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Matter 25-587

Public Hearing on Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 20 May 2025
4 Documents on file 1.46 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
25-587
Type
Environmental & Utility Services
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
20 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:53

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines the recommendations for public hearing regarding the Sewer Service and Use Charge (SSUC) rates and Storm Sewer Service Charge (SSSC) rates, effective July 1, 2025. It proposes changes to SSUC rates for various categories of users and maintains the current SSSC rates. The document details the rationale for the proposed changes, including the need for cost recovery for wastewater and stormwater facilities, and outlines the expected revenue generation from these charges.

Key points
  • Public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2025.
  • Proposed SSUC rates for Single-Family Residential at $50.42, Multi-Family Residential at $33.78 per unit, and Mobile Home at $38.10 per unit.
  • No changes to SSSC rates, which will remain at $7.87 for Single-Family Residential.
  • The memorandum includes a summary of the financial implications and operational needs for the wastewater and stormwater systems.
  • Public outreach was conducted as required, with notices sent to SSUC customers.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for attachments that are not provided.
  • Specific details regarding the public hearing outcomes and future rate recommendations are not included.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below 6/3/25 25-587 6.1 FROM: Jeff Provenzano DATE: May 12, 2025 Approved Date: 5/15/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Sewer Service and Use Charge Rates and Storm Sewer Service Charge Rates RECOMMENDATION (a) Hold a public hearing on the proposed Sewer Service and Use Charge rates effective July 1, 2025. (b) Adopt a resolution making the following changes to the Sewer Service and Use Charge rates effective July 1, 2025: Category Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mobile Home Non-Monitored Commercial and Industrial Monitored Industrial Monthly Rates $50.42 $33.78 per unit $38.10 per unit See Attachment A See Attachment A (c) Adopt a resolution making no changes to the Storm Sewer Service Charge so rates remain the same on July 1, 2025: Category Single-Family Residential and Duplex Mobile Home Residential Condominium Large Multi-Family Residential (5 or more units) Small Multi-Family Residential (3-4 units) Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Monthly Rates $7.87 $3.94 per unit $4.30 per unit $4.30 per unit $14.95 See Attachment B HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY...
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Supplemental Memorandum, 5/29/25

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This supplemental memorandum reports on the written protests received regarding proposed Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges, effective July 1, 2025. Notices were mailed to property owners, and as of May 28, 2025, 576 protests were received. The City Clerk's Office will provide a count of all protests at the public hearing on June 3, 2025. The memorandum includes a response to the protests, explaining the need for the rate increase due to operational costs and compliance with regulations.

Key points
  • Supplemental memorandum regarding Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges.
  • Public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2025.
  • Notices mailed to 245,118 property owners.
  • 576 protests received as of May 28, 2025.
  • Protests can be submitted until the close of the public hearing.
  • Response to protests includes justification for rate increases.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as specific details in the attachment section.
  • The text indicates a public hearing date but does not provide information on the outcomes or decisions made during that hearing.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 6/3/25 25-587 6.1 FROM: Jeff Provenzano SUBJECT: See Below DATE: May 29, 2025 Approved Date 5/29/25 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL This supplemental memorandum reports on the written protests received in response to public notices regarding proposed Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges, effective July 1, 2025. ANALYSIS Notices were mailed to 245,118 property owners advising them that a public hearing would be held on June 3, 2025, regarding City Council consideration of Sewer Service and Use Charge and Storm Sewer Service Charges rates proposed to take effect July 1, 2025. In accordance with Proposition 218, customers were given at least 45 days to file written protests of the proposed rate increases. As of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the City Clerk’s Office has received 576 protests in response to the Sewer Service and Use Charge public notice, which represents less than one percent of all customers impacted by the change in rates. Protest letters may be submitted through the close of the Public...
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(b) Resolution

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This resolution sets the schedules of sanitary sewer service and use charges effective July 1, 2025, and supersedes Resolution No. RES2024-202. It outlines various charges for different types of residential and commercial properties based on their connection dates and usage. The resolution includes specific annual and monthly charges for single-family, two-family, mobilehome park residential, and various commercial premises, as well as provisions for alternate charges based on sewage treatment capacity requirements. The resolution is a draft.

Key points
  • Resolution No. ______________ establishes sanitary sewer service and use charges effective July 1, 2025.
  • Supersedes Resolution No. RES2024-202.
  • Charges include $605.04 per year for single-family residential connected before July 1, 2025, and $50.42 per month for those connected after.
  • Two-family and multiple-family residential charges are $405.36 per year if connected before July 1, 2025, and $33.78 per month if connected after.
  • Commercial charges vary by type of business and are calculated based on sewage discharge.
  • Alternate charges may apply for high sewage discharge premises.
  • Resolution is set to be adopted on June 3, 2025.
Limitations
  • The resolution is a draft and not finalized.
  • Specific dates for adoption and the vote are placeholders and not filled in.

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NVF:LCB:JLM 5/5/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE SETTING SCHEDULES OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND USE CHARGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. RES2024-202 WHEREAS, Part 3 of Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code authorizes the setting of sanitary sewer service and use charges by resolution of the City of the San José City Council (“Council”), and the collection of such charges for the purpose of deriving revenue for acquisition, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation of the sanitary sewer system of the City of San José (“City”), including the repayment of principal and interest on bonds and state and federal loans issued by, or made to, the City for construction or reconstruction of sanitary sewer facilities; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2011, the Council adopted Resolution No. 75857 setting schedules of Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2011-2012; and WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the Council adopted Resolution No. 76382, which Resolution maintained the same sanitary sewer service and use charges as adopted in Fiscal Year...
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(c) Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose, maintaining the storm sewer service charges at current levels effective July 1, 2025. It supersedes a previous resolution and outlines various charges for different types of premises connected to the storm sewer system, including single-family residential, mobile homes, condominiums, and commercial properties.

Key points
  • Resolution maintains storm sewer service charges at current levels.
  • Effective date for the charges is July 1, 2025.
  • Supersedes Resolution No. RES2024-203.
  • Charges vary by type of premises and connection date to the storm sewer system.
Limitations
  • The document is a draft and contains placeholders for adoption details such as the day and month of adoption.
  • Specific charges for various premises are listed, but some sections are incomplete or contain unresolved placeholders.

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NVF:KWF:JLM 5/6/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE MAINTAINING THE SCHEDULES OF STORM SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AT THE CURRENT LEVELS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. RES2024-203 WHEREAS, Part 6 of Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code authorizes the setting of storm sewer service charges by resolution of the City of San José (“City”) City Council (“Council”), and the collection of such charges for the purpose of deriving revenue for acquisition, repair, rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction, operation and maintenance of the storm sewer system of the City; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to maintain the same storm sewer service charges as in previous years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Schedule of Storm Sewer Service Charges. For all premises connected directly or indirectly to or served by the storm sewer system, storm sewer service charges are maintained at the same rate as the prior fiscal year, effective July 1, 2025, for the premises listed below: / / / / / / T-49625 / 2205859_2 1 Council Agenda: 6-3-2025 Item No.: 6.1(c)...