City Council
Meeting Date |
July 19, 2012 |
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Second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing new sewer service rate
Consideration of a resolution levying an annual sewer service fee on the tax roll for fiscal year 2012-13 |
Direction from
City Council |
Resolution No.12-43 adopted |
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Supporting
Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments: Part 1 and Part 2
1. Resolution No.12-43 Levying the Sewer Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2012-13
2. Written Report
3. Notice of Public Hearing to Levy Sewer Fees on the Tax Roll
4. June 18, 2012 staff report and minute excerpts
Minutes (forthcoming) |
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City Council
Meeting Date |
July 2, 2012 |
| Topics |
First reading of an ordinance |
Direction from
City Council |
Council recommended to continue the item to the July 16, 2012 Regular City Council meeting |
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Supporting
Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments
1. Ordinance No.1254 Amending Chapter 17.04 of the Municipal Code
2. June 18, 2012 staff report and minute excerpts
Minutes |
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City Council
Meeting Date |
June 18, 2012 |
| Topics |
Adoption of an Ordinance to amend by reference Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Mill Valley Municipal Code regarding sewer service fee
Public Hearing to consider a resolution levying an annual sewer service fee on the tax roll for fiscal year 2012-13 |
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Direction from
City Council |
Council confirmed the written report and directed staff to:
- Introduce first reading, Ordinance No.1254, amending Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Mill Valley Municipal Code regarding sewer service charges
- Bring back the item for a second reading and adoption at next regular City Council meeting
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Supporting
Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4
1. Ordinance No.1254 Restructuring Sewer Service Charges
2. Sewer Rate Study dated June 13, 2012
3. Resolution 12-25 Adopting Procedures in Connection with Proposed Sewer Service
4. Procedures for the conduct of a Public hearing relating to proposed Sewer service
5. Mailed Notice of Public Hearing on Restructuring Sewer Service Charges
6. March 26th Workshop Presentation
7. Written Report
8. Letters in Protest of Proposed Sewer Service Charges
Minutes |
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City Council
Meeting Date |
April 2, 2012 |
| Topic(s) |
Presentation and recommendation for final sewer service charge structure |
Direction from
City Council |
Council accepted recommendation of a 100% flow-based structure with a minimum flow charge. |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments
1. Supporting tables excerpted from the rate model
2. March 19, 2012 staff report and minute excerpts
Minutes |
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| Workshop Meeting Date |
March 26, 2012 |
| Topic(s) |
Proposed alternative structure for sewer service fees |
| Supporting Documents |
Workshop Mailer
Video Presentation
Workshop Power Point Presentation |
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City Council
Meeting Date |
March 19, 2012 |
| Topic(s) |
Proposed alternative sewer service rate structure |
Direction from
City Council |
Council directed staff to:
- Revise sewer service rate structure to reflect a 100% flow-based calculation
- Make structure simple, reliable and equitable
- Stabilize revenue stream resulting from a flow-based type structure
- Proceed with Public Workshop on March 26, 2012
- Move ahead with layout of funding levels for Capital Improvement Program
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| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments: Part 1 and Part 2
1. February 21, 2012 staff report and minutes excerpts
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
February 21, 2012 |
| Topic(s) |
Update proposed revision of the sewer service charge rate |
| Direction from City Council |
Council directed staff to:
- Notify consumers of new rate structure proposal
- Consider a long-term financing approach to fund infrastructure needs
- Mitigate rate increases for highest water users
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| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- Minutes excerpt from January 17, 2012
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
January 17, 2012 |
| Topic(s) |
Presentation of proposed revision of the sewer service rate |
| Direction from City Council |
Council gave direction to Staff to proceed and to provide the following:
- Come close to a 40% to 50% fixed rate
- Minimize the number of times Council reviews the sewer rate
- Provide more information on indexing
- Show how City would deal with a short fall of funds
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| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- June 20, 2011 Draft Staff Report
- Excerpt June 20, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2011 Staff Report
- Excerpt October 17, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
October 17, 2011
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| Topic(s) |
Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with HF & H Consultants to study flow-based residential sewer rates. |
| Direction from City Council |
Resolution No. 11-50 adopted |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- Draft Resolution
- Proposal
- Ordinance 1250
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
June 20, 2011 |
| Topic(s) |
Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Mill Valley Municipal Code regarding sewer service fees |
| Direction from City Council |
Resolution No. 11-30 adopted to amend Title 17, Chapter 17.04 |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
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Ordinance 1250, Title 17, Chapter 17.04
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
June 6, 2011 |
| Topic(s) |
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of Mill Valley Municipal Code to consider proposed sanitary sewer service rate increase
Public hearing to consider proposed sanitary sewer rates |
| Direction from City Council |
Ordinance was introduced.
Council discussed rates at alternate levels than recommended by staff and restated their plan to revise the fees based on flow rates next year. |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- Draft Ordinance Increasing Sewer Service Fee
- Sewer Rate Study Dated June 1, 2011
- February 7, 2011 Staff Report and Minute Excerpts
- March 7, 2011 Staff Report and Minute Excerpts
- April 19, 2011 Staff Report and Minutes
- May 17, 2011 Workshop Presentation and Meeting Notes
- Special Notice of Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase
- Letters in Response to Proposition 218 Notice
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
April 19, 2011 |
| Topic(s) |
Update regarding the proposed sewer rate increase and authorization of public notification of the rate increase |
| Direction from City Council |
Council directed staff to go forward with notification |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- February 7, 2011 City Council Staff Report and Minutes Excerpt
- March 7, 2011 City Council Staff Report and Minutes Excerpt
- Public Notification
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
March 7, 2011 |
| Topic(s) |
A presentation of two wastewater rate-structure scenarios, and provide direction |
| Direction from City Council |
Council indicated that they supported the plan to increase sewer rates. Council urged less reliance on debt financing. They also supported establishment of an aid program for low-income rate payers. |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
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Scenario One Model
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Scenario Two Model
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Schedule
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February 7, 2011 City Council Staff Report and Minute Excerpts
Minutes |
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| City Council Meeting Date |
February 7, 2011 |
| Topic(s) |
Overview of the wastewater/sewer collection and treatment systems |
| Direction from City Council |
Staff received Council approval to proceed and directed staff to study the following items:
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Provide several scenarios of hte rate increase plan
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Implement routine rate increases
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Provide public outreach such as notices, meetings, website and press releases
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Study rates based on water usage
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Ensure adequate reserves to cover unexpected expenses and avoid future depletion of reserves |
| Supporting Documents |
Staff Report and Attachments:
- Mill Valley System Map & Photos showing existing conditions of some of the Mill Valley Sewers
- Rates Comparison Chart
- EPA Order of Compliance
- Mill Valley Sanitations Fund - Fund 8 Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Fund Balance
Minutes |