HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1.3. Exhibit A - Water Rate Schedules RevisionWater Rate Schedule- 1 Updated: 11/01/2023
WATER RATE SCHEDULE
Approved by Resolution No. 2023-UB02
The following schedule of rates is fixed and established as the rates to be collected by Azusa Light
& Water for supplying water to its customers within the certificated service territories of the City
of Azusa:
A.METER SERVICE CHARGE:
The basic monthly meter service charge for water supplied to domestic, commercial,
industrial, and municipal customers of Azusa Light & Water shall be as follows:
Meter
Size November 1,
2023
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
3/4" 18.25 18.60 19.00 19.40 19.80
1" 30.00 30.60 31.20 31.80 32.40
1 1/2" 62.00 63.20 64.50 65.80 67.10
2" 93.00 94.90 96.80 98.70 100.70
3" 185.00 186.90 188.80 190.70 192.60
4" 290.00 295.80 301.70 307.70 313.90
6" 575.00 580.80 586.60 592.50 598.40
8" 925.00 934.30 943.60 953.00 962.50
10" 2,425.00 2,449.30 2,473.80 2,498.50 2,523.50
12" 3,536.84 3,572.20 3,607.90 3,644.00 3,680.40
Minimum Charge: If a customer has no consumption, the minimum charge shall be the
monthly meter service charge.
Water Rate Schedule- 2 Updated: 11/01/2023
B.BASELINE COMMODITY CHARGE:
The baseline commodity charge shall be in effect during times when no drought is declared
pursuant to Rule No. 21. The “baseline” assumes that sales or consumption by all customers
is approximately 20% below sales during calendar year 2013. Sales or consumption is
measured in increments of cubic feet. One cubic foot is 7.48 gallons of water. Each unit of
water is billed as 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons. One hundred cubic feet is commonly
referred to as CCF. Commodity rates are set based on the cost to provide service for the
respective meter size, and the tiered rates below shall be used to allocate costs in proportion
to consumption for the respective meter sizes.
Meter Size
3/4"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
3"
4"
6"
8”
10”
12”
Golf Course
Tier CCF November 1,
2023
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
1 0-4 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 5-15 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 > 15 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-7 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 8-25 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 > 25 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-15 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 16-50 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 > 50 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-23 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 24-80 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 > 80 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-47 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 48-159 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 >159 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-73 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 74-249 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 >249 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-145 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 146-498 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 >498 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-233 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 234-797 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 >797 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-610 1.96 2.20 2.30 2.41 2.53
2 611-2,092 2.91 3.26 3.42 3.58 3.75
3 >2,092 3.32 3.73 3.91 4.09 4.29
1 0-770 3.14 3.53 3.69 3.87 4.05
2 771-2,640
3 >2,640
-- Uniform 3.10 3.48 3.64 3.82 4.00
Water Rate Schedule- 3 Updated: 11/01/2023
C. COMMODITY DROUGHT RATE SCHEDULE
From time to time the water utility may be required to encourage its customers to conserve water.
Conservation activities can significantly reduce the water utility’s revenue, and in order to meet
the water utility’s revenue requirements the following commodity drought rate schedule shall be
used. If the water utility declares a water shortage in compliance with Rule 21, the following
Commodity Drought Rate Schedule shall be effective and shall continue in effect until the water
shortage declaration has ended or is no longer in effect:
Commodity Charges Tiers November 1, 2023 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
1 2.05 2.29 2.40 2.51 2.62
Drought Phase I
Level of Conservation
-5% from Baseline
2 3.06 3.42 3.58 3.74 3.91
3 3.52 3.92 4.10 4.29 4.49
Golf Course 3.26 3.64 3.80 3.98 4.17
Drought Phase II
Level of
Conservation
-10% from Baseline
1 2.11 2.35 2.46 2.57 2.68
2 3.16 3.51 3.67 3.84 4.01
3 3.64 4.05 4.23 4.42 4.61
Golf Course 3.35 3.73 3.90 4.08 4.26
Drought Phase III
Level of Conservation
-15% from Baseline
1 2.18 2.42 2.52 2.63 2.75
2 3.26 3.62 3.78 3.94 4.12
3 3.77 4.18 4.36 4.55 4.75
Golf Course 3.46 3.84 4.01 4.18 4.37
Drought Phase IV
Level of Conservation
-20% from Baseline
1 2.25 2.49 2.60 2.71 2.82
2 3.39 3.74 3.90 4.07 4.24
3 3.93 4.33 4.51 4.70 4.90 Golf Course 3.58 3.96 4.13 4.30 4.49
Water Rate Schedule- 4 Updated: 11/01/2023
D. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM:
The following three rate components shall be applied to residential properties that are
required to have fire sprinkler systems, where such properties: (1) have lot sizes less than
one-quarter of an acre (10,890 square feet); and (2) have an actual meter service that is
larger than 1”.
1. Meter Charge (same as 1” meter charge) See Section A of this Schedule
2. Commodity Charge: See Section B of this Water Rate Schedule
3. Commodity Drought Charge: See Section C of this Water Rate Schedule
(when in effect)
4. Fire Service Charge: See section E of this Water Date Schedule
Minimum Charge: If a customer has no water consumption, the minimum charge shall be
the Meter Charge, plus the Fire Service Charge.
Water Rate Schedule- 5 Updated: 11/01/2023
E. FIRE SERVICE CHARGE:
Customers with dedicated separate fire service meters shall be subject to the following
monthly charges:
Meter Size November
1, 2023
July 1,
2024
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
1" 5.00 5.10 5.20 5.30 5.40
2" 13.60 13.90 14.20 14.50 14.80
3" 28.50 29.10 29.70 30.30 30.90
4" 56.00 57.10 58.20 59.40 60.60
6" 127.00 129.50 132.10 134.70 137.40
8" 220.00 231.00 242.60 254.70 267.40
10" 350.00 367.50 385.90 405.20 425.50
12” 475.00 498.80 523.70 549.90 577.40
Commodity charges as set forth in Section B shall apply to all consumption of water used
for fire suppression.
Fire service connections are provided for fire protection only. If, during any month, a fire
service meter registers usage for any purpose other than for firefighting or fire system
testing, a penalty charge (see below) shall be assessed, in addition to the Commodity
Charge for the actual amount of water used. When a penalty charge is issued, a fire service
customer shall immediately determine the cause of the usage and remedy the usage,
whether it is caused by a faulty device or an illegal tap. If a fire service customer repeatedly
registers usage on a fire service for purposes other than emergency firefighting or fire
system testing, the customer, upon written notice by the General Manager, may be
disconnected from service for violation of the intended use of a fire service connection.
November 1,
2023
July 1,
2024
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
$110 $110 $110 $110 $110
Water Rate Schedule- 6 Updated: 11/01/2023
F. LIFELINE RATE:
Upon written application to Azusa Light & Water, a water customer who meets the
following standards is eligible for a $2.20 discount from the basic monthly meter service
charge.
1. The customer must be either:
a. 62 years of age or older; or
b. Disabled within the definition of 20 C.F.R. 404.1505 and presently is
receiving disability Social Security benefits.
2. The customer must be a resident of a single-family dwelling unit with a water meter
no larger than 3/4".
3. The customer shall have been a water customer at the service address for at least
the previous 12 months prior to the application for the lifeline rate.
4. The customer's household income is at or below 60% of the Los Angeles County
median income level.
5. Low-income customers who qualify for the lifeline rate shall re-apply every 12
months.
Meter
Size November 1,
2023
July 1,
2024
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
3/4" 16.05 16.40 16.70 17.00 17.30
G. SPECIAL ZONE RATE:
The City of Azusa Light & Water has defined a special distribution zone rate to recover
costs identified with the service associated with that specifically designated service area.
For water supplied to this defined area, the commodity charges shall be double the above
applicable commodity rates. The area was specifically designated through an agreement
between the City of Irwindale and the City of Azusa, wherein, the City of Irwindale
requested the City of Azusa extend its water utility service into the City of Irwindale in
order to provide water service to those special customers in the City of Irwindale. This rate
applies to water customers with accounts specially coded for that purpose.
Water Rate Schedule- 7 Updated: 11/01/2023
H. REPLACEMENT WATER COST ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (RWCAF):
The Replacement Water Cost Adjustment Factor has been established to recover the costs
of imported water required to fulfill the water system’s requirements under the judgment
of the adjudication of the Main San Gabriel Basin. Each year in May, the Main San Gabriel
Basin Watermaster recommends to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County the adoption
of a basin safe yield. Said safe yield fluctuates annually from a historic low of 140,000 acre
feet of allowable extraction to a historic high of 230,000 acre feet of extraction. This
variable results in fluctuations of purchased imported water requirements for the City of
Azusa. When the safe yield is high, the RWCAF is reduced, and when the safe yield is low
the RWCAF is set higher.
Azusa Light & Water shall determine the RWCAF pursuant to the following methodology
prior to the beginning of each year for the City of Azusa's water system. The General
Manager shall notify the Utility Board of the new RWCAF. It shall be applied to all water
bills beginning the first billing cycle of the new fiscal year.
1. Determine Azusa's Integrated Production Rights (R) for the following fiscal year
based on the Safe Yield declared by the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster in
the spring of each year.
2. Project Azusa's total water production (P) based on estimated sales (S) in units
(CCF) of water, for the following year.
3. Derive the amount of Replacement Water (W) required by subtracting (R) from (P).
4. Derive costs ($) associated with (W) from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster
which include replacement water costs from the responsible agencies,
administrative charges and in lieu fees.
5. Derive RWCAF by dividing ($) by (S).
6. If the RWCAF is less than $0.01/CCF, then apply $0.01/CCF commencing in July
until the month ($) is attained, than discontinue the charge.
Nothing in this section is meant to preclude the General Manager from practicing sound
ground water management activities. Each year the RWCAF is set independent from cyclic
storage and conjunctive use of ground water which is managed separately, and for the
benefit of the public utility.
Water Rate Schedule- 8 Updated: 11/01/2023
I. WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE:
The City of Azusa adopted an Ordinance in 1988 creating a Water System Development
Fee. The City Council determined that future development within the water system service
area would result in increased demands, which would exceed the capacity of the existing
water system. The Water System Development Fee was created to fund the cost of the
future water system improvements and is imposed upon new development within the water
system service area. For new buildings and developments, the Water System Development
Fee shall be applied to the entire lot area. For existing building remodeling, the Water
System Development Fee shall be applied to the increase in floor area. No credit shall be
applied for any existing building(s) or structure(s). The Water System Development Fee
shall apply to Accessory Dwelling Units with a total area of 750 square feet or more. Fees
shall be paid to Azusa Light & Water prior to the final Water Plan approval.
Land Use Category Rate
Residential Dwelling Unit $2,358/DU
Accessory Dwelling Unit $805/ADU
Commercial $1.13/SF
Industrial $0.46/SF
School $9,201 Flat Fee
Park $4,601 Flat Fee
J. WATER SYSTEM ANNEXATION FEE:
The City of Azusa adopted an Ordinance in 1996 creating a Water System Annexation Fee
to allow properties outside the existing service area to be served by the existing water
system. Fees must be paid to Azusa Light & Water prior to the final Water Plan approval.
Land Use Category $ Per Dwelling Unit (DU)/SF/AC
Residential $1,150/DU
$0.52/SF
$0.27/SF
$4,601 Flat Fee
$2,300 Flat Fee
Commercial
Industrial
School Park
Water Rate Schedule- 9 Updated: 11/01/2023
K. FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATION CHARGE:
Estimated fire service connection charges, including Double Detector Check for
installation of fire protection laterals, includes labor, overhead, equipment and materials.
The City will be responsible for installation of Double Detector Check assembly.
In the event the estimated charge is more than the actual cost of installation, the applicant
will receive a refund. If the deposit is less than the actual installation cost, the applicant will
be billed for additional charges.
Meter Size Total Deposit
4” $ 10,000
6” $ 12,000
8” $ 13,000
10” $ 14,000 12” $ 15,000
L. FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION CHARGE:
Estimated fire hydrant installation charge for installing fire hydrants will include labor,
overhead, materials and equipment. There is a Fire Hydrant Traffic Incident Hit Hydrant
impact fee that is required to be paid with the additional cost to repair and the water loss. The
Fire Hydrant Relocation Fee is an impact fee and is required to be paid prior to Water Plan
approval. The Fire Hydrant Inspection Fee is required for fire hydrant inspections. The
relocation, hit hydrant impact fee and inspection fee are additional fees and non- refundable.
In the event the estimated charge is more than the actual cost of installation, the applicant
will receive a refund. If the deposit is less than the actual installation cost, the applicant will
be billed for additional charges.
Water Main Installation Total Deposit
6” $ 9,500
8” $ 10,500
10” $ 11,500 12” $ 12,500
Traffic Incident Hit Hydrant Impact Fee: $2,500
Fire Hydrant Relocation Impact Fee: $2,500
Fire Hydrant Inspection Fee: $2,500
Cost of Repair & Water Loss: Actual Cost
Water Rate Schedule- 10 Updated: 11/01/2023
M.DOMESTIC METER INSTALLATION CHARGE:
Charges for installation of meters include labor, equipment, materials and overhead.
An estimate of installation charges will be determined by the Utility and a deposit in that
amount will be required prior to commencement of installation.
In the event the estimated charge is more than the actual cost of installation, the applicant
will receive a refund. Should the deposit be less than the actual installation cost, the
applicant will be billed for the additional charges.
Meter Size Total Deposit
¾”-1” $6,000
2” $7,500
4” $10,000 6” $12,000
There is a Water Service Disconnection from the Mainline deposit required, when applicable.
Charges for disconnection include labor, equipment, materials and overhead.
An estimate of installation charges will be determined by the Utility and a deposit in that
amount will be required prior to the commencement of work.
In the event the estimated charge is more than the actual cost of work performed, the
applicant will receive a refund. Should the deposit be less than the actual cost, the
applicant will be billed for the additional charges.
Water Disconnection from the Mainline (Deposit): $5,000