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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: (May 6,1997)
SUBJECT:
Establishing The Date Of The Public Hearing For Property Related Fees
Related To :Storm Water Program-Refuse Services; Garbage Company
Rates; and Annual Fee For Minimum Residential Garbage Service
v).{Prepared By: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1.
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RECOMMENDATION:~ 1.
Proposed Notices
Garbage Rate Survey (LivermorelPleasanton/San Ramon)
Authorize Staff to mail the Notices and establish the Public
Hearing for June 25, 1997.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
See Report
DESCRIPTION: As identified in a February 4, 1997 Staff Report, the passage of
Proposition 218 by California voters impacts the process required for the adoption of Property Related
Fees. Beginning July 1, 1997, all Property Related Fees which are imposed or increased must comply
with the new law. This Staff Report provides information related to the Public Notices which will be
m?iled to all property owners in the City of Dublin.
Determination of Property Related Refuse Fees
The City Council has previously directed Staff to proceed with the development of a Storm Water Fee,
which will only account for Storm Water Run-Off Program costs, which are associated with refuse
services. The specific activities include street sweeping and catch basin cleaning. This is a significantly
reduced scope of activities from those which were fmanced in the past by the Storm Water Fee (NPDES
Program). The City will need to identify as part of the 1997/98 Budget another source of funds for the
Commercial Inspection Program and Alameda County Clean Water Program Permit charges. Staffwill
be evaluating the availability of surplus funds in the current NPDES Fund to mitigate the reliance on the
General Fund for the upcoming Fiscal Year (1997/98).
The City also has a role in the establishment of Garbage and Recycling Service Fees. The agreement
between the City of Dublin and Livermore Dublin Disposal requires the City to adopt a rate schedule,
which is estimated to produce a specified revenue amount. The target revenue amount is determined in
accordance with a specific schedule, adjusted by inflation factors. The City also has an ordinance which
requires all parcels in the City to subscribe to weekly garbage service.
For residential properties which are serviced with individual containers, the City collects the annual cost
of Minimum Service with the Property Tax bill. Approximately 62 percent of the current households
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COPIES TO: Desi Reno, LDD General Manager
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subscribe only to minimum service, which includes a 35 gallon garbage container. The service costs are
paid by the City for these services, with monies collected with the property tax bill. The amount paid to
the Company is based upon the adopted rate schedule for Minimum Service.
STORM WATER FEE
Due to the reduced scope of services covered by the Storm Water Fee the proposed fee for Fiscal Year
1997/98 is approximately 50.4% of the fee collected in the current Fiscal Year. This change is in
conformance with City Council direction provided in January. The annual fee for a Single Family
residence is proposed to be set at $7.30. This amount represents one "benefit unit", which is then used in
formulas applied against other types of land use. Condominiums are billed at a factor of 60% of a single
family household. All other improved properties are billed in accordance with a formula related to the
size of the lot. The formula is shown on page 6 of Exhibit 1. For example, an improved Commercial
parcel containing 48,400 square feet would pay an annual fee of$73.00. All vacant parcels are charged at
a rate of 50% of what the regular rate would be, since they have less run-off. The proposed fee structure
will provide all residents and businesses with a reduction in this fee as part of their 1997/98 Property Tax
Bill.
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Garbage Rate Background
The current garbage rates became effective January 1, 1996 and the adopted rates represented a decrease
from the rates enacted in 1995. In accordance with the Agreement with Livermore Dublin Disposal, the
adopted rates were scheduled to be reviewed for a rate adjustment July 1, 1997. The Agreement identified
the cost of services, and in June of 1995 the City presented the Company with initial rates which were
estimated to meet the revenue required to provide the services. The Company was allowed to adjust in the
future its revenue requirement, by a formula which accounted for: (a) Changes in the Consumer Price
Index; (b) Changes in Landfill regulatory fees; and an adjustment for the number of tons placed in the
landfill.
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In working with the Company to evaluate the proposed July 1997 adjustment, two factors have impacted
the amount required for the 1997 adjustment. 1) Landfill regulatory fees have increased. Alameda
County has imposed an Open Space Fee of$0.25 per ton at the Landfill and there was a $.04 per ton
increase by Alameda County in the Local Enforcement Agency Inspection fee. 2) The Company has
generated less revenue than projected when the current rate schedule was developed. The decrease in
revenue is due primarily to changes in the Commercial and Drop Box classes of service. It appears that
revenues from Residential service are performing as expected. The factors affecting the non-residential
sectors include: (a) loss of high volume users i.e. Lucky Grocery Store; and (b) increased recycling by
commercial businesses resulting in lower subscription rates. This has affected the level of rate increase
required to generate the necessary revenue to cover the target revenue identified in the Agreement.
Trends Evaluated To Develop Proposed Rates
In addressing the proposed adjustment for 1997, Staff discussed estimated changes in service levels in the
upcoming year with Livermore Dublin Disposal representatives. For example, the Residential sector is
anticipated to have an increase in the number of units. In addition, recent statistics have shown an
increase in Drop Box Service usage expected to be related to construction activity. This is projected to
continue through 1997 and has resulted in moderating the amount of increase, that otherwise would be
attributable to each class of service. Thus far in 1997, LDD has observed a continued small decline in the
subscriptions for Commercial service.
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Overall, the total annual revenue required under the Agreement for the period from July 1, 1997 through
June 30, 1998 is approximately $ 2,989,093. Using the current subscriber census with the current rates,
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the Company is projected to only generate approximately $2,776,596 in revenues. This results in the need
for the proposed rate structure to generate an additional $212,497.
In addition to the Company revenues from rates, the City currently offsets a portion of the Recycling
Program costs with a separate payment of Measure D Funds. Staff proposes that in Fiscal Year 1996/97,
the City increase the Measure D contribution towards the cost of Recycling services. The current annual
contribution is $75,000. If the current amount were adjusted both for the increase in the number of
housing units and by a 3% inflationary factor, the proposed 1997/98 contribution would be $79,000. It is
projected that the estimated Measure D Revenue would be adequate to accommodate the additional annual
payment of $4,000. This assumption has been included in developing the proposed rates.
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Detailed Comparison of Current and Proposed Rates
The actual percentage of increase in the proposed rate depends on the type of service. Residential Rates
are proposed to increase by approximately 3%. Commercial Rates are proposed to increase by
approximately 8% and Drop Box Rates would increase by approximately 9%. The chart shown below
compares the proposed rates to the current rates for service levels which represent a majority of the
subscribers in the City. As previously noted, the last time that rates were increased was in 1995 and the
proposed rates would be in place through June 30, 1998.
Residential
Minimum Residential (35) Gallon
64 Gallon Residential
Proposed
Dublin
$ 9.80
$ 17.55
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% Dublin Customers Covered By
Sample Rate Categories
97%
Commercial
1 Yard - 1 time / wk
2 Yard - 1 time / wk
3 Yard - 1 time / wk
3 Yard - 2 times / wk
4 Yard - 1 Time / wk
4 Yards - 2 times / wk
$ 31.55
$ 63.10
$ 94.65
$ 197.20
$ 126.20
$ 260.30
% Dublin Customers Covered By
Sample Rate Commercial Categories
76%
Drop Box
20 Yard Loose $ 214.00
30 Yard Loose $ 321.00
40 Yard Loose $ 428.00
Represents 88% of 1996 non-compacted Drop Box Subscriptions
Current
Rate
$ 9.50
$ 17.00
% Increase
1997
3.16%
3.24%
$ 29.15
$ 58.30
$ 87.45
$ 182.10
$ 116.60
$ 240.40
8.23%
8.23%
8.23%
8.29%
8.23%
8.28%
$ 195.80
$ 293.75
$ 391.65
9.30%
9.28%
9.28%
$ 587.50
9.28%
30 Yard Compacted $ 642.00
Represents 74% of the 1996 compacted Drop Box Subscriptions
:'. As shown in Exhibit 2, the proposed City of Dublin rates remain very competitive compared to rates
charged for similar services in surrounding communities. In all cases, the City of Dublin service levels
are at least comparable, and in some cases better than the survey cities. For example, Livermore offers
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Residential Green Waste collection only every other week and Pleasanton does not offer this service.
Therefore, the City of Dublin residential subscribers receive more services. For all rate categories the
proposed City of Dublin rates are less than the average of the agencies surveyed. It should be noted that
the City of Livermore is expected to consider a rate increase in the coming months and this would
improve the competitiveness of the Dublin rates in a comparison of the local area.
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Annual Fee For Minimum Residential Garbage Service
The City Council will also need to establish the annual fee which is collected with the property tax for
Residential properties. For a majority of the residential customers this represents the entire cost of
garbage services. The proposed fee for Fiscal Year 1997/98 is $114.90, which equates to approximately
$9.58 per month. The monthly equivalent is slightly less than the rate the City will need to pay the
Company, due to an expectation that funds will be unspent as of June 30, 1997, and can be applied against
the 1997/98 costs. The following table shows the historical annual assessments:
Historical Annual Fee For Minimum Garbage Service
1993/1994
$ 11 0.22
1994/1995
$ 104.30
1995/1996
$ 121.30
1996/1997
$ 112.60
Proposed 1997/98
$ 114.90
Approval Process
In accordance with Proposition 218 Staff will be mailing the attached Notices (Exhibit 1) to all parcel
owners in the City of Dublin. Assessor records indicate that there are approximately 7,856 parcels with
valid mailing addresses. In order to reduce mailing costs, Staff will consolidate the notices to parcels
where the same owner holds title to multiple parcels. The notices must be mailed 45 days prior to the
hearing, which will require them to be delivered to the Post Office by May 12, 1997.
The Notice will include three separate pages printed on front and back. The first two pages include a
Summary which identifies the City Council public hearing date and time. The June 25, 1997 hearing date
is the same date as the City Budget Hearing. In addition, this notice explains what is required to protest
the imposition of the fee. In the event that the City receives a written protest from owners representing
over 50% of the affected parcels, the enactment of the fees would be precluded. Since all of these fees
relate to refuse services, the process stated in Proposition 218 does not provide for a formal vote by the
electorate. A separate two page document explains all of the proposed Garbage Company Rates. A
separate one page document explains the Minimum Garbage Service Fee and the final page explains the
Storm Water Fee.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the establishment of a public hearing on June 25,
1997 and that Staff be directed to proceed with the mailing of the notices.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUMMARY REGARDING PROPOSED
ADOPTION OF PROPERTY RELATED FEES
THIS NOTICE PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FEES BEING PROPOSED
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS. FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ON EACH OF THE FEES
PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED FEE DESCRIPTIONS.
REASON FOR THIS NOTICE
In November of 1996, California voters enacted Proposition 218, a Constitutional Amendment which
changed the process to be used when cities impose certain fees, taxes, and assessments. The new law has
different procedures depending on the type of fee. The information provided with this notice relates
specifically to the City of Dublin adoption of fees related to Refuse Collection Services for two program
areas (Garbage Collection/Disposal-Recycling Collection and Storm Water Program). PLEASE
NOTE THESE ARE NOT NEW FEES. In accordance with Proposition 218 the City has determined
that these fees are considered Property Related Fees and Charges.
WHO SHOULD RECEIVE THE NOTICE?
You are being provided with this notice as the identified owner of real property in the City of Dublin. The
requirements contained in Proposition 218 did not clearly address the distribution of information, to non-
property owners who may have an interest in the cost of services. For example, in some cases commercial
garbage services may actually be paid by tenants; if necessary please forward this information.
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WHAT FEES ARE BEING CONSIDERED?
The following chart summarizes the fees applicable to this Notice. Also, enclosed you will find separate
sheets describing the amount of the fees/charges and additional details.
Name of Fee
Who It Affects
How It Is Collected
Basic Purpose
Approximate
Rate Change
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Garbage Garbage Service Collected by the company Collection and Disposal of Increase in rates
Company affects all Parcels; authorized to perform the Solid Waste and Provision varies depending
Rates and Recycling services - Livermore of Residential Recycling on servIce.
Service Rates apply Dublin Disposal (LDD) Service Residential 3%
to Residential Non- Residential
Parcels only 8%-9%
Residential All Residential Collected With Property Weekly Collection and Approximately .
Minimum Units Not Serviced Tax Bill.(Any additional Disposal of: (1) 35 gal. 2% increase
Garbage / By Central Services are billed and garbage container;(l) 64
Recycling Dumpster Bins collected by LDD) gallon Green Waste
Services Container; Curbside
Recycling; and 3 Special
Saturday Clean-ups.
Storm Water All parcels in the Collected With Property Street Sweeping and Decrease of
Program City, in order to Tax Bill. clearing of debris from catch Approximately
(Refuse comply with water basins. 50%
Collection) quality regulations.
Exhibit 1 (Page 1)
WHEN WILL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE FEES? (pUBLIC HEARING DATE & TIME)
The City Council will consider the adoption of the proposed fees at a Public Hearing on:
Wednesday, June 25, 1997
6:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
100 Civic Plaza Dublin, California 94568
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WHEN WILL THE NEW FEES BE EFFECTIVE?
The fees will be effective July 1, 1997. For those fees collected with your Property Tax bill, the amounts
will be included in the 1997/98 bills which are typically paid in two equal payments on December 10,
1997 and April 10, 1998.
IS THERE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT?
YES. The Public Hearing noted above is a public meeting and there will be an opportunity for testimony
and public input.
PLEASE NOTE: Proposition 218 requires that the City count the number of written protests against the
fee. If you wish to file a written protest you must include the following information: 1) Identify the fee
you are protesting; 2) Provide your printed name and complete address; 3)Indicate the address of your
prop~rty, ifit is different from your address; (4) IMPORTANT - Include the Assessor's Parcel Number ..
(See Address Label On This Notice); and 5) Provide your signature and the date signed. You may mail
your written protest in advance of the Public Hearing to: Attention City Clerk, City of Dublin Post Office
Box 2340 Dublin, California 94568. In order to be counted all of the information discussed above must
be included.
CAN THESE FEES BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE?
No. The fees collected by the City must be used for the purposes of the identified programs. This has
always been the policy of the City and Proposition 218 also included this requirement in the State
Constitution. The fees collected with the property tax bill are accounted for by the City in separate
accounts, to assure that they are only used for authorized expenditures. Interest revenue is also collected
on the investment of the idle funds. This helps to reduce the amount which must be collected as part of
the Property Tax Bill. In the event that any funds remain at the end of the year, they are carried over to
reduce the cost of the program in the following year. Each year the City obtains an independent audit of
the financial records for all funds collected and expended by the City.
QUESTIONS?
It is our hope that the information included with this Notice is helpful in answering the most common
questions. In the event that you have additional questions, please contact the appropriate number shown
below:
Storm Water Program Refuse Collection - Dublin Public Works Department (510) 833-6630
Garbage and Recycling Fees and Charges - Dublin Finance Department (510) 833-6640
Exhibit 1 (page 2)
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PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT TO GARBAGE COMPANY RATES
Affected Parcels
._ r:hapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code requires for the protection of the health safety and welfare of the commun~ty
. at all parcels obtain minimum weekly garbage service. Livermore Dublin Disposal is the authorized garbage collectIon
and disposal firm operating within the City. The agreement between the City of Dublin and Livennore Dublin Disposal
provides that the City shall adopt a rate schedule which is estimated to allow the Company to achieve a fixed amount of
annual revenue. Therefore, the adoption of these fees will affect all parcel owners. The proposed rates will be effective
July 1, 1997
Basis of Fees
The City has negotiated a multi-year agreement with Livennore Dublin Disposal. The Company may request a change in
rates based upon a fonnula which includes: changes in the Consumer Price Index; Increased Regulatory Fees; and
changes in the total tons delivered to the Landfill. The additional costs of each of these components has been allocated to
the three classes of service: Residential; Commercial Bin Service; and Drop Box/Compactor.
The County of Alameda has increased regulatory fees levied at the landfill (Alameda County Open Space Fee $0.25 per
ton and an increase in the County Health Inspection Fee of$0.04 per ton.) These fees are in addition to over $11.00 in
regulatory and other fees collected on each ton placed in the Landfill. The increase in fees were spread across each rate
category based upon 1996 disposal tonnage reported.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Company Minimum Residential Collection Rate: Applies separately to each single family unit as well as each unit
within a duplex or other attached housing, which receives individual garbage collection services. The rate applies to the
initial 35 gallons of garbage capacity, including once per week collection and disposal; 3 annual special clean-ups;
./leek?y Curbside ~esidential Recycling; and Weekly Curbs~de Gre:n Waste Recycling (64 gallon container). All
.'.:;ontamers are proVIded by the Company (Note: For Housmg Umts Constructed as ofthe 1997/98 Property Tax
Lien Date, the annual cost of Minimum Service will be paid through a fee collected with the Property Tax
bill. See Insert) Company Minimum Monthly Rate: $9.80
Residents may select a larger garbage container for an additional fee which is shown below:
64 Gallon Garbage Container: Minimum Cost Plus $ 7.75 per month (Total = $17.55 per month)
96 Gallon Garbage Container: Minimum Cost Plus $ 15.50 per month (Total = $25.30 per month)
Each Additional Increment shall be an additional $7.75 per month.
Special Residential Services
Large Accumulations: $10.70 per cubic Yard
Special Pick-Ups: $12.35 minimum per pick-up
COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY BIN SERVICES (FRONT-END LOADER)
Excess Rate For Waste Which Exceeds water level: $10.70 per cubic yard
Commercial Can Service: Offered at locations unable to accommodate a commercial bin or with volumes deemed
insufficient to utilize a commercial bin. Monthly rate includes bin rental and once per week collection and disposal.
35 Gallon Container: $ 8.25 64 Gallon Container: $ 15.05 96 Gallon Container: $ 22.60
.Aulti-FamilY Recycling Service: Multi-Family rates for Recycling are charged by the Company on the number of
units located in the complex. Monthly Cost: $ 0.50 per unit
Exhibit 1
(Page 3)
Commercial Bin Service Rates
Rates shown below are monthly rates based upon bin size and frequency of service. Rates include collection, disposal,
and bin rental.
Size # # Times Base Size # # Times Base .
YARDS Per Wk Monthly Rate YARDS Per Wk Monthly Rate
1 1 $ 31.55 4 1 $ 126.20
1 2 $ 71.00 4 2 $ 260.30
1 3 $ 110.45 4 3 $ 394.40
1 4 $ 149.90 4 4 $ 528.50
1 5 $ 189.35 4 5 $ 662.60
2 1 $ 63.10 6 1 $ 189.30
2 2 $ 134.10 6 2 $ 386.50
2 3 $ 205.10 6 3 $ 583.70
2 4 $ 276.10 6 4 $ 780.90
2 5 $ 347.10 6 5 $ 978.10
3 1 $ 94.65 7 1 $ 220.85
3 2 $ 197.20 7 2 $ 449.60
3 3 $ 299.75 7 3 $ 678.35
3 4 $ 402.30 7 4 $ 907.10
3 5 $ 504.85 7 5 $ 1,135.85
HANDY HAULER - One-time placement and collection of a 4 cubic yard bin, including one week container rental
filled no higher than water level: $53.80
Additional Bin Rental Per Week: $10.30 per week
Cost For Additional Dump: $40.20 per pick-up .
Excess Per Yard If Filled Above Water Level $10.70 per cubic yard
DROP BOX / COMPACTOR RATES
Cost shown is on a per pick-up basis and is based upon the load not exceeding water level. Additional Miscellaneous
charges may also apply.
Excess Rate Per Cubic Yard: Non-Compacted: $10.70
Compacted: $21.40
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Compacted Proposed
Size/C Y RATE
6 $ 149.80
14 $ 149.80
20 $ 214.00
25 $ 267.50
30 $ 321.00
40 $ 428.00
50 $ 535.00
MISCELLANEOUS DROP BOX CHARGES
Drop Box Flasher: $12.35 per placement
25
30
40
Proposed
RATE
$ 535.00
$ 642.00
$ 856.00
Compactor
Size/C Y
Relocation of Drop Box: $36.05 per request
Initial Placement of Drop Box: $23.70
Stand-By Time: $82.40 per.
Cancel Auto Pick-Up W/O Notice $46.35
Weekly Drop Box Container Rental After 1st Week: $14.40
Exhibit 1
(Page 4)
City of Dublin
RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM GARBAGE / RECYCLING SERVICES
. (Collected With Residential Property Tax Bills)
Affected Parcels
Residential housing units are billed for the cost of Minimum Garbage/Recycling Services, which is
included with the annual property tax bill. This fee only applies to residential units which have individual
garbage containers and are not serviced by central bins. This does include duplexes and other attached
housing types, which receive individual service.
Households subject to this fee which only receive Minimum Service, will not be billed by the Garbage
Company. Livermore Dublin Disposal will continue to bill customers each quarter for additional services,
if a household selects weekly garbage collection of a container larger than the 35 gallon container
included in the Minimum Service Level.
Basis of The Fee
The City estimates the total revenue required to pay the Garbage Company for Minimum Service to all
residential units which are eligible to use the service. The specific factors considered in this calculation
include the following components: the monthly residential rate for Minimum Service (Proposed at $9.80);
estimated number of housing units affected by the fee; costs associated with the collection of the fee as
part of the Property Tax Bill; estimated delinquencies; estimated revenues from late payments and interest
earnings; and funds available from collections in a prior year.
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What Services Are Provided By The Fee
Minimum Service includes: weekly collection and disposal of one (35 Gallon) garbage container; weekly
collection of one (64 Gallon) Green Waste container; weekly curbside recycling (including: glass, tin,
aluminum, newspaper, mixed paper/junk mail, magazines, and cardboard); and three special clean-ups
each year. All monies collected will only be used towards the cost of these services.
Amount of the Fee
The annual amount of the assessment includes the cost of collection as well as the cost of services over
the entire year. The annual cost equates to a monthly rate of approximately $9.58 per month for each
household. The City makes the payment to Livermore Dublin Disposal based upon the current rate
allowed for Minimum Residential Service.
TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT
Each Single Family Residence
Each Condominium / Townhouse Unit
Each Duplex (2 Units)
Each Duplex (5 or More Units)
ANNUAL FEE
$ 114.90
$ 114.90
$ 229.80
$114.90 times the
number of units
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Although the proposed Fiscal Year 1997/98 fee is a $2.30 increase over the 1996/97 fee, the amount is
5 % less than the charge required prior to the new automated service, which was implemented in 1996.
Exhibit 1
(Page 5)
PROPERTY-RELATED FEE
STORM WATER - REFUSE SERVICES
(Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning)
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The City is required to provide certain services as part of the Federal Clean Water Act Program. Regulations
have been imposed on public agencies to reduce the amount of pollution entering natural waterways from the
City storm drain system. As part of this program the City must obtain a National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System permit. This fee replaces the "Storm Water Utility Fee" which has been charged in prior
years. The proposed fee is more than 50% less than the amount charged as the "Storm Water Utility
Fee" for the 1996-97 tax year.
Affected Parcels
The fee is applied to all parcels in the City in accordance with a formula based upon the type of land use, and
for non-residential uses, the size of the parcel. The proposed fees will apply to the 1997/98 fiscal year (July 1,
1997 through June 30, 1998).
Basis of the Fee
The City estimates the total expenses related to the Storm Water Program which are related to refuse services.
In addition, the City estimates costs associated with the collection of the fee as part of the Property Tax Bill and
minor costs associated with preparation and distribution of the public hearing notice. In Fiscal Year 1997/98 it
is estimated that $86,010 in expenses will be incurred for authorized activities.
In order to calculate the fees, the City uses a formula which applies a "Benefit Unit" factor to all parcels. Th.
fee for each parcel is related to the estimated run-off area (i.e. area covered by buildings or pavement), and tn
type of land use. Each single family, toWnhouse, and duplex unit fee cost would be equal to the unit charge of
one "benefit unit." Each condominium unit is charged at 60% of one "benefit unit". Vacant lots are proposed to
be charged 50% of the fee for an equivalent improved lot, as the soil is more absorbent and generates less
runoff. The fee for other improved parcels is calculated using the following formula:
Lot size in square feet* (Multiplied By The Benefit Unit Rate)
4,840
*The lot size is determined by information provided by the Alameda County Assessors Office.
What Services Are Provided By The Fee
The refuse collection fee for the 1997-98 tax year is proposed to pay the cost of: street sweeping; catch basin
(drain inlet) cleaning; the costs associated with this notice; and the cost of collecting the fee.
Amount of the Proposed Fee
The proposed fee to be charged will be based upon 1 Benefit Unit = $7.30 and will be applied as follows:
How Fee Is Calculated
Amount
Single Family Homes, Townhouses and 1 Benefit Unit I $ 7.30
Duplex Parcels
Each Condominium Unit 60% of 1 Benefit Unit $ 4.38
formula: Lot Size (sf) Multiplied By $7.30 Varies
All Other Improved Parcels 4,840
50% of the Fee Calculated Based On the Varies
Vacant Parcels Assigned Use Category Above
Type Of Land Use
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Exhibit 1 (page 6)
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GARBAGE RATE SURVEY CONDUCTED APRIL 1997
PROPOSED DUBLIN JULY 1997 RATES COMPARED TO
LIVERMORE PLEASANT ON AND SAN RAMON
% Proposed
# Dublin 3 City Proposed Dublin Less
Residential Customers Livermore Pleasanton San Ramon Average Dublin Than Average
1 Can Residential (32-35) Gallon 3,473 $ 9.64 $ 18.00 $ 11.50 $ 13.05 $ 9.80 -25%
2 Can Residential (64 Gallon) 1,952 $ 17.99 $ 20.03 * $ 16.73 $ 18.25 $ 17.55 -4%
% Dublin Customers Covered By
Sample Rate Categories 97%
Commercial
I Yard - 1 time / wk $ 33.45 $ 61.27 $ 65.00 $ 53.24 $ 31.55 -41%
2 Yard - 1 time / wk $ 66.90 $ 122.54 $ 100.00 $ 96.48 $ 63.10 -35%
trj 3 Yard - 1 time / wk $ 100.35 $ 183.81 $ 140.00 $ 141.39 $ 94.65 -33%
~ 3 Yard - 2 times / wk $ 214.60 $ 367.62 $ 280.00 $ 287.41 $ 197.20 -31%
=- 4 Yard - 1 Time / wk $ 133.80 $ 245.08 $ 190.00 $ 189.63 $ 126.20 -33%
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0- 4 Yards - 2 times / wk $ 281.50 $ 490.16 $ 380.00 $ 383.89 $ 260.30 -32%
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% Dublin Customers Covered By
Sample Rate Categories 76%
DROP BOX
Non- Compacted (Loose)
20 Yard Loose $ 167.00 $ 282.80 $ 300.00 $ 249.93 $ 214.00 -14%
30 Yard Loose $ 250.50 $ 424.20 $ 450.00 $ 374.90 $ 321.00 -14%
40 Yard Loose $ 334.00 Not Available $ 600.00 $ 467.00 ** $ 428.00 -8%
Compacted
30 Yard Compacted $ 501.00 $ 848.40 $ 900.00 $ 749.80 $ 642.00 -14%
Note: Livennore Rates are subject to change 7/l/97
Livennore Residential Green Waste is only Bi-Weekly and Pleasanton does not currently offer curbside Green Waste
· Pleasanton Rate is for a 96 Gallon Container - A 64 Gallon is not offered
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San Ramon Commercial Rate Shown Is for Multi-Family, which is lower than commercial businesses