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Item 10.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
' POSITION PAPER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 7, 2018
SUBJECT: CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND
CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCESAS FOLLOWS:
• UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 301 -AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, REPLACING ORDINANCE
NO. 296 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.12,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018; AND
• UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 302 -AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES AND
CHARGES, REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 297 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.30, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018
DATA ISAVAILABLE, AS REQUIRED BYGOVERNMENT CODE TITLE
7, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 66016. IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT SENIOR ENGINEER THOMAS
BRIGHTBILLAT(925) 229-7338.
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
THOMAS BRIGHTBILL, SENIOR ENGINEER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES-
I RI NA KADANTSEVA, MANAGEMENT PDS-RATES AND FEES
ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
MANAGER
JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SERICES
Roger S. Bailey
General Manager
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ISSUE
State Law and District Code requires that a public hearing be held to receive public comment on
ordinances which revise Capacity Fees and the Environmental and Development-Related Fees and
Charges.
BACKGROUND
Capacity Fees
Central San charges a Capacity Fee when properties first connect to the 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 Central San assets and the number of Central San customers. California Senate
Bill 1769, enacted in September 1993, defines Capacity Charges for water and sewer agencies in Section
66013 of the California Government Code. The equity buy-in method used by Central San conforms to the
requirements contained in Section 66013.
A recommended ordinance to establish the following proposed Capacity Fees is attached:
Fee Category Current Proposed % Change
Gravity Zone Fee $6,300 $6,700 6.3%
Pumped Zone Fee $7,939 $8,336 5.0%
Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges
Chapter 6.30 of the District Code includes provisions for the Board of Directors to adopt an uncodified
schedule of fees and charges for environmental and development services provided to property owners,
contractors, developers, septic and grease waste haulers, and permitted industrial users. These services
include permit counter assistance; plan review; construction inspection for private side sewers and public
main line extensions; addition of new sewers, parcels, and permit information to Central San maps;
administration of source control permits and inspections; and septic and grease hauler permitting,
sampling and treatment.
Following a review of the fees and charges by Central San staff, it is recommended that they be revised to
reflect changes in the costs to provide the services, including updated labor costs. Information regarding
the proposed changes is included in the attached report.
A comparison of current and staff-recommended fees and charges is presented in Exhibit A to the
attached proposed ordinance. If the proposed revisions to the Environmental and Development-Related
Fees and Charges are adopted by Central San's Board, 16 charges would remain unchanged, 72 charges
would increase, and one fee would decrease.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
The Board may decline to adjust the schedule of Capacity Fees. In this event, the fees that went into
effect on July 1, 2017 would continue. This is not recommended as capacity fees would not accurately
reflect the value of each parcel's share of Central San assets.
The Board may decline to adjust some or all of the Environmental and Development-Related Fees and
Charges. I n this event, the fees that went into effect on July 1, 2017 would continue. This is not
recommended as Central San would not fully-recover costs expended in providing the corresponding
environmental and development-related services.
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FINANCIAL IMPACTS
If the recommended Capacity Fees are adopted, staff estimates that approximately$400,000 in additional
capacity fee revenue would be generated by the fee increases in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. This
projection is based on the projected development of 1,000 residential unit equivalents (RUE).
The proposed Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges are designed to recover
Central San' s direct and indirect labor costs, other operating costs, and administrative overhead costs
incurred in providing environmental and development-related services. If the recommended Environmental
and Development-Related Fees and charges are adopted, staff estimates that between $18,000 and
$68,000 in additional revenue will be generated in FY 2018-19. This projection is based on the range of
increases shown in the attached staff report and assumes that the level of development would approximate
that of the current fiscal year.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Staff conducted a coordinated outreach program to inform and solicit input from stakeholders and
interested customers regarding the proposed Capacity Fees and the proposed Environmental and
Development-related Fees and Charges. Notices of the public hearing were posted and published on May
24 and May 31, 2018, in the Contra Costa Times and San Ramon Valley Times. I n addition, approximately
420 letter reports, including the proposed schedule of rates and charges, were distributed to developers,
engineers, architects, contractors, waste haulers and representatives of the Building Industry Association
of the Bay Area and others who have requested notice of fee increase proposals.
As of May 24, 2018, no stakeholders or members of the public had contacted Central San with comments.
Any comments received after May 24, 2018 will be presented to the Board of Directors at the public
hearing.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Finance Committee reviewed the proposals at its April 24, 2018 meeting and recommended
approval.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Hold the public hearing. -Once the public hearing has concluded:
1. Adopt the attached proposed uncodified ordinance revising the "Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates,
and Charges" effective July 1, 2018, which includes the following findings:
a. Central San has made a substantial investment in assets that will benefit new users.
b. The purpose of the capacity fee program is to equalize the investment in Central San's assets
among current and new users, thus ensuring that new users pay their fair share for facilities and other
assets.
c. There is a strong and reasonable relationship between the actual added burden imposed by new
users and the proposed Capacity Fee.
d. 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
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capacity in Central San's 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 of Central San' s assets including facilities and the balances in the:
• Sewer Construction Fund
• Running Expense Fund
• Debt Service Fund
• Self Insurance Fund
e. For Central San 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.
f. The proposed fees, rates and charges are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per section 6.-12.020 of the District Code.
2. Adopt the proposed uncodified ordinance revising the Schedule of Environmental and Development-
Related Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2018, including the following findings:
a. Central San incurs substantial costs to provide environmental and development-related services.
b. It is necessary to charge customers and other users to recover the reasonable cost of providing
the services.
c. The proposed fees and charges reasonably represent Central San' s actual costs to provide the
services.
d. The proposed fees and charges are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
(Four affirmative votes are required for adoption)
Strategic Plan re-In
GOAL THREE: Be a Fiscally Sound and Effective Water Sector Utility
Strategy 2- Manage Costs
GOAL FIVE: Maintain a Reliable Infrastructure
Strategy 3- Protect District Personnel and Assets from Threats and Emergencies
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance, Including Exhibit A: Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates and Charges
(Uncodified)
2. Report Regarding Capacity Fee Update
3. Proposed Ordinance, Including Exhibit A: Schedule of Environemental and Development-Related
Fees and Charges
4. Report Regarding the Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Chages Update
5. PowerPoint Presentation
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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
(Central San) finds that substantial study has been conducted regarding the impacts of
planned future development within Central San's service area on existing Central San
services and facilities, along with an analysis of new, improved, or expanded Central
San 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 Central San services and facilities occasioned by this
added burden; and
WHEREAS, these studies were undertaken by Central San staff and culminated in
documents that are part of the public record, to wit: the Capital Improvement Budget
and Ten-year Capital Improvement Plan contained in the document titled, "Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District FY 2017-18 Budget," and the Staff Report on Proposed
Capacity Fee Program dated March 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, these studies also included the Wastewater Capacity Fee Review Study
dated May 28, 2018 by Black & Veatch which reviewed Central San's methodology and
calculations; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable and necessary that all users of Central San'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 Central San services
and facilities; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed Capacity Fee
Program revisions was held on June 7, 2018, 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
Central San to implement the proposed uncodified Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates
and Charges; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds as follows:
1. Central San has made a substantial investment in assets that will benefit new
users.
2. For Central San 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.
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Ordinance No.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
3. The purpose of the Capacity Fee Program is to equalize the investment in
Central San's assets among current and new users, thus ensuring that new
users pay their fair share for facilities capacity and services.
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 Central San's 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 Central San 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) per section 6.12.020 of the District Code.
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. 296 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. 296 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
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Ordinance No.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
ordinance, such chapter, ordinance or part of an ordinance shall be deemed to remain
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 Central San and shall be published once
in the Contra Costa Times and San Ramon Valley Times, newspapers of general
circulation within Central San, and shall be effective on July 1, 2018.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June 2018, by the Board of Directors of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
James A. Nejedly
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Katie Young
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
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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. adopted June 1, 2018. 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, 2018 in accordance with the provisions
of District Code Chapter 6.12.
Gravity Capacity Fee $6,700 / RUE*
Pumping Capacity Fee $1,636 / 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) Factors0)
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Gravity Pumping Eligible for
Capacity Capacity Capacity
Use Unit of Fee RUE Fee RUE Use Charge
Code User Group Measure(2) Factor Factor Program
LU Single-family residences Dwelling Unit 1.000 1.000
LA Multiple-family
residences, apartments Dwelling Unit 0.847 0.847
LD Duplex Dwelling Unit 0.847 0.847
LM Mobile homes Dwelling Unit 0.847 0.847
LT Condominium Dwelling Unit 0.847 0.847
LS Accessory structure Dwelling Unit 0.847 0.847
connected to sewer on
same parcel with Single-
family residence (not
meeting Accessory
Dwelling Unit(3) criteria
LE Accessory Dwelling Dwelling Unit 0 0
Unit(3)—within existing
space
LN Accessory Dwelling 1,000 sq. ft. 0.425 0.425
Unit(3)— new structure
LC Common areas 1,000 sq. ft. 0.200 0.200
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SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES - CONTINUED
Residential Unit Equivalence (RUE) Factors0)
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Gravity Pumping Eligible for
Capacity Capacity Capacity
Use Unit of Fee RUE Fee RUE Use Charge
Code User Group Measure(2) Factor Factor Program
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 yes
AW Car washes with recycling 1,000 sq. ft. 3.522 3.805 yes
Barbers / beauty salons /
BB 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
Equipment repair/ repair
BE services 1,000 sq. ft. 0.228 0.247
Contractors/ business
BK 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
RD Delicatessens 1,000 sq. ft. 1.166 1.294
RN Bars 1,000 sq. ft. 1.166 1.294
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SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES - CONTINUED
Residential Unit Equivalence (RUE) Factors0)
Number of RUE = Unit of Measure Count Multiplied by the RUE Factor
Gravity Pumping Eligible for
Capacity Capacity Capacity
Use Unit of Fee RUE Fee RUE Use Charge
Code User Group Measure(2) Factor Factor Program
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 yes
RT Restaurants take-out 1,000 sq. ft. 4.010 2.738 yes
Patio seating in excess
RC of 300 square feet(4), 1,000 sq. ft. 1.166 0.825
banquet facilities
RB Bakeries retail 1,000 sq. ft. 4.061 2.178 yes
BL Laundromats 1,000 sq. ft. 13.506 14.594 yes
SF Skilled nursing facilities 1,000 sq. ft. 2.216 2.347 yes
Residential care facilities
FE for the elderly 1,000 sq. ft. 0.932 0.987
HP Hospitals 1,000 sq. 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
Private and Public Schools Use codes SD, SE, SH, SI, SU
Schools with cafeteria
and qvm / 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.
(3)Accessory Dwelling Units are 1,200 sq. ft. maximum and meet criteria of Gov't Code Sect 65852.2.
(4) Patio seating capacity fees charged for patios at Dine-in Restaurants (RS)and Bars (RN).
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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
MO Mortuaries with embalming or cremation facilities
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
-- S ecial billings
-- Utilities
Values for use in the RUE formula in Section 6.12.050(D)(2) shall be:
FLORU = 200 gpd
BODRU = 200 mg/1
TSSRU = 215 m /l
A = 0.69
B = 0.14
C = 0.17
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SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES AND CHARGES — CONTINUED
Capacity Use Charge Program
The minimum "initial payment" threshold gravity capacity fee RUE factor shall be 1.166
RUE/per one thousand square feet.
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 $1,147.51 $6.18
AW Car washes with recycling 1.166 3.805 $ 135.44 $4.38
BL Laundromats 1.166 14.594 $ 709.40 $5.98
HP Hospitals 1.166 3.124 $ 99.17 $3.90
LH Hotel/Motel 1.166 1.926 $ 43.69 $4.22
RB Bakeries (retail) 1.166 2.178 $ 166.43 $9.39
RS Restaurants (dine-in) 1.166 2.738 $ 163.49 $7.34
RT Restaurants (paper 1.166 2.738 $ 163.49 $7.34
service / no dishwashers
SF Skilled nursing facilities 1.166 2.347 $ 60.36 $3.10
The annual interest rate for calculation of capacity use charges shall be as established
in the Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related Fees 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
March 27, 2018
INTRODUCTION
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) charges a Capacity Fee when
properties are first connected 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 Central San's customers. This
memo summarizes the basis for the Capacity Fee and presents the calculations for the
updated fee.
BACKGROUND
The total value of Central San's existing assets (approximately $1.9 billion) is much
greater than the value of any future facilities expansion needed to accommodate future
customers. While Central San's Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 proposed Capital
Improvement Plan lists over $800 million in projects over the next 10 years, most of
these projects are for renovation, regulatory compliance, replacement or upgrading of
facilities to maintain capacity for both current and prospective customers. Central San
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 Central San's Capacity Fee. Central San 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 Central San conforms to the
requirements contained in Section 66013.
Central San's Capacity Fee methodology and calculations were reviewed by Black &
Veatch in the fall of 2017. Their March 2, 2018, report titled Wastewater Capacity Fee
Review Study made the following findings:
• The equity-buy-in methodology used by Central San is appropriate.
• Central San's use of Replacement Cost Less Depreciation (RCLD) is
appropriate.
• The exclusion of contributed assets from the calculation is appropriate to avoid
double recovery of assets.
• The use of different service zones for gravity and pumped zones is appropriate.
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Capacity Fee Update Report
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March 27, 2018
CALCULATION APPROACH
The Capacity Fee is adjusted each year to reflect the changes in the value of Central
San's assets. It is calculated using the equity buy-in approach which divides the value
of Central San's assets by the current number of Residential Unit Equivalents (RUEs) to
determine the fee. The calculated value of Central San's assets is 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 Central San'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
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)" is included in the current
value of facilities for determination of Capacity Fees. This category accounts for
Central San'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.
• Fund Balances: Prior fiscal year ending 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 Central San's
outstanding debt.
Contributed assets are generally not included in the calculation in order to avoid double
recovery of costs, as described in Manual of Practice 27.
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 determined by
calculating the number of RUEs.
Value of Assets
Equity Buy-in Fee = ----------------------------------------
Number of Customers (RUEs)
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Capacity Fee Update Report
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March 27, 2018
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY FEE
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Capacity Fees for FY 2018-19 by applying the
valuation approach and facilities life cycles described above. The updated fees are:
Fee Category Current Proposed % Change
Gravity Service $6,300 per RUE $6,700 per RUE 6.3%
Pumping Service $7,939 per RUE $8,336 per RUE 5.0%
The recommended fee calculation approach is a rational, practical, equitable and
defensible method to determine the financial burden of new connections. A breakdown
of the proposed Capacity Fees by asset category is presented in Table 1. Table 2
shows a comparison of the proposed Capacity Fees to the fees charged by neighboring
agencies. The service life assumptions for each asset category are included in Table 3.
Attached Supporting Documents:
1. Table 1 — Capacity Fees Calculation
2. Table 2— Comparison of Capacity Fees
3. Table 3—Average Useful Service Life
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Report Regarding Capacity Fee Update
Table 1-Capacity Fees Calculation-FY 2018-19
(Buy-in to all assets. Values through 06/30/2017)
Value per FY 2017-
Asset Category Asset Value' RUE 18 Value Change Change
(S/RUE) per RUE ($) N
Land $50,891,879 $301 $292 $9 3.1%
Facilities
Treatment Plant/Outfall (45% @ 100 yrs+20% @ 75 yrs+35% @ 30 yrs) $354,243,285 $2,095 $1,998 $97 4.9%
Recycled Water Facilities(75% @ 50 yrs+25% @ 30 yrs) $18,621,970 $110 $106 $4 3.8%
Collection System
Trunks and Interceptors(30% @ 150 yrs+70% @ 100 yrs) $338,991,159 $2,005 $1,893 $112 5.9%
Contributed Mains(100% @ 75 yrs) $658,442,000 not included
District Renovated Mains(100% @ 100 yrs) $212,349,324 $1,256 $1,167 $89 7.6%
Pumping Stations(45% @ 100 yrs+20% @ 75 yrs+35% @ 30 yrs) $81,061,594 $1,636 3 $1,639 ($3) -0.2%
General Improvements(Buildings, Equipment, etc.) $66,786,528 $395 $383 $12 3.1%
(50% @ 50 yrs+35% @ 25 yrs+ 15% @ 10 yrs)
Major Repairs(100% @ 10 yrs) $11,586,433 $69 $64 $5 7.8%
Sewer Construction Fund Balance(net of outstanding debt) $35,405,400 $209 $170 $39 22.9%
Running Expense Fund & Debt Service Fund Balances $38,115,613 $225 $196 $29 14.8%
Self Insurance Fund Balance $5,858,682 $35 $31 $4 12.9%
TOTAL VALUE: $1,872,353,868
Capacity Fee-Gravity Service $1,132,850,273 $6,700 $6,300 $400 6.3%
Capacity Fee- Pumped Service $1,213,911,868 $8,336 4 $7,939 $397 5.0%
169,113 Total Residential Unit Equivalents(RUES)
49,196 Pumped Zone RUES
Notes:
1. Original cost escalated to current dollars less depreciation except land which is original cost escalated by opportunity cost
2.Asset value divided by total RUES unless otherwise noted
3. Pumped component equals asset value divided by pumped zone RUES
4. Gravity Service Capacity Fee plus pumped component 03/27/18
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Report Regarding Capacity Fee Update
Table 2 — Comparison of Capacity Fees
AGENCY CAPACITY FEE
Dublin San Ramon Services District $17,470
Mt View Sanitary District $9,371
Proposed CCCSD Pumped Zone $8,336
Current CCCSD Pumped Zone $7,939
Antioch (Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment) $7,836
Proposed CCCSD Gravity Zone $6,700
Current CCCSD Gravity Zone $6,300
Concord $5,043
West County Wastewater District $5,744
Pittsburg (Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment) $4,358
Bay Point(Delta Diablo Sanitation District for Treatment) $3,940
Based on publicly available data as of March 27, 2018
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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
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ADOPTING AN UNCODIFIED SCHEDULE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES AND CHARGES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.30
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
(Central San) finds that Central San incurs substantial costs to provide various
environmental and development services, such as, but not limited to, administration and
processing of annexations, customer assistance at the permit counter, plan review and
inspection for sewer line installation, alteration, replacement and repair, the inclusion of
new information on Central San's maps, administration and permit inspection related to
the Source Control Program, permitting of septage and grease haulers, and treatment
of grease and septage at the treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that it is necessary to charge customers and other users of
Central San's services to recover the reasonable cost of providing said services; and
WHEREAS, Central San staff has comprehensively analyzed the actual cost of
providing the various environmental and development services listed above based on
direct costs, staff costs and overhead for time and effort incurred to provide listed
services; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Schedule of Environmental and Development-
Related Fees and Charges, as reflected in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance, reasonably
represents the actual costs to provide the services delineated in said Schedule of Fees
and Charges; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 (a)(1) and (3) of the State
CEQA Guidelines, in that the Fees and Charges are being charged merely to reimburse
Central San for staff costs and expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1 (To be uncodified)
The Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges as set
forth in full in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance, which exhibit is hereby incorporated in full
herein by this reference, is hereby adopted in uncodified form pursuant to the provisions
of District Code Chapter 6.30. As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the fees and
charges for each environmental and development service shall be as set forth in said
schedule, and shall remain in effect until amended or replaced by ordinance.
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Ordinance No.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
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. 297 shall remain in effect and such
Fees and Charges due thereunder for any categories of users shall remain due and
payable as if those portions of Ordinance No. 297 have 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
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 Central San and shall be published in
the Contra Costa Times and San Ramon Valley Times, newspapers of general
circulation, published and circulated within Central San and shall be effective as of July
1, 2018.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District on the 7th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
James A. Nejedly
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Katie Young
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
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EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR 2018-19
(uncodified)
This Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related Rates and Charges,to be effective July 1,2018,was established by the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District Ordinance No.302,adopted June 1,2018.
Fee Category Amount
(A) DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW
Review of new sewer plans and related documents;review of plans for and processing of residential and
commercial permit applications;installer reimbursement of sewer construction costs from subsequent
connectors;identification of right-of-way conflicts.
(A-1) Development Review:
Mainline Plan Review actual cost):
Base Fee (minimum charge- includes four hours of plan review) $3,764
Each additional hour in excess of base fee $190
Special Cut Sheet Review $378
Manhole only design & plan review $1,382
Right of Way Document Review- IOD/Sub Map (each): $835
Right of Way Document Review- No Changes Required $533
Right of Way document review-Appurtenance (initial): $740
ff Appurtenance (each additional) $285
(A-2) Application Fees
Overflow Protection Device Installation (OPD only) no charge
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate installation of OPD only; $25
permit not upgradable)
Basic Application (side sewer work, easement staking, permit renewal) $153
Existing parcel - new sewer service $248
New parcel - new sewer service $331
Commercial Application (includes up to one hour of plan review) $368
Commercial Application Plan Review-Add'I hours, covers review of plans for a $174
change in use or expansion of a commercial facility, time in excess of one hour
Capacity Use Program $506
Capacity Fee Installment Program and Promissory Note Program $506
(A-3) Reimbursement Accounts:
Set-up fee $1,464
Transaction fee $221
(A-4) Special Studies
Base fee 4 hours plus misc. costs $781
Each additional hour $171
Source Control Business Review- base fee, includes plan review, site visit and $1,017
inspection time up to four hours
Source Control Business Review- each additional hour in excess of four hour base $207
fee for plan review, site visit and inspection time
Grease Variance Review (includes site visit) $401
Site Collector Plan Check $473
Source Control Enforcement Review and Inspection $566
(A-5) Private pumping system plan check- Commercial (Outside Force Main) $809
Additional Review $367
Private pumping system plan check- Residential $424
(A-6) Annexation Fee $609
(A-7) I Special Approvals $426
EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR 2018-19
(uncodified)
(B) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspection of new sewer main construction and new connections and other sewer work on private property
(includes TV inspection when appropriate).
(13-1) Mainline Inspection contributed assets):
Base Fee $915
Per Foot Charge in street $14.38
Per Foot Charge (in undeveloped land) $9.77
New Manhole, Rodding Inlet $972
(B-2) Inspections by type:
Overflow Protection Device installation (OPD only) no charge
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate installation of OPD only) $50
Side Sewer Installation / Repair per 100 feet: $243
Single Inspection Charge (e.g. sewer connection; encroachment verification;
side sewer cap on property; tap and lateral (new or replacement); air test; $243
reinspection; homeowner preconstruction inspection)
Manhole tap; lateral abandonment at main; pipe bursting; trash enclosure $486
w/o trap; side sewer CIPP repair; outdoor grease trap only
Manhole Alteration; trash enclosure with trap; grease interceptor abandonment $729
Outside pump installation $972
New Manhole or Rodding Inlet (private) $972
Grease/Sand /Oil Interceptor $1,458
(B-3) Overtime inspection:
First Hour if responding from off-site $123
Every hour thereafter $80
Weekend/Holiday (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) $363
-4 hr. minimum
(13-4) Inspection of non-permitted work(+ avoided charge) $1,147
EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR 2018-19
(uncodified)
Fee Category Application
(13-5) INSPECTION CHARGES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS (Informational Only)
The following fees have been in effective since July 1, 2014. This information is to clarify how fees are
applied and charged for new connections. This procedure coincides with the 2014 Update to the CCCSD
Standard Specifications.
Current procedure at the Permit Counter is to collect all connection and inspection fees for new construction
when a structure's roof is on and the rough plumbing is installed ("Roof and Rough"). Under the new
procedure, a developer can choose to:
1. Connect at Roof and Rough, or
2. Connect at building foundation following the procedures outlined in the 2014 Edition of the Standard
Specifications.
For either scenario, connection fees will be due and payable prior to permit issuance(consistent with CCCSD
Standard Specifications Ed. 2011; Section 3-07 Payment of Fees and Charges.)
The changes affect Category (B) Construction Inspection Section (B-2) and are shown below:
Residential Connections (up to and including four units) at Roof and Rough:
This fee is for inspection of new residential units connecting to CCCSD's mainline after
the structure's roof is on and the rough plumbing has been installed. This fee $486 per unit
includes: one building connection inspection and one side sewer inspection (up to 100
feet). Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
Residential Connections (up to and including four units) at building foundation:
This fee is for inspection of new residential units connecting to CCCSD's mainline prior
to structure being roofed and rough plumbing being installed. This fee includes: one
building connection inspection, one side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet), and two $972 per unit
additional inspections as required per CCCSD Standard Specifications. Additional
inspections and related fees may be required.
Commercial/Multiple Residential Connections (more than four units) at Roof and
Rough: This fee is for inspection of new commercial or multiple residential units
connecting to CCCSD's mainline after structure's roof is on and the rough plumbing
has been installed. This fee includes: one building connection inspection and one side $486 per unit
sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and related fees may be
required.
Commercial/Multiple Residential Connections (more than four units) at building
foundation: This fee is for inspection of new commercial or multiple residential units
connecting to CCCSD's mainline prior to structure being roofed and rough plumbing
being installed. This fee includes: one building connection inspection, one side sewer $1,215 per unit
inspection (up to 100 feet), one pre-construction meeting, and two additional
inspections as required per CCCSD Standard Specifications. Additional inspections
and related fees may be required.
EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR 2018-19
(uncodified)
Fee Category Amount
(C) COLLECTION SYSTEM SERVICES
TV inspection of sewers conducted separate from a construction inspection activity; verification of sewer
location and sewer service connection.
(C-1) TV Inspection:
Weekday, hourly rate $294
Minimum Charge 2 hour minimum $588
Overtime - First Hour $180
Overtime - Each Additional Hour $140
Overtime -Weekend / Holiday (4 hour minimum) $600
C-2 Dye test $363
(C-3) Collection system repair Actual Expense
(C-4) Cancelled TV Inspection without prior notice $537
C-5 Sewer locating and marking $333
(D) RIGHT-OF-WAY
Establishing right-of-way agreements and resolving conflicts.
(D-1) Process Quitclaim Deeds $1,417
Process Quitclaim Deed - plat and legal by others $848
(D-2) Process Real Property Agreement, License, or Easement
Base Fee minimum charge) $1,164
Each Additional Hour(after 2 hours) $183
D-3 Right-of-way Research / Encroachment Resolution Fee Actual Expense
(D-4) Right of Entry/ Encroachment Permit Fee $261
(E) MISCELLANEOUS
District services provided for private sewer projects;interest rates for CCCSD programs; copying fees.
(E-1) Engineering - private sewer projects Actual Expense
(E-2) Soil evaluation - private sewer projects Actual Expense
(E-3) Surveying Actual Expense
(E-4) Minimum annual interest rate for CADS and Capacity Use Program 6.00%
(E-5) Document/ Plan Copying Fees
8 1/2"x 11"; 8 1/2"x 14"; 11" x 17" (per sheet) $0.15
24" x 36" Plan (per sheet) $3.00
CCCSD Standard Specifications $20.00
Multiplier to be applied to Alhambra Valley Assessment District (AVAD) 2010-11
(E-6) Parcel Assessment Amount listed in Ordinance 262-Exhibit B to determine AVAD 1.04592
Reimbursement Fee amounts applicable to connections in 2018-19.
Multiplier to be applied to St. Mary's Road Contractual Assessment District (CAD)
(E-9) 2011-1 Reimbursement Fees listed in Ordinance 279-Exhibit B. Applicable to 0.95226
connections in 2018-19
EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR 2018-19
(uncodified)
Fee Category Amount
(F) INDUSTRIAL PERMIT FEES
Permitting and inspection of industries and other commercial dischargers to ensure availability and use of
pretreatment processes.
Base permit fee of
(F-1) Class I Fees $3,450 + cost of
District's lab analysis
Base permit fee of
(F-2) Class II Fees $3,450 + cost of
District's lab analysis
F-3 Class III Fees $0
F-4 Industrial user permit application fee $0
(F-5) Special discharge permit application fee (*)
No on-site inspection, no Capacity Review $335
On-site inspection $812
Additional charge for Capacity Review(Required for discharges >50 m $259
(G) SEPTAGE DISPOSAL(")
Sampling and disposal of septic waste and grease.
G-1 Annual permitfee $1,404
(G-2) Residential septic/toilet waste
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.15/gal.
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.15/gal.
(G-3) Restaurant grease waste
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.03/gal.
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.03/ al.
(*)Additional charges to be billed separately if staff time incurred is above that included in the base fee.
(**) Other approved waste will be charged at the residential septic and portable toilet waste rate unless actual strength
characteristics are provided.
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Report Regarding Environmental and Development-Related
Fees and Charges Update
April 17, 2018
OVERVIEW
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) Board of Directors will soon
consider adopting an ordinance to revise Chapter 6.30, Schedule of Fees and Charges,
for various environmental and development services.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 6.30 of the District Code includes a schedule of fees and charges for
environmental and development services provided to property owners, contractors,
developers, septic and grease waste haulers, and permitted industrial users. These
services include permitting; plan review; inspection of construction for side sewers and
main line extensions; addition of new sewers, parcels, and permit information to Central
San's maps; source control permits and inspections; and septic and grease hauler
sampling and treatment.
These fees and charges are intended to recover Central San's direct and indirect labor
costs, other operating expenses, and administrative overhead incurred in providing the
services. The last update to these fees was on June 1, 2017. Central San staff reviews
the fees and the costs to provide the corresponding services annually to assess whether
changes are appropriate.
The State of California mandates that fees and charges not exceed the cost of providing
the service for which a fee or charge is levied.
PROPOSED FEES AND CHARGES
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, staff is recommending changes to the Schedule of Fees
and Charges based on recovering the cost for the service provided, taking into
consideration relevant operating costs, including current labor costs and updated mileage
costs. A comparison of the current and proposed fees and charges is shown in
Attachment 1.
Fee Increases
The Alhambra Valley Contractual Assessment District (AVAD) multiplier and the St.
Mary's Road Contract Assessment District (CAD) multiplier have a proposed increase of
0.754% which reflects the latest State of California Pooled Money Investment Account
(PMIA) annual yield. The use of PMIA for the AVAD and St. Mary's Road CAD multipliers
was specified at the time the fees were established.
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Report Regarding Environmental and Development-Related Fees & Charges
Page 2
April 17, 2018
Fees charged for septage permits and disposal were reviewed to ensure the fees
appropriately reflect Central San's time spent administering the service and treating the
waste. The annual permit fee was reduced 24.7% to $1,404 annually which better
reflects actual time spent reviewing and processing the annual permits. The per-load
septage disposal and treatment fees were increased by $20 per load to better reflect the
time spent by staff. The restaurant grease waste fee was increased by $20 per load and
$0.01 per gallon.
The remaining fees with changes have proposed increases between 0.8% and 2.9%
reflecting increases in Central San's labor costs and administrative overhead. The
average increase of these fees (not including the changes to the septage and grease
waste fees) is 1.5%. Variations in the number of labor hours, overtime hours, and
mileage used as the basis for each fee are the source of the variability in the proposed
increases.
SUMMARY
If the proposed revisions to the Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related
Fees and Charges are adopted 16 charges will remain unchanged, 72 charges will
increase, and one fee will decrease. Using the range of increases in attachment, staff
estimates that increased revenue in the categories where increases to charges are
recommended would be between $18,000 and $68,000. (Current year revenue for
Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges is budgeted at just over $2.3
million.)
Supporting Document:
Attachment 1 - Comparison of Current& Proposed Fees and Charges for FY 2018-19
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ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2018-19
DRAFT
Fee Category Current Fee Proposed Fee %Change
(A) DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW
Review of new sewer plans and related documents;review of plans for and processing of residential and commercial permit
applications;installer reimbursement of sewer construction costs from subsequent connectors;identification of right-of-way
conflicts.
(A-1) Development Review:
Mainline Plan Review(actual cost):
Base Fee(minimum charge-includes four hours of plan review) $3,717 $3,764 1.3%
Each additional hour in excess of base fee $188 $190 1.1%
Special Cut Sheet Review $373 $378 1.3%
Manhole only design&plan review $1,364 $1,382 1.3%
Right of Way Document Review- IOD/Sub Map(each): $824 $835 1.3%
Right of Way Document Review-No Changes Required $526 $533 1.3%
Right of Way document review-Appurtenance(initial): $730 $740 1.4%
Appurtenance(each additional) $281 $285 1.4%
(A-2) Application Fees:
Overflow Protection Device Installation(OPD only) no charge no charge no change
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate installation of OPD only; permit not $25 $25 no change
upgradable)
Basic Application (side sewer work,easement staking, permit renewal) $151 $153 1.3%
Existing parcel -new sewer service $245 $248 1.2%
New parcel-new sewer service $328 $331 0.9%
Commercial Application(includes up to one hour of plan review) $364 $368 1.1%
Commercial Application Plan Review-Additional hours, covers review of plans $172 $174 1.2%
for a change in use or expansion of a commercial facility,time in excess of one hour
Capacity Use Charge Program $499 $506 1.4%
Capacity Fee Installment Program and Promissory Note Program $499 $506 1.4%
(A-3) Reimbursement Accounts:
Set-up fee $1,444 $1,464 1.4%
Transaction fee $218 $221 1.4%
(A-4) Special Studies:
Base fee(4 hours plus misc. costs) $770 $781 1.4%
Each additional hour $168 $171 1.8%
Source Control Business Review-base fee, includes plan review,site visit and $1,002 $1,017 1.5%
inspection time up to four hours
Source Control Business Review-each additional hour in excess of four hour base $204 $207 1.5%
fee for plan review, site visit and inspection time
Grease Variance Review(includes site visit) $396 $401 1.3%
Site Collector Plan Check $467 $473 1.3%
Source Control Enforcement Review and Inspection $559 $566 1.3%
(A-5) Private pumping system plan check-Commercial(Outside Force Main) $800 $809 1.1%
Additional Review $363 $367 1.1%
Private pumping system plan check-Residential $419 $424 1.2%
(A-6) Annexation Fee $600 $609 1.5%
11 (A-7) iSpecial Approvals $421 $426 1.2%
Revised: 04/18/18 Attach 1 -Env Dev Rates Comparison 2018-04-17.xlsx Page 1
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ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FY 2018-19
DRAFT
(B) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspection of new sewer main construction and new connections and other sewer work on private property(includes TV
inspection when appropriate).
(B-1) Mainline Inspection (contributed assets):
Base Fee $905 $915 1.1%
Per Foot Charge(in street) $14.17 $14.38 1.5%
Per Foot Charge(in undeveloped land) $9.63 $9.77 1.5%
New Manhole, Rodding Inlet $960 $972 1.3%
(B-2) Inspections by type:
Overflow Protection Device installation(OPD only) no charge no charge no change
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate installation of OPD only) $50 $50 no change
Side Sewer Installation/Repair per 100 feet: $240 $243 1.3%
Single Inspection Charge(e.g. sewer connection;encroachment verification;
side sewer cap on property;tap and lateral (new or replacement); air test; $240 $243 1.3%
reinspection; homeowner preconstruction inspection)
Manhole tap; lateral abandonment at main; pipe bursting;trash enclosure $480 $486 1.3%
w/o trap; side sewer CIPP repair;outdoor grease trap only
Manhole Alteration;trash enclosure with trap; grease interceptor abandonment $720 $729 1.3%
Outside pump installation $960 $972 1.3%
New Manhole or Rodding Inlet(private) $960 $972 1.3%
Grease/Sand/Oil Interceptor $1,440 $1,458 1.3%
(B-3) Overtime inspection:
First Hour(if responding from off-site) $120 $123 2.5%
Every hour thereafter $78 $80 2.6%
Weekend/Holiday(New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day,
Memorial Day,July 4th, Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving, Christmas)- $354 $363 2.5%
4 hour minimum
(B-4) lInspection of non-permitted work(+avoided charge) $1,133 $1,147 1.2%
Revised: 04/18/18 Attach 1 -Env Dev Rates Comparison 2018-04-17.xlsx Page 2
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ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FY 2018-19
DRAFT
Fee Category Application of Fee
(13-5) INSPECTION CHARGES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS(Informational Only)
The following fees have been in effective since July 1, 2014. This information is to clarify how fees are applied and charged for new
connections. This procedure coincides with the 2014 Update to the CCCSD Standard Specifications.
Current procedure at the Permit Counter is to collect all connection and inspection fees for new construction when a structure's roof is on
and the rough plumbing is installed("Roof and Rough"). Under the new procedure, a developer can choose to:
1. Connect at Roof and Rough, or
2. Connect at building foundation following the procedures outlined in the 2014 Edition of the Standard Specifications.
For either scenario, connection fees will be due and payable prior to permit issuance (consistent with CCCSD Standard Specifications Ed.
2011;Section 3-07 Payment of Fees and Charges.)
The changes affect Category(B)Construction Inspection Section (13-2)and are shown below:
Residential Connections(up to and including four units)at Roof and Rough:
This fee is for inspection of new residential units connecting to CCCSD's mainline
after the structure's roof is on and the rough plumbing has been installed. This fee $480 per unit $486 per unit 1.3%
includes: one building connection inspection and one side sewer inspection(up to
100 feet). Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
Residential Connections(up to and including four units)at building
foundation: This fee is for inspection of new residential units connecting to
CCCSD's mainline prior to structure being roofed and rough plumbing being o
installed. This fee includes: one building connection inspection,one side sewer $960 per unit $972 per unit 1.3/o
inspection(up to 100 feet), and two additional inspections as required per CCCSD
Standard Specifications. Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
Commercial/Multiple Residential Connections(more than four units)at Roof
and Rough: This fee is for inspection of new commercial or multiple residential
units connecting to CCCSD's mainline after structure's roof is on and the rough o
plumbing has been installed. This fee includes: one building connection inspection $480 per unit $486 per unit 1.3/o
and one side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and related
fees may be required.
Commercial/Multiple Residential Connections(more than four units)at
building foundation: This fee is for inspection of new commercial or multiple
residential units connecting to CCCSD's mainline prior to structure being roofed and
rough plumbing being installed. This fee includes: one building connection $1200 per unit $1215 per unit 1.3%
inspection,one side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet), one pre-construction meeting,
and two additional inspections as required per CCCSD Standard Specifications.
Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FY 2018-19
DRAFT
Fee Category Current Fee Proposed Fee %Change
(C) COLLECTION SYSTEM SERVICES
TV inspection of sewers conducted separate from a construction inspection activity;verification of sewer location and sewer
service connection.
(C-1) TV Inspection:
Weekday, hourly rate $290 $294 1.4%
Minimum Charge(2 hour minimum) $580 $588 1.4%
Overtime-First Hour $175 $180 2.9%
Overtime-Each Additional Hour $136 $140 2.9%
Overtime-Weekend/Holiday(4 hour minimum) $583 $600 2.9%
(C-2) Dye test $359 $363 1.1%
(C-3) Collection system repair Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(C-4) Cancelled TV Inspection without prior notice $530 $537 1.3%
(C-5) Sewer locating and marking 1 $329 1 $333 1.2%
(D) RIGHT-OF-WAY
Establishing right-of-way agreements and resolving conflicts.
(D-1) Process Quitclaim Deeds $1,401 $1,417 1.1%
Process Quitclaim Deed-plat and legal by others $838 $848 1.2%
(D-2) Process Real Property Agreement, License, or Easement:
Base Fee(minimum charge) $1,150 $1,164 1.2%
Each Additional Hour(after 2 hours) $181 $183 1.1%
(D-3) Right-of-way Research/Encroachment Resolution Fee Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(D-4) Right of Entry/Encroachment Permit Fee $257 $261 1 1.6%
(E) MISCELLANEOUS
District services provided for private sewer projects;interest rates for CCCSD programs;copying fees.
(E-1) Engineering-private sewer projects Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(E-2) Soil evaluation-private sewer projects Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(E-3) Surveying Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(E-4) Minimum annual interest rate for CADS and Capacity Use Program 6.00% 6.00% no change
(E-5) Document/Plan Copying Fees:
8 1/2"x 11"; 8 1/2"x 14"; 11"x 17"(per sheet) $0.15 $0.15 no change
24"x 36"Plan(per sheet) $3.00 $3.00 no change
CCCSD Standard Specifications $20.00 $20.00 no change
Multiplier to be applied to Alhambra Valley Assessment District(AVAD) 2010-11
(E-6) Parcel Assessment Amount listed in Ordinance 262-Exhibit B to determine AVAD 1.03810 1.04592 0.8%
Reimbursement Fee amounts applicable to connections in FY 2018-19.
Multiplier to be applied to St. Mary's Road Contractual Assessment District(CAD)
(E-7) 2011-1 Reimbursement Fees listed in Ordinance 279-Exhibit B. Applicable to 0.94513 0.95226 0.8%
connections in FY 2018-19.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FY 2018-19
DRAFT
Fee Category Current Fee Proposed Fee %Change
(F) INDUSTRIAL PERMIT FEES
Permitting and inspection of industries and other commercial dischargers to ensure availability and use of pretreatment
processes.
Base permit fee of Base permit fee of
(F-1) Class I Fees $3,450+cost of $3,500+cost of 1.4%
District's lab District's lab
analysis analysis
Base permit fee of Base permit fee of
(F-2) Class 11 Fees $3,450+cost of $3,500+cost of 1.4%
District's lab District's lab
analysis analysis
(F-3) Class III Fees $0 $0 no change
(F-4) Industrial user permit application fee $0 $0 no change
(F-5) Special discharge permit application fee(`):
No on-site inspection, no capacity review $330 $335 1.5%
On-site inspection $800 $812 1.5%
Additional charge for capacity review(Required for discharges>50 gpm) $255 $259 1.6%
(G) SEPTAGE DISPOSAL(--)
Sampling and disposal of septic waste and grease.
(G-1) Annual permit fee $1,865 $1,404 -24.7%
(G-2) Residential septic/toilet waste:
<2,000 gallons $20+$0.15/gal $40+$0.15/gal. 6.3%
>2,000 gallons $60+$0.15/gal $80+$0.15/gal. 5.6%
(G 3) Restaurant grease waste:
<2,000 gallons $20+$0.02/gal $40+$0.03/gal. 66.7%
>2,000 gallons $60+$0.02/gal $80+$0.03/gal. 1 40.0%
(`)Additional charges to be billed separately if staff time incurred is above that included in the base fee.
(**)Other approved waste will be charged at the residential septic and portable toilet waste rate unless actual strength characteristics
are provided.
Percent change in septage and restaurant grease fees based on an assumed volume of 2,000 gallons
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- CAPACITY FEE
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
w DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEE
UPDATES
Thomas Brightbill
Senior Engineer
June 7, 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
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CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Annual update of Capacity Fees
Annual update of Environmental and
Development-related Fees and Charges
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CAPACITY FEE UPDATE
One-time "buy-in" fee charged at time of
connection or expansion
Capacity Fee = Value of District Assets
Number of Residential Unit Equivalents (RUE)
Proposed adjustments
increase gravity zone fee to $6,700/RUE (6.3%)
increase pumped zone fee to $8,336/RUE (5.0%)
Would result in approximately $400,000 more
revenue if approved
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CAPACITY FEE REVIEW STUDY
Capacity Fee methodology and practices
reviewed by Black & Veatch.
Findings confirmed appropriateness of:
Equity Buy-in method
Replacement Cost Less Depreciation method
to determine asset value
Exclusion of contributed assets
Separate fee for the Pumped Zone
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-
RELATED FEES AND CHARGES
Designed to cover Central San's costs for
providing these services
Annual adjustment for changes in salaries,
benefits, overhead, and mileage
Most increases between 0.8% and 2.9%
Results in $18,000 to $68,000 in additional
revenue if approved
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Public Hearing notices posted and
published
Outreach packets with both fee reports
mailed to over 400 stakeholders including
the Building Industry Association,
developers, engineers, contractors and
waste haulers
No comments received from stakeholders
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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS
AND DISCUSSION
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