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RESOLUTION NO. 731
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CAlUSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTIUCT
REVISING ITS INCLINING BLOCK WATER RATE STRUCTURE
4 11 5 WHEREAS, the supplier of water to Carlsbad, the San Diego County Watel
(Authority), has adopted a new water rate structure that penalizes agencies for excet '
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monthly allocations; and
double the current wholesale cost of water; and 8
WHEREAS, the Authority's penalties for exceeding the monthly allocations wc
9 WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (District) adopted an incli~
LO water rate structure on February 19, 199 1; and
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WHEREAS, the District desires to revise the existing system as it pertains tc
excess user rates for all customers amd setting monthly allocations for single-family (
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Carlsbad Municipal Watf
Board of Directors amends the existing rate system as described in Resolution No. 71
as follows:
1. Monthly allocations for all existing water user classifications, except sing
dwellings, will be established by the General Manager using actual consumption durinl
year of 1989-90 (July 1989 through June 1990) and reducing that amount by the cor
target for the Incremental Intemption and Conservation Plan @CP) phase in effect. An
block water rate system will be in effect for all customers that exceed their monthly allc
2. Monthly water allocations for existing single-family dwellings and all new r{
customers will be based on average semi annual usage in the District's service area, less
phase currently in effect. The average semi annual usage is defined as 13 units durin;
season months beginning with the December-January billing cycle and 19 units durin
season beginning with the May-June billing cycle. Monthly allocations will be calcl
reducing the appropriate semi annual single-family allocation less the current conservatic
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3. Monthly allocations for new commercial and industrial users will be base
not exist, the allocation will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the District's
average monthly usage for comparable existing developments. If adequate comparable
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I 1 4. Water consumed by all customers up to their monthly allocation shall be b
2 increasingly higher block rates will be charged. Based on the percentage by which th
Block 1 rate (current retail). For those customers that exceed their monthly
exceeded hisher monthly allocation, the additional block rates will be as follows:
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A. BLOCK % OVER ALLOCATION RATE
Block 1 Up to Allocation Current Retail*
Block 2 1% to 10% Over 1.5 X Retail
Block 3 11% to 20% Over 2.0 X Retail
Block 4 >20% Over 2.5 X Retail
($1.01)
The additional blocks shall be charged cumulatively. For example, if a customer exce
allocation by 30%, the water bill will include charges in all four blocks, not just the B1
5. All water used from a fire hydrant through a temporary meter will be cha;
Block 4 water rate.
6. If the District changes its retail water rates, the Block 1 rate will automatic
to the current retail rate, and the additional blocks will be adjusted proportionately.
7. If the Authority imposes another phase of its IICP, the District will r
requiring that its customers save the corresponding percentage of water for that phase,
then be the basis for the block rate system. The water conservation target required by
is as follows:
PHASE
Phase I (voluntary)
Phase lI
Phase III
Phase IV
Phase V
Phase VI
Emergency
CONSERVATION TARGET
5%
10%
15%
20%
30%
40%
50%
If a conservation percentage is declared that does not match any of the phases, tht
Board of Directors will set a conservation target as the basis for the inclining block ra
8. The General Manager, upon receipt of a completed application form demo
clear need, may approve an additional water allowance for special circumstances inc
not limited to the following circumstances:
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A. Occupancy of a residence by more than four persons. Additional all
three units per month will be granted for every permanent resident i~
with more than four occupants.
B. Water demands for medical equipment in the home or to accommodat
condition.
C. Active agricultural production for commercial purposes exists on the p
the occupant possesses a valid business license issued by the City of
D. Unusual needs or special hardships
E. The use of reclaimed water
F. Licensed home businesses with special water needs
Installation of ornamental fountains or swimming pools, and the maintenance of new 1
does not qualify for exemptions.
9. All customers, except residential users whose consumption is below the s
allocation, must reduce their current monthly water demands at a level equivalent
usage during fiscal year 1989-90 less the current conservation target as defined in sec
residential customers whose consumption is below the semi annual residential alloc
units in the dry season and 13 units in the wet season (as defined in section 2) shall
from the following procedures.
If usage exceeds the aforementioned parameter, a written notification shall I
repeated in the second consecutive month, an excess user charge equivalent to $50.0
of the water usage for that month will be assessed, whichever is greater. For the third c
violation, a flow restricting device may be installed in the customer’s water meter. :
shall be taken to assure compliance with this Resolution regarding the conservation
Such action shall be taken only after a hearing held by the General Manager o
where the customer has an opportunity to respond to the District’s information or ev
the customer has repeatedly violated provisions of this resolution regarding the cons1
water and that such action is reasonably necessary to assure compliance with this Reso
targets and for all structures constructed since 1989-90 will be set as described in sec
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As determined by the General Manager, any such restricted service may be res
application of the customer made not less than 48 hours after the implementation of
restricting service and only upon showing by the customer that the customer is ready, 1
able to comply with the provisions of this Resolution. Prior to any restoration of SI
customer shall pay all District or City of Carlsbad (City) charges for any restriction
and restoration as provided for in the rules governing water service for the District a
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1. 1 Any willful tampering with or removal of any flow restriction device sha
termination of service for a period to be determined by the General Manager.
3 10. Any customer against whom a penalty is levied pursuant to this section S:
right to an appeal, in the first instance to the District’s General Manager or design<
4 right of appeal to the District’s Water Commission, on the merits of the alleged viol:
written request of the customer to the District within fifteen days of the date of not 5 violation.
6 11. Any additional revenue generated by the inclining block rate structl
7 conservation rebates after deducting the penalty charges imposed by the Authoriq
restricted for future water conservation programs, programs to develop additional watc 8 water reclamation or for reserves as the Board deems appropriate.
9 12. The effective date of this Resolution shall be the beginning of the meter rea
10 in July (July 15, 1991).
11 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad
12 I/ Water District held on the 4th day of June, 199 1, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Board Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson and Nygaard
NOES: None ABSENT: Board . p
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lember Stanton
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A’ITEST: i. (m
ALETHA L. RAUTEFlKRANatary
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