HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes - 2017.07 - Establishing a schedule of fees and charges for water service and updating exhibit A to reso.2017.01 RESOLUTION 2017.07
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE
AND UPDATING EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION 2017.01
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. 396 on September 28,
2016, 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. 396 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, Ordinance No. 396 provides that rates and charges may be changed from
time to time or new rates and charges may be established by resolution of the Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resources Code provides that the
establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring or approval of rates, tolls, fares or other
charges by public agencies are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)provided that certain findings are made specifying the basis for the claim of
exemption; and
WHEREAS, the actions taken herein are necessary for setting rates, fees, and charges for
the provision of water 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 21080(b)(8); and
WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California, limiting local
agencies'appropriations of proceeds of taxes,excludes user charges or fees or regulatory fees from
the definition of proceeds of taxes, so long as such fees and charges do not produce revenue
exceeding the costs reasonably borne in providing the regulation, product or service, and further
excludes appropriations for debt service and appropriations for qualified capital outlay projects
from appropriations subject to limitation; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District deems it advisable and finds that it
would be in the best interest of the District to amend or establish certain rates and charges,
consistent with applicable constitutional and statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California provides that, in
imposing or increasing any property-related fee or charge (which term was held by the California
Supreme Court in July,2006, in the case Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency vs.Virjil,to include
charges for water delivery), an agency shall provide written notice by mail of the proposed fee or
charge to the record owner of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for
imposition, the amount basis of calculating, and reason for such proposed fee or charge, and the
date,time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed fee or charge to be conducted not less
than 45 days after the mailing of said notice, and Government Code Section 53755 provides for
such notice to be given by mailing to the address where billing statements are customarily sent by
the District; and
WHEREAS, said mailed notice was given, setting Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the
hour of 5:30 p.m. of said day in the Board of Directors Room of the District, 31111 Greenspot
Road, Highland, California, as the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed increases
in water rates and charges and any proposed new property-related rates and charges set forth in
Exhibit"A"to Resolution 2015.04; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the duly noticed public hearing was held and all persons
interested were given an opportunity to be heard concerning the increases in property-related rates
and charges and any proposed new property-related rates and charges; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors considered all protests presented to the District by
owners of identified parcels against the proposed increases in property-related rates and charges
and any proposed new property-related rates and charges at the time;
WHEREAS, the District adopted Resolution 2015.04, and Exhibit "A" thereto,
establishing a schedule of rates and charges for the provision of water service on March 25, 2015
after conducting a duly noticed public hearing on the matter. Said schedule of rates and charges
for water service remains unchanged. The current schedule of rates and charges for water service
is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Phase 3 of the most recently adopted schedule of rates and charges for water
service set forth in Exhibit "A" to this Resolution is currently set to take effect on July 1, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the District now elects to implement only a portion of the Phase 3 fees and
charges for water service previously approved by the District as set forth in Exhibit "A" to this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the District's updated schedule of fees and charges for water service is
attached hereto as Exhibit"A"to this Resolution and reflects an increase in rates and charges that
is less than the increase scheduled under previously approved schedule of fees and charges; and
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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 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 Article XIIID 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 by the Board of Directors of the East Valley
Water District as follows:
Section 1. It is hereby reiterated that the written protests against the current schedule of
rates and charges for water service received by the District prior to the close of the public hearing
thereon, represented less than a majority of the parcels subject to the rates and charges set forth
therein and,thus,the District's Board of Directors further found and ordered that the public interest
and necessity required the adoption of the rates and charges for water service by the District in
accordance with Ordinance No. 396, as well as affirmation and ratification of all prior rates and
charges previously adopted by the District's Board of Directors.
Section 2. It is hereby found and determined that the proposed changes to the Schedule of
Rates and Charges are within the purposes set forth in Section 21080(b) of the Public Resources
Code including but not by way of limitation,the purposes of(1) meeting operating expenses, (2)
purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials, (3) meeting financial reserve needs and
requirements, and (4) obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within
existing areas, and therefore,that such changes are exempt from CEQA.
Section 3. It is hereby found and determined that the rates and charges of the District are
imposed on the basis of demand as determined by measurements including water metering and
meter size,acreage or other demand-generation characteristics of properties requesting connection,
and cost of service restoration, inspection and other services provided for all fees;that such rates,
charges and fees are imposed upon the request for or use of services;and that the water user charges
satisfy the criteria and requirements of Water Code Section 370 et seq.relating to allocation-based
conservation water pricing.
Section 4. It is hereby found and determined that relative to Article XIIIB of the
Constitution of the State of California,the user charges and fees and regulatory fees established or
increased hereby do not produce revenues exceeding the costs reasonably borne in providing the
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regulation, product or service and/or are used for debt service or qualified capital outlay projects
and accordingly do not constitute proceeds of taxes, the appropriation of which is limited under
Article XIIIB, and that the documentation used in making such determinations has been on file in
the office of the District for not less than 15 days prior to the days prior to the date hereof,pursuant
to Section 7910 of the Government Code of the State of California.
Section 5. The revisions to the previously approved rate(s), fee(s)and/or charge(s) as set
forth in Exhibit"A"attached to this resolution and by this reference incorporated herein are hereby
adopted in conformity with the authority set forth in Section 14.01 of Ordinance 396, and the
corresponding rate(s),fee(s)or charges(s), if any,as set forth in Ordinance 396 currently in effect,
are hereby superseded. Staff is directed to incorporate the hereby adopted new and/or revised
rate(s), fee(s) and/or charge(s) into Exhibit"A" attached hereto.
Section 6. That the provisions of this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2017.
Section 7. That the Secretary is hereby ordered and directed to post a certified copy of this
Resolution in a public place within the District.
Section 8. Exhibit"A"to Resolution 2017.01 is hereby updated:
This Resolution shall take effect as of the 1St day of July 2017.
ADOPTED this 24t" day of May 2017,
Ayes: Director's: Carrillo, Coats, Morales, Shelton, Smith
Noes: None.
Absent: Yone
Abstain: Pone
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Ronald L. Coats
Board President
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May 24, 2017
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution 2017.07
adopted by the Board of Directors of East Valley Water District at its Regular Meeting held May
24,2017.
ATTEST:
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Jo�il�
Board Secretary
East Valley Water District
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EXHIBIT "A"
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF
WATER AND WASTEWATER
RATES AND CHARGES
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UPDATED MAY 24, 2017
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Section1: Water Service Charges............................................................ 2
Monthly Water System Charge ............................................................. 2
CommodityCharges: Potable Water...................................................... 2
MWDSurcharge................................................................................ 3
PrivateFire Protection Service ............................................................ 4
1. Commercial Standby Charge ...........................................................4
2. Fire Flow Testing ........................................................................4
TemporaryWater Service Connection.................................................... 5
Monthly Service Charge........p............................................................5
1. Commodity Charge ....................... ................................................5
2. Meter Deposit .............................................................................5
3. Unauthorized use of Water Charge ...................................................5
NewAccount Fees for Water Services.................................................... 6
1. Service Initiation Charge ...............................................................6
2. Security Deposit..........................................................................6
MiscellaneousWater Service Charges and Fees......................................... 6
1. Delinquency Charge .....................................................................6
2. Returned Payment Charge..............................................................6
3. Disconnection Notice Charge ..........................................................6
4. Service Reconnect Charge (Business Hours) .........................................6
5. Service Reconnect Charge (After Hours) .............................................6
6. Meter Test Charge.......................................................................7
7. Annual Backflow Compliance Test (per device)......................................7
8. Backflow Device Installation Fee......................................................7
9. Backflow Device Annual Administration Fee (per device) ...,... ...,.............7
Section 2: Wastewater Service Charges .................................................... 8
Monthly Wastewater System Charge ...................................................... 8
Collection Charges...........................................................................8
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Treatment Charges ..........................................................................9
Section 3: Developer Services............................................................... 12
WaterConnection Fees..................................................................... 12
WastewaterConnection Fees.............................................................. 13
FireService Connection Charges ......................................................... 13
DeveloperServices Charges and Fees ................................................... 14
1. Front Footage Charge ................................................................. 14
2. Water Main Extension Charge........................................................ 14
3. Fire Hydrant Installation Charge .................................................... 14
4. Special Facility Charge................................................................ 14
5. Construction Inspection Charge ..................................................... 14
6. Water System Design Charge......................................................... 15
7. Engineering Service Charges ......................................................... 15
8. Sewer Manhole and Valve Can Deposit ............................................. 15
9. Research Fee (flat rate, 4 hour minimum)......................................... 15
10. Development Meeting Fee (after first meeting) ................................... 16
11. Annual Backflow Compliance Test (per device)................................... 16
12. Backflow Inspection Fee (per inspection).......................................... 16
13. Water Quality Sampling Fee (per sample) ......................................... 16
14. New Construction Chlorination and Flushing Fee ($225 minimum to actual
cost) ................................. ..................................................... 16
Historyof Revisions ............................................................................ 18
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The water system charge is the monthly availability charge applicable to all metered
water services, and shall apply whether or not premises served by the meter are
occupied. The charges, which vary by meter size, are established at the amounts listed
in the table below.
Rates Effective on:
Meter Size 6/1/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
5/8" $ 20.96 $ 23.06 $ 23.0 wmm
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3/4"
$ 26.61 $ 29.27 $ 29.27
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1" $ 37.92 $ 41.71 $ 41.71
1 1/2" $ 66.19 $ 72.81 $ 72.81
2" $ 100.12 $ 110.13 $ 110.13
3" $ 207.54 $ 228.30 $ 228.30
4" $ 365.85 $ 402.44 ! $ 402.44
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6" $ 744.67 $ 819.14 $ 819.14
8" $ 1,366.62 $ 1,503.28 $ 1,503.28
Commodity Charges are billed on a per unit basis for water consumption registered by
the water service meter. One unit is 100 cubic feet (hcf) of water, which is equal to
748 gallons.
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Rates Effective on*
Tiers 6/1/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
Tier 1 - Indoor Use $ 1.45 $ 1.63 $ 1.73
Tier 2 - Outdoor Use $ 2.07 $ 2.32 $ 2.46
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Tier 3 - Inefficient Use $ 2.89 $ 3.24 $ 3.44
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The MWD surcharge rate (per hundred cubic feet) for all customer types is as follows
Effective 6/1/2015
Rate per HCF $0.00
The MWD Surcharge Rate represents increased costs associated with water imported
from the State Water Project. The charge to the District for State Water Project
imported water is established by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Since the District has no control over the adoption or imposition of MWD water charges,
imposed through San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for the delivery of
imported water to the District, EVWD may pass-through, for a five year period beginning
June 1, 2015 any increases in the cost of MWD imported water imposed by the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
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1. Commercial Standby Charge
The fire service standby charge is the monthly charge assessed per inch diameter of
the District fire service meter. Water use through this service is limited to
emergency fire requirements only.
Rates Effective on:
Meter Size 6/1/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
1" $ 7.97 $ 8.78 $ 9.40
1 1/2" $ 11.98 $ 13.18 $ 14.10
2" $ 15.97 $ 17.57 $ 18.80
3" $ 23.96 $ 26.35 $ 28.20
4' $ 31.94 ... $ 35.14 $ 37.59
�_........._.6...._...._.._..._$ 47.91
$ 52.70 $ 56.39
8" $ _ 63.88 $ 70.27 $ 75.19
0.. $ 79.85 $ 87.84 $ 93.99
2. Fire Flow Testing
The fire flow test charge is a flat rate established 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. The District will charge a one-time fee of $100.00 to
administer fire flow tests.
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temporary service is available through the use of a fire hydrant® A customer deposit
for the temporary service will be required, and all ether applicable service charges
shalt apply®
Monthly rvic Charge
Refer to the schedule of Monthly Water System Charges for three inch (3") meters.
® Commodity Charge
Commodity charges for temporary services shall be bitted at the Tier 3 rates based
on the Potable Water Commodity Rates. When available, and feasible, recycle
water shall be used for temporary construction uses.
The Commodity Charge shall be as follows®
Area Rate/100 is Feet
...........otale............. Tier 3 Rate
Recycled TBD
2® Meter Deposit
deposit equal to the replacement cost oft e construction meter shall be collected
at the time of service application. Currently, the replacement cost is estimated o
e $1,800.00. The deposit will be applied to the closing bill and any remaining
amount refunded to the customers Lost meters will result in forfeiture oft e
deposit.
3, Unauthorized use of Water Charge
The unauthorized use of water charge shall be charged o any person, organization
oragency 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 established
at the rate of $500.00 for a first occurrence and $1,000.00 for each subsequent
occurrence®
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The following fees are applicable to all requests for new service, or transfer of an
existing account to a new location:
1. Service Initiation Charge
The service initiation charge is a non-refundable charge of $30.00 per account,
which covers the reasonable District costs for initiating water service.
2. Security Deposit
A deposit of $150.00 will be required until a one year payment history, with fewer
than two delinquencies, has been established. The deposit insures payment of
minimum District charges.
1. Delinquency Charge
Rates and charges which are not paid on or before the due dates shall be subject to
interest charges. Interest will be calculated at a rate of one and one-half percent
(1 '/z%) on all amounts that remain unpaid at the end of each billing cycle.
2. Returned Payment Charge
A returned check charge is a charge which covers the reasonable administrative cost
and banking charges for processing a returned check.
3. Disconnection 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.
4. Service Reconnect Charge (Business Hours)
The service reconnect charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District
costs for disconnection and reconnection during regular business hours, of service
connections which are in violation of the provisions contained herein.
5. Service Reconnect Charge (After Hours)
The service reconnect charge is the charge which covers the reasonable District
costs for disconnection and reconnection during non-business hours, of service
connections which are in violation of the provisions contained herein.
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6. 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.
7. Annual Backflow Compliance Test (per device)
A fee of $5.00 per month will be charged to the customer when the annual backflow
compliance test is performed by District staff. The customer will only be billed as a
lump sum when District standards regarding the inspection, testing, and
maintenance of customer-owned backflow assemblies are not followed.
8. Backflow Device Installation Fee
Installation of new backflow prevention assemblies completed by the District will
be done at actual cost.
9. Backflow Device Annual Administration Fee (per device)
The District shall appoint at least one person trained in cross-connection control to
administer and ensure all District standards are met. This backflow device annual
administration fee will be assessed annually.
Charge or Fee Name Charge/Fee
Delinquency Charge 1.5%
Returned Payment Charge $20.00
Disconnect Notice Charge $23.00
Service Reconnect Charge (Business Hours) $70.00
Service Reconnect Charge (After Hours) $150.00
Meter Test Chargem IT$75.00
Annual Backflow Compliance Test $ 60.00 ($5.00 per month)
Backflow Device Installations Actual Cost
Backflow Annual Administration Fee $20.00 (per device)
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Collection Charges
Collection charges were established to maintain the District's wastewater collection
lines.
A. Residential Customers (1 - 3 units)
The collection charge for residential customers is a monthly fixed charge.
Customer Class Charge
West of Boulder Avenue $ 15.36
East of Boulder Avenue $ 17.36
B. Commercial Customers
The collection charges for commercial customers include a small fixed charge plus
a volumetric charge (water usage). Commercial accounts east of Boulder have an
additional $0.09/hcf (hundred cubic feet) charge.
Customer Class Charge
Fixed Charge $ 3.90
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Volumetric Charge (per HCF):
Customer Class Boulder Avenue Boulder Avenue
Multi-Family (4 or more units, Mobile Home Park) $ 0.55 $ 0.64
Commercial/Retail (Non-Office, Bakery, Market) $ 0.55 $ 0.64
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Restaurant/Lounge $ 0.55 $ 0.64
Laundromat $$ 0.55 $ 0.64
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Dry Cleaner $ 0.55 $ 0.64
School/Church (Daycare, Nursery School) $ 0.55 $ 0.64
Office Building/Motel (without a restroom, $ 0.55 $ 0.64
Municipality)
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Convalescent Home $ 0.55 $ 0.64
Treatment Charges
The District pays treatment charges established by the City of San Bernardino for the
operation and maintenance of their wastewater treatment facilities. Any future
increases made by the City over the next five years following the previous public
hearing, held on January 25, 2017, 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.
A. Residential Customers
Treatment charges for residential customers are a monthly fixed charge.
Rates Effective on:
Customer Class 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
Residential $ 20.85 $ 21.55
Multi-Family (2 Units) $ 41.72 $ 43.10
Multi-Family (3 Units) $ 62.58-IITIT$ ................64.64
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B. Commercial Customers
Treatment charges for commercial customers include a small fixed plus a volumetric
charge (water usage) which varies depending on the nature of the commercial
entity.
Fixed Charges:
Rates Effective on:
Customer Class 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
Multi-Family (4+ Units), Mobile Home Parks $ 1.90 $ 1.97
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Non-Residential Customer Classes $ 3.42 $ 3.52
Volumetric Charges (per HCF):
Rates Effective on:
Customer Class 7/1/2016 7/1/2017
Multi-Family (4+ Units), Mobile Home Parks $ 1.48 $ 1.53
Commercial / Retail $ 2.47 $ 2.55
Restaurants / Lounges $ 3.18 $ 3.28
Laundromats $ 1.77 $ 1.83
Dry Cleaners $ 2.47 $ 2.55
Schools / Churches $ 1.29 $ 1.
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Governments / Municipal $ 1.77 $ 1.83
Convalescent Homes... .................... $ 1.58 $ 1.63
Hotels (with Restaurants) $ 3.18 $ _._...._._._........3.28._.
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Offices Buildings / Motels $ 1.77 $ 1.83
Auto Repair / Service Station $ 1.53 $ 1.58
Car Wash $ 1.53 $ 1.58
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• 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 Board of Directors.
• 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.
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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.
Capacity Charge
Meter Size Harmony Non-Harmony
3/4' $ 5,200.00 $ 4,607.00
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4.00 $ 7,694.00
1 1/2" $ 17,316.00 $ 15,343.00
2" $ 27,714.00 $ 24,55 6.00
3" $ 51,997.00 $ 46,072.00
4" $ 86,741.00 $ 76,858.00
6" $ 173,165.00 $ 153,434.00
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8" $ 311,983.00 $ 276,434.00
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10" $ 519,971.00 $ 460,723.00
Installation charges will be estimated by the District based on availability of District
staff to complete the work and site specific construction conditions and requirements.
If the applicant elects not to have District staff complete the installation then an
administrative fee of 5% of the estimate will be charged.
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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:
Charge or Fee Name Charge/Fee
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Permit Charge $ 25.00 per connection
Inspection Charge $ 100.00 per connection
District Conveyance Capacity Charge $ 3,099.00 per EDU or portion thereof
Trunk Sewer Charge ITITmm $ 158.00 per EDU or portion thereof
The City of San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant currently treats all wastewater
flows generated by residential and commercial dischargers within the East Valley Water
District service area. Accordingly, the City is responsible for establishing the
Wastewater Treatment Capacity fee collected by the District for new development.
The current fee established by the City is $3,500 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU).
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.
Installation charges will be estimated by the District based on availability of District
staff to complete the work and site specific construction conditions and requirements.
If the applicant elects not to have District staff complete the installation then an
administrative fee of 5% of the estimate will be charged.
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1. 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.
2. 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 below.
3. Fire Hydrant Installation Charge
Installation charges will be estimated by the District based on availability of District
staff to complete the work and site specific construction conditions and
requirements. If the applicant elects not to have District staff complete the
installation then an administrative fee of 5% of the estimate will be charged.
4. 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.
5. Construction 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 $900.00
per day. When District personnel are not available, inspection will be performed by
third party inspectors retained by the District. The hourly rate for third party
inspectors will be established at the beginning of each third party inspection
assignment.
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6. 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.
7. Engineering Service 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 or sewer main
extensions, or other water and/or sewer facilities, which 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 10% 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
and/or sewer service to the project.
8. Sewer Manhole and Valve Can Deposit
A refundable deposit of $1,500.00 per manhole will be charged for each sewer
manhole structure shown on the sewer construction plans. A refundable deposit of
$500 per valve can will be charged for each valve can as shown on the water
construction plans. These deposits will be returned when all manholes and valve
cans are constructed to final grade by the developer's contractor and verified by
the District.
As an alternative to the manhole and valve can 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 and valve cans are constructed to final grade by the developer's
contractor and verified by the District.
9. Research Fee (flat rate, 4 hour minimum)
This $200.00 fee will provide funding for engineering staff to conduct research and
provide copies of materials to developer engineers' such as plans, easements, and
other development related materials. This would only apply to obtaining information
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for developers that is unique to their development area and not general information
such as fee schedules or District design standards.
10.Development Meeting Fee (after first meeting)
This $250.00 per hour fee will provide funding for engineering staff to prepare for
and attend, meetings with developers regarding their projects beyond the initial
project consultation meeting and set-up. This fee will impact primarily larger more
complex developments which may require multiple coordination meetings with
staff.
11.Annual Backflow Compliance Test (per device)
A fee of $60.00 will be charged to the developer after newly installed and inspected
devices (performed by District staff) are complete.
12.Backflow Inspection Fee (per inspection)
A fee of $80.00 will be charged for each backflow inspection of newly installed
backflow prevention devices, in accordance with District standards.
13.Water Quality Sampling Fee (per sample)
A fee of $110.00 will be charged for each water quality sample taken for new
construction.
14.New Construction Chlorination and Flushing Fee ($225 minimum to actual cost)
A minimum fee of $225.00 will be charged for new construction disinfection plan
review, inspection, and flushing prior to sampling.
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Charge or Fee Name Charge/Fee
Front Footage Charge $30.00 (per lineal foot)
Water Main Extension Charge
_...._... ....................................
Fire Hydrant Installation Charge Actual cost or 5% of estimate
Special Facility Charge
Construction Inspection Charge $900.00 (per day) or actual cost
Water System Design Charge Actual cost + 10%
Engineering Service Charges 10% (of Engineer's estimated project cost)__
Sewer Manhole and Valve Can Deposit $1,500.00 (per manhole); $500.00 (per valve can)
Research Fee $200.00 (flat rate, 4 hour minimum)
Development Meeting Fee $250.00 (per hour, after first meeting)
Annual Backflow Compliance Test $60.00 (per device)
Backflow Inspection Fee $80.00 (per inspection)
._......... ..... ......__. ........_ .__...__. ....._
(Water Quality Sampling Fee $110 00 (per sample)
New Construction Chlorination and Flushing Fee $225.00 (minimum to actual cost)
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DATE UPDATED OR DATE
ADOPTED RESOLUTION RESCINDED REVISION EFFECTIVE
05/24/17 2017.07 2017.01 Update Water Fees 07/01/17
01/25/17 2017.01 2016.05 Update Wastewater Treatment Fees and 07/01/17
Renew 5-Year Pass Through Provision
02/24/16 2016.05 2015.04 Update Wastewater and Miscellaneous Fees 04/01/16
03/25/15 2015.04 2014.32 Implement Water Budget Based Rates 06/01/15
03/25/15 2015.04 Ord 391 Update Wastewater Fees 06/01/15
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