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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution 02-98 Sewer Utility RatesRESOLUTION NO. 02, -98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO, RELATING TO SEWER UTILITY RATES. WHEREAS Ordinance 632 first provided that the following matters be addressed by Resolution of the Council: BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of McCall that: Section 1. That the rates set by Resolution 21-93 for certain aspects of the sewer service be amended as below -indicated in this Section on an interim basis as indicated in Section 2: Sewer Connection Charges: 1. trunk and treatment charge Per residential dwelling unit as defined in Title 3. MCC: $2.500 Single family rc�idcncc Duplex or triplex, per unit Mobile homc park, per unit $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 4 units or less per g/1c, per unit $ 600 680- Over 7 units to and including 10 units per gnc, per unit 700 Over 10 units to and including 13 units per gnc, per unit 800 Over 13 units per gnc, per unit 1,000 Travel trailer, motor homc, truck pamper, per unit parking space 500 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional: To be fixed and determined by the City Engineer with appeal to Council on the basis of equivalent single family residential units, and the determination of such equivalence shall include the volume, type and content of liquid effluent and/or industrial wastewater discharged into the sewer system. 2. Connection charge: Per residential dwelling unit as defined in Title 3. MCC: $150 Single family residence Duplex or triplex, per unit rourplcx and larger, per unit Mobile homc park, per unit Condominium, townhouse and apartments, per writ $ 150 150 150 150 150 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional: To be fixed and determined by the City Engineer with appeal to Council on a basis of equivalent single family residential unit, and the determination of such equivalence shall include the volume, type Utility rate resolution o� -98 page 1 and content of liquid effluent and/or industrial wastewater discharged into the sewer system. Section 2. A full rate study being intended by Staff, this resolution shall be effective from this date until June 15, 1998. Passed and approved March 26, 1998. Kirk Eimers, Mayor ATTEST: 'raames H. Henderson, City Clerk Utility rate resolution a.. -98 page 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Number AB 98 - 04 Date 3/26/98 City Of McCall PO Box 986 McCall, Id 83638 RNIA. SUBJECT: Sewer Capitalization Fees Onginal Agenda Date & Bill No. Department/Committee/Individual Initials Remarks A P P Mayor / Council City Manager City Clerk / Treasurer R City Attorney O V City Engineer P & Z Administrator originator COST IMPACT: A Public Works FUNDING SOURCE: Revenue increase - $95,000 L Golf Course S Parks & Recreation TIMELINE: May, 1998 Other SUMMARY STATEMENT: The current sewer capitalization fees do not cover the current costs associated with the wastewater treatment plant, capital maintenance (replacement) of aged lines and new sewer lines. Staff recommends approval of $2500 as the minimum sewer capitalization fee, as soon as possible. This action will greatly assist is addressing current costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the attached resolution modifying the sewer capitalization fee from $600 to a minimum fee of $2500. NI,L Meeting Date 2/12/98 Action Set hearing 3/12/98 Public hearing, written comment open until 3/18/98 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Agenda Bill 98-11--Water Rate Report Mr. Richard Harbert of RH2 Engineers gave a report on his preliminary work on water rates. Agenda Bill 98-02--Architect/Engineer Stamp Jackie Fields, gave a report on her research into the requirement for Architect/Engineer Stamp on commercial building plans as a condition for issuing a building permit. Ms. Fields concluded that Section 54-308.3, Idaho Code clearly required the city to refuse to issue building permits for commercial construction unless the drawings contained an architect's or engineer's stamp. Agenda Bill 98-03--Mutual Aid Agreement on Legal Services between the City of McCall and Valley County Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Muller moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable and Mr. Eimers voted "aye." The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Agenda Bill 98-04--Sewer Capitalization Fees Mr. Olson gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Eimers moved to set a public hearing for March 12, 1998 at 7:15 P.M. to hear public comment on increasing sewer capitalization fees. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Agenda Bill 98-05--Airport Sewer Project Mr. Olson gave a report. Ms. Fields gave a report describing the project and operating cost reductions brought about the the project. Agenda Bill 98-07--Utility Adjustment Request, Suzanne Stark Mr. Henderson gave a report recommending that the request be denied. After discussion Ms. Arp moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried with Mr. Venable voting "nay." 3 Minutes McCall City Council, Special Meeting, Saturday, March 21,1998 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eimers at 10:00 A.M. Ms. Arp, Messrs. Colton, Muller, Venable and Eimers answered the roll call. A quorum was present. Public Hearing on Water Rates The Mayor then reported that it was the time and place noticed for a public hearing on increasing water rates. City Manager Olson reviewed the proposals under consideration and answered questions. The Mayor then asked for public testimony. The following were heard. • Janet Venable who called for an end to bickering and asked for a decision • Judson Zenzic who felt that the access fee should be minimal and that a higher commodity charge would be most equitable • Jim Pfiefer who felt that development was not paying for itself and advocated for a lower minimum charge • Laurie Pillars who stated that a lot of work had been done. She recommended alternative 1 with a summer surcharge: • Gene Gans who felt that conservation was detrimental & city should explore selling its excess allotment. • Jim Arp who supported alternative 1 without the summer surcharge. • Alana Shoemaker who emphasized the need to inform the public • Duane Smith who encouraged the council make a decision very soon Since no one else wished to be heard, the hearing was closed to public comment. The council agreed to accept written comments until 5:00 P.M. March 24, 1998 and asked to have the matter on the agenda of the regular meeting on March 26, 1998. -3A4Aq Mr. Harbert stated that the Phase II budget of $6.8 million included acquiring the property for the storage cells. Alternatives such as chemical treatment, bio, etc were considered and the cost ranged from $6.2 - $6.4 million. Larry Peterson, with the DEQ, spoke in support of the Value Engineering process. He felt it would make sure goals were met, money spent to accomplish the most results, etc. He also felt that if the BOR saw wise management and use of the current $2.5 million in funds, future requests by the city would be viewed more favorably. Mr. Colton inquired about the status of the Consent Order. Mr. Olson commented that the Cascade Reservoir Council legal personnel had made changes to the document and it will come back before the city council. Mr. Peterson stated that the effluent quality is a directive in the Consent Order and this may change after the Value Engineering process. Mr. Colton was concerned about the current clause that allowed the city to put the effluent water into the river if there was too much water and it could not be eliminated via the J Ditch and other means. Mr. Burton commented that there was more work to do on the Consent Order since the city will not be completing Phase 11 this summer. Mr. Olson commented that the Value Engineering process was very productive. He requested that council consider this process on future capital expenditure projects. AB 98-04 Sewer Capitalization Fees Jackie Fields reported that no public comments had been received regarding the increase in fees from $600 to $2500. Mr. Eimers moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-98 as interim increase in fees and amending the date to June 15, 1998. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. AB 98-30 Community Vision `98 Mr. Eimers praised Andy Locke for the work done on the final report. Mr. Locke presented a summary of the results of the Community Vision `98 forum. AB 98-31 Comprehensive Plan Andy Locke reported on -the creation of the Comprehensive Plan Committees. Mr. Colton moved to adopt staff recommendation for the seven committees and the list of participants on the committees. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Arp expressed interest in serving on the Housing. Committee. Mr. Eimers moved for a 10 minute recess. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting reconvened at 9:15PM. 6