MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
June 27, 2023
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PEN SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6 th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18.
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ALL TO ORDER by Mayor Joiner at 6:01 PM.
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OLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Dan Karleskint
William Lauritsen
Mayor Paul Joiner
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 member absent, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Kathryn Hunt, Library Director
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Travis Williams, Acting City Engineer (Consultant)
Nita Wracker, Finance Director
V
arious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. R
EPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Mayor Joiner stated there was no reportable ac
tion from the closed session meeting.
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Fran Neves, Lincoln resident.
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GENDA MODIFICATIONS – Sean Scully, City Manager, stated Staff would like to pull Consent Agenda Item 8D, California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant. The City Manager also pointed out that Consent Agenda Item 8L, Utility Studies, are just a receive and f
ile as this issue had been discussed in previous meetings.
6. PR
ESENTATIONS – None
7. P
UBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
1. ) Dawn Veltre, a Lincoln resident and Gateway Homeowners’ Association President, reported on homelessness in her area and requested parking in her neighborhood be changed to 2-hour limit and no overnight parking except for residents. A brief discussion ensued on parking.
2. ) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, stated Anne Constantin-Birge had been awarded the Native Daughters’ Roll of Honor Award for her book, Betty’s Coat of Many Colors, and her work on cleaning up the former Lincoln Titan 1 Missile site, see attached documents made a part of
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these minutes by mention thereof. A brief discussion ensued regarding whether the book was part of the Lincoln Library collection.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Joiner stated Item 8D had been pulled from the Consent Agenda by staff and he had a card from Pete DiGiordano requesting Item 8L be pulled. Mayor Joiner asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any other items from the Consent agenda, hearing none, he called for a motion for the remainder of the Consent agenda items. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the remaining items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Karleskint. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta– Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye. The items approved were:
8.A
. Approval of Minutes of June 13, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.
8.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-111 accepting the Twelve Bridges Village 4A Phase 1 Subdivision Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
The streets within this subdivision are private streets to be maintained by the Home Owners’ Association. Within the private streets, the sewer and water infrastructure will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-112 accepting the Twelve Bridges Village 4A Phase 2 Subdivision Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
The streets within this subdivision are private streets to be maintained by the Home Owners’ Association. Within the private streets, the sewer and water infrastructure will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.E. Waive second reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE 1063B amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 13.04.155 regarding meter accessibility, and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
8.F. (1) Adopt RESOLUTION 2023 - 114 approving: (a) the vacation of a portion of the sanitary sewer and storm drain easement within Twelve Bridges Village 27A, (b) the Improvement Plans for Twelve Bridges Village 27A; (c) the Twelve Bridges Village 27A Final Map and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and (d) authorizing the City Clerk to sign the Clerk’s Statements and record the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2023 - 115 approving: (a) approving the vacation of the access easement within Twelve Bridges Village 27B, (b) approving the Improvement Plans for Twelve Bridges Village 27B; (c) approving Twelve Bridges Village 27B Final Map and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and (2d) authorizing the City Clerk to sign the Clerk’s Statements and record the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
The City will be responsible for the maintenance of public streets, street lighting, landscaping, storm drainage, water and sewer infrastructure. Twelve Bridges Village 27A and 27B have annexed to CFD 2018-1 (Maintenance Services), Tax Zone 19, to help mitigate the increase in infrastructure maintenance associated with the project. The project has also annexed to CFD 2018-2 (Public Services), Tax Zone 10, to mitigate the impact to Lincoln’s public services.
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8.G. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-116 adjusting the District 1 boundaries to include the recently annexed territory of Special Use District B Northeast Quadrant (SUD-B NEQ).
8.H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-117 authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with UNICO Engineering in the amount of $120,622 for additional construction management, inspection, and support services for a total not to exceed contract of $430,474 and extending the contract period to December 31, 2023.
The Lincoln Boulevard Phase 3 UPRR Crossing Project is funded by Fund 221 - Streets - Gas Tax/Congestion/STIP; Fund 298 - Federal Grants Other; Fund 711 - Water Capital Replacement; and Fund 721 - Wastewater - Cap Replacement for the fiscal year 2020/21. Fund 223 Streets TDA provides the necessary funds for the Project Amendment and there are sufficient funds within the CIP 354 project budget for this contract amendment.
8.I. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-118 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Funding and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Placer County for the SMD-1 operational costs that have been paid since December 1, 2022. (Nita Wracker)
8.J. Adopt RESOLTUION 2023-119 requesting the Auditor-Controller of Placer County to attach for collection on the County tax rolls, those taxes, assessments, fees and/or charges for Community Facilities District Nos. 2004-1, 2004-2, 2018-1, and 2018-2 Special Taxes.
8.K. Adopt RESOLTUION 2023-120 requesting the Auditor-Controller of Placer County to attach for collection on the County tax rolls, those taxes, assessments, fees and/or charges for Community Facilities District Nos. 1998-1, 2006-1 Improvement Area 1, 2006-1 Improvement Area 2, 2003-1 Series 2018, 2010-1; 2019-1 Independence at Lincoln; Foskett Ranch Assessment District No. 2004-3; Twelve Bridges Assessment District Nos. 1995-1 Series 1999, and 1995-1 Series 2001 Special Taxes.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8.D
. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-113: (1) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement and accept grant funding in the amount of $105,000 from the State of California for the 2023/2024 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant to fund one police traffic vehicle and obtain all equipment necessary to conduct safe and effective traffic enforcement with the goal of reducing and combating traffic related incidents, injuries and deaths related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to include cannabis; and (2) To execute any and all necessary documents associated with acceptance and administration of said funds.
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief, stated this is a routine item but he asked to pull it to recognize the work of Officer Brett Schneider who has been the City’s Traffic Officer since July, 2022 and he has also applied and received three grants generating revenue for the City. City Council also stated their appreciation for Officer Schneider.
Councilmember Karleskint motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Karleskint – Aye, Andreatta– Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye.
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8.L. Receive and file the Water/WasteWater Rate Report and the Solid Waste Rate Report.
Mayor Joiner opened this item to public discussion with the following comments:
1.) Pete DiGiordano, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern with the proposed utility rate increases, shown in the Proposition 218 notice, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof, and stated there are better ways to balance the City’s budget.
2.) Lena Labosky, a Lincoln resident, asked about the LiSWA (Lincoln-SMD1 Wastewater Authority) charge shown in the notice.
Sean Scully, City Manager, briefly responded to the comments. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta– Aye, Brown -Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-121 approving the Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-25, and adopting an Appropriations Limit for the City of Lincoln.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director, gave a brief powerpoint presentation, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. A brief City Council discussion ensued regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) standard allowance funds remaining. City Council thanked Nita and her staff for a very understandable budget. Mayor Joiner opened the discussion to the public with the following comments:
1.) Richard Pearl, City Treasurer, also thanked Nita and her staff and that he was encouraged by the economic outlook for next three years.
2.) Pete DiGiordano, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern with the budget and the proposed utility rate increases and City Council is overstepping their authority.
3.) Lena Labosky, a Lincoln resident, asked whether the proposed utility rates were included in the budget and Nita Wracker responded that the current approved rates were included.
Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown -Aye, Andreatta– Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye - RESOLUTION 2023-121 approving the Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-25, and adopting an Appropriations Limit for the City of Lincoln.
10.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-122 declaring an emergency and an immediate need to expend funds to repair a failed storm drain line on East 11th Street, allocate $203,569 from unencumbered balance of CFD 2018-1, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for construction with C & D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $203,569.
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Travis Williams, City Engineer, gave a brief staff report detailing the emergency repair. A brief City Council discussion ensued regarding the extent of repairs and the need for additional work in this area. Mayor Joiner opened the discussion to the public with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta– Aye, Brown -Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye - RESOLUTION 2023- 122 declaring an emergency and an immediate need to expend funds to repair a failed storm drain line on East 11th Street, allocate $203,569 from unencumbered balance of CFD 2018-1, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for construction with C & D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $203,569.
11. CI
TY MANAGER REPORTS
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ean Scully, City Manager, stated he didn’t have any reports and wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July. .
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UNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – None
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OMMITTEE REPORTS
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ouncilmember Andreatta reported she had attended the Placer Regional Homelessness Task Force and Kaiser Permanente is now a partner in this effort. A brief discussion ensued on the City’s Code Enforcement efforts that had resulted in housing a long-time homeless creek resident.
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ouncilmember Lauritsen stated the Titan Missile Committee continues to improve communication with federal partners.
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ouncilmember Karleskint stated the LiSWA (Lincoln-SMD1 Wastewater Authority) budget had been approved.
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ayor Joiner reported the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board discussion on a six-county funding competition and working out a framework. Mayor Joiner also reported on the Airport Committee discussion of leasing hangars and possibly changing the flight pattern. Mayor Joiner concluded by stating he would be attending a Placer County Transportation Planning Committee meeting (PCTPA) and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) retreat in the upcoming week.
14. IN
FORMATION ITEMS- None
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DJOURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Joiner at 7:18 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
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Proposed Utility Rate Increases For Water,
Wastewater, Solid Waste Services
6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023
City of Lincoln Council Chambers
600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648
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Notice of Public Hearing
1 Please Take Notice That
the Lincoln City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider proposed rates for water, wastewater (sewer), and solid waste (trash, recycling, and green waste) services. Currently, customers are paying 2013 water and wastewater rates, and 2017 solid waste rates. Since 2013, inflation has risen nearly 30 percent affecting the costs of providing these services.
All those interested are invited to appear at the time and place of the Public Hearing listed below to give oral or written testimony or to submit written protests regarding the proposed rate adjustments.
Lincoln City Council Public Hearing
6 p.m. August 8, 2023
City of Lincoln Council Chambers
600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648
Why Am I Receiving This Notice?
This Notice is being furnished to you by the City pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID (also known as “Proposition 218”). Proposition 218 requires that the City notify property owners of record and utility customers of proposed increases to property- related fees, such as those for water, sewer, and trash services.
This serves as notice that the Lincoln City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at the time, date, and location specified above to consider recommended increases to its water, sewer, and trash rates.
The City Council will hear and consider oral testimony and written materials submitted regarding the proposed rate increases at the Public Hearing. The City Council has the authority to adjust the proposed rate increases in response to oral testimony and written materials submitted for consideration, provided that any adjustments cannot increase rates beyond those listed in this notice.
If adopted, proposed rate adjustments would become effective on October 1, 2023, with annual rate increases through 2028.
NOTE: Please refer to enclosed information on how to protest proposed rate increases.
Why Are Rate Increases Needed?
The Lincoln City Council will consider rate changes that will affect water, sewer, and trash rates on your utility bill. These critical services are funded in large part by the rates customers pay. Lincoln has some of the lowest utility rates in the region because customers are paying 2013 and 2017 rates depending on the service. Similar to higher costs for most consumer goods, utilities are impacted by rising costs for energy, fuel, equipment, parts, and labor.
The City is considering rate adjustments for water, wastewater (sewer), and solid waste (trash, recycling, green waste) services in fall 2023 for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 due to inflation and rising costs of operations, maintenance, and environmental and regulatory compliance. Per State law, revenues generated from rate increases must only be used to fund the actual costs to operate and maintain the system including infrastructure projects and the cost of debt to finance capital improvement projects.
With help from an independent consultant, rate studies were performed to assess the revenue needs for each utility. The rate studies were reviewed by a third party for additional quality assurance. The proposed rates are determined based on the projected revenue needed to fund:
• Operations and Maintenance, such as labor, supplies,
chemicals, electricity, etc.
• Capital, such as large projects to repair/replace pipes and equipment.
• Debt Service to pay back loans.
• Reserves to meet minimum debt requirements and fund
emergency or unplanned expenses.
What Happens If We Do Not Raise Rates?
If rates are not raised, the service to customers may be affected and public and environmental health could be impacted. Current rates are not sufficient to sustain the funds. Investment in critical infrastructure is currently being deferred that place our aging system in a vulnerable status. Deferring until later will result in higher costs and possible increased regulatory oversight and fines by permitting agencies. We would be forced to defer major infrastructure projects that would leave our existing systems vulnerable in many ways, some of which are listed below.
Consequences of Not Increasing Rate Revenues:
WATER
• Deferred maintenance leads to more leaks, equipment failures, and costly emergency repairs.
• Water delivery may become unreliable with frequent outages and pressure losses.
• Loss of water pressure allows contamination infiltration into the drinking water system.
• Property damage may be caused by catastrophic failures (water leaks), which may cause street washouts, dangerous sinkholes, flooding, and compromised fire protection.
• The State Water Board could cite the City if any violations of the California Safe Drinking Water Act occur.
WASTEWATER (SEWER)
• Lack of maintenance can result in untreated sewage escaping into the environment and waterways.
• Deferred capital can cause frequent leaks and sanitary sewer overflows, equipment failures, and costly emergency repairs. • Community health and safety can be affected by inadequate capacity from clogged pipes.
• Older collection systems are prone to high stormwater infiltration that could overwhelm lift stations and release untreated sewage. • If fats, oils, and grease (FOG) is not controlled, fines by the state or lawsuits may be incurred.
SOLID WASTE (TRASH, RECYCLING, GREEN WASTE)
• Potential reduction in the pickup frequency of trash, recyclables, and green waste.
• Less frequent pickups may lead to health and safety issues including disease, unwelcome odors and pests, and may
increase illegal dumping.
• Recycling centers for cardboard could be eliminated. Residents would need to take cardboard to the local Material Recovery Facility.
• Deferred maintenance may result in frequent fleet breakdowns and cause overtime costs and service disruptions.
• Inadequate recycling facilities may result in overflows and illegal dumping.
2 Proposed Water Rates
Table 1 shows the proposed 5-year schedule of water rates. FY 2024 reflects the cost-of-service analysis. Rates for FY 2025 and beyond equal the prior year’s rates multiplied by the revenue adjustment. Rates are rounded up to the nearest penny to ensure revenue sufficiency.
(1) Meter size is located on your monthly utility bill. (kgal = 1,000 gallons) Proposed Rates Current FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Effective Date Oct 2023 July 2024 July 2025 July 2026 July 2027 Monthly Fixed Charge
Meter Size (1)
3/4" $16.79 $26.99 $27.80 $28.64 $29.50 $30.39
1" $27.92 $39.25 $40.43 $41.65 $42.90 $44.19
1 1/2" $67.14 $82.14 $84.61 $87.15 $89.77 $92.47
2" $106.36 $125.03 $128.79 $132.66 $136.64 $140.74
3" $243.37 $275.15 $283.41 $291.92 $300.68 $309.71
4" $419.59 $468.16 $482.21 $496.68 $511.59 $526.94
6" $859.18 $988.97 $1,018.64 $1,049.20 $1,080.68 $1,113.11 8" $1,566.53 $1,724.24 $1,775.97 $1,829.25 $1,884.13 $1,940.66 Monthly Water CIP Component
(Capital Cost Recovery)
Meter Size (1)
3/4" $0.81 $14.25 $14.68 $15.13 $15.59 $16.06
1" $1.34 $23.74 $24.46 $25.20 $25.96 $26.74
1 1/2" $3.22 $56.97 $58.68 $60.45 $62.27 $64.14
2" $5.09 $90.19 $92.90 $95.69 $98.57 $101.53
3" $11.67 $206.49 $212.69 $219.08 $225.66 $232.43
4" $20.13 $356.01 $366.70 $377.71 $389.05 $400.73
6" $42.93 $759.47 $782.26 $805.73 $829.91 $854.81
8" $75.13 $1,329.07 $1,368.95 $1,410.02 $1,452.33 $1,495.90 Volumetric
Potable Water $/kgal $2.37 $3.64 $3.75 $3.87 $3.99 $4.11 TABLE 1: PROPOSED 5-YEAR WATER RATE SCHEDULE
3 Based on average Single-Family Residence (SFR) with 3/4" meter.
Citus Heights
Water District
City of Roseville
(Proposed)
Carmichael
Water District City of Lincoln City of Rocklin
(PCWA) City of Woodland
FY 2023 $50.65 $50.25 $64.54 $42.98 $91.29 $117.38
FY 2024 $50.65 $52.40 $70.74 $80.22 $98.66 $120.85
FY 2025 $50.65 $54.59 $77.39 $82.64 $105.62 $124.51
Single Family,
10.7 kgal/mo, 3/4" Meter
Cost of Water Compared to Neighboring Cities
The pass-through amount will
not exceed the estimated cost
to purchase water from the
wholesale agencies. The pass-
through charge will be calculated
as the projected increase in
wholesale water purchase costs
divided by annual water use. The
pass-through charge will not
require a public hearing or any
additional action by the Lincoln City Council. At least 30 days before the effective date of the pass-through on or about January 1 of each year beginning in 2024, the City will provide customers with notice of the expected pass-through charge.
Bill Impacts
Single Family Residential
Monthly Water Bill Impact
The table to the right shows a comparison of a
¾-inch meter single-family bill at different usage
levels for the proposed FY 2024 rates versus the
current rates.
Wholesale Water Purchase Cost
Pass-Through
The City of Lincoln has no control over the
wholesale charges rendered by regional wholesale
water agencies (Placer County Water Agency and
Nevada Irrigation District) and will pass through
wholesale water purchase costs to the City of
Lincoln water customers.
Single Family Residential Monthly
Water Bill Impacts (kgal/mo, 3/4" Meter)
(kgal = 1,000 gallons)
Current Monthly $36.56 $42.98 $50.78 $69.74
Proposed Monthly Bill $70.36 $80.22 $92.20 $121.32
Difference $33.80 $37.24 $41.42 $51.58
Difference % 92% 87% 82% 74%
4 Proposed Rates Current FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Effective Date Oct 2023 July 2024 July 2025 July 2026 July 2027 Residential $32.08 $31.59 $33.17 $34.83 $36.58 $38.41 Usage, $/kgal
Non-Residential (1) $4.92 $4.86 $5.11 $5.37 $5.64 $5.93 Parks (1), (2) $0.90 $0.95 $1.00 $1.05 $1.11
(1) Subject to a minimum charge equal to the Residential charge. (2) Parks are currently charged on an EDU basis. Starting in FY 2024, they will be charged on billed water use.
Based on average Single-Family Residence (SFR) with 3/4" meter, (kgal = 1,000 gallons) SPMUD
(Rocklin) City of Roseville City of Woodland City of Lincoln Placer County - Sheridan City of Auburn
FY 2023 $36.00 $47.56 $64.65 $32.08 $62.74 $78.62
FY 2024 $37.44 $50.42 $65.95 $66.15 $67.13 $78.62
FY 2025 $38.94 $53.45 $67.27 $68.77 $71.83 $78.62
Single Family,
1 EDU
Cost of Wastewater Compared to Neighboring Cities
Proposed Wastewater Rates
Table 2 shows the proposed 5-year schedule of wastewater rates followed by the LiSWA (Lincoln-Sewer Maintenance District 1 Wastewater Authority) treatment charge. Rates for FY 2024 reflect the cost-of-service analysis. Rates for FY 2025 and beyond equal the prior year’s rates multiplied by the revenue adjustment. Rates are rounded up to the nearest penny. Customers will see the City's collection related charge plus the pass-through of the LiSWA treatment charge on their bills.
TABLE 2: PROPOSED 5-YEAR WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULE
Customer Current Proposed Oct. 1, 2023 $ Change
Residential Fixed Charge $32.08 $31.59 -$0.49
LiSWA Pass Through Charge $0.00 $34.56 $34.56
Total Bill $32.08 $66.15 $34.07
LiSWA Charge Current FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Effective Date Oct 2023 July 2024 July 2025 July 2026 July 2027 Monthly LiSWA Treatment Fixed Charge,
$/WWTRU $22.79 $34.56 $35.60 $36.67 $37.77 TBD
BILL IMPACTS
Customers will see the City’s collection-related charge plus the pass-through of the LiSWA treatment charge on their bills. 5 Proposed Solid Waste Rates
Table 3A and 3B show the proposed 5-year schedule of solid waste rates. Rates for FY 2024 reflect the cost-of-service analysis. Rates for FY 2025 and beyond equal the prior year’s rates multiplied by the revenue adjustment. Rates are rounded up to the nearest penny.
TABLE 3A: PROPOSED 5-YEAR SOLID WASTE RESIDENTIAL RATE SCHEDULE Residential Collection Rates Current FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 95-gallon Cart $26.00 $29.36 $33.17 $37.46 $38.58 $39.73 Additional 95-gallon Carts $16.11 $16.38 $16.68 $17.03 $17.12 $17.21 Residential Collection Rates Current FY 2024 Change
1 - Cart $26.00 $29.36 $3.36
Additional Carts $16.11 $16.38 $0.27
Commercial Collection Rates Current FY 2024 Change
One 95-Gallon Cart $31.23 $32.90 $1.67
Two 95-Gallon Cart $60.17 $64.08 $3.91
Three 95-Gallon Cart $89.11 $95.25 $6.14
Four 95-Gallon Cart $118.05 $126.42 $8.37
TABLE 3B: PROPOSED 5-YEAR SOLID WASTE NON-RESIDENTIAL RATE SCHEDULE Non-Residential Collection Rates Current FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 One 95-Gallon Cart $31.23 $32.90 $34.79 $36.93 $37.48 $38.06 Two 95-Gallon Cart $60.17 $64.08 $68.49 $73.47 $74.77 $76.11 Three 95-Gallon Cart $89.11 $95.25 $102.18 $110.02 $112.07 $114.17 Four 95-Gallon Cart $118.05 $126.42 $135.88 $146.57 $149.36 $152.23 Commercial Bins
3 - Yard Bin per Pickup $34.04 $39.28 $45.20 $51.89 $53.63 $55.43 4 - Yard Bin per Pickup $44.45 $51.67 $59.82 $69.03 $71.43 $73.91 5 - Yard Bin per Pickup $54.85 $64.04 $74.43 $86.17 $89.23 $92.39 Commercial Compactors (1)
2-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $26.27 $34.88 $44.62 $55.61 $58.48 $61.43 3-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $51.38 $61.37 $72.65 $85.40 $88.73 $92.15 3-YD Compactor (Sat-Sun) $69.38 $81.86 $95.96 $111.89 $116.05 $120.33 4-YD Compactor (Mon-Sat) $68.51 $81.82 $96.87 $113.87 $118.30 $122.87 5-YD Compactor (Sun-Sat) $60.17 $94.55 $133.40 $177.30 $188.75 $200.54 6-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $102.76 $122.73 $145.30 $170.80 $177.45 $184.30 6-YD Compactor (Sat) $120.76 $150.12 $183.31 $220.80 $230.58 $240.65 20-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) N/A $453.50 $537.41 $587.72 $600.83 $614.34 30-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) N/A $680.26 $806.12 $881.57 $901.25 $921.52 (1) Commercial Compactor charges are per pick-up.
Bill Impacts
The following tables show a bill comparison for FY 2024 for average residential and commercial customers. 6 Non-Residential Collection Rates Current FY 2024 Change Commercial Bins
3 - Yard Bin per Pickup $34.04 $39.28 $5.24
4 - Yard Bin per Pickup $44.45 $51.67 $7.22
5 - Yard Bin per Pickup $54.85 $64.04 $9.19
Commercial Compactors
2-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $26.27 $34.88 $8.61
3-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $51.38 $61.37 $9.99
3-YD Compactor (Sat-Sun) $69.38 $81.86 $12.48
4-YD Compactor (Mon-Sat) $68.51 $81.82 $13.31
5-YD Compactor (Sun-Sat) $60.17 $94.55 $34.38
6-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) $102.76 $122.73 $19.97
6-YD Compactor (Sat) $120.76 $150.12 $29.36
20-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) N/A $453.50 N/A
30-YD Compactor (Mon-Fri) N/A $680.26 N/A
Solid Waste Services Compared to Neighboring Cities
Monthly Residential Collection Fee Survey
$43.46
$38.45
$36.05
$50.24
$31.27
$29.36
$26.00
Comparison to Neighboring Cities – Combined Bill
Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste
Total Single Family Bill Comparison
(water + 3/4" meter, 10.7 kgal/mo)
Bill Impacts
$53.86
as of June 2023
7 Optional protest form. Please see enclosed information.
If you wish to use this form as your protest, please fill out and submit by mail or in person to: Lincoln City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, 600 Sixth St., Lincoln, CA 95648. All protests must be received prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing on August 8, 2023.
(Print your full name)
I, ____________________________________________________________, protest the proposed rate increases for (check all that apply) Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): ________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ I am the: Property Owner Ratepayer (Customer)
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How Do I Protest the Proposed Rate Increases?
You have the right to protest the proposed rate increases.
The protest must be in writing, and it must be submitted by either the property owner or a current ratepaying tenant. It must include the property service address and/or the assessor’s parcel number, the eligible individual’s name (property owner or tenant), and original signature.
Written protests may only be submitted by mail or in person to the Lincoln City Clerk at the City Clerk’s Office, 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648, or during the Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. All protests must be received by the City Clerk before the conclusion of the Public Hearing. The Clerk will not accept or consider any protest received after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
Only one written protest per affected property will be
counted. Telephone, e-mail, and fax protests will not be accepted. For your convenience, you may opt to use the enclosed protest form. At the Public Hearing on August 8, 2023, the City Council will accept and consider all written protests and hear all oral comments on the proposed changes. Oral comments will not be counted as protests unless accompanied by a written protest as outlined above.
At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider adoption of the proposed changes as follows:
(1) If fewer than a majority of property owners or ratepayers file a protest, the City Council will consider increasing water, wastewater, and solid waste rates as proposed.
(2) If a majority of affected property owners or ratepayers protest proposed rate increases before the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City is prohibited by law from increasing its utility rates at this time.
If adopted, the proposed water, wastewater, and solid waste rates will take effect beginning October 1, 2023. The reasons for the rate adjustments, the basis upon which they were calculated, and the amount of the proposed water, wastewater, and solid waste rates are described in more detail in the Rate Studies Report, which is on file with the City Clerk and available at
www.LincolnCA.gov/ratestudies.
The enclosed rate recommendations were presented to the Lincoln City Council on June 13, 2023. A video of the meeting is available on the City’s website. The Cost of Service Study Report is available on the website at www.lincolnca.gov/ratestudies.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Notice or how rate
adjustments may impact your bill, call the City Finance Director at (916) 434-2430, send an email to [email protected], or refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the City’s Rate Studies webpage.
Solid Waste
Operating and
Capital
Improvement
Biennium Budget
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Budget Overview & Highlights
• First Biennium Budget
• Total proposed combined budget is
$278,089,158 across all funds
• $44,480,515 in capital projects over 2
year budget cycle
• Anticipation of continued construction
• Position allocation increases
Photo Credit: Dawn Keeney
General Fund: Expense & Revenue Trend
FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 FY2021-22 FY2022-23 Projected
FY2023-24
Budget
FY2024-25
Budget
Revenue $17.8 $18.3 $21.5 $21.6 $24.3 $27.3 $26.5 $27.1 $27.9 Expenditures $15.8 $18.0 $18.7 $19.3 $19.7 $24.2 $26.7 $28.8 $28.4 $0.0
$5.0
$10.0
$15.0
$20.0
$25.0
$30.0
$35.0
$ Million
General Fund: Funding Sources
Funding Sources (including
transfers in)
FY 2020-21
Actual
FY 2021-22
Actual
FY 2022-23
Projected
FY 2023-24
Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25
Proposed Budget
Property Taxes 11,893,785 12,870,819 13,761,475 14,485,486 15,202,915 Sales & Other taxes 5,102,939 6,140,336 6,096,706 6,005,250 6,164,077 Licenses & Permits 1,577,978 1,992,241 1,582,800 1,688,000 1,699,100 Intergovernmental 15,092 14,949 26,000 26,000 26,000
Service Charges 2,506,143 2,645,759 1,963,844 1,938,745 2,002,966 Recreation Services 749,668 1,134,280 1,308,683 1,390,250 1,483,250 Fines and Forfitures 39,059 35,643 82,560 81,500 82,000 Use of Money and Property 327,883 453,654 432,485 441,292 450,172 Grant Revenue 732,676 338,555 441,301 313,200 37,000
Other Revenues 342,205 934,070 302,846 315,669 317,772
Transfer In 815,810 756,956 456,956 456,956 456,956
Total Sources 24,103,238 27,317,262 26,455,656 27,142,348 27,922,208 General Fund Uses
Uses by Department FY 2020-21
Actual
FY 2021-22
Actual
FY 2022-23
Projected
FY 2023-24
Proposed
Budget
FY 2024-25
Proposed
Budget
Police $ 6,379,106 $ 6,877,904 $ 7,585,768 $ 8,263,578 $ 8,441,677 Fire 5,730,898 5,892,988 6,169,561 6,330,144 6,581,722
Recreation 559,929 922,066 1,194,441 1,562,320 1,589,795 Library 579,810 752,926 874,711 969,426 937,422
Finance 533,808 571,809 631,524 634,127 630,800
City Manager 28,334 48,790 249,621 291,334 137,180
City Council / Treasurer 180,352 319,549 256,396 263,958 244,304 Economic Development 129,336 44,930 67,056 241,415 250,996 Community Development 678,898 578,697 307,693 348,603 355,792 Parks/Facilities/Fleet 1,047,372 1,204,590 1,573,894 1,738,645 1,817,534 City Attorney 218,570 293,571 249,812 295,997 304,386
Total 16,066,413 17,507,820 19,160,477 20,939,547 21,291,608 General Fund Forecast
$-
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
$40,000,000
FY 2024 BUDGET FY 2025 BUDGET FY 2026 FORECAST FY 2027 FORECAST FY 2028 FORECAST General Fund Forecast
Total Revenues Total Expenses Estimated Ending Fund Balance Public Safety Tax Share (Fund 101)
• Beginning unaudited balance
July 1, 2023 1,626,598
-Total Inflows 3,000,000
-Total Outflows ( 2,514,594)
• Projected ending balance
June 30, 2025 2,112,004 Photo Credit Gary Shaw
ARPA State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
ARPA Federal Assistance (Fund 237)
Received FY 21/22 $ 1,548,406
FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 1,548,406
Approved &/or Expended Amounts
Expended FY21/22 $ 5,000
Expended FY22/23 $ 2,000
REMAINING AVAILABLE $ 1,541,406
Standard Allowance (Fund 102)
Received FY 21/22 $ 4,225,797
To be Received 22/23 $ 5,774,203
FUNDS AVAILABLE $10,000,000
Approved &/or Expended Amounts
Expended FY 21/22 $(1,077,500)
Expended FY 22/23 $(1,914,730)
Proposed FY 23/24 $ (982,425)
Proposed FY 24/25 $(1,046,438)
REMAINING AVAILABLE $ 4,978,907
Enterprise Fund – Water (Fund 710)
Photo Credit Elora Reed
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
Proposed
Beginning Fund
Balance 3,041,774 3,778,253 4,039,561 5,477,452 3,155,225 (185,979) Revenue 12,385,230 13,030,912 15,276,206 12,480,752 12,675,764 12,876,736 Expenses 11,648,751 12,769,604 13,838,315 14,802,979 16,016,968 16,902,011 Ending Fund
Balance 3,778,253 4,039,561 5,477,452 3,155,225 (185,979) (4,211,254) 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
proposed
Revenues 12,385,230 13,030,912 15,276,206 12,480,752 12,675,764 12,876,736 Expenses 11,648,751 12,769,604 13,838,315 14,802,979 16,016,968 16,902,011 4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
Revenues Expenses
Enterprise Fund – Wastewater (Fund 720)
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Budget
2024-25
Budget
Beginning Fund
Balance 5,347,873 7,288,650 10,762,992 9,677,345 3,943,610 (152,960) Revenue 12,196,495 13,167,633 9,470,943 10,384,038 9,350,650 9,475,450 Expenses 10,255,718 9,693,291 10,556,590 16,117,773 13,447,220 14,125,432 Ending Fund
Balance 7,288,650 10,762,992 9,677,345 3,943,610 (152,960) (4,802,942) 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed Budget
2024-25
Proposed Budget
Revenue 12,196,495 13,167,633 9,470,943 10,384,038 9,350,650 9,475,450 Expenses 10,255,718 9,693,291 10,556,590 16,117,773 13,447,220 14,125,432 4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
Revenue Expenses
Photo credit – Boyd Jensen
Enterprise Fund – Solid Waste (Fund 730)
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
Proposed
Beginning Fund
Balance 3,409,414 4,969,340 3,832,695 4,874,679 4,556,567 3,002,019 Revenue 7,637,878 7,639,513 7,989,668 8,017,460 8,026,100 8,040,332 Expenses 6,077,952 8,776,158 6,947,684 8,335,572 9,580,648 10,040,361 Ending Fund
Balance 4,969,340 3,832,695 4,874,679 4,556,567 3,002,019 1,001,990 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
Proposed
Revenue 7,637,878 7,639,513 7,989,668 8,017,460 8,026,100 8,040,332 Expenses 6,077,952 8,776,158 6,947,684 8,335,572 9,580,648 10,040,361 4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
10,000,000
11,000,000
Revenue Expenses
Enterprise Fund – Airport (Fund 750)
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
Proposed
Revenue 1,573,480 1,520,449 1,656,972 1,935,800 1,959,515 2,012,471 Expenses 1,577,749 1,457,008 1,814,789 2,017,120 2,097,205 2,175,767 1,250,000
1,500,000
1,750,000
2,000,000
2,250,000
Revenue Expenses
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
2022-23
Projected
2023-24
Proposed
2024-25
Proposed
Beginning Fund
Balance (5,671,461) (5,675,730) (5,739,171) (5,896,988) (5,978,308) (6,115,998) Revenue 1,573,480 1,520,449 1,656,972 1,935,800 1,959,515 2,012,471 Expenses 1,577,749 1,457,008 1,814,789 2,017,120 2,097,205 2,175,767 Ending Fund
Balance (5,675,730) (5,612,289) (5,896,988) (5,978,308) (6,115,998) (6,279,294) New Positions
14 IT / Administration Public Safety Community
Development /
Engineering
Public Works /
Recreation
• IT Technician
• Reclass - IT Tech II
to Senior &
Accountant I to II
• Part-Time Office
Assistant
• Financial Analyst
• Deputy Fire Chief
• Police Captain
• Police Officer
• Administrative
Analyst II
• Senior Engineer
• Reclass Water Tech
II to Senior - Water
• Senior Maintenance
Worker – Parks
• Recreation
Coordinator - Rec
Capital Improvement projects by project type