RESOLUTION 2024-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADOPTING WATER METER RATES, INCLUDING A CAPITAL SURCHARGE, AND
PRIVATE FIRE LINE SERVICE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 14.12.040 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, Section 14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code requires that the City shall charge a Water Meter Rate, and authorizes a Capital Surcharge, based upon the size of the water meter. The Water Meter Rate and Capital Surcharge shall be set by a Resolution adopted by a vote of the members of the City Council; and, Pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 14.12.045, the City Council shall adjust water rates in order to maintain a balanced budget, provided that no rate shall exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services, facilities or regulatory activity for which the rates or charges are imposed; and,
On June 3, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-31, which re-established new water meter rates for the City's customers; and,
Pursuant to Proposition 218 and Government Code Sections 53755 and 53756, an agency providing water service may adopt a schedule of adjustments to water rates for up to five (5) years; and,
The City Council desires to establish the Water Meter Rates and Capital Surcharge pursuant to Section 14.12.040 of the Municipal Code for the next five years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Huntington Beach that Resolution No. 2019-31 is replaced, and the following Water Meter and Capital Surcharge are adopted.
1. Water Meter Rate. Effective July 1, 2024 up to and including June 30, 2029, Water Meter Rates shall be as follows:
Meter Size July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 $19.31 $21.14 $22.94 $24.43 $25.53
3/4"
1" $32.17 $35.23 $38.22 $40.70 $42.53
1 ½" $64.34 $70.45 $76.44 $81.41 $85.07
2' $102.94 $112.72 $122.30 $130.25 $136.11
3" $225.19 $246.58 $267.54 $284.93 $297.75
4" $321.69 $352.25 $382.19 $407.03 $425.35
$450.37 $493.16 $535.08 $569.86 $595.50
4" Fire Meter
$643.38 $704.50 $764.38 $814.06 $850.69
6"
6" Fire Meter $1,029.40 $1,127.19 $1,223.00 $1,302.50 $1,361.11 8" $1,029.40 $1,127.19 $1,223.00 $1,302.50 $1,361.11
8" Fire Meter $1,801.45 $1,972.59 $2,140.26 $2,279.38 $2,381.95 24-14355/336012
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
10" Fire $2,830,85 $3,099.78 $3,363.26 $3,581.87 $3,743.05 Meter
2. Water Meter Capital Charge. Effective July 1, 2024 up to and including June 30, 2029, Water Meter Capital Charge shall be as follows:
Meter Size July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 _July 1, 2028 3/4" $4.76 $5.66 $6.74 $8.02 $9.54
1" $7.94 $9.45 $11.25 $13.39 $15.93
1 ½" $15.88 $18.90 $22.49 $26.76 $31.84
2' $25.40 $30.23 $35.97 $42.80 $50.93
3" $55.57 $66.13 $78.69 $93.64 $111.43
4" $79.38 $94.46 $112.41 $133.77 $159.19
4" Fire Meter $111.13 $132.24 $157.37 $187.27 $222.85
6" $158.76 $188.92 $224.81 $267.52 $318.35
6" Fire Meter $254.01 $302.27 $359.70 $428.04 $509.37
8" $254.01 $302.27 $359.70 $428.04 $509.37
8" Fire Meter $444.52 $528.98 $629.49 $749.09 $891.42
10" Fire $698.54 $831.26 $989.20 $1,177.15 $1,400.81
Meter
3. Private Fire Line Service Charge
Meter Size July 1, July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 2024
3/4" $0.29 $0.32 $0.35 $0.37 $0.39
1" $0.29 $0.32 $0.35 $0.37 $0.39
1 ½" $0.82 $0.90 $0.98 $1.04 $1.09
$1.74 $1.91 $2.07 $2.20 $2.30
$5.05 $5.53 $6.00 $6.39 $6.68
$10.75 $11.77 $12.77 $13.60 $14.21
$31.21 $34.17 $37.07 $39.48 $41.26
$66.51 $72.83 $79.02 $84.16 $87.95
$119.60 $130.96 $142.09 $151.33 $158.14
12' $193.19 $211.54 $229.52 $244.44 $255.44
4. Temporary Construction Service: In cases where water service is established on a temporary basis to accommodate construction activities, the daily Water Meter Rate shall be $2.471 per day ($75.16 per month). The water usage charge shall be twice (2 times) that of the established potable water bill.
5. Implementation of Water Meter Rate Adjustments. Adjustments based on these criteria will be determined beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing each July 1, including July 2028.
Notice of any adjustment to the Water Commodity Rate shall be provided by way of an insert in the monthly municipal bill beginning June 1 of each year. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2024.
Mayor
ATTEST:
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
seem
City Clerk
Director of Public Works
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
dalia cal
City Manager
City Attorney