REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Adopt Resolution No 2019-31 to set municipal utility rates for water meters; Adopt Resolution No 2019-32 to set municipal utility rates for water commodity charges; and Adopt Resolution 2019-30 to set municipal utility rates for sewer service charges
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Statement of Issue:
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) 14.22.040 states that municipal utility rates for water are set by City Council resolution. The HBMC also states that a capital charge may be determined by City Council in order to pay for projects in the City Council adopted Water Master Plan. The HBMC also states that sewer service charges are set by City Council resolution. Submitted for City Council approval is a reaffirmation of the water commodity pass through charge, a proposed adjustment to the City's water meter charge and proposed modification of the implementation of the City's water capital charge. In addition, a 9% reduction to the City's sewer rates is proposed.
Financial Impact:
Based on the revised water rates for FY 19-20, total Water Fund revenue is estimated at $39,870,600. Total Sewer Fund revenue is estimated at $10,579,000.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution 2019-31, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adjusting Water Meter Rates, including a Capital Surcharge Pursuant to Section 14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code" and,
B) Adopt Resolution 2019-32, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Readopting the City's Water Commodity Rates;" and,
C) Adopt Resolution 2019-30, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adjusting Sewer Service User Charges Pursuant to Section 14.54.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code."
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