ATTACHMENT II
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 25-_____
Introduced by Council Member _____________
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND APPROVING
WATER AND RECYCLED WATER RATES
WHEREAS, Section 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines states that CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares and other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of:
1. Meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits,
2. Purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials,
3. Meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, or
4. Obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that this action is exempt from CEQA based on the foregoing provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby amends the Master Fee Schedule and approves the following water and recycled water rates of the City of Hayward, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The approved water and recycled wat er rates shall be effective on October 1, 20 25, and October 1, 2026, as shown.
Water Usage Rates
The water usage tiers and rates, based on consumption per hundred cubic feet (ccf), shall be as follows:
Usage Rate/ccf Rate/ccf
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 1, 2026
Residential Rates
Single Family 1 - 8 ccf $8.01 $8.50
Multi-family (based on 9 - 18 ccf $9.49 $10.06
average usage per >18 ccf $11.66 $12.36
dwelling unit)
Non-Residential 1 – 110 ccf $8.69 $9.22
>110 ccf $10.20 $10.82
Irrigation 1 – 170 ccf $10.27 $10.89
>170 ccf $13.06 $13.85
Hydrant All usage $9.67 $10.26
Meter Service Charges
The bimonthly standard meter service charge for all meters (except temporary service for construction work), based on size of meter, shall be as follows:
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 1, 2026
⅝” meter $41.34 $43.82
¾" meter $57.67 $61.14
1” meter $90.37 $95.79
1 ½" meter $172.08 $182.40
2” meter $270.14 $286.35
3” meter $580.64 $615.48
4” meter $1,038.23 $1,100.52
6” meter $2,133.15 $2,261.14
8” meter $4,584.48 $4,859.55
10” meter $6,872.40 $7,284.74
The bimonthly fire service charges shall be as follows:
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 1, 2026
⅝” meter $8.80 $9.33
¾" meter $8.90 $9.43
1” meter $9.17 $9.72
1½" meter $10.12 $10.73
2” meter $11.81 $12.52
3” meter $17.83 $18.90
4” meter $28.21 $29.90
6” meter $65.44 $69.37
8” meter $129.65 $137.43
10” meter $226.25 $239.83
Meter Service Charge for Low Income Customers
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Hayward Municipal Code, Chapter 11, Article 2, the bimonthly meter service charge for Low Income Customers shall be applie d by this subsection to any customer that:
(a) Meets the City income guidelines as defined in the All City Departments section of the Master Fee Schedule; and
(b) Files with the Revenue Division of the Finance Department a discount application and adequate documentary evidence showing that the applicant meets the provision of subparagraph (a).
The bimonthly meter service charge for Low Income Customers with a standard service (⅝”, ¾", and 1”) shall be as follows:
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 1, 2026
⅝” meter, low income $14.48 $15.35
¾” meter, low income $20.20 $21.42
1” meter, low income $31.64 $33.54
Recycled Water Meter Service Charges
The bimonthly standard recycled water meter service charge for all recycled meters, based on size of meter, shall be as follows:
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 1, 2026
⅝” meter $41.34 $43.82
¾" meter $57.67 $61.13
1” meter $90.37 $95.79
1 ½" meter $172.08 $182.40
2” meter $270.14 $286.35
3” meter $580.64 $615.48
4” meter $1,038.23 $1,100.52
6” meter $2,133.15 $2,261.14
8” meter $4,584.48 $4,859.55
10” meter $6,872.40 $7,284.75
Recycled Water Usage Rate
Rate/CCF Rate/CCF
Oct. 1, 2025 Oct. 1, 2026
Tier 1 $7.70 $8.16
Tier 2 $8.70 $10.39
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, _______________________, 2025
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward