HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1.2. Resolution 2023-UB02
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-UB02
A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE AZUSA
LIGHT & WATER RATE SCHEDULES FOR WATER
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa owns and operates a water utility that provides water to
over 23,000 customers; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation stating that
Los Angeles County was experiencing severe drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order calling
on urban water suppliers to move to Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans. This
would have suppliers prepare for a water shortage level of up to 20%; and
WHEREAS, Azusa Light & Water was required to reduce water consumption by up to
20% or be subject to fines; and
WHEREAS, the mandated water conservation and drought conditions have resulted in
lower sales and an operating budget shortfall of about $2.7 million is projected for FY 2023/2024;
and
WHEREAS, water rate adjustments to increase revenues by 15% in FY 2023/24, 9% in
FY 24/25, and 4% annually in FY 2025/26 through FY 2027/28 and a drought rate schedule which
includes commodity charges that can be administratively implemented by the General Manager
and ratified by the Utility Board to ensure the water utility collects sufficient revenues to cover its
expenses during periods of lower water sales needs to be incorporated in Water Utility’s Rules
and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing to consider the water rate adjustments was held on
October 23, 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendment of Azusa Light & Water “Water Rate Schedules”. The
Utility Board/City Council amends the Water Rate Schedules of Azusa
Light & Water in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit “A” which is attached
to this resolution and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. The amended Azusa Light & Water “Water Rate
Schedules” shall become effective November 1, 2023, and operative for all
utility bills rendered on and after November 1, 2023, and each July 1
thereafter.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of October 2023.
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Robert Gonzales, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr., City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution 2023-UB02 was duly adopted by the Utility
Board/City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting of the Azusa Light & Water Utility
Board on the 23rd day of October 2023.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Best Best & Krieger, LLP
City Attorney