Resolution/Establishing Water Rate Schedule 2026-01
& Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02
Rev: 11/22/17
RESOLUTION NO. 26-9571
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY RATE SCHEDULES FOR
WATER UTILITY SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
WHEREAS, all water furnished to utility customers by the City of Santa Clara shall be charged, paid for and supplied only in accordance with such applicable schedules, rules and regulations as the City Council shall adopt pursuant to the provision of Section 13.15.020 (entitled "Water Rates to be Determined by City Council") of "The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California" ("SCCC") and the Rules and Regulations for Water Service of the City of Santa Clara; WHEREAS, Article XIII D of the California Constitution requires that increases to property related fees and charges, including water service rates, be approved by the City Council at a Public Hearing conducted not less than 45 days after mailing notice of the proposed rate increase;
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing to be held on June 9, 2026 was mailed to 23,487 water utility customers on April 21, 2026, which satisfies Article XIII D’s notice requirement; WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the Water Rate Schedule 2026-01 and Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02 (the "Rate Schedules") attached and incorporated into this Resolution by reference;
WHEREAS, the amounts shown on the Rate Schedules reflect the actual costs to provide utility services; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2026, the Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed adjustments to rates for water service, and there was no majority protest. //
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Resolution/Establishing Water Rate Schedule 2026-01
& Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02
Rev: 11/22/17
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. In accordance with Article XIIID § 6 of the California Constitution and as set forth in the accompanying Agenda Report, incorporated herein by this reference, the City Council finds:
A. The revenue derived from the Water Rates and Recycled Water Rates, as stated in the attached Rate Schedules, do not exceed the funds required to cover the operating and capital improvement project expenses for the provision of water; B. The revenue derived from the Water Rates and Recycled Water Rates will not be used for any purpose other than the provision of water and recycled water and related capital improvement projects;
C. The Water Rates and Recycled Water Rates will not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel;
D. The Water Rates and Recycled Water Rates are only charged for water service and programs that are currently available;
E. The Water Rates and Recycled Water Rates are not charged for general governmental services.
2. That Water Rate Schedule 2026-01 and Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02, attached to this Resolution and incorporated by this reference, are hereby adopted and shall be effective on July 1, 2026.
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3. All previously adopted water rate schedules, to the extent that they are inconsistent with those contained herein, are superseded by those charges provided for hereinabove as follows: Commencing with the billing cycle for water service provided on or after July 1, 2026, and each subsequent billing cycle thereafter as set forth in Water Rate Schedule 2026-01 and Recycled Water Rate 2026 -02.
4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Water Rate Schedule 2026-01
2. Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02
Chahal, Cox, Gonzalez, Hardy, Jain, and Park, and
Mayor Gillmor
None
None
None
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NORAPIMENTEL
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Resolution/Establishing Water Rate Schedule 2026-01
& Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02
Rev: 11 /22/17
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
WATER RATE SCHEDULE 2026-01
(Replaces Water Rate Schedule 2025-01)
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 26-9571, June 9, 2026
RATE W-1, METERED POTABLE WATER SERVICE
Applicable to all metered potable water service provided by the City of Santa Clara
(1) MONTHLY QUANTITY CHARGES:
All potable water use, $11.09 per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF). The Monthly Quantity Charge recovers the annual cost to operate the Water Utility, including groundwater charges, treated water purchased from others for resale, and energy for pumping. (2) MINIMUM MONTHLY METER RATES:
The minimum monthly meter rate includes a consumption allowance to recover fixed cost elements and accommodate water considered essential for health and safety.
WATER METER SIZE MINIMUM CHARGE($)
5/8 x 3/4 inch 29.78
1 inch 46.69
1 ½ inch 88.97
2 inch 139.71
3 inch 275.01
4 inch 427.23
6 inch 850.05
8 inch 1,357.44
10 inch 2,033.95
RATE W-2, FIRE SERVICE
(1) MONTHLY FIRE SERVICE CHARGE:
SERVICE SIZE
MONTHLY CHARGE($)
2 inch 4.09
4 inch 23.16
6 inch 68.13
8 inch 145.11
10 inch 260.92
12 inch 421.70
City of Santa Clara Water Rate Schedule 2026-01 Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Water Rate Schedule 2026-01 Page 2 of 2 (2) SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Fire Service charges are imposed for maintenance and operation of the metering components, including capital replacement. No charge will be made for water used to extinguish fires or for testing. Any other usage of water through leakage or for general use shall result in the imposition of regular water service rates (RATE W -1) for a minimum of three (3) billing cycles or longer, until such time as illicit use of water through the fire service connection has ceased.
Continued water usage through a fire service is a violation of City's Rules and Regulations and may cause interruption of service.
RATE W-3, CROSS CONNECTION CONTROLS
Applicability - Applicable to all service connections where a public cross connection control device has been required by the City or County Health Department. (1) MONTHLY CHARGE:
SIZE OF SERVICE MONTHLY CHARGE ($)
1 inch 9.48
2 inch 15.17
3 inch 30.33
4 inch 47.39
6 inch 94.79
8 inch 151.66
10 inch
227.49
City of Santa Clara Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2025-02 Page 1 of 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
RECYCLED WATER RATE SCHEDULE 2026-02
(Replaces Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2025-02)
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 26-9571, June 9, 2026
RATE RW-1, METERED RECYCLED WATER SERVICE
Applicable to all metered service connections served by the City of Santa Clara Recycled Water System, except for those specified recycled water uses described in Rate RW-2.
(1) MONTHLY QUANTITY CHARGES:
All use: $6.05 per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF).
(2) MINIMUM MONTHLY METER RATES:
The minimum monthly meter rate includes a consumption allowance to recover fixed cost elements and accommodate water considered essential for health and safety.
WATER METER SIZE MINIMUM CHARGE($)
5/8 x 3/4 inch 21.48
1 inch 34.91
1 ½ inch 68.47
2 inch 108.75
3 inch 216.16
4 inch 337.00
6 inch 672.65
8 inch 1,075.44
10 inch 1,612.49
RATE W-2, FIRE SERVICES
Applicable to separate fire services (automatic sprinklers, private fire hydrants, etc.) required by the City of Santa Clara or insurance underwriters.
City of Santa Clara Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2026-02 Page 2 of 2 (1) MONTHLY FIRE SERVICE CHARGE:
SERVICE SIZE
MONTHLY CHARGE($)
2 inch 4.09
4 inch 23.16
6 inch 68.13
8 inch 145.11
10 inch 260.92
(2) SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Fire Service charges are imposed for maintenance and operation of the metering components, including capital replacement. No charge will be made for water used to extinguish fires or for testing. Any other usage of water through leakage or for general use shall result in the imposition of regular water service rates (RATE W -1) for a minimum of three (3) billing cycles or longer, until such time as illicit use of water through the fire service connection has ceased.
Continued water usage through a fire service is a violation of City's Rules and Regulations and may cause interruption of service.
RATE W-3, CROSS CONNECTION CONTROLS
Applicable to all service connections where a public cross connection control device has been required by the City or County Health Department.
(1) MONTHLY CHARGE:
SIZE OF SERVICE MONTHLY CHARGE ($)
1 inch 9.48
2 inch 15.17
3 inch 30.33
4 inch 47.39
6 inch 94.79
8 inch 151.66
10 inch 227.49