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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RAFT
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: June 4, 2015
Subject. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND
CONSIDER AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO REPLACE THE
"SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES" ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 281 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT
CODE CHAPTER 6.12
Submitted By. Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Thomas Brightbill, Senior Engineer Engineering and Technical Services /
Planning and Development Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
D. Gemmell — Planning & Development Services Div. Mgr.
JIM. Petit — Director of Engineering & Technical Services
K. Alm Roger S. Bailey
Counsel for the District General Manager
ISSUE: State Law and District Code require that a public hearing be held prior to the
Board of Directors' consideration of an ordinance to adopt an uncodified "Schedule of
Capacity Fees, Rates and Chagres."
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing. Adopt an ordinance replacing the
uncodified "Schedule of Environmental and Development - Related Rates and Charges"
adopted pursuant to Ordinance 281 in accordance with District Code Chapter 6.12.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: If the recommended fees are adopted, staff estimates that
approximately $34,159 in additional capacity fee revenue would be generated by the
fee increases in fiscal year 2015 -16, based on a projected 1,000 residential units.
BACKGROUND: The District charges a Capacity Fee when properties first connect to
our public sewer or when there is an expansion or change of use for non - residential
properties. Each year this fee is updated based on changes to the value of our assets
and the number of customers in the district. California Senate Bill 1760, enacted in
September 1998, defines Capacity Charges for water and sewer agencies in Section
66013 of the California Government Code. The equity buy -in method used by the
District conforms to the requirements contained in Section 66013.
The capacity fee methodology and update calculation were reviewed as part of the
recent Cost of Service Study.
A copy of the draft Capacity Fee Update Report and an invitation to attend an
informational meeting on May 28, 2015 was mailed to developers, contractors,
engineers, and permitted industrial users.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: June 4, 2015
subject. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND
CONSIDER AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO REPLACE THE
"SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES" ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 281 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT
CODE CHAPTER 6.12
A recommended ordinance to establish the following proposed Capacity Fees is
attached:
Fee Category Current Proposed % Change
Gravity Zone Fee $5,995 per RUE $6,005 per RUE 0.2%
Pumped Zone Fee $7,580 per RUE $7,655 per RUE 1.0%
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Committee reviewed the proposals
at its May 13, 2015 meeting.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Conduct the public hearing. Adopt the proposed
ordinance including the following findings:
1. The District has made a substantial investment in assets that will benefit new
users.
2. The purpose of the Capacity Fee Program is to equalize the investment in
District assets among current and new users, thus ensuring that new users pay
their fair share for facilities and other assets.
3. There is a strong and reasonable relationship between the actual added burden
imposed by new users and the proposed Capacity Fee.
4. The current Sewer Construction Fund balance and future Capacity Fee revenue
will be allocated to:
• Life -cycle replacement, renovation, upgrading and improvements to
maintain existing capacity in District facilities;
• Addition to and expansion of facilities when needed or required to meet
legal and regulatory requirements;
• Equitable adjustment of contributions among current, new and contractual
users;
• New users' buy -in to all assets of the District including facilities and the
balances in the:
- Sewer Construction Fund
- Running Expense Fund
- Debt Service Fund
- Self Insurance Fund
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: June 4, 2015
subject: CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND
CONSIDER AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO REPLACE THE
"SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES" ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 281 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT
CODE CHAPTER 6.12
5. For the District to continue an adequate level of service to all users, maintenance
of existing facilities capacity and construction of additional facilities capacity in
the future is required.
6. The proposed fees, rates and charges are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Four affirmative votes are required for adoption.
Attached Supporting Documents:
1. Proposed Ordinance, including Exhibit A: Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates, and
Charges (Uncodified)
2. Report Regarding the Capacity Fee Update
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ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ADOPTING AN UNCODIFIED
SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.12
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
(District) finds that substantial study has been conducted regarding the impacts of
planned future development within the District's service area on existing District
services and facilities, along with an analysis of new, improved, or expanded District
facilities and services required or appropriate to serve new users and current users who
change the use of their connected buildings and facilities, and said studies have set
forth the relationship between the added burden imposed by such users, and the need
for an estimated cost of District services and facilities occasioned by this added burden;
and
WHEREAS, these studies were undertaken by District staff and culminated in
documents that are part of the public record, to wit: the draft Fiscal Years 2015 -16
Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, and the Staff Report on
Proposed Capacity Fee Program dated May 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable and necessary that all users of the District's wastewater
and household hazardous waste collection, treatment, recycling, reuse and disposal
services and facilities, including those temporary users served under Special Discharge
Permits, contribute their appropriate portion of the funding for such District services and
facilities; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed Capacity Fee
Program revisions was held on June 4, 2015, and proper notice was also given of the
availability of the documents noted above for public inspection and review prior to said
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6.12 of the District Code provides the enabling authority for the
District to implement the proposed uncodified Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates and
Charges; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds as follows:
1. The District has made a substantial investment in assets that will benefit new
users.
2. For the District to continue an adequate level of service to all users, maintenance
of existing facilities capacity and construction of additional facilities capacity in
the future is required.
3. The purpose of the Capacity Fee Program is to equalize the investment in District
assets among current and new users, thus ensuring that new users pay their fair
share for facilities capacity and services.
Ordinance No.
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4. The current Sewer Construction Fund balance and future Capacity Fee revenue
will be allocated to:
• Life -cycle replacement, renovation, upgrading and improvements to maintain
existing capacity in District facilities;
• Addition to and expansion of facilities where needed or required to meet legal
and regulatory requirements;
• Equitable adjustment of contributions among current, new and contractual users;
• New users' buy -in -to -all- assets of the District including facilities and the balances
in the:
- Sewer Construction Fund
- Running Expense Fund
- Debt Service Fund
- Self Insurance Fund
5. There is a strong and reasonable relationship between the actual added burden
imposed by new users and the proposed Capacity Fees, Rates and Charges.
6. The proposed fees, rates and charges are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District does ordain as follows:
Section 1 (To be Uncodified
The "Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates and Charges" as set forth in full in Exhibit "A" to
this Ordinance, which exhibit is incorporated in full herein by this reference, is hereby
adopted in uncodified form pursuant to the provisions of District Code Section 6.12.020.
As of the effective date of this Ordinance, Capacity Fees shall be charged at such rates
and for such categories of users as set forth in said Schedule, and shall remain in effect
until amended or replaced by Ordinance.
Section 2
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
are repealed. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the
same as existing provisions relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as
restatements and continuations thereof and not as new enactments. To the extent this
ordinance or any portion or section of this ordinance is determined invalid or
unconstitutional, such portions of Ordinance No. 281 shall remain in effect and such
rates and charges due thereunder for any categories of users shall remain due and
payable as if those portions of Ordinance No. 281 had not been repealed.
With respect, however, to violations, rights accrued, liabilities accrued, or appeals taken,
prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, under any chapter, ordinance, or part of an
ordinance, such chapter, ordinance or part of an ordinance shall be deemed to remain
Ordinance No.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
in full force for the purpose of sustaining any proper suit, action, or other proceedings,
with respect to any such violation, right, liability or appeal.
Section 3
This Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall be published once
in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation within the District, and
shall be effective on July 1, 2015.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June 2015, by the Board of Directors of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
NOES:
Members:
ABSENT:
Members:
Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Elaine R. Boehme, CIVIC
Secretary of the District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
Approved as to form:
Kenton L. Alm, Esq.
Counsel for the District
EXHIBIT "A"
SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES
(Uncodified)
The Capacity Fees, Rates, and Charges listed below were established by Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District Ordinance No. xxx adopted June 4, 2014. These fees,
rates, and charges shall be applied to all new connections or added burdens for which
fees become due and payable on or after July 1, 2014 in accordance with the provisions
of District Code Chapter 6.12.
Gravity Capacity Fee
$6,005 / RUE*
Pumping Capacity Fee
$1,650 / RUE
*A residential unit equivalent (RUE) is a measure of sewage volume and strength
equivalent to a typical residential household.
Gravity Zone Fee Zone 1
=
Gravity Capacity Fee
Pumped Zone Fee (Zone 2)
=
Gravity Capacity Fee + Pumping Capacity Fee
Residential Unit Equivalence (RUE) Factors(l)
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Use
Code
User Group
Unit of
Measure ('° 2)
Gravity
Capacity
Fee RUE
Factor
Pumping
Capacity
Fee RUE
Factor
Eligible for
Capacity
Use Charge
Program
* =Yes
LU
Single-family residences
Dwelling Unit
1.000
1.000
LA
Multiple - family
residences, apartments
Dwelling Unit
0.847
0.847
LM
Mobile homes
Dwelling Unit
0.847
0.847
LC
Common areas
1,000 sq. ft.
0.200
0.200
AB
Auto body/painting
1,000 sq. ft.
0.484
0.467
AD
Auto dealerships
1,000 sq. ft.
0.484
0.467
AL
Aircraft services
1,000 sq. ft.
0.484
0.467
AR
Auto repair/maintenance
1,000 sq. ft.
0.484
0.467
AS
Service stations
1,000 sq. ft.
0.484
0.467
BT
Transportation services
1,000 sq. ft.
0.432
0.467
AC
Car washes
1,000 sq. ft.
21.127
22.829
AW
Car washes with
recycling
1,000 sq. ft.
3.522
3.805
BB
Barbers /beauty salons /
pet grooming
1,000 sq. ft.
0.725
0.783
BC
Dry cleaners, no laundry
1,000 sq. ft.
0.259
0.279
BR
Retail sales
1,000 sq. ft.
0.259
0.279
BE
Equipment repair / repair
services
1,000 sq. ft.
0.228
0.247
(1) Fees for multi -use buildings shall be determined by considering each use separately.
(2) "Unit -of- measure" shall mean the basic unit that quantifies the degree of use of a particular parcel
(e.g. dwelling unit, square footage). Square footage of an improvement shall be based upon the gross
exterior dimensions of the structure.
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SCHEDULE OF !CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES - CONTINUED
Residential Unit Equivalence (RUE) Factors())
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Use
Code
User Group
Unit of
Measure (2)
Gravity
Capacity
Fee RUE
Factor
Pumping
Capacity
Fee RUE
Factor
Eligible for
Capacity
Use Charge
Program
(* =Yes)
BK
Contractors / business
services
1,000 sq. ft.
0.228
0.247
BN
Nurseries / lumberyards
1,000 sq. ft.
0.228
0.247
IL
Light industrial
1,000 sq. ft.
0.228
0.247
BH
Meeting halls / studios
1,000 sq. ft.
0.290
0.313
EA
Auditoriums / theaters
1,000 sq. ft.
0.290
0.313
EC
Cinemas
1,000 sq. ft.
0.290
0.313
EM
Entertainment
1,000 sq. ft.
0.290
0.313
EB
Bowling alleys
1,000 sq. ft.
0.311
0.336
BZ
Miscellaneous commercial
1,000 sq. ft.
0.510
0.551
EG
Golf courses / country clubs
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.391
EH
Health clubs / spas
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.391
ET
Tennis clubs
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.391
IW
Warehouses
1,000 sq. ft.
0.136
0.147
BM
Markets
1,000 sq. ft.
0.556
0.601
BS
Supermarkets
1,000 sq. ft.
0.880
0.601
BX
Shopping centers
1,000 sq. ft.
1.057
1.142
OB
Business offices
1,000 sq. ft.
0.295
0.319
OF
Financial institutions / banks
1,000 sq. ft.
0.295
0.319
OG
Government offices
1,000 sq. ft.
0.295
0.319
OS
Fraternal / service offices
1,000 sq. ft.
0.295
0.319
OM
Medical offices
1,000 sq. ft.
0.637
0.688
OV
Veterinary clinics
1,000 sq. ft.
0.637
0.688
RB
Bakeries retail
1,000 sq. ft.
4.061
2.178
RD
Delicatessens
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.294
RN
Bars
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.294
RI
Ice cream parlors
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.294
RY
Yogurt shops
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
1.294
RS
Restaurants dine -in
1,000 sq. ft.
4.010
2.738
RT
Restaurants take -out
1,000 sq. ft.
4.010
2.738
RC
Banquet facilities / patio
seating
1,000 sq. ft.
1.166
0.825
BL
Laundromats
1,000 sq. ft.
13.506
14.594
SF
Skilled nursing facilities
1,000 sq. ft.
2.216
2.347
FE
Residential care facilities for
the elderly
1,000 sq. ft.
0.932
0.987
HP
Hospitals
1,000 s . ft.
2.891
3.124
LH
Hotels / motels
1,000 sq. ft.
1.926
1.272
CH
Churches
1,000 sq. ft.
0.242
0.261
(1) Fees for multi -use buildings shall be determined by considering each use separately.
(2) "Unit -of- measure" shall mean the basic unit that quantifies the degree of use of a particular parcel
(e.g. dwelling unit, square footage). Square footage of an improvement shall be based upon the gross
exterior dimensions of the structure.
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SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES - CONTINUED
Residential Unit Equivalence (RUE) Factors(l)
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Private Schools (SD, SE, SH, SI, SU)
Eligible for
Gravity
Pumping
Capacity
Capacity
Capacity
Use Charge
Use
Unit of
Fee RUE
Fee RUE
Program
Code
User Group
Measure (2)
Factor
Factor
(* =Yes)
Schools with cafeteria
and gym / showers
Classroom
0.860
1.000
Schools with gym /
showers and no
cafeteria
Classroom
0.774
0.900
Schools with cafeteria
and no gym / showers
Classroom
0.516
0.600
Schools without
cafeteria or gym /
showers
Classroom
0.430
0.500
(1) Fees for multi -use buildings shall be determined by considering each use separately.
(2) "Unit -of- measure" shall mean the basic unit that quantifies the degree of use of a particular parcel
(e.g. dwelling unit, square footage). Square footage of an improvement shall be based upon the gross
exterior dimensions of the structure.
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SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES - CONTINUED
Special Studies
The fees for Special Studies shall be as established in the Schedule of Environmental
and Development - Related Fees, Rates, and Charges pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 6.30 of the District Code.
The following user groups require a special study to determine the appropriate capacity
fees. Administrative fees to conduct special studies for these user groups shall be
waived.
Use Code
User Group
BP
Parking lots
CM
Cemeteries / mortuaries
EP
Parks / playgrounds
ES
Swimming pools
EF
Large fitness / athletic clubs
LR
Residence hotels
IE
Electronic industries
IH
Heavy industries
IP
Permitted industries
IR
Laboratories / research facilities
--
Improvements with garbage disposals
--
Public facilities
--
Special billings
--
Utilities
Values for use in the RUE formula in Section 6.12.050(D)(2) shall be:
FLORU
=
200 gpd
BODRU
=
200 m /I
TSSRU
=
215 mg/1
A
=
0.69
B
=
0.14
C
=
0.17
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Capacity Use Charge Program
The minimum "initial payment" threshold gravity capacity fee RUE factor shall be 1.166
RUE /per one thousand square feet.
The annual interest rate for calculation of capacity use charges shall be as established
in the Schedule of Environmental and Development - Related Fees, Rates, and Charges
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.30 of the District Code.
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Capacity Charge
Capacity Use
"Initial Pa ment"
Charge Rates
Pumping
Gravity
Capacity
Current Year
Capacity Fee
Fee RUE
($ /Month
RUE Factor
Factor
1,000 Sq. Ft.)
Use
(RUE /1,000
(RUE /1,000
Annual
Code
User Group
Sq. Ft.)
Sq. Ft.)
($ /HCF)
AC
Car washes
1.166
22.829
$1,026.76
$5.53
AW
Car washes with recycling
1.166
3.805
$ 121.19
$ 3.92
BL
Laundromats
1.166
14.594
$ 634.75
$ 5.35
HP
Hospitals
1.166
3.124
$ 88.73
$ 3.49
RB
Bakeries retail
1.166
2.178
$ 148.91
$ 8.41
RS
Restaurants dine -in
1.166
2.738
$ 146.29
$ 6.57
RT
Restaurants (paper
1.166
2.738
$ 146.29
$ 6.57
service / no dishwashers
SF
Skilled nursing facilities
1.166
2.347
$ 54.01
$ 2.77
The annual interest rate for calculation of capacity use charges shall be as established
in the Schedule of Environmental and Development - Related Fees, Rates, and Charges
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.30 of the District Code.
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Report Regarding the Capacity Fee Update
May 5, 2015
INTRODUCTION
ATTACHMENT 2
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ( CCCSD) charges a Capacity Fee when
properties first connect to our public sewer or when there is an expansion or change of
use for non - residential properties. Each year this fee is updated based on changes to
the value of our assets and the number of customers in the district. This memo
summarizes the basis for the Capacity Fee and presents the calculations for the
updated fee.
BACKGROUND
The total value of CCCSD's existing assets (approximately $1.8 billion) is much greater
than the value of any future facilities expansion needed to accommodate future
customers. In addition, most of the work envisioned in CCCSD's Capital Improvement
Plan is for renovation, replacement or upgrading of facilities to maintain capacity for
both current and prospective customers. CCCSD believes that our facilities generally
have adequate capacity to serve both existing and future customers.
The Water Environment Federation's (WEF) Manual of Practice 27, Financing and
Charges for Wastewater Systems defines several methods for calculating System
Development Charges such as CCCSD's Capacity Fee. CCCSD uses the Equity
Buy -in method and has used this methodology since 2001. Under this approach, new
customers are charged at the same equity position as existing customers which is
appropriate based on the level of assets, expansion, and capacity described above.
California Senate Bill 1760, enacted in September 1998, defines Capacity Charges for
water and sewer agencies in Section 66013 of the California Government Code. The
equity buy -in method defined by WEF and used by CCCSD conforms to the
requirements contained in Section 66013.
CALCULATION APPROACH
The Capacity Fee is adjusted each year to reflect the changes in the value of CCCCD's
assets. It is calculated using the equity buy -in approach which divides the total value of
CCCSD's assets by the current number of RUEs to determine the fee. The calculated
value of CCCSD assets are determined as follows:
• Land: The current value of investments in real property is estimated based on
the opportunity value of like cash investments deposited in CCCSD's temporary
investments at the time of each purchase and held at interest to the present,
rather than by attempting to determine actual market value.
• Facilities: The current value of investments in physical facilities is estimated by
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escalating each year's facilities expenditures based on the change in the
Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for the San Francisco Bay
Area (ENR CCI -SF) and then applying straight -line depreciation using the life
cycles in Table 3 with no salvage value.
Note that a category for "Mains (Renovation Program)" has been included again
this year in the current value of facilities for determination of Capacity Fees. This
category accounts for CCCSD's significant investment since 1988 in life -cycle
replacement and renovation of sewers 10- inches in diameter and smaller. This
work renews capacity in these smaller sewers for the benefit of both existing and
new connectors and reduces future maintenance costs.
For this update, the life cycle for renovated mains was reviewed. Since the pipe
included in the renovation program calculation begins in 1988 and is primarily
PVC, the life of the renovated mains was increased to from 75 years to 100
years.
• Fund Balances: Prior fiscal year -end balances for the Sewer Construction,
Running Expense, Debt Service and Self Insurance Funds are used. The Sewer
Construction Fund Balance is reduced by the principal value of CCCSD's
outstanding debt.
Contributed assets are generally not included in the calculation in order to avoid double
recovery of costs, as described in the WEF manual. This year, adjustments were made
to the total value of the treatment plant to reflect State and Federal grant funding
received in the 1970s.
After estimating the current value for an asset category, the component of the Capacity
Fee attributable to that category is calculated by dividing current value by the current
number of customers as shown below. The number of customers is determines by
calculating the number of Residential Unit Equivalents (RUEs).
Equity Buy -in Fee =
Value of Assets
Number of Customers (RUEs)
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
The recently completed Cost of Service study recommended changes to the assumed
base flow rates for single family and multi - family residential properties. This change
resulted in a recommendation to slightly reduce the annual sewer charge for multi-
family parcels. When the updated base flow rates are applied to the calculation for
Capacity Fee RUE factors, the resulting updated multi - family capacity fee factors are:
Gravity Zone Factor 0.847 RUEs per unit
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Pumped Zone Factor
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY FEE
0.847 RUEs per unit
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Capacity Fees for the 2015 -16 fiscal year by
applying the valuation approach and facilities life cycles described above. The updated
fees are:
Fee Category Current Proposed % Change
Gravity Service $5,995 per RUE $6,005 per RUE 0.2%
Pumping Service $7,580 per RUE $7,655 per RUE 1.0%
The calculation of the proposed fees is shown in Table 1. If the recommended
Capacity Fees are adopted by the Board of Directors, staff estimates that approximately
$34,159 in additional revenue will be generated in fiscal year 2015 -16, based on the
projections below.
Gravity SFR
Gravity MFR
Pumped SFR
Pumped MFR
TOTAL
UNITS
RUEs
RATE
TOTAL
DIFFERENCE
405
405.0
$10
$ 4,050
195
160.1
10
1,601
270
270.0
75
20,250
130
110.1
75
8,258
1,000 945.2
The recommended fee calculation approach is a rational, practical, equitable and
defensible method to determine the financial burden of new connections. A
comparison of the proposed Capacity Fees to the fees charged by neighboring
agencies is presented in Table 2.
$34,159
TABLE 1:
5/4/2015
Capacity Fees Calculation - FY 2015 -16
(Buy -in -to All Assets - Current Values through 06/30/2014)
Asset Category
Current Value
Fee - $ /RUE
Change
Percent
2014 -15
from
Change
Amounts
A
C= A/B*
Current
Land
$44,317,220
$266
($31)
- 10.4%
$297
Facilities
Treatment Plant/Outfall (45% @ 100 yrs + 20% @ 75 yrs + 35% @ 30 yrs)
$332,812,208
$1,998
($262)
- 11.6%
$2,260
Recycled Water Facilities (75% @ 50 yrs + 25% @ 30 yrs)
$17,338,997
$104
$12
13.0%
$92
Collection System
Trunks and Interceptors (30% @ 150 yrs + 70% @ 100 yrs)
$315,629,672
$1,895
$110
6.2%
$1,785
Contributed Mains (100% @ 75 yrs)
$658,442,000
not included
not included
District Renovated Mains (100% @ 100 yrs)
$173,842,550
$1,044
$137
15.1%
$907
Pumping Stations (45% @ 100 yrs + 20% @ 75 yrs + 35% @ 30 yrs)
$79,954,249
$1,650
$65
4.1%
$1,585
General Improvements (Buildings, Equipment, etc.)
$62,308,833
$374
$30
8.7%
$344
(50% @ 50 yrs + 35% @ 25 yrs + 15% @ 10 yrs)
Major Repairs (100% @ 10 yrs)
$7,790,380
$47
($7)
-13.0%
$54
Sewer Construction Fund Balance (net of outstanding debt)
$31,298,769
$188
$30
19.0%
$158
Running Expense Fund & Debt Service Fund Balances
$11,299,959
$68
($8)
-10.5%
$76
Self Insurance Fund Balance
$3,478,531
$21
($1)
-4.5%
$22
TOTAL VALUE:
$1,738,513,367
Capacity Fee - Gravity Service
$1,000,117,118
$6,005
$10
0.2%
$5,995
Capacity Fee - Pumped Service
$1,080,071,367
$7,655
$75
1.0%
$7,580
* "B"
- Gravity Facilities:
166,572 Residential Unit Equivalents (RUE)
- Pumping Facilities:
48,446 RUE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Report Regarding the Capacity Fee Update
Table 2 — Comparison of Capacity Fees
AGENCY
Dublin San Ramon Services District
Mountain View Sanitary District
Proposed CCCSD Pumped Zone
Current CCCSD Pumped Zone
Antioch (Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment)
Pittsburg (Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment)
Proposed CCCSD Gravity Zone
Current CCCSD Gravity Zone
Concord
Bay Point (Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment)
West County Wastewater District
CAPACITY FEE
$16,656
$9,182
$8,059
$7,655
$7,314
$6,767
$6,005
$5,995
$5,043
$3,940
$2,993
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Report Regarding the Capacity Fee Update
Table 3 - Average Useful Service Life
Gravity Sewers
Interceptors 150 years
Trunks 100 years
Mains (Renovated by District) 100 years
Treatment Plant & Pumping Station Facilities
Tanks /Foundations 100 years
Buildings 75 years
Mechanical, Electrical & Control Equipment 30 years
Recycled Water Facilities
Pipelines 50 years
Mechanical, Electrical & Control Equipment 30 years
General Improvements
Buildings 50 years
Mechanical /Electrical Equipment and Furnishings 25 years
Vehicles and other Equipment 10 years
Major Repairs /Replacements 10 years