Item 6 - Resolution Fixing and Determing Sewer Related Fees
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TO: Honorable Mayor and MemberS~y Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man
- John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager~1r '"
INITIATED BY:
Mark S. Weston, Director of Engineering Service.~
Javid Siminou, Senior Civil Engineer ~
Kathy L. Cerini, Assistant Civil Engineer II~
DATE: November 28, 1995
SUBJECf: A Resolution Fixing and Determining Sewer Related Fees: Sewer
Connection Fees, North Basin Surcharge, Indirect Benefit Fee, Annexation
Fees, Sewer Line Charge, Sewer Extension Line Charge, Inspection, and
Construction Fees for Sewer Service; Rescinding Resolution 94-084
Establishing Criteria for Sewer Reservation and Amending Criteria for
Sewer Connections
ABSTRACf
Resolution 94-084 established the criteria for sewer connection fees for general
retail, commercial, and industrial buildings. The action will establish consistent
criteria with sewer reservations, with structures between 2,000 and 10,000 square feet,
and with the sewer capacity currently being used by industrial development in the South
Poway Business Park Planned Community. In addition, the proposed resolution
establishes criteria for calculating sewer capacity for letters of availability (LOA)
for general retail, commercial, and industrial developments.
- Lastly, the State Board of Equalization has increased their processing fee for sewer
annexation. ,The proposed resolution will resolve the inconsistencies, establish LOA
criteria, and update the State fees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACf
The adoption of this resolution will not affect connection fee or annexation fee
revenue.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Notice was published in the Powav News Chieftain and sent to Neville Bothwell, Tech
Business Centre; George Codlina, Burlich; and Sam Craia, Cadillac-Fairview.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council close the public hearing and adopt the attached
resolution fixing and determining sewer related fees, rescinding resolution 94-084,
establishing criteria for sewer reservation, and amendin9 criteria for sewer
connections.
ACTION
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- AGENDA REPOR1"
CITY OF POW A Y
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~ ~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager~~ ~
Mark S. Weston, Director of Engineeri~ Service~
Javid Siminou, Senior Civil Engineer
Kathy L. Cerini, Assistant Civil Engineer II~
DATE: November 28, 1995
SUBJECT: A Resolution Fixing and Determining Sewer Related Fees:
Sewer Connection Fees, North Basin Surcharge, Indirect
Benefit Fee, Annexation Fees, Sewer Line Charge, Sewer
Extension line Charge, Inspection, and Construction Fees for
Sewer Service; Rescinding Resolution 94-084 Establishing
Criteria for Sewer Reservation, and Amending Criteria for
Sewer Connections
BACKGROUND
On July 12, 1983, the City Council adopted Ordinance 107 thereby authorizing
all sewer fees and charges to be set by resolution of the Council.
On January 8, 1991, the City Council adopted Ordinance 333 establishing an
allocation plan and criteria for the issuance of letters of availability.
On January 18, 1994, the City Council adopted Ordinance 428 establishing a new
sewer extension line charge for certain sewer pipelines constructed with sewer
fund monies.
On August 2, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution 94-084 which
consolidated the previous resolutions which established sewer fees and charges
and amended the criteria for sewer connections.
FINDINGS
Resolution 94-084 established that general retail, commercial, and industrial
buildings between 2,000 square feet and 10,000 square feet be charged sewer
connection fees based on square footage. However, general retail, commercial,
and industrial buildings in excess of 10,000 square feet are charged sewer
connection fees based on fixture units. Therefore, a building greater than
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A Resolution Fixing and Determining Sewer Related Fees
November 28, 1995
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10,000 square feet with only a few fixture units could pay less for sewer
capacity than a smaller building with the same number of fixtures. To resolve
this problem, owners of general retail and commercial will use a minimum
criteria of 1 EDU per 2,000 square feet or a fixture count method, whichever
is greater.
In addition, a study of the businesses in South Poway Business Park Planned
Community has indicated that the light industrial developments are using less
sewer capacity than the 1 EDU per 2,000 square feet that they are required to
purchase. A criteria of 1 EDU per 6,000 square feet or a fixture unit count
more accurately reflects the true capacity used in light industrial
developments. In order to resolve these inconsistencies, the proposed
resolution establishes two approaches to calculate capacity. One approach is
to use a minimum criteria of 1 EDU per 6,000 square feet and the second
approach is to use a fixture count method, whichever is greater, for
industrial buildings. In addition, the proposed resolution establishes
criteria for calculating sewer capacity for letters of availability consistent
with the future connection fee methods for general retail, commercial, and
industrial developments.
In a related action, the State Board of Equalization has increased their
processing fee for sewer annexation. The proposed resolution reflects the
State Board's new fee schedule.
These revisions are reflected as highlights and strike-outs on Attachment 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of this resolution will not affect connection fee or annexation
fee revenue.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Notice was published in the Powav News Chieftain and sent to Neville Bothwell,
Tech Business Centre; George Codling, Burlich; and Sam Craig, Cadillac-
Fairview.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council close the public hearing and adopt the
attached resolution fixing and determining sewer related fees, rescinding
resolution 94-084, establishing criteria for sewer reservation and amending
criteria for sewer connections.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution
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Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY
G9NE9UB.'ITING TilE F9LL91IING ~lxItRl_:!_~lIMtlt. SEWER
RELATED FEES: SEWER CONNECTION"FEES;"'NoR1HwBASnrSiJRCHARGE,
INDIRECT BENEFIT FEE, ANNEXATION FEES, SEWER LINE CHARGE,
SEWER EXTENSION LINE CHARGE, INSPECTION, AND CONSTRUCTION FEES
FOR SEWER SERVICE; RESCINDING RESOLUTION 83 959 83 952 81 991,
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 107 has been adopted by the City Council
authorizing all sewer fees and charges to be set by resolution of the Council;
and
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 428 has been adopted by the City Council
authorizing the sewer extension line charge; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Poway
does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Schedule of IiIlli0Bii~~0iii1@sewer Connection Fees
The following schedule of fees applies to sewer connections from unit(s) to
City's main, transmission, or collector lines:
Sinole Familv Residence (I unit) $2,356.00
Duolexes and Triolexes (per unit) $2,356.00
Other Hultiole Dwellinos or Condominiums (per unit) $2,356.00
A unit is defined as a family living space(s) consisting of, but not limited
to, a kitchen, bath, living rooms, and bedrooms under a common roof or
airspace.
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Buildings not exceeding 2,000 square feet
in gross area (1 unit) $2,356.00
BYilsiAgs iA exeess af 2,eg9 s~Yape feet aRs less tRiA SY e~ual te 19,999
s~Hare feet will he eha'ge~ far aAe (1) [BY far the first 2,999 S~Hare feet
~lys BRe (1) EDY fey eash assitieRal 2,999 s~Yare feet af grass area.
PertieRs less tRiA 2,ege s~Yare feet shall he ~'erate8 te the Rearest 8Re
teAth (9.1) af aA [BY. (Per [BY) 52,356.99
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(1)"EDU"fiir"fhe"'ffrsf"'four"(4)~"les's"'ffiture"'uiiitS','pl'uSiirie""
(1) EDU for every additional four (4) fixture units ifi~~Vi,
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A fixture unit is any device(s) or appliance(s) which are supplied with water
or which receive liquid or liquid borne wastes and discharge such waste into
the sewer system. Each device or appliance shall count as one (1) fixture
regardless of its load-producing effects. EDU's for industrial or commercial
processes will be calculated based on waste water discharged.
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fees Serviee faeilities Rat eMeese;..! 2,999 s~uare feet
;.. gress area $2,356.99
fees ,["viee faeilities ,peater tAaA 2,099 s~Yare feet af gress area will he
tAarles eRe (1) [BY far the first feyr (1) 8f' less fixture HRits ,1Hs BAe (1)
[BY fer every additisRal feyr (1) fixture HRits. ~ElEI;ti8Ral fixture HRits
less thaft fa~r (1) shall ~e ,rarate~ ta the ftearest afte teftth (9.1) af aft E9Y.
A food server is any retail establishment selling a food
product. (Per EDU) $2,356.00 .
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Laundromats (per unit) $2,356.00
A unit is defined as two (2) washing machines.
Schools (public and private)/Student Facilities
(per unit) $2,356.00
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A unit is defined as, but not limited to:
Facility design (student capacity) times 12 (gallons per day per person)
divided by 250 gallons per day.
(School Caoacitvl x 12 = Units
250
The units shall be rounded to the nearest one tenth (0.1).
Other school facilities (administration and maintenance) are the same as for
General Retail, Commercial, and Industrial Buildings.
Churches (per unit) $2,356.00
Churches will be charged one (1) EDU for the first four or less fixture units
plus one (1) EDU for every additional four (4) fixture units. Additional
fixture units less than four (4) shall be prorated to the nearest ene tenth
~ If;.MI.n\U~jLqtil~ of an EDU.
Motels
Fi rst unit $2,356.00
Second and succeeding units $2,356.00
Motel units are defined, but not limited to, a separate living facility
customarily rented by the day, week, or month.
Mobile Home Park (including common facilities)
(per mobile home unit) $2,356.00
Unclassified Uses
In the event that a proposed use does not fall within one of the
foregoing classifications, the applicant for a connection to the City's sewer
system shall submit the proposed use to the Director of Engineering Services.
The Director of Engineering Services shall set an appropriate usage and
subsequent connection fee for the proposed use based upon an estimate of the
daily sewer flow.
Section 2: North Basin Surcharoe
A surcharge for wastewater capital improvements in the amount of one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) per equivalent sewer unit, will be charged for all new
sewer connections in the North Basin of Poway. A map indicating the
approximate dividing line between the North and South Basin is attached as
Exhibit "A." This charge shall be in addition to any other fees and charges
set forth in City of Poway resolutions.
Section 3: Indirect Benefit Fee
All properties using facilities constructed with the Green Valley Improvement
District 80-1 and the Valle Verde/Green Valley Trunk Sewer, that receive sewer
service through sewer extensions from these systems shall pay an Indirect
Benefit Fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per equivalent dwelling unit.
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The Indirect Benefit Fee shall be in addition to any other fees and charges
set forth in City of Poway resolutions.
Section 4: Annexation Fees
A. Annexation Fee
The minimum fee for annexation to the City sewer service shall be
four hundred dollars ($400.00). For property in excess of one (1)
acre an additional fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be charged for
each one tenth (0.1) of an acre or any portion thereof.
B. Annexation Administration Fee
An annexation administration fee of four hundred and seventy-five
dollars ($475.00) shall be charged to process the annexation. This
fee is in addition to the annexation fee stated in the above section.
C. State Fee
The State Board of Equalization processing fee is dependent upon the
gross acreage of the property to be annexed and is as shown in the
following table.
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9 19 $ 169.99
11 29 $ 189.99
21 69 $ 259.99
61 199 $ 359.99
191 669 $ 189.99
661 1599 $ 799.99
1591 3999 $ 999.99
3999 6999 $1, 299. 99
aver &999 $1, 759.99
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The Annexation fee, administration fee, and State fee are due and payable to
the City of Poway at the time of application for sewer capacity and prior to
connection.
- Section 5: Sewer Line Charae
A minimum sewer line charge of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) shall be
payable to the City for all sewer lateral connections made to existing sewer
lines which have been constructed and paid for by the City or persons other
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than the current property owners or their predecessors in ownership receiving
the benefit of the line. Owners whose property frontage along the main is in
excess of 100 feet shall pay an additional twenty dollars ($20.00) per lateral
foot for each foot or portion thereof in excess of 100-feet to the nearest
tenth (0.01) of a foot. Properties that are adjacent to more than one sewer
main (corner lots) shall pay line charges based on frontage of the sewer main
into which their lateral connects. Those properties deriving the benefit of
an existing sewer line for which a reimbursement agreement between the
developer and the City is valid shall pay a line charge according to the terms
of the reimbursement agreement. The sewer line charge shall be in addition to
any other fees and charges set forth in City of Poway ordinances and
resolutions with the exception of the sewer extension line charge.
Section 6: Sewer Extension Line Charae
At the time of application for connection to a sewer main installed by the
City and funded by the Sewer Fund and constructed after February 17, 1994, the
applicant shall pay a sewer extension line charge. Said line charge shall be
$5,600.00 per parcel. For those properties whose sewer connections are
subject to the sewer extension line charge, the sewer line charge is not
appl icable. Otherwise, the sewer extension line charge stated herein shall be
in addition to any other fees and charges set forth in City of Poway
resolutions. This charge shall be collected at building permit issuance for
new construction or application to construct a sewer lateral for existing
dwell ings.
Section 7: InsDection and Construction Fees
All applicants for new connections to the City's disposal system shall be
required to pay at the time of executing an application for new service the
following fees:
A. InsDection Fee
This is a fee to cover the costs of inspecting such new connections
for compliance with the City standards and specifications for such
new connections. The inspection fee shall be twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for each connection for single family residences
(subdivisions and individual lots), office buildings,
commercial/industrial buildings, apartments, motels, and other
structures requiring one lateral connection to City's facilities
regardless of size of lateral connection.
B. Construction Fee
This is a fee to cover the labor and material costs for the
installation of a cleanout box at the edge of the City's right-of-
way. The construction fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per
lateral cleanout for single family residences, office buildings,
commercial/industrial buildings, apartments, motels, and other
structures requiring one lateral connection to City's facilities.
For subdivisions and other developments whereby the subdivider or
developer installs a right-of-way cleanout along with construction of
the main and individual laterals, the sewer lateral right-of-way
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cleanout will be adjusted to grade by City forces after final lot
grading and in conjunction with the water meter installation. The
construction fee is fifty dollars ($50.00) per lateral.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, by the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, at a regular meeting this 2A8 sf A~g~st, 1994 ~~~lill;~II~.
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify
under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. 94- ~~#
was duly adopted by the Cit1:_C()!i'l~iL~t,a meeting o~ said City Councrrheld on
~~~1~:1n:fv~~:~5t, 1991 ~i~@11II and that lt was so adopted by the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of Poway
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