HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. Hold a public hearing to receive public comment and consider adopting uncodified Ordinance No.334 amending the Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related fees and charges, replacing Ordinance No.321Item 10.
BOARD OF DI RECTORS
POSIT ION PA PER
M E E T ING D AT E:J UNE 6, 2024
S UB J E C T: HO L D A P UB L I C HE A R I NG TO R E C E I V E P UB L I C C O MME NT A ND
C O NS I D E R A D O P T I NG UNC O D I F I E D O R D I NA NC E NO. 334 A ME ND I NG
T HE S C HE D UL E O F E NV I R O NME NTA L A ND D E V E L O P ME NT-R E L AT E D
F E E S A ND C HA R G E S, R E P L A C I NG O R D I NA NC E NO. 321 I N
A C C O R D A NC E W I T H D I S T R I C T C O D E C HA P T E R 6.30
S UB M I T T E D B Y:
G E O F F MI C HA L C Z YK, MA NA G E ME NT
A NA LYS T
T HO MA S B R I G HT B I L L , S E NI O R E NG I NE E R
I NI T I AT I NG D E PART M E NT:
E NG I NE E R I NG A ND T E C HNI C A L S E RV I C E S-
P D S-R AT E S A ND F E E S
RE V IE WE D B Y:D A NE A G E MME L L , P L A NNI NG A ND D E V E L O P ME NT S E RV I C E S D I V I S I O N
MA NA G E R
G R E G NO R B Y, D E P UT Y G M - E NG I NE E R I NG & O P E R AT I O NS
Roger S. Bailey
General Manager
L eah C astella
District Counsel
IS S UE
State L aw and D istrict C ode require that a public hearing be held to receive public comment on ordinances
revising Environmental and Development-Related F ees and Charges.
B AC K G RO UND
C hapter 6.30 of the District Code includes provisions for the B oard of D irectors (B oard) to adopt an
uncodified schedule of f ees and charges f or environmental and development-related services provided to
property owners, contractors, developers, septic and grease waste haulers, and permitted industrial users.
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T hese services include permit counter assistance; plan review; construction inspection f or 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.
F ollowing a review of the f ees and charges by C entral San staff, it is recommended that they be revised to
ref lect changes in the costs incurred in providing the related services, including updated labor
costs. I nf ormation regarding the proposed changes is included in the attached report.
A comparison of current and staff-recommended f ees and charges is presented with the attached
proposed ordinance. I f the proposed revisions to the Environmental and Development-Related F ees and
C harges are adopted by the B oard, 44 items would remain unchanged, 45 would increase, and zero would
decrease. T here are no new f ees. T he overall median adjustment of all f ees is generally +1.3 percent.
ALT E RNAT I V E S /C O NS I D E RAT IO NS
T he B oard may decline to adjust some or all of the E nvironmental and D evelopment-R elated F ees and
C harges. I n this event, the fees that went into effect on J uly 1, 2023 would continue. T his is not
recommended as C entral San would not fully recover costs expended in providing the corresponding
environmental and development-related services.
F I NANC IAL I M PAC T S
T he f ees and charges on this schedule are intended to recover Central S an's labor costs, administrative
overhead, and other operating expenses incurred in providing the related services.
C O M M UNI T Y O UT RE AC H
Staf f will conduct a coordinated outreach program to inf orm and solicit input f rom stakeholders and
interested customers regarding the proposed Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related F ees
and C harges. Notices of the public hearing will be posted and published in the C ontra C osta Times and
San Ramon Valley Times. I n addition, approximately 400 letter reports, including the proposed schedule,
will be distributed to developers, engineers, architects, contractors, waste haulers, representatives of the
Building I ndustry A ssociation of the Bay A rea, and others who have requested notice of f ee increase
proposals.
As of May 23, 2024, no stakeholders nor members of the public had contacted C entral San with
comments. Any comments received after May 23, 2024 will be presented to the Board of Directors at the
public hearing.
C O M M I T T E E RE C O M M E ND AT IO N
T he F inance C ommittee reviewed this matter at its A pril 16, 2024 meeting and recommended
consideration and approval of the proposed uncodif ied ordinance.
RE C O M M E ND E D B O ARD AC T I O N
Hold a public hearing; adopt uncodified Ordinance No. 334 amending the Schedule of Environmental and
D evelopment-R elated F ees and C harges, replacing Ordinance No. 321 in accordance with District Code
C hapter 6.30.
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Strategic Plan Tie-I n
G O A L O N E: Customer and C ommunity
Strategy 2 - Promote initiatives to advance affordable and equitable access to services
AT TAC HM E NT S :
D escription
1. P roposed Ordinance
2. S taff Report
3. E xhibit 1 to Staf f R eport-Comparison of F ees
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ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 334
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,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
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-related 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 Environmental Compliance 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-related 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-related 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. 334
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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. 328 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. 328 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, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District on the 6th day of June 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Mariah N. Lauritzen
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Katie Young, CPMC, CMC
Secretary of the District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
Approved as to form:
J. Leah Castella
Counsel for the District
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 (uncodified)
Fee Category Amount
(A) DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW
Review of new sewer and recycled water 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) Application Fees:
Basic Application (side sewer work, easement staking, permit renewal) $170
Application for new sewer service - new parcel $353
Application for new sewer service - existing parcel $255
Commercial Application (for review of plans for a change in use or expansion of a commercial
facility; includes up to one hour of plan review) $363
Commercial Application - Each additional hour $183
Overflow Protection Device Installation (OPD only) no charge
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate installation of OPD only; permit not upgradable) $25
Non-Residential Capacity Fee Installment Payment Program Application Fee $540
Residential Capacity Fee Installment Program and Promissory Note Program Application Fee $540
(A-2) Mainline Extensions:
Plan Review (Sewer Service):
Sewer Service Review (Base fee - up to 3 submittals) $3,859
Restart Application (where design concept previously approved & complies with current Std Specs,
up to 3 submittals) $1,860
Each additional hour $209
Manhole only (design & plan review) $1,185
Plan Review (Recycled Water):
Recycled Water Review (Base fee - up to 8 hours) $3,494
Each additional hour $209
Recycled Water Connection only (design & plan review) $1,402
Right of Way Document Review:
Appurtenant Easements (Base fee - up to 3 hours) $669
Subdivision Map (each) $634
Separate Instrument (Base Fee) $809
Each additional hour $223
(A-3) Private Pumping System Plan Check:
System Compatibility Review for Pump (up to 2 hours) $446
Each additional hour $223
(A-4) Special Approvals $419
(A-5) Annexation Fee (per District Code 6.08.030):
New Annexations Actual Expense
Annexation Recovery Fee $676
(A-6) Reimbursement Accounts:
Set-up fee $1,492
Transaction fee $207
(A-7) Special Studies:
Base fee - up to 4 hours; plus misc. costs $921
Each additional hour $189
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
(uncodified)
Fee Category Amount
(A) DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW (continued)
(A-8) Environmental Compliance Reviews:
Environmental Compliance Business Review - base fee - up to 4 hours; includes plan review, site
inspection and inspection time $1,086
Each additional hour $222
Grease Variance Review (includes site visit) $469
Environmental Compliance Enforcement Review and Inspection $588
(B) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspection of new sewer main construction and new sewer and recycled water connections and other related work on private
property (includes TV inspection when appropriate).
Hours of operation, including premium and holiday schedules, are available at:
www.centralsan.org/pod/hours-directions
(B-1) Inspections by type:
Mainline base fee $1,021
Mainline per foot (includes in-line manholes or structures) $16.04
New Manhole or structure (e.g. recycled water meter) $1,144
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: $265
Single Inspection Charge (e.g. sewer connectionl encroachment verification; side sewer cap on
property; tap and lateral (new or replacement); air test; reinspection; homeowner preconstruction
inspection)
$265
Recycled water connection cross-testing $700
Manhole tap; lateral abandonment at main; pipe bursting; trash enclosure w/o trap; side sewer CIPP
repair; outdoor grease trap only $530
Manhole Alteration; trash enclosure with trap; grease interceptor abandonment $795
Outside pump installation $1,060
Grease / Sand / Oil Interceptor $1,590
(B-2) Overtime inspection:
First Hour (if responding from off-site) $153
Weekend/Holiday - 4 hour minimum $453
Each additional hour $100
(B-3) Inspection of non-permitted work; plus avoided charge(s) $1,192
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
(uncodified)
Fee Category Application of Fee
(B-4) INSPECTION CHARGES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS (Informational Only)
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 Standard Specifications.
For either scenario, connection fees will be due and payable prior to permit issuance (consistent with District Code).
The changes affect Category (B) Construction Inspection as 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 includes: one building connection inspection and one
side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
$530 per unit
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 additional inspections as required per CCCSD Standard
Specifications. Additional inspections and related fees may be required.
$1,060 per unit
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 sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and
related fees may be required.
$530 per unit
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 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.
$1,325 per unit
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
(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 $302
Minimum Charge (2 hour minimum) $604
Overtime - First Hour $215
Overtime - Each Additional Hour $169
Overtime - Weekend / Holiday (4 hour minimum) $722
(C-2) Dye test $342
(C-3) Collection system repair Actual Expense
(C-4) Cancelled TV Inspection without prior notice $567
(C-5) Sewer locating and marking $342
(D) RIGHT-OF-WAY
Establishing right-of-way agreements and resolving conflicts.
(D-1) Process Quitclaim Deeds $1,267
Process Quitclaim Deed - plat and legal by others $807
(D-2) Process Real Property Agreement, License, or Easement:
Base Fee - Up to 4 hours $1,255
Each Additional Hour $173
(D-3) Right-of-way Research / Encroachment Resolution Fee Actual Expense
(D-4) Right of Entry / Encroachment Permit Fee
Base Fee - Up to 2 hours $469
Each Additional Hour $173
(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) Annual interest rate for CADs and Septic to Sewer Financing Programs 4.50%
(E-5)
Multiplier to be applied to Alhambra Valley Assessment District (AVAD) 2010-11 Parcel Assessment
Amount listed in Ordinance 262-Exhibit B to determine AVAD Reimbursement Fee amounts applicable
to connections in FY 2024-25.
1.11496
(E-6) Multiplier to be applied to St. Mary's Road Contractual Assessment District (CAD) 2011-1
Reimbursement Fees listed in Ordinance 279-Exhibit B. Applicable to connections in FY 2024-25. 1.01511
(E-7) Returned Check / Insufficient Funds Fee $40 plus
bank fees
(E-8)
Delinquent / Late Payment Fee
Up to 10% of unpaid
amount due plus
1.5% per month on
unpaid balance
(E-9) Document / Plan Copying Fees:
8 1/2" x 11"; 8 1/2" x 14"; 11" x 17" (per sheet) $0.20
24" x 36" Plan (per sheet) $4.00
CCCSD Standard Specifications $25.00
CCCSD Standard Specifications (Pocket Guide) $5.00
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
(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.
(F-1) Class I Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab analysis) Actual Expense
(F-2) Class II Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab analysis) $4,168
(F-3) Class III Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab analysis) no charge
(F-4) Industrial user permit application fee no charge
(F-5) Special discharge permit application fee (*):
No on-site inspection, no capacity review $385
On-site inspection $953
Additional charge for capacity review (Required for discharges >50 gpm) $270
(G) SEPTAGE DISPOSAL (**)
Sampling and disposal of septic waste and grease.
(G-1) Annual permit fee $1,536
(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/gal.
(*) 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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ATTACHMENT 2
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Report Regarding Environmental and Development-Related
Fees and Charges Update
June 6, 2024
OVERVIEW
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) Board of Directors will soon
consider adopting an ordinance to revise Central San District Code Chapter 6.30,
Schedule of Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges (Schedule), 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-related 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 sewer, parcel, and permit information to Central
San’s maps and related systems; source control permits and inspections; and septic and
grease hauler sampling and treatment.
The fees and charges included on the Schedule are intended to recover Central San’s
labor costs, administrative overhead, and other operating expenses incurred in providing
the related services. The extent to which these fees and charges can be adjusted is
limited by California State Law which generally requires that fees and charges do not
exceed the “reasonable costs” incurred in providing the services for which those fees or
charges are levied. For example, following the passage of Proposition 26 in November
2010, language was included in the state Constitution (Article XIII.A, Section 3) requiring
that the cost for any fee or charge “is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable
costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated
to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits
received from, the governmental activity.”
Central San staff reviews the costs required to provide the corresponding services on a
regular basis in order to assess whether changes to the Schedule may be appropriate.
The most recent update to these fees was approved by the Board on June 1, 2023 with
an effective date of July 1, 2023.
FEE COMPONENTS/STANDARD CALCULATION METHODOLOGY
The majority of fees and charges included on the Schedule are based on salary and
related benefit and overhead costs for staff time and effort. In some cases, additional
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Report Regarding Environmental and Development-Related Fees and Charges
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costs for mileage and other service costs are also included. In a few cases, the fee or
charge represents costs unrelated to labor (e.g., reproduction charges). In all cases, fees
are designed to recover the costs that Central San incurs in providing the related service
during the fiscal year (FY). As a result, fees are based on averages of projected labor,
overhead, mileage, and other costs that are reasonably expected to be incurred. These
component costs are primarily based on the following methodologies:
• Direct Labor: Applicable labor rates for FY 2024-25 are determined using a
weighted average of projected hourly labor rates effective April 18, 2024 and
projected hourly labor rates effective April 18, 2025. Because labor rates for a
portion of FY 2024-25 are dependent on rates which not be available until at least
March of 2025, this portion of costs is estimated based on future assumptions.
Labor rates are assumed to increase 3.75% each April 18. Step D for each labor
grade is used in calculations.
• Benefits & Related/Overhead Costs: Employee benefit and related overhead costs
for each transaction type are calculated by applying Central San’s Board-approved
administrative overhead rate to the total Direct Labor cost for that transaction as
determined above. The Board-approved overhead rate for FY 2024-25 is 163%1,
down from 164% during FY 2023-24.
• Vehicle & Equipment Costs: The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) periodically
issues guidance on standard mileage rates applicable to transportation or travel-
related expenses. The applicable rate for calendar year 2024 is $0.67 per mile.
Since vehicle depreciation costs are already captured in Central San’s
administrative overhead rate noted above, this same IRS guidance sets a “Basis
Reduction Amount” to reduce this rate by $0.30 per mile in order to prevent over-
recovery of these costs. Applying this reduction decreases the applicable mileage
rate to $0.370 per mile2, down from $0.395 per mile in the previous year.
o The IRS mileage rates above are applicable to calendar year 2024. For the
purpose of calculating the fees in this Schedule, staff assumes no change
for future years (dates after December 31, 2023).
• Other Costs:
o Outside Recording/Processing Fees: Certain fees (for example, quitclaim,
annexation, property agreements) include a direct pass-through of any fees
that the District is charged in order to record various documents with related
county or other outside offices and agencies.
FEES WITH ALTERNATIVE COST METHODOLOGIES
1 Central San March 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, Agenda Item 5.
2 IRS Notice 2024-08, “2024 Standard Mileage Rates”, available at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-standard-
mileage-rates-for-2024-mileage-rate-increases-to-67-cents-a-mile-up-1-point-5-cents-from-2023
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The calculations for some fees do not follow the methodology described above. These
alternative methodologies include the following:
• Interest Rate – Central San provides various financial assistance agreements to
eligible customers for sewer-related projects, each of which includes an annual
interest charge. The interest rate is determined by calculating the difference (or
“spread”) between U.S. Treasury rates for 3-month and 20-year Treasury bills at
the end of the most recent calendar year, adding the quarterly rate determined by
the California State Treasurer for Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) earnings
at the end of the same period, plus an additional 0.50% intended to cover Central
San’s costs in administering these financing programs3. The calculated rate is
applied to agreements executed during the effective period.
• “No Charge” – Consistent with previous Board direction, some services are
provided at no charge, including:
o Application Fee for Installation of an Overflow Protection Device
o Inspection of an Overflow Protection Device installation
o Industrial User Permit application fee
o Industrial User Permit Class III Permit Fee
• “Actual Expense” – Some activities are so variable or unique to particular
circumstances that a standardized cost estimate cannot be reasonably determined
in advance. Since the overall cost can differ from project to project based on the
actual level of effort required, the fees for these activities are stated as “Actual
Expense”. Examples include property annexations and activity related to research
and surveying.
PROPOSED FEES AND CHARGES
For FY 2024-25, staff does not recommend additions or subtractions to the Schedule to
account for changes in business processes. A comparison of the current and proposed
fees and charges is included as Exhibit 1.
There are 89 fees on the current schedule. Staff recommends increases to 45 items,
decreases to 0 items, and no change to the remaining 44. The overall median adjustment
is generally +1.3%.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The fees and charges on this schedule are intended to recover Central San’s labor costs,
administrative overhead, and other operating expenses incurred in providing the related
3 Previously, this rate was calculated using values for U.S. Treasury and California State LAIF rates reported as of
March 31. Due to the availability of data required to calculate this amount, effective with this year’s review the basis
period is being adjusted from March back to the previous December.
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services. The FY 2024-25 District budget projects approximately $2.2 million in Operating
and Non-Operating Revenues for Schedule-related items, consistent with the $2.2 million
budgeted for these items in the FY 2023-24 budget. Although several fee increases are
requested, a lower level of development is anticipated due to uncertainty in the current
economic climate (specifically related to inflation and interest rates) combined with the
impact of other factors on future economic conditions.
SUMMARY
If the proposed revisions to the Schedule are adopted, 45 items will increase, 0 will
decrease, and 44 items will remain the same.
Attached Supporting Document:
1. Comparison of Current & Proposed Fees & Charges for FY 2024-25
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(A)
(A-1)Application Fees:
Basic Application (side sewer work, easement
staking, permit renewal)$170 $170 0.0%
Application for new sewer service - new parcel $352 $353 0.3%
Application for new sewer service - existing parcel $255 $255 0.0%
Commercial Application (for review of plans for a
change in use or expansion of a commercial facility;
includes up to one hour of plan review)
$363 $363 0.0%
Commercial Application - Each additional hour $183 $183 0.0%
Overflow Protection Device Installation (OPD only)no charge no charge no change
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate
installation of OPD only; permit not upgradable)$25 $25 no change
Non-Residential Capacity Fee Installment
Payment Program Application Fee $533 $540 1.3%
Residential Capacity Fee Installment Program and
Promissory Note Program Application Fee $533 $540 1.3%
(A-2)Mainline Extensions:
Plan Review (Sewer Service):
Sewer Service Review (Base fee - up to 3
submittals)$3,825 $3,859 0.9%
Restart Application (where design concept
previously approved & complies with current Std
Specs, up to 3 submittals)
$1,844 $1,860 0.9%
Each additional hour $206 $209 1.5%
Manhole only (design & plan review)$1,182 $1,185 0.3%
Plan Review (Recycled Water):
Recycled Water Review (Base fee - up to 8 hours)$3,457 $3,494 1.1%
Each additional hour $206 $209 1.5%
Recycled Water Connection only (design & plan
review)$1,382 $1,402 1.4%
Right of Way Document Review:
Appurtenant Easements (Base fee - up to 3
hours)$656 $669 2.0%
Subdivision Map (each)$605 $634 4.8%
Separate Instrument (Base Fee)$779 $809 3.9%
Each additional hour $219 $223 1.8%
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW
Review of new sewer and recycled water 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.
Revised: June 2, 2023 Page 1
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(A-3)Private Pumping System Plan Check:
System Compatibility Review for Pump (up to 2
hours)$437 $446 2.1%
Each additional hour $219 $223 1.8%
(A-4)Special Approvals $419 $419 0.0%
(A-5)Annexation Fee (per District Code 6.08.030):
New Annexations Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
Annexation Recovery Fee $675 $676 0.1%
(A-6)Reimbursement Accounts:
Set-up fee $1,487 $1,492 0.3%
Transaction fee $207 $207 0.0%
(A-7)
Base fee - up to 4 hours; plus misc. costs $905 $921 1.8%
Each additional hour $185 $189 2.2%
(A-8)Environmental Compliance Reviews:
Environmental Compliance Business Review -
base fee - up to 4 hours; includes plan review,
site visit and inspection time
$1,086 $1,086 0.0%
Each additional hour $222 $222 0.0%
Grease Variance Review (includes site visit)$469 $469 0.0%
Environmental Compliance Enforcement Review
and Inspection $587 $588 0.2%
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
Special Studies:
Revised: June 2, 2023 Page 2
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(B)
(B-1)Inspections by type:
Mainline base fee $1,001 $1,021 2.0%
Mainline per foot (includes in-line manholes or
structures)$15.73 $16.04 2.0%
New Manhole or structure (e.g. recycled water
meter)$1,144 $1,144 0.0%
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:$265 $265 0.0%
Single Inspection Charge (e.g. sewer connection;
encroachment verification; side sewer cap on
property; tap and lateral (new or replacement); air
test; reinspection; homeowner preconstruction
inspection)
$265 $265 0.0%
Recycled water connection cross-testing $692 $700 1.2%
Manhole tap; lateral abandonment at main; pipe
bursting; trash enclosure w/o trap; side sewer CIPP
repair; outdoor grease trap only
$530 $530 0.0%
Manhole Alteration; trash enclosure with trap;
grease interceptor abandonment $795 $795 0.0%
Outside pump installation $1,060 $1,060 0.0%
Grease / Sand / Oil Interceptor $1,590 $1,590 0.0%
(B-2)Overtime inspection:
First Hour (if responding from off-site)$152 $153 0.7%
Weekend/Holiday - 4 hour minimum $449 $453 0.9%
Each additional hour $99 $100 1.0%
(B-3)Inspection of non-permitted work; plus avoided
charge(s)$1,192 $1,192 0.0%
Hours of operation, including premium and holiday schedules, are available at:
www.centralsan.org/pod/hours-directions
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
D R A F T
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspection of new sewer main construction and new sewer and recycled water connections
and other related work on private property (includes TV inspection when appropriate).
Fee Category
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(B-4)
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
includes: one building connection inspection and one
side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional
inspections and related fees may be required.
$530 per unit $530 per unit 0.0%
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 additional
inspections as required per CCCSD Standard
Specifications. Additional inspections and related
fees may be required.
$1,060 per unit $1,060 per unit 0.0%
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 sewer inspection
(up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and related
fees may be required.
$530 per unit $530 per unit 0.0%
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
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.
$1,325 per unit $1,325 per unit 0.0%
INSPECTION CHARGES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS (Informational Only)
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category Application of Fee
EXHIBIT 1
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 Standard Specifications.
For either scenario, connection fees will be due and payable prior to permit issuance (consistent with District
Code).
The changes affect Category (B) Construction Inspection as shown below:
Revised: June 2, 2023 Page 4
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(C)
(C-1)TV Inspection:
Weekday, hourly rate $298 $302 1.3%
Minimum Charge (2 hour minimum)$596 $604 1.3%
Overtime - First Hour $213 $215 0.9%
Overtime - Each Additional Hour $166 $169 1.8%
Overtime - Weekend / Holiday (4 hour minimum)$711 $722 1.5%
(C-2)Dye test $339 $342 0.9%
(C-3)Collection system repair Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(C-4)Cancelled TV Inspection without prior notice $563 $567 0.7%
(C-5)Sewer locating and marking $339 $342 0.9%
(D)
(D-1)Process Quitclaim Deeds $1,267 $1,267 0.0%
Process Quitclaim Deed - plat and legal by others $805 $807 0.2%
(D-2)Process Real Property Agreement, License, or
Easement:
Base Fee - Up to 4 hours $1,251 $1,255 0.3%
Each Additional Hour $168 $173 3.0%
(D-3)Right-of-way Research / Encroachment Resolution
Fee Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(D-4)Right of Entry / Encroachment Permit Fee
Base Fee - Up to 2 hours $457 $469 2.6%
Each Additional Hour $168 $173 3.0%
COLLECTION SYSTEM SERVICES
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
TV inspection of sewers conducted separate from a construction inspection activity;
verification of sewer location and sewer service connection.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Establishing right-of-way agreements and resolving conflicts.
Revised: June 2, 2023 Page 5
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(E)
(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)Annual interest rate for CADs and Septic to Sewer
Financing Programs 3.84%4.50%17.1%
(E-5)
Multiplier to be applied to Alhambra Valley
Assessment District (AVAD) 2010-11 Parcel
Assessment Amount listed in Ordinance 262-Exhibit
B to determine AVAD Reimbursement Fee amounts
applicable to connections in FY 2024-25.
1.11496 1.11496 0.0%
(E-6)
Multiplier to be applied to St. Mary's Road
Contractual Assessment District (CAD) 2011-1
Reimbursement Fees listed in Ordinance 279-Exhibit
B. Applicable to connections in FY 2024-25.
1.01511 1.01511 0.0%
(E-7)Returned Check / Insufficient Funds Fee $40 plus
bank fees
$40 plus
bank fees no change
(E-8)Delinquent / Late Payment Fee
Up to 10% of
unpaid amount
due plus 1.5% per
month on unpaid
balance
Up to 10% of
unpaid amount
due plus 1.5% per
month on unpaid
balance
no change
(E-9)Document / Plan Copying Fees:
8 1/2" x 11"; 8 1/2" x 14"; 11" x 17" (per sheet)$0.20 $0.20 0.0%
24" x 36" Plan (per sheet)$4.00 $4.00 0.0%
CCCSD Standard Specifications $25.00 $25.00 0.0%
CCCSD Standard Specifications (Pocket Guide)$5.00 $5.00 0.0%
MISCELLANEOUS
District services provided for private sewer projects; interest rates for CCCSD programs;
copying fees.
Fee Category
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Revised: June 2, 2023 Page 6
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(F)
(F-1)Class I Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(F-2)Class II Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)$4,168 $4,168 0.0%
(F-3)Class III Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)no charge no charge no change
(F-4)Industrial user permit application fee no charge no charge no change
(F-5)Special discharge permit application fee (*):
No on-site inspection, no capacity review $385 $385 0.0%
On-site inspection $952 $953 0.1%
Additional charge for capacity review (Required
for discharges >50 gpm)$261 $270 3.4%
(G)
(G-1)Annual permit fee $1,532 $1,536 0.3%
(G-2)Residential septic/toilet waste:
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.15/gal.$40 + $0.15/gal.no change
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.15/gal.$80 + $0.15/gal.no change
(G-3)Restaurant grease waste:
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.03/gal.$40 + $0.03/gal.no change
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.03/gal.$80 + $0.03/gal.no change
Fee Category
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
(**) Other approved waste will be charged at the residential septic and portable toilet waste rate unless
actual strength characteristics are provided.
INDUSTRIAL PERMIT FEES
Permitting and inspection of industries and other commercial dischargers to ensure
availability and use of pretreatment processes.
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL (**)
Sampling and disposal of septic waste and grease.
(*) Additional charges to be billed separately if staff time incurred is above that included in the base fee.
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(A)
(A-1)Application Fees:
Basic Application (side sewer work, easement
staking, permit renewal)$170 $170 0.0%
Application for new sewer service - new parcel $352 $353 0.3%
Application for new sewer service - existing parcel $255 $255 0.0%
Commercial Application (for review of plans for a
change in use or expansion of a commercial facility;
includes up to one hour of plan review)
$363 $363 0.0%
Commercial Application - Each additional hour $183 $183 0.0%
Overflow Protection Device Installation (OPD only)no charge no charge no change
Side Sewer Cleanout installation (to facilitate
installation of OPD only; permit not upgradable)$25 $25 no change
Non-Residential Capacity Fee Installment
Payment Program Application Fee $533 $540 1.3%
Residential Capacity Fee Installment Program and
Promissory Note Program Application Fee $533 $540 1.3%
(A-2)Mainline Extensions:
Plan Review (Sewer Service):
Sewer Service Review (Base fee - up to 3
submittals)$3,825 $3,859 0.9%
Restart Application (where design concept
previously approved & complies with current Std
Specs, up to 3 submittals)
$1,844 $1,860 0.9%
Each additional hour $206 $209 1.5%
Manhole only (design & plan review)$1,182 $1,185 0.3%
Plan Review (Recycled Water):
Recycled Water Review (Base fee - up to 8 hours)$3,457 $3,494 1.1%
Each additional hour $206 $209 1.5%
Recycled Water Connection only (design & plan
review)$1,382 $1,402 1.4%
Right of Way Document Review:
Appurtenant Easements (Base fee - up to 3
hours)$656 $669 2.0%
Subdivision Map (each)$605 $634 4.8%
Separate Instrument (Base Fee)$779 $809 3.9%
Each additional hour $219 $223 1.8%
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN REVIEW
Review of new sewer and recycled water 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.
Page 1
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(A-3)Private Pumping System Plan Check:
System Compatibility Review for Pump (up to 2
hours)$437 $446 2.1%
Each additional hour $219 $223 1.8%
(A-4)Special Approvals $419 $419 0.0%
(A-5)Annexation Fee (per District Code 6.08.030):
New Annexations Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
Annexation Recovery Fee $675 $676 0.1%
(A-6)Reimbursement Accounts:
Set-up fee $1,487 $1,492 0.3%
Transaction fee $207 $207 0.0%
(A-7)
Base fee - up to 4 hours; plus misc. costs $905 $921 1.8%
Each additional hour $185 $189 2.2%
(A-8)Environmental Compliance Reviews:
Environmental Compliance Business Review -
base fee - up to 4 hours; includes plan review,
site visit and inspection time
$1,086 $1,086 0.0%
Each additional hour $222 $222 0.0%
Grease Variance Review (includes site visit)$469 $469 0.0%
Environmental Compliance Enforcement Review
and Inspection $587 $588 0.2%
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
Special Studies:
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(B)
(B-1)Inspections by type:
Mainline base fee $1,001 $1,021 2.0%
Mainline per foot (includes in-line manholes or
structures)$15.73 $16.04 2.0%
New Manhole or structure (e.g. recycled water
meter)$1,144 $1,144 0.0%
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:$265 $265 0.0%
Single Inspection Charge (e.g. sewer connection;
encroachment verification; side sewer cap on
property; tap and lateral (new or replacement); air
test; reinspection; homeowner preconstruction
inspection)
$265 $265 0.0%
Recycled water connection cross-testing $692 $700 1.2%
Manhole tap; lateral abandonment at main; pipe
bursting; trash enclosure w/o trap; side sewer CIPP
repair; outdoor grease trap only
$530 $530 0.0%
Manhole Alteration; trash enclosure with trap;
grease interceptor abandonment $795 $795 0.0%
Outside pump installation $1,060 $1,060 0.0%
Grease / Sand / Oil Interceptor $1,590 $1,590 0.0%
(B-2)Overtime inspection:
First Hour (if responding from off-site)$152 $153 0.7%
Weekend/Holiday - 4 hour minimum $449 $453 0.9%
Each additional hour $99 $100 1.0%
(B-3)Inspection of non-permitted work; plus avoided
charge(s)$1,192 $1,192 0.0%
Hours of operation, including premium and holiday schedules, are available at:
www.centralsan.org/pod/hours-directions
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
D R A F T
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspection of new sewer main construction and new sewer and recycled water connections
and other related work on private property (includes TV inspection when appropriate).
Fee Category
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(B-4)
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
includes: one building connection inspection and one
side sewer inspection (up to 100 feet). Additional
inspections and related fees may be required.
$530 per unit $530 per unit 0.0%
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 additional
inspections as required per CCCSD Standard
Specifications. Additional inspections and related
fees may be required.
$1,060 per unit $1,060 per unit 0.0%
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 sewer inspection
(up to 100 feet). Additional inspections and related
fees may be required.
$530 per unit $530 per unit 0.0%
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
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.
$1,325 per unit $1,325 per unit 0.0%
INSPECTION CHARGES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS (Informational Only)
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category Application of Fee
EXHIBIT 1
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 Standard Specifications.
For either scenario, connection fees will be due and payable prior to permit issuance (consistent with District
Code).
The changes affect Category (B) Construction Inspection as shown below:
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(C)
(C-1)TV Inspection:
Weekday, hourly rate $298 $302 1.3%
Minimum Charge (2 hour minimum)$596 $604 1.3%
Overtime - First Hour $213 $215 0.9%
Overtime - Each Additional Hour $166 $169 1.8%
Overtime - Weekend / Holiday (4 hour minimum)$711 $722 1.5%
(C-2)Dye test $339 $342 0.9%
(C-3)Collection system repair Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(C-4)Cancelled TV Inspection without prior notice $563 $567 0.7%
(C-5)Sewer locating and marking $339 $342 0.9%
(D)
(D-1)Process Quitclaim Deeds $1,267 $1,267 0.0%
Process Quitclaim Deed - plat and legal by others $805 $807 0.2%
(D-2)Process Real Property Agreement, License, or
Easement:
Base Fee - Up to 4 hours $1,251 $1,255 0.3%
Each Additional Hour $168 $173 3.0%
(D-3)Right-of-way Research / Encroachment Resolution
Fee Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(D-4)Right of Entry / Encroachment Permit Fee
Base Fee - Up to 2 hours $457 $469 2.6%
Each Additional Hour $168 $173 3.0%
COLLECTION SYSTEM SERVICES
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
Fee Category
TV inspection of sewers conducted separate from a construction inspection activity;
verification of sewer location and sewer service connection.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Establishing right-of-way agreements and resolving conflicts.
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(E)
(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)Annual interest rate for CADs and Septic to Sewer
Financing Programs 3.84%4.50%17.1%
(E-5)
Multiplier to be applied to Alhambra Valley
Assessment District (AVAD) 2010-11 Parcel
Assessment Amount listed in Ordinance 262-Exhibit
B to determine AVAD Reimbursement Fee amounts
applicable to connections in FY 2024-25.
1.11496 1.11496 0.0%
(E-6)
Multiplier to be applied to St. Mary's Road
Contractual Assessment District (CAD) 2011-1
Reimbursement Fees listed in Ordinance 279-Exhibit
B. Applicable to connections in FY 2024-25.
1.01511 1.01511 0.0%
(E-7)Returned Check / Insufficient Funds Fee $40 plus
bank fees
$40 plus
bank fees no change
(E-8)Delinquent / Late Payment Fee
Up to 10% of
unpaid amount
due plus 1.5% per
month on unpaid
balance
Up to 10% of
unpaid amount
due plus 1.5% per
month on unpaid
balance
no change
(E-9)Document / Plan Copying Fees:
8 1/2" x 11"; 8 1/2" x 14"; 11" x 17" (per sheet)$0.20 $0.20 0.0%
24" x 36" Plan (per sheet)$4.00 $4.00 0.0%
CCCSD Standard Specifications $25.00 $25.00 0.0%
CCCSD Standard Specifications (Pocket Guide)$5.00 $5.00 0.0%
MISCELLANEOUS
District services provided for private sewer projects; interest rates for CCCSD programs;
copying fees.
Fee Category
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
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Current Fee Proposed Fee % Change
(F)
(F-1)Class I Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)Actual Expense Actual Expense no change
(F-2)Class II Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)$4,168 $4,168 0.0%
(F-3)Class III Fees (Base fee plus cost of District's lab
analysis)no charge no charge no change
(F-4)Industrial user permit application fee no charge no charge no change
(F-5)Special discharge permit application fee (*):
No on-site inspection, no capacity review $385 $385 0.0%
On-site inspection $952 $953 0.1%
Additional charge for capacity review (Required
for discharges >50 gpm)$261 $270 3.4%
(G)
(G-1)Annual permit fee $1,532 $1,536 0.3%
(G-2)Residential septic/toilet waste:
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.15/gal.$40 + $0.15/gal.no change
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.15/gal.$80 + $0.15/gal.no change
(G-3)Restaurant grease waste:
< 2,000 gallons $40 + $0.03/gal.$40 + $0.03/gal.no change
> 2,000 gallons $80 + $0.03/gal.$80 + $0.03/gal.no change
Fee Category
EXHIBIT 1
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
COMPARISON OF CURRENT & PROPOSED FEES & CHARGES FOR FY 2024-25
D R A F T
(**) Other approved waste will be charged at the residential septic and portable toilet waste rate unless
actual strength characteristics are provided.
INDUSTRIAL PERMIT FEES
Permitting and inspection of industries and other commercial dischargers to ensure
availability and use of pretreatment processes.
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL (**)
Sampling and disposal of septic waste and grease.
(*) Additional charges to be billed separately if staff time incurred is above that included in the base fee.
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