25%) of the operating budget. HDR has used this 25% as the target for the District's operating reserves. The District is currently updating its sewer master plan, but is aware that the sewer system will need significant repairs and replacement over the next 10 years. Current District estimates are as high as $15 million in total, with a ramping up of R&R/capital improvement costs to about $1.3 million per year. The District's capital projects include two significant projects: ■ $7 to $10 million for Sewer Main Replacements The District's Sewer Master Plan identifies sewer mains that are at or near capacity to be completed in summer 2011. ■ $'I million Conejo Ave Sewer Main Replacement - This sewer main is undersized and highly susceptible to spillage. Figure 14 summarizes the next three years of the financial plan, showing a more traditional "sources and uses" of funds, along with the estimated annual surplus or deficiency. A summary of the entire 10-year financial plan, showing revenue requirements, revenue sources (including rate revenue), and necessary rate increases is presented in Appendix B. A summary of the District's capital improvement program is presented in Appendix C. 20 As previously noted,the benefit of maintaining a higher coverage ratio is that it improves the District's credit rating,which lowers the interest rates for debt-funded capital projects and reduces annual debt service payments. East Valley Water District Page 20 •. d drills t.: "N°cr y? Sources of Funds Collection Revenues(Service Charges) $ 3,535,000 $ 3,535,000 $ 3535,000 $ 3,562,675 Miscellaneous Revenues 159.000 223.270 223.543 224474 Total Revenues $ 3,694,000 $ 3,758,270 $ 3,758,543 $ 3,777,149 Uses of Funds (Operations) Wastewater Collection System $ 513,600 $ 677,100 $ 1386,700 $ 699,400 Customer Accounts/Service 476,250 481,700 490,700 503,400 General and Administrative 1.948.090 1.974,500 2 006,800 2 045 400 Total Application of Funds $ 2,937,940 $ 3,133,300 $ 3,184,200 $ 3,248,200 Net Debt Service $ 259,718 $ 312,321 $ 3,18,741 $ 343,172 CIF'from Rates RSR Costs $ 242,500 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 550,000 Capital Projects 125,000 290.000 700.000 450 000 Total CIP from Rates $ 312,500 $ 590,000 $ 1;300,000 $ 1,000,000 Total Revenue Requirements' $ 3,351,158 $ 3,812,351 $4,2519,398 $4,366,898 Surplus/(Deficiency) $ 342,842 $ (54,081) $ (540,856) $ (589,749) As %of Rates(DistrictlCollection System) 9.7iS _ -1.5% -15.3% 16.6% Souire Exhibit I-Summary of Sewer Revenue Requirements. 1. "Total Application of Funds"plus"Total CIP from Rates"plus"Net Debt Service"less"Miscellaneous Revenues". Figure 14-Sources and Uses of Sewer Utility Funds Based on the forecasts from the 10-year financial plan, the District would need a rate increase of approximately 9`YO21 to fund repair and replacement costs in FY'10-11 through FY'12-13 without running a deficit in the Sewer Fund reserves. Comparison of Current and Proposed Sewer Rate Structures The District currently combines the City's rates for treatment with the District's rates for collection services. It also adds a surcharge for customers East of Boulder Avenue to reimburse the City for costs related to a sewer interceptor serving this area. The "East of Boulder" customers are primarily single-family customers, who will continue to pay this surcharge for the foreseeable future. A summary of the preliminary recommended sewer rates resulting from the cost of service rate analysis is provided in Figure 15 and Figure 16. 21 T!-e se rate increases only refer to District collection-system related costs,not the City of San Bernardino treatment-related rates. Fast Valley Water District Page 27 � �; �o. qp These figures compare the current and proposed rate structures for each customer class (single- family, multi-family, and commercial customers). Projected rates after FY'10-11 assume across- the-board rate increases based on the recommended increases each year, as presented in Appendix B. Current Sewer Rates' (District District City Rates) N Customer Classes (ConqqUop 1 I Basmed r ($/acct./ ($/acct./ ($/acct./ ($lhc� ($/hcf) ($/hco Flat-Rate Customers mo.) mo.) moJ Single Family 0' Residential ;j z $12.93 $16.00 $28.93 Volume-Based ` Y 4 Customers F $ ' Multiple Family Residential $21 2 ,` $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $0,95 $5.28 $1.41 School,Church S�iO. 0 $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $0.70 $5.28 $1.16 Hospital S $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $0.95 $5.28 $1.41 Government 1; °1 $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1.50 $528 $1.96 Auto Repair n;�/U $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1.30 $528 $1.76 Car Wash " $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1.30 $528 $1.76 Laundromat 10 $3.25 $0.46 $2.00 $1.30 $5.28 $1.76 Dry Cleaners $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1.gp $5.28 $2.36 Offices, Motels S2.19, j $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1,50 $5.28 $1.96 Retail °M 4 0 2 . ? $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $1.90 $5.28 $2.36 Hotel with Restaurant , : $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $2,00 $5.28 $2,46 Restaurant $210 x 52, $3.28 $0.46 $2.00 $2.00 $528 $2.46 Rates shown are for"West of Boulder Ave." Rates for"East of Boulder Ave."are$2.00 1mo. higher for single-family and$0.091hcf for commercial. Figure 15- Summary of Current and Proposed Sewer Rates East Valley Water District Page 22 „tu Corn ($/acct./mo. ($/hcr) ($/acct./mo. ($/hc� ($/acct./mo. ($yhcfl Flat-Rate Customers ) ) ) Single Family Residential $28.93 $30.09 $31.36 Volume-Based Customers Commercial Multiply,Family Residential $5.28 $1.41 $5.58 $1.45 $5.90 $1.50 School,Church $5.28 $1.16 $5.58 $1,20 $5.90 $1.25 Hospital $5.28 $1.41 $5.58 $1.45 $5.90 $1.50 3overnment $5.28 $1.96 $5.58 $2.00 $5.90 $2.05 4utc,Repair $5.28 $1.76 $5.58 $1,80 $5.90 $1.85 Car Wash $5.28 $1.76 $5.58 $1.80 $5.90 $1.85 aundromat $5.28 $1.76 $5.58 $1.80 $5.90 $1.85 Dry Cleaners $5.28 $2.36 $5.58 $2.40 $5.90 $2.45 Offices,Motels $5.28 $1.96 $5.58 $2,00 $5.90 $2.05 Retail $5.28 $2.36 $5.58 $2.40 $5.90 $2.45 Hotel with Restaurant $5.28 $2.46 $5.58 $2.50 $5.90 $2.55 Restaurant $5.28 $2.46 $5.58 $2.50 $5.90 $2.55 1.Rates for"West olBoulder Ave.'--"East of Boulder Ave,"rate are$2.001mo.higher for single-family and$0.03nccf for commercial. 2.Proposed rates consist of current"City"rates plus previous year's"District"rates adjusted by the%rate increase discussed at the end of "Revenue Requirements-Sewer Utility"section. Figure 16-Proposed Sewer Rates through FYI 2-13 Fast Valley Water District Page 23 y Single Family Residential Sewer Customers The District currently charges a monthly flat rate of$10.84 per single family residential account, plus the treatment charge from the City of $15.25 for a total charge of $26.09 for customers on the West side of Boulder Avenue. HDR recommends a fixed monthly sewer charge of$28.93, of which$12.93 is for the collection system, for all single family residential customers. The basis of the proposed charge is an assumed average monthly consumption of approximately 14 hcf of water per single family residential customer.22 Figure 17 shows the projected single-family monthly bills. Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison - Single-Family Customers $31.36 $30.09 $30 $28.93 $26.09'` $25 m $20 `w a s r $15 's i $10 ag $5 f 'c i , $0 ■Current(West of Boulder Ave.) Proposed 2010/11 Proposed 2011112 Proposed 2012113 Figure 17-Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison for SFR Customers 22 This is the consumption indicated by sewer utility records.Water utility records indicate calendar year 2009 consumption of about 25 hcf/month for single-family and 10 for multi-family. East Valley Water District Page 24 S4 R 1 �ArK 10 _ Commercial Sewer Customers The I>istrict currently bills commercial customers a fixed monthly charge of $2.10 per account plus ❑ volurne-based charge ranging from $1.20 to 2.48/hcf for customers west of Boulder Avenue, which include the City's treatment-related rates ranging from $0.65 to $1.920cf. Commercial customers east of Boulder have a surcharge of $0.09/hcf. HDR proposes to charge fixed customer cost of $5.28 per month plus a variable charge ranging from $1.16 to $2.46/hcf. Current and projected monthly sewer bills for multi-family residential and restaurants are shown in Figures 18 and 19, respectively. Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison - Multi-Family Accounts 00 $550 ° r` N ui U) ! $500 N N V N3 ! V V b9 $450 -1 fA to r = $400 ! o °o M ! = co 0 0° $350 rn aro N M ° coro M CY) N»- � u� N $300 0 — r) CD N M N > $250 _I o co m p ui LL $200 -I Lr) Ln $150 Ln c6 c) $100 i 6, $50 = rt E 50 100 150 200 300 i water consumption(ccf) ■Current(West of Boulder Ave.) ■Proposed 2010/11 l k 0 Proposed 2011/12 0 Proposed 2012/13 Figure. 18—Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison for MFR Accounts I-apt Volley Water District Page 25 •p1F tUU °TAR+ Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison - Restuarants $400 o M M Co 'C q4- J M M M M EA O fA EA $300 1 0 LO LO N N O M M � m M 3 $250 { W N W r WI r � « $200 O 00 N v> . p M (D W O M � N N M M . $150 i f W O O M W j - : K 00 W � $100 y W co aD W I ! $50 i $o - 25 50 75 100 125 Water Consumption(ccf) ■Current(West of Boulder Ave.) :�Proposed2010/11 'Proposed 2011/12 i- Proposed 2012/13 _ Figure 19-Monthly Sewer Bill Comparison for Restaurant Accounts East Vallcy Watcr District Page. 26 SECTION 4 - RECOMMENDATIONS HER proposes the District take the following actions: in Di-strict Board Presentation and Review: Both utilities rate study and proposed rates should be reviewed by the District Board. For the water rate study, the Board needs to review the merits of uniform (single-tier) and the alternative three-tier rates and choose between these alternatives. HDR believes the Board should select the three-tiered rate structure for single-family customers if water conservation in the future is the priority, and choose uniform rates if minimizing rate structure changes and ease of administration are the priority. Either would meet the District's overall objectives and provide sufficient revenues. rIM :-'cMmplete Public (fearing and Proposition 218 Noticing: To move ahead with adoption of the proposed rates, the District will need to send out public notices and hold a publiic hearing in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements. 19 ldopt Recommended Rates and Study Report: Based on the water and sewer rake analysis provided, the District Board should select, adopt and implement the recommended rate structures. IN `i«r iew Rates and Revenue Annually: Any time a utility adopts new rates or rate structures, the utility should closely monitor annual rate revenue generated to ensure sufficient revenues are being generated. Changing economic and water consumption patterns underscore this concept, as well as potential changing revenue requirements, particularly those related to capital improvements and repair and replacement costs. Additionally, the District is completing master planning studies and will need to make adjustments as needed to best accommodate any new capital requirements. Principal Assumptions and Considerations — In preparing this report and opinions and recommendations included herein, HDR has relied on a number of principal assumptions and considerations with regard to financial matters, conditions and events that may occur in the future. This information and assumptions, including District's budgets and information from District staff, were provided by sources we believe to be reliable. While we believe HDR's use of such information and assumptions is reasonable for the purpose of this report, some assumptions will invariably not materialize as stated herein and may vary significantly due to unanticipated events and circumstances. Therefore, the actual results can be expected to vary from those projected to the extent that actual future conditions differ from Ihose assumed by us or provided to us by others. Fast Valley Water Distrlct Pagc 27 i s xu APPENDIX A - WATER RATE STUDY SUMMARY TABLES East Valley Water District 1'a9e 28 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT A'ATER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 1A S1IMMAW` SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS Sources of Funds Water Revenues(Service Charges) $ 15,287,600 $ 15,287,600 $ 15,287,600 $ 15,364,038 Miscellaneous Revenues 427 962 407 882 408.810 410774 Total Revenues $ 15,715,562 $ 15,695,482 $ 15,696,410 $ 15,774,812 Uses of Funds Operations and Maintenance $ 6,760,100 $ 7,407,700 $ 7,769,700 $ 8,414,600 Customer A=unts/Service 476,250 481,700 490,700 503,400 General and Admnistrative 4.618.510 4.539.800 4.609.900 4.696.400 Total Application of Funds $ 11,854,860 $ 12,429,200 $ 12,870,300 $ 13,614,400 Net Debt Service $ 2,648,031 $ 2,838,503 $ 3,038,828 $ 3,185,285 CIP from Rates Capital Projects $ 1,416,500 $ 755,000 $ 1,230,000 $ 895,000 Total CIP from Rates $ 1,416,500 $ 755,000 $ 1,230,000 $ 895,000 r Surplus/(Deficiency) $ (203,829) $ (327,221) $ (1,442,718) $ (1,919,873) As%of Rates(DistxVCollection System) -1.3% -2.1% -9.4% -12.5% EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 1 SUMMARY OF THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS Expenses Source of Supply $ 655,000 $ 666,500 $ 679,800 $ 694,800 $ 710,300 $ 726,000 $ 742,100 $ 758,700 $ 775,500 $ 792,700 $ 810,200 Pumrping $ 3,016,300 $ 3,067,800 $ 3,126,500 $ 3,192,700 $ 3260,600 $ 3,329,900 $ 3,400,700 $ 3,473,100 $ 3,547,100 $ 3,623,000 $ 3,700,600 Waor Treatment $ 1,635,700 $ 1,987,300 $ 2,026,300 $ 2,068,100 $ 2,110,700 $ 2,154,300 $ 2,198,800 $ 2,244,200 $ 2,290,600 $ 2,338,000 $ 2,386,400 Transmission and Distribution $ 1,453,100 $ 1,686,100 $ 1,937,100 $ 2,209,000 $ 2,491,300 $ 2,784,300 $ 2,847,500 $ 2,912,300 $ 2,978,900 $ 3,047,200 $ 3,117,500 Cusbmer Acmunb $ 476,250 $ 481,700 $ 490,700 $ 503,400 $ 516,400 $ 529,800 $ 543,500 S 557,600 $ 572,100 $ 587,000 $ 602,300 General and Admnistratve �$ 4,616,510 $ 4,539,800 $ 4,609,900 $ 4,696,400 $ 4,784,600 $ 4,874,700 $ 4,967,000 $ 5,061,600 $ 5,158,100 $ 5,257,000 $ 5,358,300 Capital Improvements(Cash-1pnded) $ 1,416,500 $ 755,000 $ 1,230,000 $ 895,000 $ 299,000 $ 1,350,000 $ 775,000 $ 775,000 $ 775,000 $ 775,000 $ 775,000 Add 1.08M br New Plant(134 K1 50) $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ 255,000 $ 260,100 $ 265,300 $ 270,600 $ 276,000 $ 281,500 $ 207,100 Net Debt Service $ 2.648,031 $ 2,Hit 503 $ 3,038828 $ 3,185,285 $ 3.614,468 $ 3,898,606 $ 3,196,030 $ 3,252,365 $ 3,256,534 $ 3,264,595 $ 3,558,307 Total Expenses $ 15,919,391 $ 16,022103 $ 17,139,128 $ 17,694,685 $ 18,042,368 $ 19,907,706 $ 18,935,930 $ 19,305,465 $ 19,629,834 $ 19,965,995 $ 20,595,707 Less.Miscellaneous Revenues $ 427,962 $ 407,682 $ 408,810 $ 410,774 $ 412,751 $ 415,779 $ 418,836 $ 421,925 $ 425,044 $ 428,195 $ 431,376 Net Rate Revenue Requirement $ 15,491,429 $15,614,821 $16,730,318 $17,283,911 $ 17,629,617 $ 19,491,927 $18,517,094 $18,883,540 $19,204,790 $ 19,537,800 $20,164,331 Current Rate Revenues S 15,287,600 $ 15,287,600 $ 15,287,600 $ 75,364,038 $ 15,440,858 $ 75,595,267 $ 75,751219 S 75.908,732 $ 16,067,879 S 16,228,497 $ 76,390782 Proposed Rate Adjustment 0% 3.0% 9.0% 9.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Additional Rate Revenue tom Increase' $ - $ 229,314 $ 1,167,206 $ 2,302,402 $ 3,832,697 $ 4,260,350 $ 4,704,036 $ 5,164,273 $ 5,215,916 $ 5,260,075 $ 5,320,756 Surplus/(Deficency) do Increases $ (203,829) $ (327,221) $ (1,442,718) $ (1,919,873) $ (2,180,759) $ (3,896,661) $ (2,765,874) $ (2,974,809) $ (3,136,971) $ (3,309,303) $ (3,773,548) Adjused Surplus/(Deficiency)with Increases $ (203,829) $ (97,907) $ (275,509) $ 382,529 $ 1,643,938 $ 363,689 $ 1,938,162 $ 2,189,464 $ 2,078,945 $ 1,958,772 $ 1,547,207 Total Annual Rate Revenue (Adjusted) $ 15,287,600 $15,516,914 $16,454,808 $17,666,440 $19,273,555 $19,855,616 $20,455,256 $21,073,005 $21,283,735 $21,496,572 $21,711,538 Ending Reserve Balances Rao Stabilinton Reserve $ - $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 1,050,000 S 1,300,000 $ 1,550,000 S 2,050,000 $ 2,550,000 S 3,193,000 $ 3,224,000 S 3,257,000 Minimum 75%of Rate Revenue $ 2293,000 S 2,328,000 $ 2,468,000 It 2,650,000 $ 1,891,000 $ 2,978,000 $ 3,068,000 S 3,761,000 $ 3,793,000 $ 3,224.000 S 3,257,000 Operating Reserve $ 2,021,171 S 1,145,264 $ 888,754 $ 1,037,283 S 2,448,221 $ 2,585,910 $ 3,740,000 $ 3,820,000 $ 3,900,000 $ 3,980,000 $ 4,070,000 Target(25%of Operating Expenses) $ 2,964000 S 3,107,000 $ 3,278,000 S 3,404.000 $ 3.532,000 A 3.665,000 $ 3,741,000 S 3,820,000 S 3.900.000 $ 3982.000 S 4.066-000 Replacerrenl Reserve S 1,60088,00000 $ 1,208,000 $ 11008,000 S 708,000 S 308,000 S (192,000) $ (383,928) $ 757,537 $ 1,656,482 $ 3,056,253 $ 4,042,461 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Belpre Rao Adjustment 1.46 1.15 0.93 0.68 0,48 0,35 0.38 0.32 0.27 0.22 0.16 Ater Proposed Rao Adjustrnent 1,46 1.23 131 1,40 1.54 _ 1.44 1.85 1.91 1.88 1.84 1.65 1.Renacts an Ocrober 7 implementation date.HDR estimates mly 50%of the motional revenue will be collated in the year of the rate increase _ 2 25%1 opeeurg expenses,excWdng debt service arM cash forced CIP. EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER PATE STUDY EXHIBIT 2 RESERVE FUND BALANCES Rate Stabilization Fund _CeginrdOg Rase r.a Baia nca $ $ $00,000 $ 800,000 $ 1,0050.000 $ 1.-300,000 $ 1.550.000 $ 2,050,000 $ 2.550,000 $ 3193 000 $ 3224.000 Plus: Transferfrom Operating Reserve $ 800.000 $ - $ 250,000 $ 25M00 $ 250,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 643,000 $ 31,000 $ 33,000 Less: Funds Used for Rate Stabilization $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ Ending Rate Stabilization Reserve Balance $ - $ 800.000 $ 800,000 $ 1.050,000 $ 1.300,000 $ 1.550,000 $ 2,050.000 S 2.550.000 $ 3,193.000 $ 3.224,000 $ 3,257,000 Mnimum 15%0/Rate Revenue $ 2,293,000 $ 2,328,000 $ 2,468,000 $ 2,650,000 $ 2.891,000 $ 2978,000 $ 3,068,000 $ 3,161,000 $ 3,193,000 $ 3,224,000 $ 3,257,000 Operating Reserves Beginning Reserve Balance _.. S _2.225 005 $ 2,021,171 $ 1.145,264 $ 888,754 $ 1.037,283 S 2,448,221 $ 2,585,910 $ 3,740.000 $ 3.820.000 $ 3.900,000 $ 3,980,000 Surplus/(Deficiency)from Operations $ (203.829) $ (97,907) $ (275,509) $ 382,529 $ 1.643,938 $ 363,689 $ 1,938,162 $ 2,189,464 $ 2,078,945 $ 1,958,772 $ 1.547.207 Plus: Interest Earnings(for all reserves) $ - $ 22,000 $ 19,000 $ 16,000 $ 17,000 $ 24,000 $ 24,000 $ 32,000 $ 43,000 $ 52,000 $ 62,000 Less. Transfers to Stabilization Fund S (c00 000) $ - 5 .2500097 $ (250,000) $ (250,000) $ (500,000) $ (500,000) $ (643,000) $ (31,000) S (33,000) Less: Transfers to R&R Reserve $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (308,072) $ (1,641,454) $ (1,398945) $ (1.899772) $ (1,486207) Ending Operating Reserve Balance $ 2.021 171 $ 1 145 264 $ 888,754 $ 1.037 283 $ 2 448 221 S 2,585,910 $ 3,740,000 $ 3,820 000 $ 3,900.000 $ 3.980M0 $ 4,070,000 Target(3 months f25%)of Operating Expensesl) $ 2,964,000 $ 3.107,000 $ 3,218,000 $ 3,404,000 $ 3,532,000 It 3,665,000 $ 3,741,000 $ 3,820,000 $ 3,900,000 $ 3.982000 $ 4,066,000 Replacement Reserves Beginning Reserve Balance S 1756.JOCK $ 1.608 000 $ 1.208,000 $ 1 008,000 $ 708.000 $ 308,000 $ (192.000) $ (383,928) $ 757,537 $ 1 656,482 $ 3.056,253 Transfers from Operating Reserves $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 308,072 $ 1,641,464 $ 1,398,945 $ 1,899,772 S 1,486.207 Less: Uses of Funds for Replacement Projects 5 1128.050, $ (400.000) $ (200.000) $ (300.000) $ (400.0001 S (500 000) $ (500,000) $ (Snn n00) $ (son nom A (500,000) x (500 nnm Ending Replacement Reserve Balance $ 1608000 $ 1.208000 $ 1008.000 $ 708.000 $ 308.000 $ (192000)__$ (383.928) $ 757,537 $ 1,656,482 $ 3,056,253 $ 4,042,461 1.25%of operating expenses,excluding debt service and cash-funded CIP. EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 7 FUNCTIONAL COST ALLOCATIONS FOR FY 2010/2011 Expenses i Allocated Costs Percent Allocations FY 10/11 Customer Fixed Costs Capacity Operating Expenses Source of Supply $ 666,500 $ - $ 166,625 $ 499,875 0% 25% 75% Pumping $ 3,067,800 $ - $ 1,533,900 $ 1,533,900 0% 50% 50% Water Treatment $ 1,987,300 $ - $ 1,490,475 $ 496,825 0% 75% 25% Transmission and Distribution $ 1,686,100 $ - $ 1,686,100 $ - 0% 100% 0% Customer Accounts $ 481,700 $ 481,700 $ - $ - 100% 0% 0% General and Administrative $ 4,539,800 $ 453,980 $ 3,631,840 $ 453,980 10% 80% 10% Capital Projects (Cash-funded) $ 755,000 $ - $ 755,000 $ - 0% 100% 0% Net Debt Service $ 2,838,503 $ - $ 2,128,877 $ 709,626 0% 75% 25% Total Revenue Requirement $ 16,022,703 $ 935,680 $ 11,392,817 $ 3,694,206 6% 71% 23% Less: Miscellaneous Revenues $ (407,882) $ (23,819) $ (290,021) $ (94,041) 6% 71% 23% Net Revenue Requirement $ 15,614,821 Current Rate Revenue $ 15,287,600 Plus: Revenue from Rate Increase' $ 458,628 $ 26,783 $ 326,104 $ 105.742 6% 71% 23% Total Rate Revenues aller Proposed Rate Adjusbnent $ 15,746,228 $ 938,643 $ 11,428,900 $ 3,705,906 6% 73% 24% 3.0% Rate Revenue to be Collected Rate Revenue Collected from Fixed Costs $ 3,779,095 $ 629,849 $ 3,149,246 4 C > Rate Revenue Collected from Variable Costs $ 11,967,133 $ 11,967,133 Total Rate Revenue to be Collected $ 15,746,228 $ 629,849 $ 3,149,246 $ 11,967,133 4.0% 20.0% 76.0% Total Fixed Charga Revenue ., 3,779,095 24is Total Volume Charge Revenue 3 11,957,133 763� - - 1. Reflects 12 months of rate increase, whereas Exhibit 1 reflects the smaller amount of revenue collected due to the October 1 implementation date. EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 'Y Y A T E R RATE STUDY FXHIRIT R PROPOSED MONTHLY FIXED METER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FY 201012011 AccountslEquivalent Meters Single Family Residential 129 10.174 3.680 10 4 0 C 0 0 18,997 Commercial 61 428 282 178 252 47 19 14 9 1,290 Irrigation 1 37 35 52 112 14 2 0 0 303 Total Accounts 5,191 10,639 4,047 240 368 61 21 14 9 20,590 Hydraulic Capacity Factor 1.0 1.0 1.7 3.3 8.0 15.0 25.0 50.0 80.0 - Total Equivalent Meters 5,191 10,639 6,758 799 2,944 915 525 700 720 29,192 Monthly Fixed Service Charges Customer Costs ($/Acctlmo.)2 S 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 $ 2.55 S 2.55 Capacity Costs ($/Acct/mo.)3 $ 8.99 $ 8.99 $ 15.01 $ 29.94 $ 71.92 $ 134.85 $ 224.75 S 449.51 $ 719.21 Monthly Fixed Meter Charge $ 11.54 $ 11.54 $ 17.56 $ 32.49 $ 74.47 $ 137.40 $ 227.30 $ 452.06 $ 721.76 Annual Revenue from Monthly Meter Charges Customer Costs $ 158,793 $ 325,448 $ 123,798 $ 7,342 $ 11,257 $ 1,866 $ 642 $ 428 $ 275 $ 629,849 Capacity Costs $ 560.013 $ 1,147,752 $ 729,117 $ 86,219 $ 317,603 $ 98,712 $ 56,638 $ 75,517 $ 77.675 $ 3,149,246 $ 718,806 $ 1,473,200 $ 852,915 S 93,561 $ 328,861 $ 100,578 $ 57,280 $ 75,945 S 77,950 $ 3,779,095 Fixed Costs Allocated to Monthly Meter Charges Customer Costs $ 629,849 Capacity Costs $ 3,149,246 Total Monthly Fixed Costs $3,779,095 NOTES: Source:"Water Meters-Selection,Installation. Testing,and Maintenance,"AWWA,Manual M6,Fourth Edition, Table 5-3,Class 1 Turbine Meters. 3 Customer costs are allocated to each customer by dividing the total customer costs b y the total num b er o/customers. 3 Capacity costs are allocated by meter size and the hydraulic capacity of the meter APPENDIX B - SEWER RATE STUDY SUMMARY TABLES East Valley Water District Piig(' 29 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 11A SUMMARY OF SOURCES& USES OF FUNDS w I Sources of Funds Collection Revenues(Service Charges) $ 3,535,000 $ 3,535,000 $ 3,535,000 $ 3,552,675 Miscellaneous Revenues 159 000 223,270 223 543 224474 Total Revenues $ 3,694,000 $ 3,758,270 $ 3,758,543 $ 3,777,149 Uses of Funds(Operations) Wastewater Collection System $ 513,600 $ 677,100 $ 686,700 $ 699,400 Customer Accounts/Service 476,250 481,700 490,700 503,400 General and Administrative 1.948,090 1,974,500 2,006,800 2.045,400 Total Application of Funds $ 2,937,940 $ 3,133,300 $ 3,184,200 $ 3,248,200 Net Debt Service $ 259,718 $ 312,321 $ 338,741 $ 343,172 CIP from Rates R&R Costs $ 242,500 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 550,000 Caoitai Proiects 125.000 290,000 700.000 450,000 Total CIP from Rates $ 367,500 $ 590,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Total Revenue Requirements' $ 3,406,158 $ 3,812,351 $ 4,299,398 $ 4,366,898 Surplus/(Deficiency) $ 287,842 $ (54,081) $ (540,856) $ (589,749) As%of Rates(DistricUCollectionSystem) 8.1% -1.5% -15.3% -76.6% Source;Exhibit 7-Summary of Sewer Revenue Requirements. 1. "Total Application of Funds"plus"Total CIP from Rates"plus"Net Debt Service"less"Miscellaneous Revenues". EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT i SUMMARY OF REVENUE REQUIREMENTS -7 .-gym. .,yta vrarcs . �m�ve:i..aNF4_.uem.auwdc�+rery varxt mvrus;mxm. (T�,yym�.P 4 `3 _r,.s d.... . 77- ?.. :. Expenses S-TnaMenl i $ 5,873.100 S 5,87310 $ 5,873,187 $ 5,873,10 S 5,8(3,100 3 5873,100 $ 5,873,187 $ 5,823,100 1 5,013100 3 5,813,ID0 Wed-Iter(Annelon 62110 68670 69910 71250 725,900 739,587 753,50 167 90 782700 191987 .Al aver A-,,td 101}Po 190.70 873.40 516240 SP.00 543500 551,00 572,100 587 00 6023. Genet'and Adrunlsvatev it 1974500 2,06,00 2045.40 2,084 7W 2124,90 2.16620 2,208 500 2 25 1,801) 2296100 2341.30 Net(IANS cnce 312,321 330741 3A3 172 342,522 341,772 340,923 340,072 339212 338,323 342,292 p"Iscmenl ResmeCOnPibution 3.,.0 30000 550000 550.00 55000 550.00 5500E 55000 550000 55000 Capital Replacemenl(Casbtunded) 45000 45000 15000 4000 450087 15000 4500. 45000 Total Expenses _t $ 9,908721 $ 10396.041 $ 10464/12 $ 10529222 $ 10595,172 $ 10663,223 $ 10732772 $ 10 W4,122 $ 10811.213 $ 10956,892 Less:Miscellaneous Revenues _ _.0 S 22,90 $ 223,543 $ 224474 $ 225,412 $ 22709 S 220,638 $ 230,275 $ 231,029 S 233,599 S 235,206 Net Revenue Requirement SewertreaMent Only Revenue Reyls. _r: .( $ 5,823,1. $ 5823.10 S 5823.100 S 5013.187 $ 587310 $ 5813100 S 5873,187 S 5073,10 $ 5873,100 $ 5873,1. A8011e1("uncn)Revenue Wn6. -'1- 3812351 4299398 4366898 4430710 44N35355 4561485 a629392 4699093 4.70511 4018.506 C-birmod IRA Revinue Req me_nts a 1 = S 9685451 1 10 172 498 S 102399% S 10203810 $ 1030455 S 1041585 3 10502492 $ 1092193 3 10643674 S 10721 N0 Qn2u1R R mnucs(WkcrbND',d,, ..0 S 3.53$.00 f 3,535.870 $ 3.552675 $ 1570,418 1 3.506,143 $ 3,642,287 S 1678,625 f 1,7 15,112 S 1,752,567 S 3]%,%2 Current Rele Rerenuet rl n"..7Gy) r 5 5,873187 $ 5873.187 1 5.073.10 S 5.873.187 S 587;10 $ 5.873.10 1 5.873100 S 5873187 S 5.873.100 1 1873100 I'd Nrrnnl R",Rs-- 1 9292987 1 9.40810 1 94081% S 9425215 S 9.443538 1 9479241 f 9515304 S 9551726 S 9588512 S 9,625667 $ 9873.192 Surplual(O 1 y)of Rate Revenue r A $ (277 351) $ (754,300) $ (811223) 3 (087,92) 3 (889,213) $ (9t9,281) S (95))7111 (583,681) $ (1,018,002) $ (1758,47) !]ed[lunq as%'(Rate Revenue NA 78% 216% 229% 24.1% 24.7% 252% 258% 265% 271% 27,9% Proposed Rate AdjusMent _ 6% 9% 9% 9% 4% 2% 2% 2% 2% m 2% Additional Rate Revenue Srwn Increase S - S 159.0 S 491 No 3 7000 $ 1238,00 $ 1348,%0 S IMIpO $ 1529124(7 $ 17010. S 18280. S 1959.0 Su11LAMOeOcidecy),"Justed S 120812 S (118 35(7 S (273 399) $ (44 223) $ 312728 $ 458782 $ 541,719 $ 6222 $ 717319 1 ants, $ .0586 Adjusmd Total Rate Rewn f0 fn VC IIecHOi f J.I%,150 1 1971351 J (793,3% 1 5.136,898 I 5,668,)10 t S,BU,I55 f 6.022105 f 6208391 $ 6400093 S 6598514 I 080506 Ending Operating Rexene Balance S 130,246 S 12,195 $ (252873) 3 (NO126) 3 86,302 $ 549,689 S 862,300 $ 819,90) 1 897,950 1 916,450 S 936,315 Taryel(Z5%010pera(lq Eapenses l $ 734485 S 783,,325 $ 7%.050 $ 072.050 5 628,400 1 845,150 $ 562300 1 8799.90 t 85795) 1 916,450 $ 915,375 Ending RSR Reserve Balance $ 676,50 $ 626,500 $ 616,500 1 616.50 S 676,50 S 616,500 S 913,878 S 1,534.338 S 2,248,107 3 3.058500 1 3,%3,%l Debt Service Coverage Ratio netom Nob AdueMenl 291 2,00 170 154 141 192 124 1,14 105 095 0,N After Pmpomd Rate AdlmMant 291 251 3.15 379 502 522 552 579 606 635 555 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 2 RESERVE FUND BALANCES KT O ereti R 195 Beginning Reserve Balance - 2 S 130,746 E 7',Jaa S 252003 S 39]]26 E 632 $ 549689 5 862300 S 679900 5 897 950 5 916450 a Plus Islterasl sminrom Operations 5 159,842 $ (l 11,3c1) S It%]198) a 1Ae,2231 $ 12300 $ 54600 - - 9 906,500 Plus:Interest Eemings' - 5 !800 5 4200 E 2,500 S a2]00 E sd,800 E JeL400 E ot0 700 5 14,500 5 018900 E 23800 Les Tans o0a t8 Im V Res - - En9in O eraOn sReserve Balance ry 5 130,746 S 1].195 $ 252003 E 2937 E 86302 E 549689 b B62,300 E 879200 S 897950 S 916450 S 935,375 -r,l rl.-111(25%)ol pllatl.1-1) $ 234,465 $ ]83.325 $ ]96,050 E 812050 $ 828,400 $ &5.150 $ 862300 S 879.900 $ 897.950 $ 916450 $ 935,376 Repair 6 Replacement Reserves _ 0e n n 6] Reserve Balance' 'J( 5 fiI6500 E 8500 5 676500 $ 676500 5 676500 $ 676500 S 913008 E 153!3]8 $2218.10] S 3050.500 Trznslers lmm OpmaLrg Res Less Ptltlltlonal Uses of Funds/or R6R End..,RBR Reserve Balanw $ 676500 S 676 500 S 676500 S 676 500 5 676500 S 626500 S 913006 E 1 534 338 52248102 $3 058 500 $3963961 16egvmnp r,ein1 1.' saosLlilriYre 'as m,—ror EWrMO.. erase reaems revcWhna 2 IMe�eir ea I opvar,9 erpenear emway�ereraxm peamen:anFa:aroaew rer.z+ EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 6 FUNCTIONALIZATION AND CLASSIFCATION OF REVENUE REQUIREMENTS 'M I Percent Allocations pppp Expenses Flow Only Revenue Requirements Wastewater Collection 677,100 - 677,100 0% 1007 Customer Accounts 481,700 481,700 - 100% 0% General and Administrative 1,974,500 296,175 1,678,325 15% 85% Net Debt Service 312,321 - 312,321 0% 100% Capital Replacement (Cash-funde 290,000 290,000 0% 100% ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Collection Only Revenue Reqts. 31735,621 777,875 2,957,746 21% 79% Less: Misc. Revenues $223,270 $46,492 $176,778 21% 79% Collection Only Revenue Reqt. 3,512,351 $731,383 $2,780,968 21% 79% Additional Revenue From Rate Inc 159,000 $33,109 $125,891 21% 79% Total Rate Revenue after Rate $3,671,351 $764,492 0. EAST VALLE T VVA T ER DIS T RICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 7 WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS AND ANNUAL LOADS Total No. of Accounts Est. Annual Estimated Effluent Flow' Customer Class Water Use' I I (No.) ® (MGD) Single Family Residential 18,270 94.1% 4,779,410 3,665 10.04 72.8% Multiple Family Residential' 503 2.6% 1,109,633 851 2.33 16.9% Commercial School, Church 97 0.5% 194,357 149.0 0.41 3.0% Hospital 17 0.1% 40,368 31.0 0.08 0.6% Government 14 0.1% 10,861 8.3 0.02 0.2% Auto Repair 42 0.2% 8,874 6.8 0.02 0.1% Car Wash 6 0.0% 5,430 4.2 0.01 01% Laundromat 8 0.0% 16,461 12.6 0.03 0.3% Dry Cleaners 4 0.0% 1,072 0.8 0.00 0.0% I Offices, Motels 26 41% 16;728 12.8 0.04 03% Retail 352 1.8% 341,338 261.8 0.72 5.2% Hotel with Restaurant 2 0.0% 2,881 2.2 0.01 0.0% Restaurant 70 0.4% 40,850 31.3 0.09 0.6% Total 19,411 6,568,263 5,037 13.80 100.0% Average Annual Flow 13.80 ' Annual water consumption values reflect and assumed conservation of 12%per the consumption analysis in the water rate model. 2 Annual water consumption values have been adjusted so that the annual total equals the average annual plant flow. 3 Water use based on average of 9.9 hcf/month/dwelling unit. 4 Based on values provided by the District. EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER RATE STUDY EXHIBIT 8 SUMMARY OF ALLOCATED COSTS BY CUSTOMER CLASS Customer Classes Allocated Costs-Collection Only Customer Flow Total Single Family Residential $719,560 $2,115,182 $2,834,742 Multiple Family Residential 19,811 491,081 510,891 Commercial School, Church 3,833 86,015 89,848 Hospital 676 17,865 18,542 Government 545 4,807 5,351 Auto Repair 1,661 3,927 5,588 Car Wash 236 2,403 2,639 Laundromat 295 7,285 7,581 Dry Cleaners 158 474 632 Offices, Motels 1,031 7,403 81434 Retail $13,847 $151,063 164,910 Hotel with Restaurant 85 1 275 1,360 Restaurant 2,754 18,079 20,833 Subtotal-Commercial $25,121 $300,597 325,718 Total Residential 8 Commercial $764,492 $2,906,859 $3,671,351 413u+r4t i., S APPENDIX C - SUMMARY OF DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Fast L/amoy Water District Page 39 Fiscal Year 09/10 Fiscal Year 10/11 Fiscal Year 11/12 Fiscal Year 12/13 Cash Debt/ Cash Debt/ Cash Debt/ Oper Debt/ Project Funded Other Total Funded Other Total Funded Other Total Revenue Other Total Fla nt 40 210,000 210,000 - Plant9 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 250,000 250,000 Ple or 40 Rooster, 300,000 300,900 390,900 300,000 - - PumpEfflclencYRebpilds 207,500 207,500 Plant 12 - 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,900 Plant 134-Canal Zr,Boosters - - - 20,000 500,000 520,000 Plant 143-Blending Tank 1,000,000 1,000,000 _ Plant 134 Upgrade/Expansion 109,000 1,594,500 1,803,500 40.000 30,507,500 10,547,500 50,000 5,125,500 5,175,500 - Plant 150PerchloratTrmt 15,000 1,200,000 1,215,000 15,000 1,185,000 1,200,000 50,000 7,840,000 7,890,000 50,000 10,7DO,000 10,750,000 GIs lmplementauon 205,000 205,000 200,000 200,000 100,090 100,000 Headquarters Building 225,000 275,000 - 6th St Pipeline Pi 11&12 to 150 - - 10,000 500,000 510,000 Main Replace Live Oak 40,000 140,000 180,000 70,000 20,000 Main Replace Vine/Union 80,000 290,000 370,D00 - MainReplace-Harlan Ln - 100,000 100,000 20,000 70,000 . Main Replace Bruce 50 Sg000 50,000 450,000 450,000 - 6th St-PI 151 to PI 40 SG,000 50,000 100,000 - 350,000 3,465,000 3,815,000 275,000 1,785,000 2,060,000 6th St-P140 to PI 143 - - 1300,000 1,30D,000 Facilities Relocation 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Automatic Meters 75,000 75,000 200,000 200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,900 Plant 59 Rescating - - 300,000 300,000 - Plant 143 Reservoir - 50,000 1,000,000 1,050,000 , Eastwood Farms Assess Dist 60,000 60,000 2,211,399 2,211,399 _ Total Water Projects 1,416.50D 3.784,500 5201,000 755,000 16,723,899 17,478,899 1.230,000 12,430,500 18,660,500 895,000 14,785000 15,680,000 Sewer System Mgt Plan 70,000 70,000 50,000 50,000 250,000 250,000 Sewer Main Lining - 200,000 200,000 450,000 450,900 450,000 450,000 Swr Main Replace Core, 55,000 900,000 955,000 40,000 1,000,000 1,040000 - Total Sewer Projects 125000 900,000 1025,000 290,000 1,000,000 1,290000 700,000 700.000 450,000 450000 GRAAD TCTAL 1,541,500 4,684,500 6,226,000 1,045,000 17,723,899 18,768,899 1,930,000 17,430,500 15360500 1,345,000 14785.000 16,130,000 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 2:010 COP Project List Project Descriptions Project Costs Plant 134 Upgrade/'Expansion 5,700,000 Plant 143 Blending and Air Reduction Tank 1,000,000 Plane 150 Design 1,200,000 Plant 150 Construction - Local Share 1,800,000 Sixth Street Pipeline- Plant 151 to Plant 40 5,200,000 Sixth Street Pipeline - Plant 150 to Plant 12 500,000 Vine/Union/ Live Oak Main Replacements 500,000 Bruce Street Main Replacement 500,000 Conejo Street Main Replacement 1,000,000 Plant 40 Boosters 600,000 18,000,000