Report Prepared by: Leah Brown, Water Conservation Specialist, Public Works - Water
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Water Rate Charges and Capital Facility Charges Over a Five-Year Period for all Water Rate Customers (Inside City and Outside City); Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.36 "Rates and Charges"; Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.42.050 "Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions"
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a Public Hearing to consider approving adjustments to water rates and capital facility charges over a five-year period, through July 1, 2022, for all water rate customers (inside City and outside City); Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.36 of the Merced Municipal Code "Rates and Charges"; Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.42 of the Merced Municipal Code "Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions."
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving proposed water rate changes and Capital Facility Charges; and,
B. Adopting a Categorical Exemption; and,
C. Introducing Ordinance 2496, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending various sections of Chapter 15.36, "Rates and Charges," of the Merced Municipal Code dealing with water service; and,
D. Introducing Ordinance 2497, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 15.42.050, "Water Conservation Regulation," of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the changes in the water rates and Capital Facility Charges and amend the ordinances as recommended; or,
2. Deny the changes to the water rates and Capital Facility Charges; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue action to a future City Council meeting, specify date.
AUTHORITY
Article II, Section 200 and ...
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