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The memorandum discusses proposed increases to the San José Municipal Water System (SJMWS) potable and recycled water rates, effective July 1, 2026. It recommends holding a public hearing and adopting resolutions to implement these changes. The adjustments are necessary to cover increased wholesale water costs and maintain utility operations. The document outlines the financial implications, customer assistance programs, and public outreach efforts related to the proposed rate changes.
Key points
Public hearing on water rates scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Proposed rate increases for potable and recycled water effective July 1, 2026.
SJMWS serves approximately 27,000 customer accounts and over 140,000 people.
Increased wholesale water costs necessitate the rate adjustments.
Financial assistance programs are available for low-income customers.
Public notices were sent to customers in multiple languages regarding the proposed changes.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/2/26 26-659 6.3 FROM: Jeff Provenzano DATE: May 11, 2026 Date: 5/21/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2, 4, 7, 8 SUBJECT: Public Hearing on San José Municipal Water System Potable (Drinking) and Recycled Water Rates and Charges RECOMMENDATION (a) Hold a public hearing on San José Municipal Water System potable and recycled water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. (b) Adopt a resolution to increase the current San José Municipal Water System potable water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. (c) Adopt a resolution to increase the current San José Municipal Water System recycled water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of these recommendations will allow the San José Municipal Water System (SJMWS) to update potable and recycled retail water rates effective July 1, 2026, and generate sufficient revenue to fund projected utility operating costs as reflected in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget that will be slightly amended as discussed later in this memorandum. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2026 Subject: San José...
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This supplemental memorandum reports on the written protests received regarding proposed Municipal Water System rates, effective July 1, 2026. Public notices were mailed to 26,891 potable water customers and 271 recycled water customers, with a public hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026. As of May 29, 2026, 193 protests were received from potable water customers, representing less than one percent of those affected. No protests were received from recycled water customers. The memorandum includes a response to the protests and additional information about the need for the proposed rate increase.
Key points
Public hearing on Municipal Water System rates scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Notices mailed to 26,891 potable water customers and 271 recycled water customers.
193 protests received from potable water customers as of May 29, 2026.
No protests received from recycled water customers.
Proposed rate increase necessary for continued delivery of clean drinking water.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/2/26 26-659 6.3 FROM: Jeffrey Provenzano, P.E. DATE: June 1, 2026 Date: 6/1/26 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBJECT: Public Hearing on San José Municipal Water System Potable (Drinking) and Recycled Water Rates and Charges REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL This supplemental memorandum reports on the written protests received in response to public notices regarding proposed Municipal Water System rates, effective July 1, 2026. ANALYSIS In early April, public notices were mailed to 26,891 potable water customers and 271 recycled water customers advising them that a public hearing would be held on June 2, 2026, regarding City Council consideration of Municipal Water System rates proposed to take effect July 1, 2026. In accordance with Proposition 218, customers were given at least 45 days to file written protests of the proposed rate increase. As of Friday, May 29, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office has received 193 protests in response to the potable water public notice, which represents less than one percent of all customers impacted by the change in water retail rates. The City Clerk’s Office has not received any...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José establishing charges for potable water service effective July 1, 2026, and superseding a previous resolution. It outlines the operational context of the San José Municipal Water System, the sources of revenue, and the results of a cost-of-service analysis conducted by Raftelis Financial Consultants. The resolution details the new rates for monthly meter charges, potable quantity charges, and private fireline charges, which are set to be lower than those proposed in prior notices. It also specifies that challenges to the new rates must be made within 120 days of the effective date.
Key points
Establishes charges for potable water service effective July 1, 2026.
Supersedes Resolution No. RES2025-180.
Details the operational context of the San José Municipal Water System.
Outlines revenue sources and cost-of-service analysis results.
New rates for monthly meter charges and potable quantity charges are provided.
Challenges to the new rates must be made within 120 days of the effective date.
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SAW:WMK:JLM 5/19/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. RES2025-180 WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) operates the San José Municipal Water System (“SJMWS”), a retail water service provider serving customers in the North San José, Alviso, Evergreen, Edenvale and Coyote Valley areas; and WHEREAS, the current rates and charges for potable water service in areas served by the SJMWS were adopted by this Council on June 3, 2025, in Resolution No. RES2025180; and WHEREAS, SJMWS purchases potable water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), Valley Water (formerly the Santa Clara Valley Water District), and local groundwater sources; and WHEREAS, the two principal sources of revenue for SJMWS are water sales and fixed monthly meter service charges, with approximately 65% of SJMWS’ revenue used to purchase water from wholesalers and pay the Valley Water groundwater augmentation fee for groundwater pumped by SJMWS; and WHEREAS, in 2016, the City contracted with Raftelis Financial Consultants (“RFC”) to conduct a...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José establishing charges for recycled water service effective July 1, 2026. It supersedes Resolution 2025-181 and continues the provisions of Resolution No. 68377 regarding the calculation of recycled water quantity charges. The resolution outlines the monthly meter charges based on meter size and states that recycled water quantity charges will increase annually in line with wholesale recycled water costs. A public hearing was held on June 2, 2026, where no majority protest was reported against the proposed rates.
Key points
Establishes charges for recycled water service effective July 1, 2026.
Supersedes Resolution 2025-181.
Continues provisions of Resolution No. 68377 related to recycled water charges.
Monthly meter charges are specified based on meter size.
Recycled water quantity charges will increase annually with wholesale costs.
Public hearing held on June 2, 2026, with no majority protest reported.
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SAW:WMK:JLM 5/19/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR RECYCLED WATER SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2025-181, AND CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 68377 RELATED TO THE CALCULATION OF RECYCLED WATER QUANTITY CHARGES WHEREAS, the City of San José operates the San José Municipal Water System (“SJMWS”), a retail water service provider serving customers in the North San José, Alviso, Evergreen, Edenvale and Coyote Valley areas; and WHEREAS, SJMWS also provides recycled water service with water purchased from the South Bay Water Recycling Program; and WHEREAS, the current rates and charges for recycled water service in areas served by the SJMWS were adopted by this Council on June 3, 2025, in Resolution No. RES2025181 and continued to index recycled water quantity charges to the increases in the wholesale price of recycled water; and WHEREAS, in April 2026, notices were mailed to inform all SJMWS recycled water customers that Council would hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026, to consider changes in recycled water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026; and...