HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda StatementCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2011'
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution adopting the report required by Health & Safety Code Section 5473 et seq pertaining to the
collection of sewer charges on the tax roll directing the City Clerk to file said report with the San Diego
County Auditor and directing the Director of Public Works to certify the "Sewer Service Charge Fund"
with the San Diego County Auditor.
PREPARED BY: Joe Smith
PHONE: 336-4587
EXPLANATION:
See attached Explanation
DEPARTMENT: Pd1bliC
APPROVED BY:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED:
ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED:
Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not applicable.
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
FINAL ADOPTION:
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Explanation
Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
Finance
MIS
Explanation:
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2003-2225, the City Council adopted a three-year sewer service fee
rate adjustment schedule commensurate with projected Regional wastewater treatment cost
increases and elected to have sewer service charges collected on the tax roll, as authorized by
California Health and Safety Code Section 5473 et seq.
California Health and Safety Code Section 5473 requires a written report to be prepared each
year and filed with the City Clerk, which should contain a description of each parcel of real
property receiving sewer services, and the amount of the charges for each parcel for the year.
California Health and Safety Code Section 5473.4 provides that on or before August 10 of each
year, the City Clerk shall file with the County Auditor a copy of the report prepared pursuant to
Section 5473 with a statement endorsedon the report over his signature that the report has
been adopted by the City Council, and the Auditor shall enter the amounts of the charges
against the respective lots or parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
By approving the proposed resolution, the City Council, would for fY2011 2012, adopt the
report required by California Health and Safety Code Section 5473, direct the report to be kept
on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and direct the City Clerk to file a copy of the report with the
County Auditor.
The City of National City sewer service fees are monthly flat rates, based on water consumption
for domestic users. For commercial and industrial users, the monthly charges are variable and
based on water consumption and on the strength of the sewage they generate (low, medium or
high). The table below summarizes the three-year rate plan adopted by the City in 2003.
National City Sewer Service Rates for FY 2004, 2005, and 2006
Residential Flat Rates (per
month)
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
Monthly Monthly Monthly
Single Family Residence
Multi -Family Residence
Mobile Homes
Commercial Variable Rates
Suspended Solids/BOD
Strength Category
Commercial - Low
Commercial - Medium Low
Commercial - Medium
Commercial - Medium High
Commercial - High
(per HCF)
Suspended
Solids/BOD
Strength Range
<200 PPM
201 to 280 PPM
281 to 420 PPM
421 to 660 PPM
> 600 PPM
22.08
19.00
13.50
$ 28.08 $
$ 23.00 $
$ 17.50 $
2.85 $
3.09 $
3.84 $
4.60 $
5.75 $
32.08
25.00
19.50
2.89 $ 3.03
3.13 $ 3.28
3.90 $ 4.09
4.68 $ 4.90
5.86 $ 6.12
It should be noted the City of National City sewer service fee have not increased since FY06
and is below the Regional average fee charge for this service. The table below is an illustration
of the fees charged by the major METRO Agency members.
Monthly Rates are based on single family residence charged for 10 HCF (Hundred Cubic Feet).
Agency
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
Del Mar
$84.40
$95.05
$96.45
Padre Dam MWD
$53.22
$56.14
$61.49
Poway
$66.99
$49.96
$42.72
San Diego
$47.62
$54.49
$54.49
La Mesa
$40.97
$40.97
$40.97
Chula Vista
$37.25
$44.43
$44.43
Otay Water District
$32.70
$32.70
$35.67
Alpine
$34.38
$34.83
$34.83
Lemon Grove
$37.32
$40.18
$40.18
National City
$32.08
$32.08
$32.08
Imperial Beach
$35.58
$37.53
$37.53
Coronado
$31.64
$31.64
$31.68
Lakeside
$31.67
$31.67
$31.68
Spring Valley
$28.00
$28.00
$28.00
El Cajon
$25.90
$25.90
$25.90
Wintergardens
$18.00
$18.00
$18.00
Average
Maximum
Minimum
$ 41.63
$ 96.45
$ 18.00
The cost of wastewater collection, transportation and treatment had increased dramatically in
the years prior to 2003. The sewer service rate plan adopted by the City Council in 2003
provided sufficient revenues to cover these costs and those of the NPDES permit compliance
activities necessary to eliminate the amount of urban run-off pollution that enters our storm drain
system. These rates are still applicable today baring any unforeseen changes. Currently, the
Participating Agencies through the METRO Wastewater Joint Power Authority, along with the
City of San Diego that operates, maintains and administers the regional facilities that transport,
treat and dispose of the area's effluent is working on maintaining the current waiver for
secondary treatment at the Point Loma Treatment Plant, the completion of all past years audits
and a revised Sewage Transportation Agreement. The City of National City, as a Participating
Agency and interested party, is actively working with METRO/JPA and San Diego staff to
assure that any proposed increases are justifiable and fair to all member Agencies. Staff will
keep you informed regarding this potentially significant issue as the study progresses.