589-24 Amending Fee Schedules - Increasing Water-Sewer ChargesORDINANCE NO.589-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH TAHOE
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULES LOCATED
AT SECTIONS 3.1.50, 3.1.51, AND 4.5.12 OF THE APPENDIX TO THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE
DISTRICT'S WATER AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
WHEREAS, the District provides water and sewer service; and
WHEREAS, the District imposes water and sewer service charges to fund these services;
and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2024, the District mailed notices of a May 16, 2024 public
hearing to be held at 2:00 PM in the District Board Room regarding a proposed increase
to the water and sewer service charges; and
WHEREAS, that notice contained all information required by law; and
WHEREAS, at the appointed time and place, the Board of Directors held the public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, an opportunity was provided for any persons to
provide oral and written testimony regarding the proposed increases; and
WHEREAS, the District has been accepting, and continued to accept through the end of
the public testimony portion of the public hearing, written protests against the proposed
increases; and
WHEREAS, such protests having now been tabulated and they do not constitute a
majority protest against the proposed increase; and
WEREAS, the Board of Directors has received a fee study prepared by HDR
Engineering, Inc., which is dated April 2024 and titled Comprehensive Sewer Rate Study
Report and Comprehensive Water Rate Study Report and such study is on file in the
District's Offices, available for public inspection, incorporated herein by reference, and
made a part of the record of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, having considered all testimony and protests, the Board of Directors now
desires to approve the proposed increases.
WHEREAS, Section 3.1.23 of the Administrative Code authorizes the Board of
Directors to set water service charges; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT:
Recitals. The Board of Directors finds that the recitals set forth above are true
and correct.
2. Non -Metered Water Rates. The non -metered water rates set forth in Exhibit "A"
to this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
are hereby adopted. Section 3.1.50 of the appendix to the Administrative Code is
hereby amended to include the rates set forth in Exhibit "A"; however the rates
for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and following shall only be effective upon confirmation
of the Board of Directors of such rates. Absent such confirmation, the most
recently confirmed rates shall apply.
Metered Water Rates. The non -metered water rates set forth in Exhibit `B" to
this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are
hereby adopted. Section 3.1.51 of the appendix to the Administrative Code is
hereby amended to include the rates set forth in Exhibit `B"; however the rates for
Fiscal Years 2025-26 and following shall only be effective upon confirmation of
the Board of Directors of such rates. Absent such confirmation, the most recently
confirmed rates shall apply.
4. Sewer Rates. The sewer rates set forth in Exhibit "C" to this Ordinance, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted. Section
4.5.12 of the appendix to the Administrative Code is hereby amended to include
the rates set forth in Exhibit "C"; however the rates for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and
following shall only be effective upon confirmation of the Board of Directors of
such rates. Absent such confirmation, the most recently confirmed rates shall
apply.
5. Other Rates. Aside from the rates set forth in Exhibits "A", `B" and "C" to this
Ordinance, no rates of the district are altered by this Ordinance. The Sewer
Permit Extension Fees set forth in the Administrative Code are specifically not
affected by this Ordinance.
6. Delinquent Char es. Delinquent charges shall continue to be collected on the tax
roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together
with and not separately from, its general taxes. The District may take any
collection action authorized by Section 6.4 of the Administrative Code.
7. Findings. The Board of Directors hereby finds as follows:
A. Revenues derived from the water service charge rates approved herein will be
available only for costs of operating, maintaining, improving, and obtaining
water for the District's water system. Such revenues will not exceed the
amount required to provide water service.
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B. Revenues derived from the sewer service charge rates approved herein will be
available only for costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the District's
sewer system. Such revenues will not exceed the amount required to provide
sewer service.
C. The amount of a charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of
property ownership will not exceed the proportional cost of the service
attributable to the parcel.
D. The charges are only imposed where service is used by, or immediately
available to a customer.
E. Charges will only be used to fund the service for which they are charged, and
not be used to fund any general government service.
F. Funds will not be used in a manner that is unauthorized by the District's
Administrative Code and the adopted budget of the District.
8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirtieth day following its
adoption. However, the rate increases set forth herein shall be effective on July 1,
2024 and existing rates shall continue in effect until that date.
9. Publication. Notice of the adoption of this Ordinance shall be given as provided
by Section 16075 of the Government Code and as required by law.
PASSED AND ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public
Utility District at its Regular Board Meeting on May 16, 2024. by the following vote:
AYES: Haven, Romso:h, Peterson, Sheehan, Exline
NOES:
ABSENT:
David Peterson, President of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Shannon Chandler, Assistant Clerk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Exhibit "A"
Non -Metered Water Rates
FY
24/25
FY
25/26
FY
26/27
FY 27/28
FY Z$/2!3
Single Family
$
75.98
$
83.20
$
91.11
$
99.76
$
109.24
Duplex
$
126.17
$
138.15
$
151.29
$
165.66
$
181.39
Triplex
$
171.41
$
187.69
$
205.54
$
225.05
$
246.43
Fourplex
$
221.76
$
242.83
$
265.92
$
291.16
$
318.83
Each Additional Unit
$
37.16
$
40.69
$
44.56
$
48.79
$
53.43
Business 3/4"
$
110.01
$
120.46
$
131.92
$
144.44
$
158.17
Business 1"
$
168.14
$
184.11
$
201.62
$
220.76
$
241.73
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Exhibit `B"
Metered Water Rates
FY 24/25
FY 2 /
27
FY 27/28
FY 28/29
3/4" Meter
$ 60.12
$ 65.83
$ 72.08
$ 78.93
$ 86.43
1" Meter
$ 100.34
$ 109.87
$ 120.31
$ 131.74
$ 144.25
11/2" Meter
$ 200.13
$ 219.14
$ 239.96
$ 262.76
$ 287.72
2" Meter
$ 320.31
$ 350.74
$ 384.06
$ 420.54
$ 460.49
3" Meter
$ 600.99
$ 658.09
$ 720.61
$ 789.06
$ 864.02
4" Meter
$ 1,001.81
$ 1,096.98
$ 1,201.20
$ 1,315.31
$ 1,440.27
6" Meter
$ 2,002.96
$ 2,193.24
$ 2,401.59
$ 2,629.75
$ 2,879.57
8" Meter
$ 3,204.89
$ 3,509.35
$ 3,842.74
$ 4,207.80
$ 4,607.54
10" Meter
$ 4,607.50
$ 5,045.21
$ 5,524.50
$ 6,049.33
$ 6,624.02
Consumption Rate ($/CCF)
Tier 1 Residential (1-15 CCF)
$ 2.03
$ 2.22
$ 2.43
$ 2.66
$ 2.91
Tier 2 Resident (Above 15 CCF)
$ 3.02
$ 3.31
$ 3.63
$ 3.97
$ 4.35
Multi -Family
$ 2.16
$ 2.37
$ 2.59
$ 2.84
$ 3.11
Commercial
$ 2.20
$ 2.41
$ 2.63
$ 2.88
$ 3.16
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Sewer Rate ($/Billing Unit/Month)
Single -Family
Multi -Family
Motel/Hotel/Timeshare
Trailer/Mobile Home Park/Campground
Non -Residential
Exhibit "C"
Sewer Rates
EY 24/25
FY 25/26
FYI
FY 27/28
FY 28/29
$ 19.86
$
21.75
$
23.81
$
26.07
$
28.55
$ 19.20
$
21.03
$
23.02
$
25.21
$
27.61
$ 18.89
$
20.69
$
22.65
$
24.80
$
27.16
$ 18.89
$
20.69
$
22.65
$
24.80
$
27.16
$ 19.86
$
21.75
$
23.81
$
26.07
$
28.55
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