CITY OF RIPON
PUBLIC FACILITY FINANCING PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
“PFFP REPORT”
2021‐2022
SUMMARY:
Public Facilities Fees are charged by local government agencies in connection with approval of development projects. The purpose of these fees is to defray all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project. The fees imposed on new development are based on the Public Facility Financing Plan Fee Justification Study for the City of Ripon report that includes a detailed study of the impacts of future growth on local facilities. This report was updated by Goodwin Consulting Group on March 1, 2017 and adopted by the City Council on March 14, 2017. In 2021, Goodwin Consulting Group reanalyzed the negative account balances and made proposals to the City Council for any increases they deemed necessary. The only increase proposed at that time was to the Corp Yard fee, which was increased and approved by the City Council in June 2021.
A separate fund for each fee category has been established to account for the revenue collected and the expenses incurred related to each category. A description of each of these fees is noted below:
Corp Yard Fee ‐ This fee is charged to pay for necessary facilities at the corporation yard that are needed to support new growth.
Library Fee ‐ This fee is charged to pay for expansion and improvements to the library that are needed to support new growth.
Parks Fee ‐ This fee is charged so that the parks system can be expanded or improved as new growth is added to the city.
Police Fee ‐ This fee is charged to pay for needed expansion to the police station as needed to support new growth.
City Hall Fee ‐ This fee is charged to pay for needed expansion to city hall as needed to support new growth.
Refuse Fee ‐ This fee is charged to purchase new equipment necessary to support new growth. Storm Drain Fee ‐ This fee is charged to provide for facilities necessary to handle storm water runoff to support new growth.
Transportation Fee ‐ This fee is charged to provide for necessary improvements to the transportation system that are needed to support new growth. Wastewater Fee ‐ This fee is charged to provide for expansion of the sewer system to support new growth.
Water Fee ‐ This fee is charged to pay for expansion of the water system that is necessary to support new growth.
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Packet Pg. 279 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds)
State law (adopted as 1987’s AB1600 and commonly referred to as “AB1600 requirements”) requires any local agency that imposes development impact fees to prepare an annual report providing specific information about those fees. State law requires the City prepare and make available to the public the PFFP report within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year. The City Council must review the annual report at a regularly scheduled public meeting not less than fifteen days after the information is made available to the public.
According to the law, the City is required to report the following items:
A. A description of the fee
B. The amount of the fee
C. The beginning and ending balance of each account
D. The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned E. An identification of each public improvement of which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures of each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
F. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the City determines that sufficient funds have been collected.
G. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made H. The amount of refunds made.
CONCLUSION:
In accordance with the provisions of the California Government Code, I hereby submit the Public Facilities Financing Plan Annual Progress Report (“PFFP Report”) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
This report provides the information required by Government Code Section 66006(b)(1). It is being submitted to the City of Ripon City Council for review at a public meeting on December 13, 2022. The report was available to the public at least 15 days prior to the meeting.
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Packet Pg. 280 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to pay for necessary facilities at the corporation yard that are needed to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $1,660.79 $1,038.27 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09 $0.03 $0.03
2022 $3,526.59 $2,001.92 $0.19 $0.19 $0.19 $0.08 $0.06
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $589,479.31. There was an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $445,063.44.
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $27,429.83 and interest earned was $3,709.15. Net change to the fund was $31,138.98 before expenditures.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED AND
THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES. 2021/2022 % of Total Project
Project Title Expenditures Fee-Funded
Corporation Yard, Phase 1 Design $175,554.85 60%
(F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
Expected of
Project Title Start Date Completion Date
Corporation Yard, Phase 1 Design 01/01/20 11/30/22
CORPORATION YARD FEE
2021-2022
PFFP REPORT
CITY OF RIPON
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Packet Pg. 281 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code.
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Packet Pg. 282 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to pay for expansion and improvements to the library that are needed to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Family Multi-Family
Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit)
2021 $520.79 $325.08
2022 $573.40 $357.92
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of [$605,307.31] and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of [$607,132.52].1
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $2,539.69.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED
AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
Interest of $4,364.90 was expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code. 1 CITY OF RIPON
2021-2022
LIBRARY FEE
The Update of the AB1600 Fee Justification Study completed by Goodwin Consulting Group in March 2017 addressed the existing deficiency in this account and noted that by the build out of the City’s planning area, sufficient funds will be collected to reimburse this account. This negative balance was reevaluated in 2021 with no proposed adjustment to the fee.
PFFP REPORT
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Packet Pg. 283 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged so that the parks system can be expanded and improved as new growth is added to the city. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single MultiFamily Family
Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit)
2021 $15,935.66 $9,960.34
2022 $17,545.16 $10,966.33
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $1,104,351.35 and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $1,202,796.19.
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $77,711.60 and interest earned was $20,733.24. Net change to the fund was $98,444.84 before expenditures.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED AND
THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code.
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
PARKS FEE
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Packet Pg. 284 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to pay for needed expansions to the Police Station as needed to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $600.41 $377.05 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.01 $0.01
2022 $661.05 $415.13 $0.04 $0.04 $0.04 $0.01 $0.01
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In prior reports Police/City Hall fees were combined. In fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, these have been separated. In July 2021, beginning balance for Police account was in the amount of [$1,198,258.28] and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of [$1,197,518.86]. 1
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $9,371.56.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED
AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
Interest of $8,632.14 was expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code. 1 The Update of the AB1600 Fee Justification Study completed by Goodwin Consulting Group in March 2017 addressed the existing deficiency in this account and noted that by the build out of the City’s planning area, sufficient funds will be collected to reimburse this account. This negative balance was reevaluated in 2021 with no proposed adjustment to the fee.
POLICE
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
POLICE FEE
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Packet Pg. 285 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to pay for needed expansions to City Hall as needed to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
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Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $1,279.32 $799.44 $0.07 $0.07 $0.07 $0.02 $0.02
2022 $1,408.53 $880.18 $0.07 $0.07 $0.07 $0.02 $0.02
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In prior reports Police/City Hall fees were combined. In fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, these have been separated. In July 2021, beginning balance for City Hall account was in the amount of [$3,786,867.64] and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of [$3,794,551.99]. 1
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $19,611.53.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED
AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
Interest of $27,295.88 was expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code. 1 The Update of the AB1600 Fee Justification Study completed by Goodwin Consulting Group in March 2017 addressed the existing deficiency in this account and noted that by the build out of the City’s planning area, sufficient funds will be collected to reimburse this account. This negative balance was reevaluated in 2021 with no proposed adjustment to the fee.
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
CITY HALL FEE
CITY HALL
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Packet Pg. 286 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to purchase new equipment necessary to support new growth.
(B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
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Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $818.05 Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage 2022 $900.67 Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage Based on Usage (C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of [$668,185.11] and there was an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of [$663,606.35]. 1
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $14,395.27.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED AND
THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
Interest of $4,815.65 was expended from this fund for the current year in addition to the following:
2021/2022 % of Total Project
Project Title Expenditures Fee-Funded
$5,000.86 100%
(F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
Expected of
Project Title Start Date Completion Date
Rotational Molding - 62 Garb. Cans 07/01/21 06/30/22
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund.
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
REFUSE FEE
Rotational Molding - 62 Garb. Cans
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Packet Pg. 287 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code. 1 The Update of the AB1600 Fee Justification Study completed by Goodwin Consulting Group in March 2017 addressed the existing deficiency in this account and noted that by the build out of the City’s planning area, sufficient funds will have been collected to reimburse this account. This negative balance were reevaluated in 2021 with no proposed adjustment to the fee.
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Packet Pg. 288 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to provide for facilities necessary to handle storm water run-off to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $2,795.26 $640.21 $0.40 $0.40 $0.40 $0.49 $0.49
2022 $3,077.59 $704.87 $0.44 $0.44 $0.44 $0.54 $0.54
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $2,167,143.66 and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $2,280,059.71. The fund balance in this account will accrue to pay for future projects.
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $97,125.94 and interest earned was $15,790.11. Net change to the fund was $112,916.05 before expenditures.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED AND
THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
No fees were expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code.
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
STORM DRAIN FEE
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Packet Pg. 289 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to provide for necessary improvements to the transportation system that are needed to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $6,851.05 $3,267.41 $1.81 $1.21 $1.08 $1.33 $1.57
2022 $7,543.01 $3,597.41 $2.00 $1.33 $1.19 $1.46 $1.73
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $717,616.41. There was an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $1,224,927.40.
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $414,913.56, grant income was $86,099.96 and interest earned was $6,297.47. Net change to the fund was $507,310.99 before expenditures. (E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED
AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
No fees were expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code.
PFFP REPORT
CITY OF RIPON
TRANSPORTATION FEE
2021-2022
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Packet Pg. 290 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to provide for expansion of the sewer system that is necessary to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $4,684.94 $2,927.95 $0.84 $0.84 $0.84 $1.17 $0.84
2022 $5,158.12 $3,223.67 $0.93 $0.93 $0.93 $1.29 $0.93
(C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND. In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $5,133,140.77 and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $5,380,468.53. The fund balance in the account will accrue to pay for future projects.
(D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $209,945.57 and interest earned was $37,382.19. Net change to the fund was $247,327.76 before expenditures.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED
AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES.
No fees were expended from this fund for the current year. (F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code.
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
2021-2022
WASTEWATER FEE
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Packet Pg. 291 Attachment: 21-22 PFFP Report (3646 : Annual AB1600 Report - PFFP Capital Funds) (A) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF FEE IN THE ACCOUNT. This fee is charged to pay for expansion of the water system that is necessary to support new growth. (B) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE.
Single Multi- Light Heavy
Family Family Commercial Office Industrial Industrial Warehouse Year (Per Unit) (Per Unit) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) (Per land sq. ft.) 2021 $11,108.08 $7,406.12 $0.51 $0.51 $0.51 $0.51 $0.51 2022 $12,229.99 $8,154.14 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 (C) THE BEGINNING AND ENDING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OR FUND In July 2021, there was a beginning balance for this account in the amount of $3,413,266.27 and an ending balance as of June 2022 in the amount of $3,612,745.93. The fund balance in the account will accrue to pay for future projects. (D) THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES COLLECTED AND INTEREST EARNED. The amount of the fees collected was $174,573.90 and interest earned was $24,905.76. Net change to the fund was $199,479.66 before expenditures.
(E) AN IDENTIFICATION OF EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH FEES WERE EXPENDED AND
THE AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURES ON EACH IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL
PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THAT WAS FUNDED WITH FEES No fees were expended from this fund for the current year.
(F) AN IDENTIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WILL COMMENCE IF THE LOCAL AGENCY DETERMINES THAT
SUFFICIENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED TO COMPLETE FINANCING ON AN INCOMPLETE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 66001, AND THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REMAINS INCOMPLETE.
No improvements were made for the current year.
(G) A DESCRIPTION OF EACH INTERFUND TRANSFER OR LOAN MADE FROM THE ACCOUNT OR
FUND, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ON WHICH THE TRANSFERRED OR LOANED
FEES WILL BE EXPENDED, AND IN THE CASE OF AN INTERFUND LOAN, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE LOAN WILL BE REPAID, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THAT THE ACCOUNT OR FUND WILL RECEIVE ON THE LOAN.
No interfund transfers or loans were made from this account or fund. (H) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (e) OF SECTION 66001 AND ANY ALLOCATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (f) OF SECTION 66001.
If any unexpended funds are no longer required, refunds will be made according to Government Code. 2021-2022
WATER FEE
CITY OF RIPON
PFFP REPORT
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259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Ken Zuidervaart, Planning Director
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: Development Agreement - Annual Review (2022)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Should the City Council agree with the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the following motion would be appropriate:
“The City Council accepts this staff report as the written report from the Planning Commission that there has been compliance in good faith, with the terms and conditions of each respective Development Agreement.”
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 65865.1 of the California State Government Code, and Section
16.60.060 of the Ripon Municipal Code, the Planning Commission shall conduct a review of all current Development Agreements for compliance with the terms and conditions therein on a yearly basis. The Commission shall base it’s determination upon substantial evidence whether or not, for the period under review, there has been compliance in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreements.
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this matter at their November 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, where they determined that all current Development Agreements are in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions therein. At that time no one from the public came forward to make any comments. This staff report serves as the Planning Commission’s written report to the City Council on this matter.
Attached is a master list of all the previous and current Development Agreements. There are a total of 57 Development Agreements on the master list of which 8 are considered still active.
Following is a breakdown of the 8 active Development Agreements by type and status.
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6 (75%) are entirely residential projects
o 4 are 100% built-out
Cornerstone II Subdivision
Silverstone Subdivision
The Vineyards Subdivision
Alexandra Place Subdivision
o 2 have yet to be started (looking for builders)
Meadowood Subdivision (88 lots, developer has asked for a 1-year extension)
Pereira Subdivision (47 lots, in the process of selling to a builder, construction should start sometime in 2023)
1 (12.5%) is a mixture of commercial and residential
o Ripon Gardens II – approximately 6 ½ acres of apartments (110 units) and 3.5 acres of Neighborhood Commercial (apartments completed and majority of the commercial is completed – l vacant commercial lot remaining) 1 (12.5%) is not classified as residential, commercial, or industrial. o Calvary Reformed Church Master Plan (was extended by City Council for another 15 years - 2034)
Included on the master list is a summary of all of the past Development Agreements that have expired over time or were terminated for one reason or another, which include a total of 48 expired or terminated Development Agreements. They are listed in red on the Development Agreement Master List.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Guidelines, this project is Categorically Exempt, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3).
Attachments:
1. Development Agreement Master List - 2022
2. Active DA Map-2022
3. November 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
4. Council Public Hearing Notice - Annual Review 2022
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Development Agreement Master List - 2022
ID# DA # Title Project Type Expires Ordinance # Compliance Terminated Status 1 N/A Sunset Valley Res/Non-Res 6/6/1995 418 yes
2 N/A Groens Grove Res 9/18/1996 370 yes
3 N/A Dutch Meadows Res 11/23/1997 403 yes
4 N/A Ripon Bluffs Res 12/15/1998 409 yes
5 N/A Vermeulen Meadows Res 2/3/1999 410 yes 2008-021298 6 N/A Zumstein Res 4/7/1999 415, 506 yes
7 N/A Boesch-Kingery Subdivision 1/3/2001 459, 563 yes
8 N/A Farmland Estates Res 12/31/2002 590 yes 2008-021299 9 N/A ACLC Res 2005 548 yes
10 N/A Anglers Glenn Res 11/15/2006 564 yes
11 N/A Hoffman Commercial 11/19/2006 565 yes 2008-021301 12 N/A Jacobs Landing Res/Non-Res 2/18/2007 581 yes 2008-021300 13 N/A Marquis Estates Subdivision Res 3/12/2007 601 yes 2008-021302 14 N/A Spring Creek Meadows Subdivision Res 12/4/2007 688 yes 15 DA97-02 Robert Valk Valk Commercial Non-Res 4/2/2008 582 yes 16 DA98-05 De Jong Estates De Jong Estates Subdivision Res 7/16/2008 585 yes 17 DA03-03 Wallace Development Company Wallace Property Res 11/30/2008 694 yes 18 DA98-03 Estate of Rubin Allmendinger Allmendinger Property Non-Res 3/29/2009 595, 609 yes 19 DA98-05 Henry and Ruth De Jong Grand View Estates Subdivision Res 7/15/2009 593, 599 yes 20 DA99-02 Edmundson/Boersma Poppy Hills Estates Res 7/15/2009 604, 673 yes 21 DA98-04 Springcreek Development/Kennedy Augusta Pointe Subdivision Res 7/23/2009 597 yes 22 DA99-01 Johnson/Erdelatz/Thompson Oak Terrace Subdivision Res 9/11/2009 603 yes 23 DA99-03 Charles and Kathleen Bush Bush Property Non-Res 10/1/2009 605, 619 yes 24 DA00-03 Groen/Winters/Chapman/Mohler Montecito Estates Res 10/27/2010 623, 655 yes 25 DA00-02 East Shadow Glenn Shadow Glenn Res 10/27/2010 622 yes 26 DA00-02 Eavenson Construction/Lan Shadow Glenn II Res 2/6/2011 636 yes 27 DA00-07 McRoy/Wilbur/Claussen/Enos/Johnston Carolinas Subdivision Res 6/19/2011 639, 660 yes 28 DA01-01 McRoy/Wilbur/Ripon Cemetery Assoc. Magnolia Terrace Subdivision Res 12/31/2011 641, 659 yes 29 DA00-05 Rivertree/Barton Spring Creek Oaks Res 12/31/2011 631, 700 yes 30 DA02-01 Emmanuel and Joanne Bouzeneris Colony Plaza Commercial 3/31/2017* 657 yes 5-yr extn 31 DA01-02 McRoy/Wilbur/Brooks Brookline Subdivision Non-Res 12/31/2012 656, 698 yes 32 DA00-04 McRoy/Wilbur/Den Dulk Chesapeake Subdivision Non-Res 12/31/2012 624, 635, 661
679, 690, 697 yes
33 DA02-02 Alfred and Nancy Johnson Johnson Property Res 1/31/2013 671 yes 34 DA03-01 Vermeulen/Eavenson Construction Verandas Subdivision Res 6/30/2013 744 yes 35 DA08-02 Clay Harmon Harmon Financial Res 8/15/2013 768 no 2011-039167 36 DA03-02 McRoy/Wilbur/Stevens/Azevedo/Overgaauw Spring Creek Meadows II Subdivision Res 2/19/2014 688 yes 37 DA04-03 Main Street Development/Wagner Family Trust Wagner Woods Subdivision Res/Non-Res 4/5/2015 713, 761 yes 38 DA05-02 McRoy/Wilbur Communities, Inc. Orchard View (Formerly Irongate) Res 9/26/2019 717 yes 39 DA04-02 Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County Bethany Town Square Res 9/20/2015 724 yes 40 DA05-03 McRoy/Wilbur Communities, Inc. Palm Grove Res/Non-Res 11/17/2015 725, 747 yes 41 DA05-01 Chesapeake Investors/Ripon Cemetery Assoc./Clendenin Cornerstone I Subdivision Res 12/31/2015 716, 754 yes 42 DA05-04 McRoy/Wilbur/Harris/Hoogendoorn Cornerstone II Subdivision Res 3/21/2016 729 no 2011-035360 43 DA06-01 Bernardo and Julie Lopez Lopez Property Res 4/21/2016 733 yes 44 DA06-02 Vineyard Grove Townhomes Vineyard Grove PUD Res 11/17/2016 743 no 2011-068762 45 DA06-04 Ripon Crossing Corporation Ripon Crossing Commercial 1/19/2017 745 yes 46 DA06-03 Eavenson Construction/Holwerda Alexandria Terrace Res 5/3/2017 748 no 2011-039166 47 DA08-01 Frank Borges Borges Property Res 12/31/2018 764 no 2012-163843 48 DA04-01 Calvary Reformed Church Calvary Reformed Church Master Plan Non-Res 10/10/2034 699 yes 15-yr extn 49 DA05-05 B.H.M. Ventures Gil Plaza Commercial 4/21/2021 734 yes 50 DA13-01 BMCH California LLC Cornerstone II Subdivision Res 8/16/2023 804 yes 51 DA15-01 Eavenson Construction/Holwerda Alexandra Place Res 9/11/2025 821 yes 52 DA15-02 Kiper Homes Franklin Lane/Silverstone Res 1/8/2026 837 yes 53 DA15-03 JKB Living Ripon Gardens II Res-Comm 5/31/2026 840 yes 54 DA15-04 BMCH California LLC The Vineyards Res 6/10/2026 841 yes 55 DA17-01 Montpelier Farming Corporation Meadowbrook Subdivision Res 5/10/2028 872 yes 56 DA17-02 Meadowood Ripon, LLC Meadowood Subdivision Res 7/12/2028 873 yes 57 DA19-01 HPG Ripon Development LLC Pereira Subdivision Res 5/15/2030 894 yes Expired or Terminated Development Agreements
Completed Development Agreements
Active Development Agreements
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Packet Pg. 302 Attachment: November 2022 Planning Commission Minutes (3650 : Development Agreement - Annual Review (2022))
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The City of Ripon City Council will hold a public hearing at a meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in The City of Ripon Council Chambers, 259 N. Wilma Ave., Ripon, on the following matter:
ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS - The City Council will conduct an annual review of the development agreements for Calvary Reformed Church, Cornerstone II, Alexandra Place, Silverstone, Ripon Gardens II, The Vineyards, Meadowood, and Pereira Subdivision to determine whether or not the proponents have complied in good faith with the terms or conditions of their individual agreements.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 65009 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT IF SUCH PROPOSED
REVIEW IS CHALLENGED IN COURT, SUCH CHALLENGE MAY BE LIMITED TO ONLY
THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING OR IN WRITTEN
CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY CLERK AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard by the City Council of The City of Ripon at said time and place pertaining to the above described matter.
CITY OF RIPON
Lisa Roos, City Clerk
Published: November 19, 2022
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Packet Pg. 303 Attachment: Council Public Hearing Notice - Annual Review 2022 (3650 : Development Agreement - Annual Review (2022)) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: TEFRA Hearing
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
2) Adopt the resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County, Inc. doing business as Bethany Home (the “Borrower”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following). The resolution will also authorize the Mayor or designee thereof to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the CMFA.
BACKGROUND:
The California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) has been asked by Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County, Inc (“Borrower”) to be the issuer of tax-exempt financing for the Terraces at Bethany project (“Project”) that was approved by the City Council in July 2022. As a result, the City of Ripon has been requested to take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) on December 13, 2022 in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000, (the “Bonds”), to finance and/or refinance the construction, expansion, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, furnishing and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities known as Bethany Home (collectively, the “Project”).
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2. Adopt a resolution to become a member of the CMFA and to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA.
The Borrower requested that the CMFA serve as the municipal issuer of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 of tax-exempt revenue bonds. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance and/or refinance the construction, expansion, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, furnishing and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities known as Bethany Home.
DISCUSSION:
In order for all or a portion of the Bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City of Ripon must conduct a public hearing (the “TEFRA Hearing”) providing City residents an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to such TEFRA Hearing, reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community.
Following the close of the TEFRA Hearing, an “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit hosting the Project must provide its approval of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project.
California Municipal Finance Authority
The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004, pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 300 municipalities have become members of CMFA.
The CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non-profit organizations and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California. The CMFA’s representatives and its Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financings.
Execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
In order for the CMFA to have the authority to serve as the issuer of the bonds for the Project, it is necessary for the City of Ripon to become a member of the CMFA. Attached to this report is a copy of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (the “JPA” o be executed by a designated signatory of the City.
The Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement provides that the CMFA is a public entity, separate and apart from each member executing such agreement. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the CMFA do not constitute debts, liabilities or obligations of the members executing the JPA. .
It is important to note that the Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.
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There are no costs associated with membership in the CMFA and the City will in no way become exposed to any financial liability by reason of its membership in the CMFA. In addition, participation by the City in the CMFA will not impact the City’s appropriations limits and will not constitute any type of indebtedness by the City. Outside of holding the TEFRA hearing, adopting the required resolution and executing the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the CMFA, no other participation or activity of the City or the City Council with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will be required.
The Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement expressly provides that any member may withdraw from such agreement upon written notice to the Board of Directors of the CMFA. In the case of the proposed bond financing for the Borrower, the City following its execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, could, at any time following the issuance of the Bonds, withdraw from the CMFA at no expense by providing written notice to the Board of Directors of the CMFA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA. Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City of Ripon, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the City will be granted by the CMFA to the General Fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City.
Attachments:
1. CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIPON APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS PURSUANT TO A PLAN OF
FINANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $60,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING AND/OR REFINANCING THE
CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, EQUIPPING,
IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REHABILITATION
AND/OR REMODELING OF SENIOR LIVING AND RELATED
FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO
WHEREAS, pursuant Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”), certain public agencies (the “Members”) have entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, effective on January 1, 2004 (the “Agreement”) in order to form the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”), for the purpose of promoting economic, cultural and community development, and in order to exercise any powers common to the Members, including the issuance of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; and WHEREAS, City of Ripon (the “City”), has determined that it is in the public interest and for the public benefit that the City become a Member of the Authority in order to facilitate the promotion of economic, cultural and community development activities in the City, including the financing of projects therefor by the Authority; and WHEREAS, there is now before this City Council of the City of Ripon (the “Council”) the form of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement has been filed with the City, and the members of the City Council, with the assistance of its staff, have reviewed said document; and WHEREAS, the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”) is authorized to issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of financing or refinancing the construction of capital projects; and
WHEREAS, Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County, Inc. doing business as Bethany Home (the “Borrower”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Issuer”) provide for the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds from time to time pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 (the “Bonds”); and
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WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds will be used, among other things, to finance and/or refinance the construction, expansion, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation, furnishing and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities known as Bethany Home (collectively, the “Project”), which are all owned and operated by the Borrower; and WHEREAS, the Project is located within the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer must be approved by the City because the Project is located within the territorial limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the Council is the elected legislative body of the City and is the applicable elected representative under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has requested that the Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Issuer is also requesting that the Council approve the issuance of any refunding bonds hereafter issued by the Issuer for the purpose of refinancing the Bonds which financed and/or refinanced the Project (the “Refunding Bonds”), but only in such cases where federal tax laws would not require additional consideration or approval by the Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Council understands that its actions in holding this public hearing and in approving this Resolution do not obligate the Council in any manner for payment of the principal, interest, fees or any other costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds or Refunding Bonds, and said Board expressly conditions its approval of this Resolution on that understanding; and
WHEREAS, it is intended that this Resolution shall comply with the public approval requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 4 of the Agreement; provided, however, that this Resolution is neither intended to nor shall it constitute an approval by the Council of the Project for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code, Section 21100, et seq.) (“CEQA”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Ripon, as follows:
Section 1. The Agreement is hereby approved and the Mayor of the City of Ripon or designee thereof is hereby authorized and directed to execute said document, and the City Clerk or such Clerk’s designee is hereby authorized and directed to attest thereto.
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Section 2. The Council hereby approves the issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds for the purposes of financing and/or refinancing the Project. It is the purpose and intent of the Council that this Resolution shall constitute approval of (a) the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, and (b) the issuance of the Bonds and Refunding Bonds for the purposes of Section 4 of the Agreement.
Section 3. The officers of the Council are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and execute and deliver any and all documents, certificates and other instruments which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby. Any actions heretofore taken by such officers are hereby ratified and approved.
Section 4. The Council expressly conditions its approval of this Resolution on its understanding that the City shall have no obligation whatsoever to pay any principal, interest, fees or any other costs associated with the Issuer’s issuance of the Bonds or Refunding Bonds for the financing and/or refinancing of the Project.
Section 5. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Issuer, payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the Borrower.
The Bonds shall not constitute a debt or obligation of the City.
Section 6. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or take any action with respect to the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Issuer; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Issuer or its membership therein.
Section 7. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution and an originally executed Agreement to the Authority in care of its counsel:
Ronald E. Lee, Esq.
Jones Hall, APLC
475 Sansome Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Section 9. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 13th day of December, 2022, by the following vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor
SECONDER:Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker
THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
MICHAEL RESTUCCIA, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of January 1, 2004, among the parties executing this Agreement (all such parties, except those which have withdrawn as provided herein, are referred to as the “Members” and those parties initially executing this Agreement are referred to as the “Initial Members”):
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 of the California Government Code (in effect as of the date hereof and as the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, the “Joint Exercise of Powers Act”), two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, each of the Members is a “public agency” as that term is defined in Section 6500 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act; and
WHEREAS, each of the Members is empowered by law to promote economic, cultural and community development, including, without limitation, the promotion of opportunities for the creation or retention of employment, the stimulation of economic activity, the increase of the tax base, and the promotion of opportunities for education, cultural improvement and public health, safety and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, each of the Members may accomplish the purposes and objectives described in the preceding preamble by various means, including through making grants, loans or providing other financial assistance to governmental and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, each Member is also empowered by law to acquire and dispose of real property for a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes the Members to create a joint exercise of powers entity with the authority to exercise any powers common to the Members, as specified in this Agreement and to exercise the additional powers granted to it in the Joint Exercise of Powers Act and any other applicable provisions of the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, a public entity established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act is empowered to issue or execute bonds, notes, commercial paper or any other evidences of indebtedness, including leases or installment sale agreements or certificates of participation therein (herein “Bonds”), and to otherwise undertake financing programs under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or other applicable provisions of the laws of the State of California to accomplish its public purposes; and
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Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) WHEREAS, the Members have determined to specifically authorize a public entity authorized pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to issue Bonds pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or other applicable provisions of the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Members to use a public entity established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to undertake the financing and/or refinancing of projects of any nature, including, but not limited to, capital or working capital projects, insurance, liability or retirement programs or facilitating Members use of existing or new financial instruments and mechanisms; and
WHEREAS, it is further the intention of the Members that the projects undertaken will result in significant public benefits to the inhabitants of the jurisdictions of the Members; and WHEREAS, by this Agreement, each Member desires to create and establish the “California Municipal Finance Authority” for the purposes set forth herein and to exercise the powers provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Members, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, do agree as follows:
Section 1. Purpose.
This Agreement is made pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a public entity for the joint exercise of powers common to the Members and for the exercise of additional powers given to a joint powers entity under the Joint Powers Act or any other applicable law, including, but not limited to, the issuance of Bonds for any purpose or activity permitted under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or any other applicable law. Such purpose will be accomplished and said power exercised in the manner hereinafter set forth.
Section 2. Term.
This Agreement shall become effective in accordance with Section 17 as of the date hereof and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as it is terminated in writing by all the Members; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not terminate or be terminated until all Bonds issued or caused to be issued by the Authority (defined below) shall no longer be outstanding under the terms of the indenture, trust agreement or other instrument pursuant to which such Bonds are issued, or unless a successor to the Authority assumes all of the Authority’s debts, liabilities and obligastions.
Section 3. Authority.
A. CREATION AND POWERS OF AUTHORITY.
Pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the “California Municipal Finance Authority” (the “Authority”), and said Authority shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Members. Its
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Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) debts, liabilities and obligations do not constitute debts, liabilities or obligations of any Members.
B. BOARD.
The Authority shall be administered by the Board of Directors (the “Board,” or the “Directors” and each a “Director”) of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of California (the “Foundation”), with each such Director serving in his or her individual capacity as a Director of the Board. The Board shall be the administering agency of this Agreement and, as such, shall be vested with the powers set forth herein, and shall administer this Agreement in accordance with the purposes and functions provided herein. The number of Directors, the appointment of Directors, alternates and successors, their respective terms of office, and all other provisions relating to the qualification and office of the Directors shall be as provided in the Articles and Bylaws of the Foundation, or by resolution of the Board adopted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Foundation.
All references in this Agreement to any Director shall be deemed to refer to and include the applicable alternate Director, if any, when so acting in place of a regularly appointed Director.
Directors may receive reasonable compensation for serving as such, and shall be entitled to reimbursement for any expenses actually incurred in connection with serving as a Director, if the Board shall determine that such expenses shall be reimbursed and there are unencumbered funds available for such purpose.
The Foundation may be removed as administering agent hereunder and replaced at any time by amendment of this Agreement approved as provided in Section 16; provided that a successor administering agent of this Agreement has been appointed and accepted its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.
C. OFFICERS; DUTIES; OFFICIAL BONDS.
The officers of the Authority shall be the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer (defined below). The Board, in its capacity as administering agent of this Agreement, shall elect a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary of the Authority from among Directors to serve until such officer is re-elected or a successor to such office is elected by the Board. The Board shall appoint one or more of its officers or employees to serve as treasurer, auditor, and controller of the Authority (the “Treasurer”) pursuant to Section 6505.6 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to serve until such officer is re-elected or a successor to such office is elected by the Board.
Subject to the applicable provisions of any resolution, indenture, trust agreement or other instrument or proceeding authorizing or securing Bonds (each such resolution, indenture, trust agreement, instrument and proceeding being herein referred to as an “Indenture”) providing for a trustee or other fiscal agent, and except as may otherwise be
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Packet Pg. 313 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) specified by resolution of the Board, the Treasurer is designated as the depositary of the Authority to have custody of all money of the Authority, from whatever source derived and shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities specified in Sections 6505, 6505.5 and 6509.5 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.
The Treasurer of the Authority is designated as the public officer or person who has charge of, handles, or has access to any property of the Authority, and such officer shall file an official bond with the Secretary of the Authority in the amount specified by resolution of the Board but in no event less than $1,000.
The Board shall have the power to appoint such other officers and employees as it may deem necessary and to retain independent counsel, consultants and accountants.
The Board shall have the power, by resolution, to the extent permitted by the Joint Exercise of Power Act or any other applicable law, to delegate any of its functions to one or more of the Directors or officers, employees or agents of the Authority and to cause any of said Directors, officers, employees or agents to take any actions and execute any documents or instruments for and in the name and on behalf of the Board or the Authority.
D. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
(1) Ralph M. Brown Act.
All meetings of the Board, including, without limitation, regular, adjourned regular, special, and adjourned special meetings shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code of the State of California), or any successor legislation hereinafter enacted (the “Brown Act”).
(2) Regular Meetings.
The Board shall provide for its regular meetings; provided, however, it shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The date, hour and place of the holding of the regular meetings shall be fixed by resolution of the Board. To the extent permitted by the Brown Act, such meetings may be held by telephone conference.
(3) Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California. To the extent permitted by the Brown Act, such meetings may be held by telephone conference.
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Packet Pg. 314 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) (4) Minutes.
The Secretary of the Authority shall cause to be kept minutes of the regular, adjourned regular, special, and adjourned special meetings of the Board and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each Director.
(5) Quorum.
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No action may be taken by the Board except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors constituting a quorum, except that less than a quorum may adjourn a meeting to another time and place.
E. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Authority may adopt, from time to time, by resolution of the Board such rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and affairs as may be required.
Section 4. Powers.
The Authority shall have the power, in its own name, to exercise the common powers of the Members and to exercise all additional powers given to a joint powers entity under any of the laws of the State of California, including, but not limited to, the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, for any purpose authorized under this Agreement. Such powers shall include the common powers specified in this Agreement and may be exercised in the manner and according to the method provided in this Agreement. The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary for the exercise of such power, including, but not limited to, any of all of the following: to make and enter into contracts; to employ agents and employees; to acquire, construct, provide for maintenance and operation of, or maintain and operate, any buildings, works or improvements; to acquire, hold or dispose of property wherever located; to incur debts, liabilities or obligations; to receive gifts, contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from person, firms, corporations and any governmental entity; to sue and be sued in its own name; to make grants, loans or provide other financial assistance to governmental and nonprofit organizations (e.g., the Members or the Foundation) to accomplish any of its purposes; and generally to do any and all things necessary or convenient to accomplish its purposes.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Authority may issue or cause to be issued Bonds, and pledge any property or revenues as security to the extent permitted under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, or any other applicable provision of law; provided, however, the Authority shall not issue Bonds with respect to any project located in the jurisdiction of one or more Members unless the governing body of any such Member, or its duly authorized representative, shall approve, conditionally or unconditionally, the project, including the issuance of Bonds therefor. Such approval may be evidenced by resolution, certificate, order, report or such other means of written approval of such project as may be selected by the Member (or its authorized representative) whose approval is required. No such approval shall be required in
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Packet Pg. 315 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) connection with Bonds that refund Bonds previously issued by the Authority and approved by the governing board of a Member.
The manner in which the Authority shall exercise its powers and perform its duties is and shall be subject to the restrictions upon the manner in which a California general law city could exercise such powers and perform such duties. The manner in which the Authority shall exercise its powers and perform its duties shall not be subject to any restrictions applicable to the manner in which any other public agency could exercise such powers or perform such duties, whether such agency is a party to this Agreement or not.
Section 5. Fiscal Year.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Fiscal Year” shall mean the fiscal year as established from time to time by resolution of the Board, being, at the date of this Agreement, the period from July 1 to and including the following June 30, except for the first Fiscal Year which shall be the period from the date of this Agreement to June 30, 2004.
Section 6. Disposition of Assets.
At the end of the term hereof or upon the earlier termination of this Agreement as set forth in Section 2, after payment of all expenses and liabilities of the Authority, all property of the Authority both real and personal shall automatically vest in the Members in the manner and amount determined by the Board in its sole discretion and shall thereafter remain the sole property of the Members; provided, however, that any surplus money on hand shall be returned in proportion to the contributions made by the Members.
Section 7. Bonds.
From time to time the Authority shall issue Bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of exercising its powers and raising the funds necessary to carry out its purposes under this Agreement.
The services of bond counsel, financing consultants and other consultants and advisors working on the projects and/or their financing shall be used by the Authority. The expenses of the Board shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds or any other unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose.
Section 8. Bonds Only Limited and Special Obligations of Authority.
The Bonds, together with the interest and premium, if any, thereon, shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of any Member or pledge of the faith and credit of the Members or the Authority. The Bonds shall be only special obligations of the Authority, and the Authority shall under no circumstances be obligated to pay the Bonds except from revenues and other funds pledged therefor. Neither the Members nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds, or other costs incidental thereto, except from the revenues and funds pledged therefor, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Members nor the faith and credit of the Authority shall be pledged to the payment of the
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Packet Pg. 316 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds nor shall the Members or the Authority in any manner be obligated to make any appropriation for such payment.
No covenant or agreement contained in any Bond or related document shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any Director, or any officer, employee or agent of the Authority in his or her individual capacity and neither the Board of the Authority nor any Director or officer thereof executing the Bonds shall be liable personally on any Bond or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of any Bonds.
Section 9. Accounts and Reports.
All funds of the Authority shall be strictly accounted for. The Authority shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by good accounting practice and by any provision of any Indenture (to the extent such duties are not assigned to a trustee of Bonds).
The books and records of the Authority shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by each Member.
The Treasurer of the Authority shall cause an independent audit to be made of the books of accounts and financial records of the Authority by a certified public accountant or public accountant in compliance with the provisions of Section 6505 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. In each case the minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under Section 26909 of the Government Code of the State of California and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. When such an audit of accounts and records is made by a certified public accountant or public accountant, a report thereof shall be filed as a public record with each Member and also with the county auditor of each county in which a Member is located; provided, however, that to the extent permitted by law, the Authority may, instead of filing such report with each Member and such county auditor, elect to post such report as a public record electronically on a website designated by the Authority. Such report if made shall be filed within 12 months of the end of the Fiscal Year or Years under examination.
The Treasurer is hereby directed to report in writing on the first day of July, October, January, and April of each year to the Board and the Members which report shall describe the amount of money held by the Treasurer for the Authority, the amount of receipts since the last such report, and the amount paid out since the last such report (which may exclude amounts held by a trustee or other fiduciary in connection with any Bonds to the extent that such trustee or other fiduciary provided regular reports covering such amounts.) Any costs of the audit, including contracts with, or employment of, certified public accountants or public accountants in making an audit pursuant to this Section, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for that purpose.
In any Fiscal Year the Board may, by resolution adopted by unanimous vote, replace the annual special audit with an audit covering a two-year period.
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Packet Pg. 317 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) Section 10. Funds.
Subject to the applicable provisions of any Indenture, which may provide for a trustee or other fiduciary to receive, have custody of and disburse Authority funds, the Treasurer of the Authority shall receive, have the custody of and disburse Authority funds pursuant to the accounting procedures developed under Sections 3.C and 9, and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or otherwise necessary to carry out any of the provisions of purposes of this Agreement.
Section 11. Notices.
Notices and other communications hereunder to the Members shall be sufficient if delivered to the clerk of the governing body of each Member; provided, however, that to the extent permitted by law, the Authority may, provide notices and other communications and postings electronically (including, without limitation, through email or by posting to a website).
Section 12. Additional Members/Withdrawal of Members.
Qualifying public agencies may be added as parties to this Agreement and become Members upon: (1) the filing by such public agency with the Authority of an executed counterpart of this Agreement, together with a copy of the resolution of the governing body of such public agency approving this Agreement and the execution and delivery hereof; and (2) adoption of a resolution of the Board approving the addition of such public agency as a Member.
Upon satisfaction of such conditions, the Board shall file such executed counterpart of this Agreement as an amendment hereto, effective upon such filing.
A Member may withdraw from this Agreement upon written notice to the Board; provided, however, that no such withdrawal shall result in the dissolution of the Authority so long as any Bonds remain outstanding. Any such withdrawal shall be effective only upon receipt of the notice of withdrawal by the Board which shall acknowledge receipt of such notice of withdrawal in writing and shall file such notice as an amendment to this Agreement effective upon such filing.
Section 13. Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, the Board may authorize indemnification by the Authority of any person who is or was a Director or an officer, employee of other agent of the Authority, and who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was such a Director or an officer, employee or other agent of the Authority, against expenses, including attorneys fees, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding, if such person acted in good faith in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Authority and, in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct of such person was unlawful and, in the case of an action by or in the right of the Authority, acted with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.
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Packet Pg. 318 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) Section 14. Contributions and Advances.
Contributions or advances of public funds and of the use of personnel, equipment or property may be made to the Authority by the Members for any of the purposes of this Agreement. Payment of public funds may be made to defray the cost of any such contribution or advance. Any such advance may be made subject to repayment, and in such case shall be repaid, in the manner agreed upon by the Authority and the Member making such advance at the time of such advance. It is mutually understood and agreed to that no Member has any obligation to make advances or contributions to the Authority to provide for the costs and expenses of administration of the Authority, even though any Member may do so. The Members understand and agree that a portion of the funds of the Authority that otherwise may be allocated or distributed to the Members may instead be used to make grants, loans or provide other financial assistance to governmental units and nonprofit organizations (e.g., the Foundation) to accomplish any of the governmental unit’s or nonprofit organization's purposes.
Section 15. Immunities.
All of the privileges and immunities from liabilities, exemptions from laws, ordinances and rules, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents or employees of Members when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of their respective public agencies, shall apply to the same degree and extent to the Directors, officers, employees, agents or other representatives of the Authority while engaged in the performance of any of their functions or duties under the provisions of this Agreement.
Section 16. Amendments.
Except as provided in Section 12 above, this Agreement shall not be amended, modified, or altered, unless the negative consent of each of the Members is obtained. To obtain the negative consent of each of the Members, the following negative consent procedure shall be followed: (a) the Authority shall provide each Member with a notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the date such proposed amendment is to become effective explaining the nature of such proposed amendment and this negative consent procedure; (b) the Authority shall provide each Member who did not respond a reminder notice with a notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such proposed amendment is to become effective; and (c) if no Member objects to the proposed amendment in writing within sixty (60) days after the initial notice, the proposed amendment shall become effective with respect to all Members.
Section 17. Effectiveness.
This Agreement shall become effective and be in full force and effect and a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of the Members on the date that the Board shall have received from two of the Initial Members an executed counterpart of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of each such Initial Member approving this Agreement and the execution and delivery hereof.
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Packet Pg. 319 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) Section 18. Partial Invalidity.
If any one or more of the terms, provisions, promises, covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall to any extent be adjudged invalid, unenforceable, void or voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each and all of the remaining terms, provisions, promises, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Section 19. Successors.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the parties hereto. Except to the extent expressly provided herein, no Member may assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the other Members.
Section 20. Miscellaneous.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
The section headings herein are for convenience only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the language in the section referred to.
Wherever in this Agreement any consent or approval is required, the same shall not be unreasonably withheld.
This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of California.
This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement among the Members, which supercedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and other agreements, whether oral, written, or implied in conduct, between and among the Members relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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Packet Pg. 320 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Ripon has caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by its duly authorized representatives as of the ___ day of _____________, 2022.
Member:
CITY OF RIPON
By
Michael Restuccia
Mayor
ATTEST:
By
Lisa Roos
City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 321 Attachment: CMFA JPA Agreement- Ripon (22-49 : TEFRA Hearing) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Award the contract for the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project to Diede Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,156,000 and authorize staff to proceed.
BACKGROUND:
The current Corporation Yard located near the intersection of Doak Boulevard and Vera Avenue was constructed in 1976. When this facility was constructed, it included two vehicle maintenance bays, a small office, restroom, breakroom, and an area for small engine work. At the time of construction, the population of Ripon was 3,500 and there were 7 employees in the public works department. After being used as the City Corporation Yard for over 45 years, this facility has exceeded the normal lifespan of use and needs to be replaced with a new facility.
The City of Ripon purchased 7 acres of undeveloped property on Doak Boulevard that was to be the site of a new City Corporation Yard. LDA Architects was contracted to prepare a Corporation Yard Master Plan in 2019. The purpose of this plan was to (1) plan for the ultimate Corporation Yard at this new location that would be used to serve the buildout of Ripon’s general plan (population of 40,000 residents), (2) estimate the total cost of the ultimate facility so the AB1600 Corporation Yard Fee could be updated to ensure the City was collecting enough from new development to fund the new Corporation Yard, and (3) identify Phase 1 of the Corporation Yard based on the needs of public works operations while considering the funds available.
The Corporation Yard, Phase 1 improvements are focused on providing the fleet maintenance facility (see attached exhibits) that is planned to serve a population of 25,000 and includes the following elements:
A 12,500 square foot building that would include fleet maintenance working bays (6 stalls), machine shop, offices, restrooms, and locker rooms.
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The exterior of the building will be a mixture of various metal sidings in different orientations and colors along with concrete masonry block walls along the lower portion of the shop building. The building will be accented with metal awnings and canopies in varying spots around the building for architectural interest. Employee/visitor parking lot between the proposed building and Doak Boulevard that will provide 49 spaces.
Fenced in fleet parking located to the south of the visitor parking lot.
DISCUSSION:
On November 17, 2022, bids for the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project were opened. Nine bids were received as summarized below:
Contractor Total Base Bid
Diede Construction, Inc. $11,156,000
D.G. Granade, Inc. $11,769,377
Harris Builders, Inc. $11,769,470
Gowan Construction, Inc. $11,926,643
F&H Construction $12,083,000
Acme Construction Co., Inc. $12,105,000
Menghetti Construction, Inc. $12,700,000
Simile Construction Service, Inc. $12,945,834
Bobo Construction, Inc. $13,993,000
City staff has reviewed the bids and found Diede Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsive bidder. The Contractor has submitted the bid bond and all required documents. I am recommending that City Council award the base bid contract for the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project to Diede Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,156,000 and authorize staff to proceed.
In addition to the construction costs, additional expenses will be associated with the construction of this project, as summarized below:
Construction Contingency: $1,115,600
City Furnished Equipment: $500,000
Outside Development Fees: $30,053
Materials Testing: $85,513
Architect Services During Construction: $144,875
Total: $1,876,041
The total amount of projected expenses to complete the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project is $13,032,041.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of $13,032,041 for construction of the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project will be funded as summarized below:
Fund Allocation Fund Balance
(projected as of 6/30/23)
Corp Yard AB1600 $440,000 $440,000
Measure K Transit $970,000 n/a
ARPA Funds $1,800,000 n/a
RDA Bond Proceeds $1,741,000 n/a
Sewer Capital Enterprise $800,000 $1,545,000
Water Capital Enterprise $800,000 $7,114,000
Storm Capital Enterprise $456,500 $371,000
Corp Yard AB1600 Loan $5,687,300 n/a
General Fund – Dept Capital $337,241 $1,200,000
The loan to the Corp Yard AB1600 Fund is funded from Mitigation Fees collected from development projects (current balance of this fund is $8 million). The City Council policy for the use of these funds is to (1) transfer interest generated from this fund to the General Fund during an economic downtown and an operational deficit occurs and (2) leverage these funds to advance priority projects through a loan.
The term of this loan is projected to be 23 years, based on an interest rate of 1% and a residential growth rate of 1.5%, which would be around the time the population of Ripon is 23,000.
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
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UP
PROPOSED VISITOR/EMPLOYEE PARKING
FUTURE VISITOR/EMPLOYEE PARKING
(E) BUS BARN
(E) ENTRANCE
(E) EXT. HAZ. MAT. SECURE STORAGE
(E) PUMP
HOUSE
(E) TRANSFORMER
(E) FUEL ISLAND
(E) VEHICLE WASH STATION
EXISTING PARKING
PROPOSED VEHICLE MANTENANCE BLDG. 12,500 SF
PROPOSED BASIN AREA
LANDSCAPE
(E) LANDSCAPE
FUTURE VEHICLE MANTENANCE BLDG. EXPANSION
FUTURE BUS BARN EXPANSION WASH BAY
23 HEAVY/LARGE VEHICLE PARKING
16 RELOCATED POWER SLIDE GATE 4
8 FUTURE ADMIN BUILDING 12,000 SF
(E) ENTRANCE 80'-0"± 70'-0"± 80'-0"±
41'-5"± 31'-7"±
TYP. 28'-0"
5'-6" 13'-6"±10'-0"
90'-0"
134'-0"
5 FUTURE ADMIN BUILDING 12,000 SF
FUTURE ADMIN BUILDING 8,000 SFFUTURE ADMIN BUILDING 8,000 SF
FUTURE VISITOR/EMPLOYEE PARKING
30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 10-0' "
20'-0±
ANIMAL SERVICES/ EXISTING BUILDING
ANIMAL SERVICES/ PROPOSED DOG PARK
DOAK BLVD. DOAK BLVD. DOAK BLVD. 30'-0" 30'-0"
135'-0" 135'-0" 20'-0" 85'-0"
85'-0"
100'-0" 100'-0" 80'-0"
80-0' "
50'-0" 30'-0" 80'-0" FUTURE ADMIN BUILDING 4,000 SF 40'-3" ± 50'-3" ±
PHASE 1 STANDARD
ACCESS. SERVICE HEAVY/LARGE 49 STALLS2 REGULAR, 2 VAN
6 STALLS
31 OPEN, 6 COVERED
94'-8".
5 12 6
11 PHASE 2 STANDARD
ACCESS. SERVICE HEAVY/LARGE
132 STALLS 4 REGULAR, 4 VAN 0 0 TOTALSSTANDARD
ACCESS. SERVICE HEAVY/LARGE
181 STALLS 6 REGULAR, 6 VAN
6 STALLS
31 OPEN, 6 COVERED
37 27 8
14 28
28 TYP. 35'-1"± FUTURE VISITOR/EMPLOYEE PARKING
SITE PLAN CITY OF RIPON PUBLIC WORKS MAINT. FACILITY
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237 SF CONF
136 SF OFFICE
1474 SF CREW
ROOM
321 SF
HALLWAY
5868 SF SHOP
107 SF STOR. 691 SF PARTS/TOOLS 44 SF
JAN.
503 SF
LUBE/COMPRESSOR
310 SF MACHINE SHOP 383 SF TIRE SHOP
CREW ROOMS/OFFICES
LOCKERS / RR
SHOP SPACES
UTILITY
ROOM LEGEND 134'-0"
90'-0"
1'-4" 6 -0' " 28-0' " 12 -0' " 6 -0' " 14 -0' " 6'-0" 14'-0" 6 -8' " 40-0' " 90'-0" COMP. 55 GAL 55 GAL 55 GAL 55 GAL 55 GAL WASTE OIL WASTE CLNT.
TIRE CAROUSEL TIRE CHNGR. TIRE BAL. STAGING
STAGING
HEAVY DUTY BAY
HEAVY DUTY BAY
LIGHT DUTY BAY
182 SF WOMEN
56'-0" 34'-0"
35'-4" 12 -' 0" 6 -' 0" 14 -0' " 6'-0" 14'-0" 6 -8' " 40-0' " 134'-0" 44'-9" 44'-7 3/8"
HEAVY DUTY BAY
HEAVY DUTY BAY
LIGHT DUTY BAY
55 GAL 55 GAL
107 SF BATTERY
SHWR. 213 SF MEN
288 SF
LOCKERS
83 SF
ELEC. 73 SF
I.T. 55 GAL
4'-0" 38'-9" 14'-0" 11'-2" 19'-5" 2'-8" 17 -6' 3/4" 6'-4" 10'-10" 38 LOCKERS 8'-0" 8'-0"
15'-0" 20 -' 0" 20'-0"
1956 SF
EQUIPMENT PLATFORM
OPEN TO SHOP BELOW
A3 1" = 10'-0" 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLAN CITY OF RIPON PUBLIC WORKS MAINT. FACILITY
A3 1" = 10'-0" 2 EQUIPMENT PLATFORM
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MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: Utility Rate Study - Enterprise Funds Year 3 Update RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff is recommending the City Council approve implementing the February 1, 2023 rate increases for the water (2%), sewer (4%) and garbage (5%) enterprise funds that were originally approved in the 2020 5-Year Rate Study.
BACKGROUND:
The City uses “enterprise funds” to account for the financial activities of the water, sewer, and garbage services provided to the residents and businesses located in Ripon. Each enterprise fund is an independent budget that operates much like a private business enterprise. Each fund collects the revenue from the utility customers to fund the operations of the utility service along with the replacement of capital items.
In accordance with Proposition 218, in 2020, the property owners within the City limits approved rate increases of the water, sewer, and garbage enterprise funds to take effect February 1st of years 2021-2025, as summarized in Table 1.
Table 1 - 2020 5-Year Rate Study Proposed Rate Increases Utility 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Water 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Sewer 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Garbage 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%
Total 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3% 3%
The City Council has directed staff to bring back each year prior to February 1st, a financial evaluation of each enterprise fund to determine if the full rate increase that was initially approved is necessary for each enterprise fund.
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DISCUSSION:
The rate increase included in the 2020 5-Year Rate Study was implemented for the first two years of the 2020 5-Year Rate Study, as proposed. Tom Pavletic with Municipal Financial Services (MFS) has prepared the financial evaluation for the February 1, 2023 enterprise fund rate adjustments, which is attached. Below is a summary of the current projected financials for each of the enterprise funds evaluated as compared to the 2020 5-Year Rate Study:
Water Fund: The Water Enterprise Fund balance is projected to be $440,000 lower than what was originally projected at the end of the 5-year evaluation period, but still within the target balance. All recommended transfers to the Water Enterprise Capital Fund are projected to be made over the 5-year rate study period. Sewer Fund: The Sewer Enterprise Fund balance is projected to be $70,000 more than what was originally projected at the end of the 5-year rate study period. All recommended transfers to the Sewer Enterprise Capital Fund are projected to be made over the 5-year rate study period.
Garbage Fund: The Garbage Enterprise Fund balance is projected to be $510,000 lower than what was originally projected at the end of the 5-year evaluation period. Even though this balance is lower than the recommended target balance, this fund has no debt and sufficient funds continue to be transferred to the Garbage Enterprise Capital Fund in the event there is a mechanical breakdown of a garbage truck and an unplanned replacement is needed.
Staff is recommending the City Council approve implementing the full rate increases approved in the 2020 5-Year Rate Study for February 1, 2023. The combination of water (2%), sewer (4%) and garbage (5%) rate increases have an overall effect of a 3.5% utility rate increase on the monthly bill of an average single-family customer.
The graph below shows a single-family monthly bill with the approved 2023 rate increases included.
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Figure 1 – Evaluation of Single-Family Monthly Bills
Water - residential 1-inch meter, 16 hcf per month / Sewer - residential / Garbage - residential curbside 1 black + 1 green Established in Resolution 20-55
Prior Implemented Implemented Adopted
Monthly Bill FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water $47.70 $48.62 $49.54 $50.56 $51.58 $52.60
Sewer $21.50 $22.40 $23.30 $24.20 $25.20 $26.20
Garbage $35.50 $37.20 $39.00 $41.00 $42.60 $44.30
Total $104.70 $108.22 $111.84 $115.76 $119.38 $123.10
Monthly $ ∆ FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water $0.80 $0.92 $0.92 $1.02 $1.02 $1.02
Sewer $0.40 $0.90 $0.90 $0.90 $1.00 $1.00
Garbage $1.70 $1.70 $1.80 $2.00 $1.60 $1.70
Total $2.90 $3.52 $3.62 $3.92 $3.62 $3.72
Monthly % ∆ FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Sewer 2% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Garbage 5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%
Total 2.8% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.0% 3.0%
$48 $49 $50 $51 $52 $53
$22 $22 $23 $24 $25 $26
$36 $37 $39 $41 $43 $44
$105 $108 $112 $116 $119 $123
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Garbage
Sewer
Water
Based on
Adopted Rates
The average monthly bill projected for a single-family customer will increase from $111.84 to $115.76, a total of $3.92 a month.
City Council has also directed staff to begin tracking the regulatory expenses associated with each enterprise fund. For FY22, staff has estimated the expense associated with complying with the various regulatory requirements from the State of California and summarize those in the table below:
Table 2 – Regulatory Expense Summary
Utility FY22 Expense FY22 Single Family
Monthly Bill
% of Bill
Water $100,700 $1.30 2.6%
Sewer $117,500 $1.39 6.0%
Garbage $115,000 $2.00 5.1%
Total $333,200 $4.69 4.2%
In FY22, the average single-family customer paid an estimated $4.69 per month due to regulatory expenses. For FY23, staff is tracking these expenses and will provide an updated summary of the regulatory expenses with future annual updates.
Attachments:
1. TM_final_f1-0_2023_rate_review
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Technical Memorandum
Limitations:
This document was prepared solely for the City of Ripon in accordance with professional standards at the time the services were performed and in accordance with the contract between City of Ripon and Municipal Financial Services. This document is governed by the specific scope of work authorized by City of Ripon; it is not intended to be relied upon by any other party except for regulatory authorities contemplated by the scope of work. We have relied on information or instructions provided by City of Ripon and other parties and, unless otherwise expressly indicated, have made no independent investigation as to the validity, completeness, or accuracy of such information. 2014 Mann Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
T: 510.439.6264
Prepared for: City of Ripon
Project Title: Enterprise Funds Rates and Cash Flow Evaluation Technical Memorandum – Evaluation of Garbage, Wastewater and Water Rates Adopted for Implementation on February 1, 2023
Date: December 5, 2022
To: Kevin Werner, City Engineer
From: Tommy Pavletic, Municipal Financial Services
Prepared by:
Tommy Pavletic
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Packet Pg. 331 Attachment: TM_final_f1-0_2023_rate_review (3674 : Utility Rate Study - Enterprise Funds Year 3 Update) Technical Memorandum Evaluation of Garbage, Wastewater and Water Rates Adopted for February 1, 2023 1 Use of contents on this sheet is subject to the limitations specified at the beginning of this document.
A Water, Sewer and Garbage Funds Rates Study was completed in November 2020 (2020 Rates Study).
Based on findings and recommendations in the 2020 Rates Study, the City Council approved Resolution No. 20-55 which adopted garbage, wastewater and water rate increases to be effective February 1st of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (five years). This Technical Memorandum (TM) summarizes the results of our review and evaluation of the city of Ripon’s cash flow for the Garbage, Wastewater and Water Enterprise Funds and whether rate increases scheduled for February 1st of 2023 should be implemented.
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
Maximum garbage, wastewater and water rates adopted in Resolution No. 20-55 to become effective February 1st of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are listed in the Table 1 (Water), Table 2 (Wastewater) and Table 3 (Garbage). All rates adopted for February 1, 2021, and for February 1, 2022, were implemented as scheduled. Rate increases adopted for implementation on February 1, 2023, are evaluated in this TM.
Evaluation of the previously adopted rates involves only the update of projected expenditures, revenue from rates, number of accounts and water use. Any changes to rates recommended in this TM would not trigger a requirement for Proposition 218 procedures or a protest ballot process.
Table 1. Water Rates Adopted in Resolution No. 20-55
Adopted in Resolution 20-55 *
Prior Implemented Implemented Review Before Implementation Customer Class and Meter Size FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 Rate Change Effective Date > 1-Feb-2020 1-Feb-2021 1-Feb-2022 1-Feb-2023 1-Feb-2024 1-Feb-2025 Adopted annual percent increase > 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Implemented/Recommended annual percent increase > 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Meter Rates ($/month)
¾-inch $31.70 $32.30 $32.90 $33.60 $34.30 $35.00
1-inch $31.70 $32.30 $32.90 $33.60 $34.30 $35.00
1½-inch $53.30 $54.40 $55.50 $56.60 $57.70 $58.90
2-inch $78.50 $80.10 $81.70 $83.30 $85.00 $86.70
2½-inch $112.90 $115.00 $117.00 $119.00 $121.00 $123.00 3-inch $147.00 $150.00 $153.00 $156.00 $159.00 $162.00
4-inch $224.00 $228.00 $233.00 $238.00 $243.00 $248.00
6-inch $436.00 $445.00 $454.00 $463.00 $472.00 $481.00
8-inch $696.00 $710.00 $724.00 $738.00 $753.00 $768.00
10-inch $993.00 $1,013.00 $1,033.00 $1,054.00 $1,075.00 $1,097.00 Usage Rates ($/hcf) $1.00 $1.02 $1.04 $1.06 $1.08 $1.10 Non-potable
Meter Rates ($/month) $5.08 $5.18 $5.29 $5.40 $5.51 $5.62 Usage Rates ($/hcf) $0.86 $0.88 $0.89 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 * Note: For clarity, rates that include the Annual Payment Discount or the reduction for Qualified Income are not shown.
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Table 2. Wastewater Rates Adopted in Resolution No. 20-55 Adopted in Resolution 20-55 *
Prior Implemented Implemented Review Before Implementation Customer Class and Service Type FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 Rate Change Effective Date > 1-Feb-2020 1-Feb-2021 1-Feb-2022 1-Feb-2023 1-Feb-2024 1-Feb-2025 Adopted annual percent increase > 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% Implemented/Recommended annual percent increase > 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% Residential
Full Rate, $/month
Single family dwellings $21.50 $22.40 $23.30 $24.20 $25.20 $26.20 Dwelling unit in a duplex $21.50 $22.40 $23.30 $24.20 $25.20 $26.20 Dwelling unit in an apartment $21.50 $22.40 $23.30 $24.20 $25.20 $26.20 Separate detached apartment $1.60 $1.70 $1.80 $1.90 $2.00 $2.10 Retirement home occupants $4.70 $4.90 $5.10 $5.30 $5.50 $5.70 Commercial
Minimum Base Rate $20.50 $21.30 $22.20 $23.10 $24.00 $25.00 Flow Charge - Full Rate, hcf $1.23 $1.28 $1.33 $1.38 $1.44 $1.50 Minimum Base Rate - Annual $233.70 $242.80 $253.10 $263.30 $273.60 $285.00 Flow Charge - 95% Rate $1.19 $1.22 $1.30 $1.40 $1.50 $1.60 Minimum Base Rate w/Lndscp Credit $20.50 $21.30 $22.20 $23.10 $24.00 $25.00 Flow Charge - Lndscp Credit, hcf $1.18 $1.23 $1.28 $1.33 $1.43 $1.52 Industrial
Flow Charge, $/1000 gallons $1.55 $1.60 $1.70 $1.80 $1.90 $2.00 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, $/1000 pounds $168.00 $174.70 $181.70 $189.00 $196.60 $204.50 Suspended Solids, $/1000 pounds $186.00 $193.40 $201.10 $209.10 $217.50 $226.20 *Note: For clarity, rates that include the Annual Payment Discount or the reduction for Qualified Income are not shown.
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Table 3. Garbage Rates Adopted in Resolution No. 20-55
Adopted in Resolution 20-55 *
Prior Implemented Implemented Review Before Implementation Customer Class and Service Type FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 Rate Change Effective Date > 1-Feb-2020 1-Feb-2021 1-Feb-2022 1-Feb-2023 1-Feb-2024 1-Feb-2025 Adopted annual percent increase > 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 4.0% 4.0% Implemented/Recommended annual percent increase > 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 4.0% 4.0% Residential
Full Rate
Res Curbside 1 Blk $32.70 $34.30 $36.00 $37.80 $39.30 $40.90 Res Curbside 2 Blk $46.50 $48.80 $51.20 $53.80 $56.00 $58.20 Res Curbside 3 Blk $60.50 $63.50 $66.70 $70.00 $72.80 $75.70 Res Curbside 4 Blk $74.30 $78.00 $81.90 $86.00 $89.40 $93.00 Res Curbside 1 Blk + 1 Grn $35.50 $37.20 $39.00 $41.00 $42.60 $44.30 Res Curbside 1 Blk + 2 Grn $38.30 $40.10 $42.00 $44.20 $45.90 $47.70 Res Curbside 2 Blk + 1 Grn $49.40 $51.70 $54.20 $57.00 $59.30 $61.60 Res Curbside 2 Blk + 2 Grn $52.20 $54.60 $57.20 $60.20 $62.60 $65.00 Res Curbside 3 Blk + 1 Grn $63.20 $66.40 $69.70 $73.20 $76.10 $79.10 Res Curbside 4 Blk + 1 Grn $77.20 $80.90 $84.90 $89.20 $92.70 $96.40 Res Curbside 1 Blk + 3 Grn $41.20 $43.00 $45.00 $47.40 $49.20 $51.10 Res Curbside 1 Blk + 4 Grn $43.80 $45.90 $48.00 $50.60 $52.50 $54.50 Res Curbside #2 Blk Only $13.90 $14.60 $15.30 $16.10 $16.70 $17.40 Res Curbside #2 Blk + Grn $16.70 $17.50 $18.30 $19.30 $20.00 $20.80 Res Curbside 1 Grn Only $2.80 $2.90 $3.00 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 Res Backyard 1 Blk $39.70 $41.70 $43.80 $46.00 $47.80 $49.70 Res Backyard 1 Blk + 1 Grn $49.40 $51.90 $54.50 $57.20 $59.50 $61.90 Res Curbside 2 Grn Only $5.60 $5.80 $6.00 $6.40 $6.60 $6.80 Multiple Dwelling
Duplex Curbside $65.00 $68.30 $71.70 $75.30 $78.30 $81.40 Duplex Curbside + 1 Grn $68.00 $71.20 $74.70 $78.50 $81.60 $84.80 Duplex Curbside + 2 Grn $70.00 $74.10 $77.70 $81.70 $84.90 $88.20 Duplex Curbside 2 Blk + 1 Grn $81.90 $85.80 $90.00 $94.60 $98.30 $102.20 Triplex Curbside $98.00 $102.90 $108.00 $113.40 $117.90 $122.60 Triplex Curbside + 1 Grn $101.00 $105.80 $111.00 $116.60 $121.20 $126.00 4-Plex Curbside $131.00 $137.60 $144.50 $151.70 $157.80 $164.10 4-Plex Curbside + 1 Grn $140.50 $147.50 $154.90 $161.10 $167.50 Commercial
Comm Curbside 1 Blk $32.70 $34.30 $36.00 $37.80 $39.30 $40.90 Comm Curbside 2 Blk $65.00 $68.30 $71.70 $75.30 $78.30 $81.40 Comm Curbside 2 Blk + 1 Grn $67.80 $71.20 $74.70 $78.50 $81.60 $84.80 Comm Curbside 3 Blk $98.00 $102.90 $108.00 $113.40 $117.90 $122.60 Comm Curbside 3 Blk + 1 Grn $105.80 $111.00 $116.60 $121.20 $126.00 Comm Curbside 1 Blk + 1 Grn $35.50 $37.20 $39.00 $41.00 $42.60 $44.30 Comm Curbside 9 Blk $294.00 $308.70 $324.00 $340.20 $353.70 $368.10 Comm Curbside 9 Blk + 1 Grn $311.60 $327.00 $343.40 $357.00 $371.50 Comm Backyard 1 Blk $39.70 $41.70 $43.80 $46.00 $47.80 $49.70 Comm Backyard 2 Blk $80.00 $83.40 $87.60 $92.00 $95.60 $99.40 Comm Backyard 1 Blk + 1 Grn $53.40 $56.10 $58.90 $61.80 $64.30 $66.90 Comm Curbside 1 Tubbie $148.00 $155.40 $163.20 $171.40 $178.30 $185.40 Comm Curbside 1 Tubbies + 1 Grn $158.30 $166.20 $174.60 $181.60 $188.80 Comm Curbside 2 Tubbies $294.00 $310.80 $326.40 $342.80 $356.60 $370.80 Comm Curbside 2 Tubbies + 1 Grn $313.70 $329.40 $346.00 $359.90 $374.20 Comm Curbside ANN 1 Blk $372.78 $391.02 $410.40 $430.92 $448.02 $466.26 Comm Curbside ANN 1 Blk + 1 Grn $404.70 $424.08 $444.60 $467.40 $485.64 $505.02 Comm Curbside 4 Blk + 1 Grn $133.00 $139.70 $146.70 $154.00 $160.20 $166.60 Comm Curbside ANN 3 Blk $1,117.20 $1,173.06 $1,231.20 $1,292.76 $1,344.06 $1,397.64 Comm Curbside ANN 1 Blk + 1 Grn $404.70 $424.08 $444.60 $467.40 $485.64 $505.02 Comm Curbside ANN Tubbie $1,687.20 $1,771.56 $1,860.48 $1,953.96 $2,032.62 $2,113.56 Comm Curbside ANN Tubbie + 1 Grn $1,774.46 $1,863.48 $1,957.16 $2,035.92 $2,116.96 Comm Curbside 2 Grn $5.60 $5.80 $6.00 $6.40 $6.60 $6.80 Comm Curbside 4 Grn $11.20 $11.60 $12.00 $12.80 $13.20 $13.60 Comm Curbside 6 Grn $16.80 $17.40 $18.00 $19.20 $19.80 $20.40 Comm Curbside 5 Grn Comm Curbside 5 Grn +1 Blk $46.70 $48.80 $51.00 $53.80 $55.80 $57.90 Comm Curbside 1 Blk + 2 Grn $38.30 $40.10 $42.00 $44.20 $45.90 $47.70 * Note: For clarity, Bulk rates and rates that include the Annual Payment Discount or the reduction for Qualified Income are not shown.
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SECTION 2. EVALUATION OF WATER RATES AND CASH FLOW
Cash flow (expenditures, and target and ending fund balances); coverage ratios; and the percent increase in average Single Family monthly bills are shown below for the 2020 Rate Study (top figure) and the current evaluation (bottom figure). Note that current projections of the debt service coverage ratio exceed the technical minimum of 1.25 times Net Revenues in all years.
The current evaluation does not examine the impact on cash flow or rates related to operating and capital costs for a new water supply connection to the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) water system.
Figure 1. Water Enterprise Fund Cash Flow
2020 Rate Study, FY21 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
2023 Review, FY23 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
1,720,000 1,670,000 1,730,000 1,790,000 1,850,000 1,910,000 1,980,000 2,040,000 790,000 780,000 780,000 780,000 790,000 780,000 780,000 780,000 870,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
3.67x 2.70x 2.69x 2.66x 2.61x 2.62x 2.60x 2.58x
2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Operating Debt Service Transfer to Capital Coverage
End Balance Target Balance SF Mo. Bill % Δ
ACTUAL PROJECTED FORECAST
1,720,000 1,750,000 1,730,000
1,940,000 2,000,000 2,070,000 2,140,000 2,220,000
790,000 780,000 780,000
780,000 790,000 780,000 780,000 780,000
870,000
1,220,000 1,310,000 1,050,000 1,060,000 1,080,000 1,100,000 1,110,000
3.67x
2% 2.57x 2% 2.76x 2% 2.43x 2% 2.42x 2% 2.46x 2% 2.49x 2% 2.50x 2% $0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Operating Debt Service Transfer to Capital Coverage
End Balance Target Balance SF Mo. Bill % Δ
ACTUAL REVIEW FORECAST
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The ending fund balance in FY25 (at the end of the review time frame) is projected to be approximately $440,000 less than projected in the 2020 Rate Study. The decrease is due to the following changes in cash flow over the remaining FY23 – FY25 period:
The beginning balance for FY23 was decreased by approximately $320,000 to reflect accounting changes not available before completion of the 2020 Rate Study; Revenues are projected to increase by approximately $230,000 due to a small increase in projected water sales;
Operating expenditures are projected to increase by approximately $460,000 due to increased costs for operating expenses; and
Transfers to capital reserves are decreased by $110,000.
At the end of FY25, the Capital Repair and Replacement Fund balance is projected to be approximately $6,900,000.
Based on review of the updated data, it is recommended that the City implement the rate increases adopted for implementation on February 1, 2023.
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SECTION 3. EVALUATION OF SEWER RATES AND CASH FLOW
The evaluation of rates in this TM involves only the update of projected expenditures, revenue from rates and number of accounts.
Cash flow (expenditures and target and ending fund balances), coverage ratios and the percent increase in average annual Single Family monthly bills are shown below for the 2020 Rate Study (top figure) and the current evaluation (bottom figure). Note that current projections of the debt service coverage ratio exceed the technical minimum of 1.25 times Net Revenues in all years until the debt service is retired in FY27.
Figure 2. Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Flow
2020 Rate Study, FY21 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
2023 Review, FY23 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
1,000,000
1,090,000 1,140,000 1,160,000 1,200,000 1,240,000 1,280,000 1,320,000 200,000 200,000 160,000 200,000 190,000 200,000 190,000 250,000 0 360,000 360,000 360,000 360,000 360,000 360,000 240,000 460,000 140,000 290,000 320,000 350,000 390,000 420,000 470,000 2%
4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Operating Debt Service Transfer to Capital R&R Transfer to Capital Reserve End Balance Target Balance SF Mo. Bill % Δ
ACTUAL REVIEW FORECAST
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The ending fund balance in FY25 (at the end of the review time frame) is projected to be approximately $70,000 more than projected in the 2020 Rate Study. The increase is due to the following changes in cash flow over the remaining FY23 – FY25 period:
The beginning balance for FY23 was increased by approximately $153,000 to reflect accounting changes not available before completion of the 2020 Rate Study; Revenues are projected to increase by approximately $150,000 due to a small increase in projected revenue from commercial and industrial accounts; and
Operating expenditures are projected to increase by approximately $230,000 due to increased costs for state fees and utilities.
At the end of FY25, the Capital Repair and Replacement Fund balance is projected to be approximately $2,089,000. An expenditure of $2,000,000 in FY27 is planned for purchase and installation of catch basin grates and other trash capture devices. In October 2020, City Council agreed to collect $2 million over the next 7 years to meet State requirements for the Storm Water Trash Provisions. The Trash Provisions include the installation of catch basin grates and other trash capture devices to capture trash up to 5 millimeters, in high traffic areas. Staff plans to provide a technical analysis in 2023 with more information on the type of devices, locations, expenditures, etc., for Council to review and discuss.
At the end of FY25, the Capital Reserve Fund balance is projected to be approximately $2,266,000.
Based on review of the updated data, it is recommended that the City implement the rate increase adopted for implementation on February 1, 2023.
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SECTION 4. EVALUATION OF GARBAGE RATES AND CASH FLOW
The evaluation of rates in this TM involves only the update of projected expenditures, revenue from rates and number of accounts. The rate structure remains unchanged.
Cash flow (expenditures and target and ending fund balances) and the percent increase in average annual Single Family monthly bills are shown below for the 2020 Rate Study (top figure) and the current evaluation (bottom figure).
Figure 3. Garbage Enterprise Fund Cash Flow
2020 Rate Study, FY21 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
2023 Review, FY23 – FY25 Cash Flow & Bills
1,940,000 1,890,000
2,120,000 2,200,000 2,280,000 2,360,000 2,440,000 2,530,000 160,000 280,000
280,000 280,000 280,000 280,000 280,000 280,000
5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%
1% 1%
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Operating Transfer to Capital End Balance Target Balance SF Mo. Bill % Δ
ACTUAL PROJECTED FORECAST
1,940,000
2,110,000
2,310,000 2,260,000 2,340,000 2,430,000 2,510,000
2,610,000
160,000
160,000
90,000 210,000
260,000
280,000 280,000
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Operating Transfer to Capital End Balance Target Balance SF Mo. Bill % Δ
ACTUAL REVIEW FORECAST
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The ending fund balance in FY25 (at the end of the review time frame) is projected to be approximately $510,000 less than projected in the 2020 Rate Study. The decrease is due to the following changes in cash flow over the remaining FY23 – FY25 period:
The beginning balance for FY23 was decreased by approximately $90,000 to reflect accounting changes not available before completion of the 2020 Rate Study; Revenues are projected to decrease by approximately $330,000 due to a lower number of residential cans than was used in the 2020 Rate Study;
Operating expenditures are projected to increase by approximately $190,000 due to increased costs for fuel and disposal fees; and
Transfers to capital reserves are decreased by $90,000.
At the end of FY25, the Capital Repair and Replacement Fund balance is projected to be approximately $133,000 and include the projected purchase of a new, $400,000 CNG Garbage Truck in FY24.
Based on review of the updated data, it is recommended that the City implement the rate increase adopted for implementation on February 1, 2023.
Rate increases forecast for FY26 and FY27 – the two-years following the five-year rate increases adopted based on the 2020 Rates Study – are changed from 1% per year to 5% per year. The change in forecast increases is in response to projected ending balances that are significantly below projected target ending balances during the time period FY23 – FY25.
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SECTION 5. EVALUATION OF SINGLE FAMILY MONTHLY BILLS
Single Family monthly bills based on implemented and adopted rates from the 2020 Rate Study are shown in the figure below. Monthly bills for FY23 – FY25 are based on recommendations to implement the rate increases adopted for FY23 along with no change to the adopted rate increases for FY24 and FY25.
Figure 4. Evaluation of Single Family Monthly Bills
Water - residential 1-inch meter, 16 hcf per month / Sewer - residential / Garbage - residential curbside 1 black + 1 green Established in Resolution 20-55
Prior Implemented Implemented Adopted
Monthly Bill FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water $47.70 $48.62 $49.54 $50.56 $51.58 $52.60
Sewer $21.50 $22.40 $23.30 $24.20 $25.20 $26.20
Garbage $35.50 $37.20 $39.00 $41.00 $42.60 $44.30
Total $104.70 $108.22 $111.84 $115.76 $119.38 $123.10
Monthly $ ∆ FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water $0.80 $0.92 $0.92 $1.02 $1.02 $1.02
Sewer $0.40 $0.90 $0.90 $0.90 $1.00 $1.00
Garbage $1.70 $1.70 $1.80 $2.00 $1.60 $1.70
Total $2.90 $3.52 $3.62 $3.92 $3.62 $3.72
Monthly % ∆ FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Water 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Sewer 2% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Garbage 5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%
Total 2.8% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.0% 3.0%
$48 $49 $50 $51 $52 $53
$22 $22 $23 $24 $25 $26
$36 $37 $39 $41 $43 $44
$105 $108 $112 $116 $119 $123
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SECTION 6. SUMMARY OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS EXPENDITURES A summary of FY22 expenditures related to regulatory requirements is shown in the table below.
Table 4. Summary of FY22 Regulatory Requirements Expenditures Enterprise Fund Total
Garbage $5,142
Halpin Compliance Solutions $5,142
Sewer $17,450
Stantec $9,365
WGR Southwest Inc. $8,085
Water $25,696
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group $9,455
South San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Agency $16,241 Total $48,287
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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: TM_final_f1-0_2023_rate_review (3674 : Utility Rate Study - Enterprise Funds Year 3 Update) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Ed Ormonde, Chief of Police
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: Grand Jury - Final Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of response to Grand Jury Case No. 0321 for Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin regarding Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global Threat.
BACKGROUND:
The 2021-22 San Joaquin County Grand Jury has published Case No. 0321, “Cybersecurity:
Local Defense Against a Global Threat” (see attached). In the published case the Grand Jury has made certain findings and recommendations to each entity surveyed within San Joaquin County.
The City of Ripon is required to respond to these findings and recommendations before December 31, 2022.
DISCUSSION/RESPONSE:
Staff has prepared a final letter to the Grand Jury (see attached file “Final City Council Response to Grand Jury”) responding to each finding and recommendation that is applicable to the City of Ripon.
Staff is requesting the City Council approve the final response to the Grand Jury. Following approval of the letter it will be submitted to the San Joaquin County Grand Jury as the City of Ripon’s official response.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachments:
1. FINAL_Grand Jury Response
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2. Organization Chart
3. Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat
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December 14, 2022
Honorable Michael D. Coughlan, Presiding Judge
Superior Court of California, San Joaquin County
180 E. Weber Ave, Suite 1306J
Stockton, California 95202
Dear Judge Coughlan,
The City of Ripon welcomes the opportunity to respond to the 2021-2022 San Joaquin Grand Jury Case #0321 Report (the “Report”) regarding Cybersecurity. The City of Ripon always welcomes independent review of its information technology systems, and thanks the Grand Jury for its efforts.
The City of Ripon has reviewed the Report and implemented many of its recommendations. The City of Ripon would also like to take the opportunity to address the Report’s specific findings and recommendations.
By way of background, the City of Ripon’s IT Department experienced a significant amount of turnover over the last couple of years. Prior to the beginning of the information gathering stage by the Grand Jury, the City’s only full-time Information Technology Technician that had been in this position for 15 years had resigned. During the information gathering stage, the City had just filled the full-time Information Technology Technician position, but unfortunately this individual resigned shortly after the completion of the information gathering stage because of a lack of the technical skill level and experience to function in this position.
Since the completion of the Grand Jury investigation and as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, the City has created a second full-time Information Technology Technician position so there would be overlap in the understanding of department operations in the event an individual resigns in the future.
The City is confident that these measures will address the areas of concern outlined in the Report.
Grand Jury Findings and City Responses:
In responding to the Grand Jury’s Findings, we note each finding and the City of Ripon’s response follows.
F6.1 It is unclear in the City of Ripon’s Organizational Chart where responsibilities for IT and IT security lie, creating confusion over who is responsible to act in a disruptive event.
The City of Ripon respectfully disagrees with this finding for the reasons set forth below.
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Packet Pg. 345 Attachment: FINAL_Grand Jury Response (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) The IT Department is organized into Information Technology Technician level I and II, with the tier II technician reporting directly to the Lieutenant of the Ripon Police Department. The Police Department’s organizational chart (see attached) depicts the relationship between the two IT positions and the Lieutenant. In a disruptive event it is clear that the technicians within the IT Department, as well as all identified vendors and contractors, respond to, preserve and reinstate functions at the City of Ripon, under the supervision of the Lieutenant.
At this time, both Information Technology Technician positions are filled and both employees have been fully briefed as to the organizational structure.
F6.2 The City of Ripon has a rudimentary network diagram outlining the City’s router and firewall relationship with networks used, but the diagram lacks detail, leaving uncertainty about data security.
The City of Ripon respectfully disagrees with the finding. The City of Ripon has contracted with Waypoint Network Solutions for the last 15 years to assist in creating very detailed diagrams of network structure including documentation on router and firewall settings. Both of the City’s Information Technology Technicians understand these diagrams and work with Waypoint Network Solutions as updates are periodically needed when improvements are made to increase the security of the City’s network.
F6.3 Although the City of Ripon met expectations in the areas of data confidentiality and security, lack of IT staff and leadership leaves these areas vulnerable to cyberattack.
The City of Ripon has addressed this Finding as to staffing following the information-gathering phase of the Report. The City of Ripon has created a second full time position as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The City has filled both full-time positions since the completion of the information-gathering phase.
The City of Ripon respectfully disagrees with the finding regarding lack of leadership. The IT team leader reports directly to the Lieutenant of the Ripon Police Department for status updates and administrative decisions.
F6.4 The City of Ripon Lacks a Business Continuity Plan, rendering the City relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
The City of Ripon has addressed this finding following the information-gathering phase of this Report. The City of Ripon has drafted a formal plan for business continuity as part of the City’s Network Security Plan (see attached) that was approved by the City Council on December 13, 2022.
F6.5 The City of Ripon does not have a Disaster Preparedness Plan, leaving the City at risk for significant delay and cost to restore IT systems in the event of a disaster.
The City of Ripon has addressed this finding following the information-gathering phase of this Report. Many of the disaster response measures were already in place prior to the informationgathering phase. To avoid the confusion of utilizing multiple plans in the event of a ransomware attack, the City of Ripon has drafted the elements of the disaster preparedness plan as part of the City’s Network Security Plan.
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Packet Pg. 346 Attachment: FINAL_Grand Jury Response (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) F6.6 The City of Ripon does not have a formal policy or procedure to address ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay and greater loss of security in the event of an attack.
The City of Ripon has addressed this finding following the information-gathering phase of this Report. Many of the measures to address a ransomware attack were already in place prior to the information-gathering phase. To avoid the confusion of utilizing multiple plans in the event of a ransomware attack, the City of Ripon has incorporated the elements of the ransomware attack response as part of the Network Security Plan.
Grand Jury Recommendations and City Responses:
In responding to the Grand Jury’s recommendations, we note each recommendation and the City of Ripon’s response follows.
R6.1 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop and make public an updated City Organizational Chart showing details of the City’s IT functions, including all IT positions.
The City of Ripon has updated its organizational chart to show the changes made to our current staff positions (see attached).
R6.2 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop and adopt a detail Network Diagram to decrease system vulnerabilities.
The City of Ripon already has developed and adopted highly detailed networks diagrams that are kept confidential and secure internally. The City of Ripon recognizes the importance of maintaining network documentation and will continually maintain its network documentation consistent with the Grand Jury’s recommendation.
R6.3 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council obtain a third-party security review of the City’s IT department assets, positions, and policies and an evaluation of data confidentiality, security systems and protocols.
The City of Ripon has obtained the third-party firm “Resolute Guard” to perform an independent review of the City’s IT department assets, which has been completed. The City of Ripon’s IT department has incorporated the recommendations of this third-party review into the operations of the IT department, consistent with the Grand Jury’s findings.
R6.4 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal Business Continuity Plan.
The City of Ripon has conducted an internal review of its network and developed the elements of the business continuity plan as part of the City’s Network Security Plan that is accessible to the IT department and relevant Response Team Members. This plan was adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2022 and will be continually reviewed and updated to stay current and effective with evolving technologies.
R6.5 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal Disaster Preparedness Plan.
The City of Ripon has conducted an internal review of its network and incorporated the elements of the Disaster Preparedness Plan as part of the City’s Network Security Plan previously described.
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Packet Pg. 347 Attachment: FINAL_Grand Jury Response (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) R6.6 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal internal policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack.
The City of Ripon has conducted an internal review of its network and incorporated the elements of responding to a ransomware attack as part of the City’s Network Security Plan previously described.
The City of Ripon would like to once again thank the Grand Jury for its effort in their review of the City’s security posture. The City of Ripon agrees that it is vital that all local municipalities implement sufficient safeguards to protect their information systems and continue to supply vital resources to their constituents.
Please contact Kevin Werner, City Administrator at (209) 599-2108 or [email protected] if there is anything further that you require.
Michael Restuccia, Mayor
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Packet Pg. 348 Attachment: FINAL_Grand Jury Response (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) Ripon Police Department
Organizational Chart
Chief of Police
Lieutenant
Investigations
Sergeant
General
Detective
Special
Investigator
Narcotics/Gangs
School
Resource
Officer
Patrol
Sergeants
Patrol
Officers
Reserve
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Communications
Supervisor
Dispatchers
Information &
Technology
Technician II
Information &
Technology
Technician I
Community
Service
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Packet Pg. 349 Attachment: Organization Chart (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 2021−2022 San Joaquin County Grand Jury
Working Title 1: Working Title 2 (Case No. xx20)
San Joaquin County and Its Seven Cities:
Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global Threat
Case #0321
Summary
We hear reports on a daily basis of cyberattacks occurring around the world. These attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, disruptive and expensive. Attacks on government agencies can disrupt essential services, crippling communities. Agencies small and large are equally vulnerable. There is an ever-growing demand for stolen data in an underground market.
Compromise of information has proven to be a serious threat on the cyber battleground, both domestically and internationally. Bad actors hack intelligence, media and essential service systems.
Other disasters such as floods, fires, storms or prolonged power outages can interrupt essential services if providers’ information systems are not adequately secure. According to one expert witness interviewed by the 2021-2022 Grand Jury, “World War III will be fought in cyberspace, not on the battlefield.”
Grand Jury members are not technical experts but sought to understand the cybersecurity landscape and local governments’ management of their cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities. In this investigation of information security of San Joaquin County and its seven cities, the 2021-2022 Grand Jury made a “point in time” assessment of each entity’s Information Systems Department (ISD), focusing primarily on cybersecurity. The Grand Jury considered nine elements of any ISD and, through research of relevant literature and input from industry experts, established an expected standard for each of those elements. The Grand Jury then evaluated each of the agencies with respect to those expectations.
The Grand Jury concluded that San Joaquin County (SJC) has mature and robust security policies and systems. The County’s security architecture provided a model in evaluating each city’s systems.
The Grand Jury determined that Escalon, Lodi and Stockton met a lay person’s expectations for cybersecurity but were lacking either a formal Business Continuity Plan (BCP) or Disaster
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Packet Pg. 350 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 2 Preparedness Plan (DPP). Lathrop, Manteca and Tracy were found to have adequate security systems in place but lack documented plans for both Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness. Ripon was found to need improvement in meeting several of the Grand Jury’s expectations, with lack of personnel being their greatest challenge.
The Grand Jury recommends that the County and affected cities:
• develop, adopt and implement a Business Continuity Plan; • develop, adopt and implement an IT Disaster Preparedness Plan; • remedy specific cybersecurity risks found in this investigation; and • the City of Ripon undergo a data system security review by an expert third party to assess the City’s IT systems and protocols.
The Grand Jury recognizes that cybersecurity is a dynamic process, a continually moving target which needs constant monitoring and updating.
Glossary
• Access: The ability and means to communicate with or otherwise interact with a system; to use system resources to manage information; to gain knowledge of the information the system contains; to control system components and functions.
• Actor, bad actor, threat actor or attacker: An individual, group, organization or government that attempts or executes an attack.
• Attack: An intentional attempt to gain unauthorized access to system services, resources or information; an attempt to compromise system integrity. • Authentication: The process of verifying the identity or other attributes of an entity (user, process or device).
• Authorization: A process of determining, by evaluating applicable access control information, whether a subject is allowed to have the specified types of access to a particular resource. • BCP: Business Continuity Plan. A document that sets forth procedures for the continued performance of core capabilities, critical operations and user services during any disruption or potential disruption.
• CCISDA: California County Information Services Directors Association. This is the official organization of the county IT directors and chief information officers throughout the state of California. CCISDA represents all 58 California counties in the area of information technology in county government.
• CIO: Chief Information Officer.
• Computer Aided Dispatch Systems: Used by dispatchers, call-takers, and 911 operators to prioritize and record incident calls, identify the status and locations of responders in the field and effectively dispatch responders.
• Confidentiality: A property of information that is not disclosed to users, processes or devices unless they have been authorized to access the information. • Cyber event or incident: An occurrence that actually or potentially results in adverse consequences to an information system or the information that the system processes, stores or transmits and that may require a response action to mitigate the consequences. An occurrence that constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of security policies, security procedures or acceptable use policies.
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Packet Pg. 351 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 3 • Cybersecurity: The activity, process, ability, capability or state whereby information and communications systems and the information contained therein are protected from and/or defended against damage, unauthorized use, modification or exploitation. • DPP: Disaster Preparedness Plan. A document that sets forth policies and procedures for restoration of information systems after a critical incident or event from any source. The plan addresses interim restoration of information operations in the short and medium term and full restoration of all capabilities in the longer term.
• Data integrity: The property that data is complete, intact and trusted and has not been modified or destroyed in an unauthorized or accidental manner.
• Data security policy: A rule or set of rules that governs the acceptable use of an organization's information and services to a level of acceptable risk and the means for protecting the organization's information assets.
• Encryption: The process of converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people or agents.
• Firewall: A capability to limit network traffic between networks and/or information systems. A hardware/software device, or a software program, that limits network traffic according to a set of rules of what access is and is not allowed or authorized. • Hacker: An unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system. • ISD: Information Systems Department.
• IT: Information Technology.
• KnowB4: A proprietary security awareness training platform. KnowB4 is used by agencies for simulated phishing activities and other email compromise tests, as well as for other IT security training needs.
• Malware: Software that compromises the operation of a system by performing an unauthorized function or process.
• Mobile device management tool: A security software tool designed to help organizations secure, manage and monitor mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. • Multi-factor authentication: An electronic authentication mechanism in which a user is granted access to an application only after presenting two or more pieces of evidence (factors or keys only the authentic user knows or possesses).
• Multi-layer security access: Multi-layer security refers to a system that uses numerous components to shield the IT infrastructure. It is a defense mechanism that mitigates, delays or prevents threats.
• Network or cyber infrastructure: The information and communication systems and services composed of all hardware and software that process, store and communicate information; any combination of all these elements.
• Next-generation systems: Security systems consisting of both firewall and intrusion prevention systems built in, rather than as add-ons, along with the features of basic firewalls. • Phishing: A digital form of social engineering to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information.
• Phishing test: A security training exercise designed to test users’ vulnerability and reinforce vigilance.
• Presidential Executive Order 14028: “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” (issued May 12, 2021) requires agencies to enhance their cybersecurity system integrity.
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Packet Pg. 352 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 4 • Ransomware: A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
• Ransomware attack response plan: A set of predetermined and documented procedures to detect and respond to a cyber incident involving demand for ransom for recovery and restoration of data or systems.
• Records Management System: The management of records for an organization throughout the records’ life cycle.
• Redundancy: Additional or alternative systems, sub-systems, assets or processes that maintain a degree of overall functionality in case of loss or failure of another system, sub-system, asset or process. Typically applied to power supplies and data backup systems. • Vulnerability: A characteristic or specific weakness that renders an organization or asset (such as information or an information system) open to exploitation by a given threat or susceptible to a given hazard.
Wi-Fi network: A family of wireless network protocols used for local area networking of devices and internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves.
Background
The 2008-2009 San Joaquin County Grand Jury reported on information technology security, finding that several County departments and two of the seven cities in the county met expectations for Information Technology (IT) security, while some County departments and five cities did not.
Recommendations were made and generally accepted in agency responses. In terms of technology, 2008-2009 was at least a generation ago. Government agencies use and store vast amounts of sensitive data on their residents and their employees, including personal identification data, financial data, health data and legal data. Additionally, these agencies provide services essential to our day-to-day lives, including public safety (police and fire), public works, health services, water services and community development. The Grand Jury recognizes that we are lay people, hardly experts, in the field of IT. It was the intent of the 2021-2022 Grand Jury to examine how the county and city governments within San Joaquin County are exercising due diligence to protect information, defend against future cyberattacks, maintain current disaster plans and provide ongoing training to employees in these matters.
Reason for Investigation
As stated in Presidential Executive Order 14028, “…the prevention, detection, assessment and remediation of cyber incidents is a top priority and essential to national economic security.” San Joaquin County has experienced ransomware and cybersecurity attacks firsthand. School districts, municipalities and county agencies have been victimized in recent years. Given the rise in complexity of IT, the current sophistication of cybercrime, and the essential nature of government services provided, the 2021-2022 Grand Jury undertook an investigation into the current state of security and disaster preparedness of the IT systems of San Joaquin County and the seven incorporated cities within the county.
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Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 5 Method of Investigation
The 2021-2022 Grand Jury surveyed six San Joaquin County IT department heads and the City Manager or City Administrator of each of the seven cities in the county; each responded to the survey. Subsequently, an agency IT department head or staff member, an IT consultant or a city administrator was interviewed to clarify responses and to provide additional material when applicable. The Grand Jury also interviewed independent cybersecurity experts. The expert witnesses have collectively more than 50 years’ experience at diverse levels of government ranging from county to state to national information systems and cybersecurity. IT executives from one school district were also interviewed. For this investigation, the Grand Jury interviewed 16 individuals and attended cybersecurity presentations.
The Grand Jury also reviewed numerous websites and newspaper and magazine articles relevant to this investigation. Additionally, the Grand Jury reviewed documents provided, including network diagrams, ransomware insurance policies and other items.
Materials Reviewed
• 2021-2022 San Joaquin County Grand Jury surveys
• Biden, Joseph. Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. 12 May 2021.
Executive Order#14028
• California Joint Cyber Incident Response Guide. California Office of Emergency Services Cyber Security Integration Center, 2 Aug. 2021
• Cyber Atack Preparedness in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury, 2021. Report 2104
• Digital Services and Innovation Strategy. San Joaquin County, 19 Nov. 2020 • How to Develop a Ransomware Remediation Plan. Rubrik, 2021 • Information Technology Security. 2018-2019 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury, 2019 • Information Technology Security: Cities and San Joaquin County. 2008/2009 San Joaquin County Grand Jury, 2009. Report No.03-08
• Ransomware Defense for Dummies--2nd Edition. 2nd ed., Cisco Umbrella, 2021 Websites Visited
• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. “CYBERSECURITY | CISA.” Cisa.gov, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 2019, www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity. Accessed 6 May 2022.
• Federal Trade Commission, and Alvaro Puig. “Cybersecurity Advice to Protect Your Connected Devices and Accounts.” Sjgov.org, 24 Mar. 2022, www.sjgov.org/department/da/consumeralerts/consumer-alerts/2022/03/24/cybersecurity-advice-to-protect-your-connected-devices-andaccounts. Accessed 6 May 2022. • Kuykendall, By Kristal. “Cybersecurity Experts Call for More Transparency and Immediate Resources for Schools -.” The Journal, 17 Mar. 2022,
thejournal.com/Articles/2022/03/17/Cybersecurity-Experts-Call-For-More-Transparency-andImmediate-Resources-for-Schools.aspx?Page=1. Accessed 6 May 2022.
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Packet Pg. 354 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 6 • Marcum Accounts Advisors. “What Is a SOC 2?” The SSAE 18 Reporting Standard - SOC 1 - SOC 2 - SOC 3 (Formerly SSAE 16), 8 Jan. 2022, www.ssae-16.com/faq/what-is-a-soc-2/.
Accessed 30 Apr. 2022.
• National Institute for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies. “Cybersecurity Glossary | National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies.” Niccs.cisa.gov, niccs.cisa.gov/aboutniccs/cybersecurity-glossary. Accessed 6 May 2022. • Unisys. “Cyber Attacks--What You Need to Know.” Unisys, 2022, www.unisys.com. Accessed 6 May 2022.
Discussions, Findings and Recommendations
General Discussion
The Grand Jury recognizes cybersecurity is an extremely complicated topic. Specialized knowledge, experience and expertise are required for a deep understanding of what is necessary for adequate policies, systems and architecture. Lacking such specialized knowledge, the Grand Jury researched numerous sources, including recognized experts in this field to determine the following elements of any ISD and to define the following expectations for adequate cybersecurity in today’s environment.
Expectations
• Organization: Each organization should have a detailed Organization Chart demonstrating the structure of its independent IT department. Cities lacking an independent IT department should have a chart showing where IT resides in their overall structure. • Network Diagram: Each organization should have a detailed network diagram indicating the relationships between all IT architectural elements. Best-practice guidelines suggest that this diagram be confidential.
• Data Confidentiality: Each organization should have an organization-wide policy determining data confidentiality and access control. Policy for data access should be clearly defined and deskspecific or station-specific. • Data Security: Each organization should have next-generation systems and controls to ensure both physical and cyber security for all IT assets. Next-generation firewalls and endpoint management systems provide protection against ever-evolving means of cyberattack. Data should be protected with daily or continuous backup and archival systems. Backups should be protected against corruption, external encryption and/or destruction. Agencies should require multi-factor authentication for access to network systems. • Business Continuity Plan (BCP): Each organization should have a detailed, current, comprehensive plan for restoring services in the event of disruption from any source. • Disaster Preparedness Plan (DPP): Each organization should have a formal, detailed plan to prepare for various possible IT disruptions. This plan should be tested frequently and updated regularly.
• Ransomware Policy: Each organization should have an internal (confidential) documented policy for agency response to a ransomware attack.
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• Ongoing Employee Training: Each organization should provide rigorous, frequent training and ongoing testing of all employees as an integral part of its cybersecurity profile.
Survey Results:
The table below indicates whether an agency met (M), did not meet (NM) or was in the process of meeting (IP) the nine defined expectations.
Org
Chart
Network
Diagram
Data
Confidentiality
Data
Security
BCP DPP Ransomware
Policy
Cyber
Insurance
Training
SJC M M M M M M NM M M
Escalon M M M M NM M M M M
Lathrop M M M M NM M NM NM M
Lodi M M M M IP M M M M
Manteca M M M M M M IP IP M
Ripon M M M M NM NM NM M M
Stockton M M M M M M NM M M
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1.0 San Joaquin County−Discussion
In November 2020, San Joaquin County released a three-year (2020-2023) strategic plan for ensuring continuing security, efficacy, cost-effectiveness and best-service outcomes to all end-users of County services and systems. The plan document “San Joaquin County Digital Services and Innovation Strategy” established goals for County digital service systems. These goals— Modernizing and Leveraging Our Technology Environment—address objectives for a security posture:
1. Acquire and implement cybersecurity technology to enable SJC to develop industry-leading capabilities to help mitigate and address cybersecurity risk.
2. Develop and mature security governance and processes to meet or exceed industry standards, enhance security enforcement partnerships, and strengthen County practices.
3. Develop a robust security training program for the County workforce, including enhanced training and development for the security workforce.
Excerpt from “San Joaquin County Digital Services and Innovation Strategy,” November 19, 2020 (page 6) San Joaquin County has met these objectives and continues to update and enhance these processes as the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.
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Packet Pg. 356 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 8 San Joaquin County ISD oversees all County departments, making it one of the largest county ISDs in California. San Joaquin County ISD is an active participant in the California County Information Systems Department Association (CCISDA). This association provides opportunities for counties to share information and experiences and offers guidance, such as standards for best-practice policies.
Several large and specialized departments within the County have their own IT departments and department chiefs who report to the County’s Chief Information Officer. Additionally, SJC has a dedicated Information Security Officer. All these IT executives form a cybersecurity governance committee which meets monthly, with subgroups meeting more frequently as needed.
County ISD and Human Resource Departments conduct frequent and on-going employee training and testing using proprietary software. In addition to these County departments, several Independent Special Districts in SJC use County IT services through various memoranda of understanding.
The only element of the defined expectations not met by SJC is having an internal documented policy for response to a ransomware attack.
San Joaquin County is a model agency in the realm of information technology and maintenance of cybersecurity.
Findings
F1.1 San Joaquin County does not have a formal internal policy concerning payments or procedures in ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay and greater loss of security in the event of such an attack.
F1.2 San Joaquin County has an exemplary profile regarding cybersecurity and should serve as a model for other government agencies within San Joaquin County.
Recommendations
R1.1 By November 1, 2022, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with San Joaquin County ISD, develop, adopt and implement a formal internal policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack.
2.0 City of Escalon−Discussion
The City of Escalon does not have an independent IT department but has a contract agreement with Mid Valley IT to provide all IT services. In the City organization, IT functions report to the Finance and HR Directors. Each employee is given a level of access according to assigned responsibilities within their department. All employees receive information security training specific to their responsibilities as well as general security awareness training. The IT consultant employs an aggressive multi-layered approach to mitigate security threats through software and hardware protection measures. Critical or confidential data is stored in multiple cloud-based locations and systems employing numerous safeguards, including use of multi-factor authentication for access.
IT functions are protected with a standby generator and redundant backups in case of a system failure. The generator is tested periodically for functionality.
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Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 9 The City of Escalon met all but one of the expectations for adequate cybersecurity. Escalon is by far the smallest city in San Joaquin County, but by using a contracted IT service provider, Escalon is meeting its cybersecurity needs. The City of Escalon does not have a documented Business Continuity Plan.
Findings
F2.1 The City of Escalon does not have a documented Business Continuity Plan, leaving the City relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
Recommendations
R2.1 By January 1, 2023, the Escalon City Council, in conjunction with Mid Valley IT, develop, adopt and implement a Business Continuity Plan.
3.0 City of Lathrop−Discussion
The City of Lathrop met six of the expectations for the nine elements considered in this investigation. Lathrop’s IT organization includes a Director of Information Technology at the cabinet leadership level, a policy strongly recommended by an IT expert for maximum IT security. Including the Director of IT in frequent, regular meetings with other department heads allows effective communication of IT security needs to all City departments.
Expectations for data confidentiality and data security were met. However, use of multi-factor authentication for system access was not universal at the time of this investigation, leaving Lathrop at higher risk of attack. Lathrop provides an unsecured public Wi-Fi network, separate from the City’s secure business network and accessible to any user. Hackers or other bad actors could take advantage of the unsecured network, possibly resulting in compromise of log-in credentials from that network and possibly exposing the City to costly liability suits. Lathrop was in the process of developing and approving a BCP and DPP plan at the time of this investigation. Similarly, the City was updating an internal policy for response to a ransomware attack. At the time of this investigation, Lathrop lacked insurance against losses incurred in a cybersecurity incident.
Findings
F3.1 The City of Lathrop does not employ multi-factor authentication universally, leaving City systems more vulnerable to the activities of bad actors.
F3.2 The City of Lathrop provides an unsecured public Wi-Fi network. Misuse of this unsecured network could expose the City to liability risks.
F3.3 The City of Lathrop does not have an approved Business Continuity Plan, rendering the City relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
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Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 10 F3.4 The City of Lathrop does not have a formal internal policy or procedure to address ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay and greater loss of security in the event of such an attack.
F3.5 The City of Lathrop does not have an insurance policy covering financial losses from a cyberattack, possibly exposing City financial resources.
Recommendations
R3.1 By November 1, 2022, the Lathrop City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, develop, adopt and implement a procedure for universal multi-factor authentication for access to City data.
R3.2 By November 1, 2022, the Lathrop City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, provide a secure public Wi-Fi network.
R3.3 By January 1, 2023, the Lathrop City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, develop, adopt and implement a Business Continuity Plan.
R3.4 By November 1, 2022, the Lathrop City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, develop, adopt and implement a formal internal policy and procedure for a ransomware attack.
R3.5 By January 1, 2023, the Lathrop City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, obtain an insurance policy to mitigate fiscal impact resulting from cyberattack or other critical information system loss.
4.0 City of Lodi−Discussion
The City of Lodi has a large IT division, responsible for all IT functions of the City. The division is responsible for the integrity of the City’s cyber infrastructure, maintenance and support of all hardware and software, and assuring secure access to all network resources. Lodi fell victim to a ransom attack in April 2019. That unfortunate event caused the City to change its management of cybersecurity, significantly elevating the importance of vigilance by all City staff. Lodi has implemented a robust cyber awareness training program for all City employees, incorporating education in tactics used by bad actors both inside and outside the City’s network. Monthly training is followed by testing in topics covered. Citywide campaigns occur quarterly to test employee response to phishing and other email-based attacks. The IT division head reports directly to the Deputy City Manager and meets regularly with all City department heads. The City of Lodi met all expectations for cybersecurity except for having a completed, up-to-date Business Continuity Plan.
The City has contracted a business consulting firm to create a BCP, projected to be completed and implemented by the end of June 2022.
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Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 11 Findings
F4.1 The City of Lodi does not have an approved Business Continuity Plan, rendering the City relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
F4.2 The City of Lodi has implemented an excellent cyber awareness training program for all employees minimizing risk to damage from cyberattack.
Recommendations
R4.1 By January 1, 2023, the Lodi City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT division, develop, adopt and implement a Business Continuity Plan.
5.0 City of Manteca−Discussion
The City of Manteca met seven of the nine expectations considered in this investigation. Manteca’s Information Technology department is independent in the City’s organization. The department director reports directly to the City Manager and meets weekly with other City department heads.
User level of access is determined by position, background and other departmental factors.
Employees are trained on a regular basis. The training is mandatory for all employees. Hard drives are encrypted, and a Mobile Device Management tool is used for tablets, laptops and phones.
Manteca’s ISD is currently updating its Information Technology Security Policy. This comprehensive policy has not been updated since 2010. Manteca’s Department of Information Technology and Innovation is collaborating with City administration and the City Attorney to update all policies relating to information technology security. Similarly, the City is in the process of bringing both hardware and software systems up to next-generation standards with new firewall, malware, user access, backup systems and applications in place. Employee training is executed through KnowB4, an industry-standard cybersecurity training program which includes phishing and other email compromise testing.
Regarding firewalls and switches, roughly 60% still operate off single rather than dual or redundant power supplies. Over the next five years, the City is phasing out older devices as they reach end-oflife.
Findings
F5.1 The City of Manteca has an Information Technology Security Policy which has not been updated since 2010, leaving the City relatively unprepared for a cyber event.
F5.2 The City of Manteca lacks a policy and procedure for ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay, and greater loss of security in the event of such an attack.
F5.3 The City of Manteca has a significant number of security devices with single power supplies.
This lack of redundant power presents vulnerability in major or prolonged power outages.
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Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 12 Recommendations
R5.1 By January 1, 2023, the Manteca City Council, in conjunction with the City’s ISD, develop, approve and implement an updated Information Technology Security Policy.
R5.2 By January 1, 2023, the Manteca City Council, in conjunction with the City’s ISD, develop, approve and implement a confidential policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack.
R5.3 By March 1, 2023, the Manteca City Council, in conjunction with the City’s ISD, develop, approve and adopt an updated timeline to replace single-powered units with dual-powered or redundant-powered units in their network architecture.
6.0 City of Ripon−Discussion
The City of Ripon has experienced turnover and vacancies in the IT Department in the past year.
The Director of IT resigned in early 2021. Subsequently, another IT Director was hired but resigned within three months. The City has contracted with a former IT employee as a temporary IT Director and is currently updating the job description for a permanent director of the IT functions.
The City’s organization chart does not include an IT department or department head. The only IT position shown is within the Police Department.
Data confidentiality is maintained through a three-tiered access structure. Management supervisors for each City department determine who has access to appropriate information.
Sensitive data is held within a Computer Aided Dispatch Program or a Records Management System within the IT division of the Ripon Police Department. The sensitivity of data with all other City departments is determined by supervisors.
Findings
F6.1 It is unclear in the City of Ripon’s Organization Chart where responsibilities for IT and IT security lie, creating confusion over who is responsible to act in a disruptive event.
F6.2 The City of Ripon has a rudimentary network diagram outlining the City’s router and firewall relationship with networks used, but the diagram lacks detail, leaving uncertainty about data security.
F6.3 Although the City of Ripon met expectations in the areas of data confidentiality and security, lack of IT staff and leadership leaves these areas vulnerable to cyberattack.
F6.4 The City of Ripon lacks a Business Continuity Plan, rendering the City relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
F6.5 The City of Ripon does not have a Disaster Preparedness Plan, leaving the City at risk for significant delay and cost to restore IT systems in the event of a disaster.
F6.6 The City of Ripon does not have a formal policy or procedure to address ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay and greater loss of security in the event of an attack.
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Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 13 Recommendations
R6.1 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop and make public an updated City Organization chart showing details of the City’s IT functions, including all IT positions.
R6.2 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop and adopt a detailed Network Diagram to decrease security vulnerabilities.
R6.3 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council obtain a third-party security review of the City’s IT department assets, positions, and policies and an evaluation of data confidentiality, security systems and protocols.
R6.4 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal Business Continuity Plan.
R6.5 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal Disaster Preparedness Plan for IT functions.
R6.6 By January 1, 2023, the Ripon City Council develop, adopt and implement a formal internal policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack.
7.0 City of Stockton−Discussion
The City of Stockton has a large IT department that oversees IT functions for all the City’s other departments. Data confidentiality and user access are determined departmentally, following uniform standards. Information is protected by many safeguards aiming not only to minimize risk of penetration but also to detect any breach that might occur. Stockton has both a BCP and a DPP.
Stockton is one of very few cities having license to use a cybersecurity tool integrating the City with the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services. Stockton’s IT Director meets weekly with other department heads, updating them on all matters related to cybersecurity.
Stockton met each of the cybersecurity expectations except for the presence of a documented internal policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack. However, the City does have a Cybersecurity Response Book detailing response procedures for other cyber events. Employee security awareness training is required every six months.
Findings
F7.1 The City of Stockton does not have a formal internal policy concerning payments or procedures in ransomware attacks. This absence of policy could cause confusion, delay and greater loss of security in the event of an attack.
F7.2 The City of Stockton has a large IT Department which places cybersecurity and disaster preparedness at a high priority, minimizing risk to the City’s information and service systems.
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Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 14 Recommendations
R7.1 By November 1, 2022, the Stockton City Council, in conjunction with the City’s IT department, develop, adopt and implement a formal internal policy and procedure for response to a ransomware attack.
8.0 City of Tracy−Discussion
The City of Tracy met all expectations for cybersecurity or was in the process of meeting them when surveyed. The City has an Information Technology Division, which is part of the Finance Department. This division supports all departments and functions of the City except water treatment. Data confidentiality and security are guaranteed with industry-leading, next-generation firewalls and network access controls. Data storage, backup and cybersecurity are monitored continually. The IT Manager meets every two weeks with all other City department heads to address IT issues, including cybersecurity.
Tracy does not require encryption of thumb drives used on City devices, a requirement that is considered a “best practice” by an expert witness.
Tracy does not have either a formal Business Continuity Plan or Disaster Preparedness Plan in place but is in the process of developing both. The BCP was scheduled to be complete in April 2022.
Completion date for the DPP was not specified by the City.
Findings
F8.1 Lacking a requirement for encryption of thumb drives used on City devices exposes the City of Tracy to potential data theft and contamination.
F8.2 The City of Tracy lacks a completed Business Continuity Plan, rendering Tracy relatively unprepared to restore essential services in a disruptive event.
F8.3 The City of Tracy lacks a completed Disaster Preparedness Plan, leaving Tracy at risk for delay and cost to restore IT systems in the event of a disaster.
Recommendations
R8.1 By November 1, 2022, the Tracy City Council, in conjunction with the IT division, develop, adopt and implement a policy requiring encryption of thumb drives used on City devices.
R8.2 By January 1, 2023, the Tracy City Council, in conjunction with the IT division, develop, adopt and implement a formal Business Continuity Plan.
R8.3 By January 1, 2023, the Tracy City Council provide the Grand Jury with an updated formal Disaster Preparedness Plan.
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Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) 15 Conclusion
San Joaquin County is well protected regarding cybersecurity. The seven cities in the county vary with respect to Grand Jury expectations, most being well secured but lacking defined plans for Business Continuity and IT Disaster Preparedness. Cybersecurity is an evolving concern and requires ongoing efforts by government entities to remain current and vigilant against risks to their Information Systems.
In this investigation the Grand Jury learned from cybersecurity experts that three key elements lead to maximum agency cybersecurity:
• a dedicated information security position within each organization, • a “seat at the table” with other agency department heads in regular meetings, and • a rigorous employee education and training program in cybersecurity matters.
Disclaimers
Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon the specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911. 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Sections 924.2 and 929).
Response Requirements
California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05 require that specific responses to all findings and recommendations contained in this report be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the San Joaquin County Superior Court within 90 days of receipt of the report.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of each city addressed shall respond to all findings and recommendations specific to their city.
Mail or hand deliver a hard copy of the response to:
Honorable Michael D. Coughlan, Presiding Judge
San Joaquin County Superior Court
180 E Weber Ave, Suite 1306J
Stockton, California 95202
Also, please email a copy of the response to Ms. Trisa Martinez, Staff Secretary to the Grand Jury, at [email protected]
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Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Grand Jury Case #0321 Cybersecurity Local Defense Against a Global Threat (3661 : Grand Jury - Final Report) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Jane Kilgore, Deputy City Clerk
Date: 12/13/2022
Subject: Council Committee and Task Forces
Mayor Restuccia to discuss Council Committee and Task Force appointments.
Attachments:
1. Council Member Assignments Blank
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CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS – CALENDAR YEAR 2023
Each year the Mayor recommends to the City Council the assignments for individual council members for the upcoming calendar year, which is ratified by the City Council. These assignments include local and regional Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces Ripon City Council Members have been requested to sit on. Additionally, it also includes City Council Committees that are focused on more local issues.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Central Valley Division of League of California Cities Executive Member _______________
_______________ (Alternate)
2. San Joaquin County Council of Governments Executive Board _______________
_______________ (Alternate)
3. San Joaquin Integrated Solid Waste Management Board
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4. LAFCO Board
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5. San Joaquin Partnership Board
_____________
6. San Joaquin County Board of Supervisor’s Advisory Water Commission _______________
_______________ (Alternate)
7. South San Joaquin Irrigation District Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board _______________
_______________ (Alternate)
TASK FORCE(S)
1. City/County Criminal Justice Task Force
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_______________ (Alternate)
City Administrator
Chief of Police
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Packet Pg. 366 Attachment: Council Member Assignments Blank (3666 : Council Committee and Task Forces)
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
City Council committees are intended to (1) enhance the communication between the City Council and City staff at the early phase of the development of significant items affecting public policy, (2) allow committee members to develop a deeper level of knowledge on matters of public policy or public concerns, and/or (3) make recommendations to the City Council on matters of public policy. The City Council Committees do not replace the City Council as final decision makers.
Committees should be disbanded when their primary function or task has been completed or no longer exists.
The Council member with the lowest seat assignment shall chair the committee.
1. Legislative Response
Purpose: As directed by the Mayor, review proposed state or federal legislation and provide a recommendation to the City Council on a formal position. _______________
_______________
City Administrator
City Attorney
2. Community Concerns & Public Engagement
Purpose: Meet with concerned citizens or local organizations regarding concerns over existing City policies.
_______________
_______________
City Administrator
Chief of Police (as needed)
Public Works Director (as needed)
Planning Director (as needed)
City Attorney (as needed)
3. Code Enforcement
Purpose: Review staff approach to code enforcement matters such that the process being following is consistent with City Council Ripon Municipal Code. Recommend changes to those chapters of the Ripon Municipal Code related to code enforcement, as needed.
_______________
_______________
City Administrator
Chief of Police
Planning Director
City Attorney
4. Housing and Loan
Purpose: Participate in discussions related to housing policies in Ripon and make recommendations to the City Council on policies and agreements related to housing. _______________
_______________
City Administrator
City Clerk
Planning Director
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Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Council Member Assignments Blank (3666 : Council Committee and Task Forces)
5. Economic Development
Purpose: Consider policies related to economic development and make recommendations to the City Council, as needed. For projects that are taking advantage of the City of Ripon’s incentive program, review the proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council. _______________
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City Administrator
Planning Director
6. Budget Development
Purpose: Consider budget policies and make a recommendation on policies for the City Council’s consideration.
_______________
_______________
All Department Heads (as needed)
7. Swimming Pool Operations
Purpose: Meet with the representatives of the Ripon Unified School District and provide input as stated in the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Ripon and Ripon Unified School District, including establish hours of operations, determine types of programs and activities, develop proposals for growth and expansion, and fiscal oversight.
_______________
_______________ (Alternate)
City Administrator
Recreation Director
8. Golf Course
Purpose: Evaluate the requested use of the Capital Improvement Account funds for Long-Term Capital Improvements and Emergency Improvements and Repairs, as described in Resolution No. 08-1, “Establishing Policy for Allocation of Revenues from Jack Tone Golf Course _______________
_______________ (Public Member)
City Administrator
Recreation Director
9. Two-by-Two Committee
Purpose: Meet with representatives of the organizations listed below to discuss matters related to the coordination between the agencies, concerns of an agency, or challenges an agency may be experiencing.
Make recommendations to the City Council on agreements, policy changes, etc. as it relates to these discussions.
_______________
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City Administrator
City Attorney
Ripon Unified School District Ripon Consolidated Fire District Chamber of Commerce City of Manteca
Ripon Christian Schools City of Lathrop
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Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Council Member Assignments Blank (3666 : Council Committee and Task Forces) CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS 1. Council Check Review
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Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Council Member Assignments Blank (3666 : Council Committee and Task Forces)