Resolution 14440CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14440
DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO REVISE THE
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND .ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING PROTESTS PURSUANT
TO ARTICLE XIIID, SECTION 6(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION REGARDING PROPERTY- RELATED
FEES AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has mandated that the City undertake an extensive capital improvement
program to repair its sewer facilities, including upgrading all of its existing pump
and lift stations and increasing its sewer facility pipe capacity and reliability,
pursuant to EPA Region IX, "Docket No. CWA 309(a) -10 -005, Findings of
Violation and Order for Compliance" (AO); and
WHEREAS, the City's share of the cost of the capital program is
estimated to be $118, 810 over 20 years (from 2011 through 2030); and
WHEREAS, it is not possible to absorb this cost into the City's existing
sewer budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to impose a new sewer service
charge to fund these necessary expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ALAMEDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are all true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council proposes a revision to the sewer service
charge at the annual rate [or, according to the schedule] described in Exhibit "A"
to this Resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. It is proposed that
the sewer service charge be collected annually in July on the property tax rolls.
Section 3. On July 6, 2010, at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may
be practicable in the City Council Chambers located at 2263 Santa Clara
Avenue, Alameda, California, the City Council will hold a public hearing
pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the rules adopted
pursuant to Resolution with respect to the proposed revised charge.
At this hearing, all interested persons will be permitted to present oral and
written testimony with respect to the proposed revised charge.
Section 4. The City Council further directs staff to give notice of the
hearing in the manner required by law.
Section 5. The City will accept and tabulate protests against the
proposed charge pursuant to the procedures set forth in Exhibit "B" to this
Resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference.
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the city of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 1 8th day of May, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None,
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 19th day of May, 2010.
Lara Weisiger, C y Clerk
City of Alameda