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TITLE: Request from LaVerne Walth for Modification of Sewer Connection Fee
Requirements
MEETING DATE: February 20, 1991
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council discuss and take the appropriate action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is a letter from LaVerne Walth which the City
Council received as a communication at their last meeting
and directed to staff. This letter is a request to
transfer a sewage connection allocation from her existing
location at 28 North School Street to a proposed new location at 116 North School
Street.
LaVerne Walth came to the Building Department to confirm the process for applying
for a building permit at her new proposed location at 116 North School Street_ She
did not have a plan but shared with the Building Official that there would be
seating for approximately 60 and that the establishment would be a restaurant -type
eating place with no take-out. Based on a seating capacity of 60, she would have to
pay for 6 connection fee units minus any applicable units that would have already
been allocated to 116 North School Street. There is presently a plumbing supply
business at 116 North School and it is our understanding that they will be remaining
in a portion of the building. Since they have only been allocated one connection
fee unit and will be staying in the building, "his unit cannot be used by LaVerne
Walth. If LaVerne Walth were to move into a building which previously housed a
restaurant of 60 seats or more, there would possibly be no connection fee charged.
Attached is recently adopted Resolution 91-4 which shows the current charges and
fees along with units of measure for different commercial and industrial uses.
Approximately two years ago, we reevaluated and adjusted the units of measure for
these types of users. LaVerne Walth's proposed business as described falls under
"Eating places, seating only". When this category was evaluated two years ago, we
had approximately five businesses within the City of Lodi of this type. Calculating
from actual water usage, it was determined that the ten seats per sewage service
unit was still appropriate. The present connect ^n fee per sewage service unit is
$2,099.
Our present sewer ordinance does not provide for a transfer of a connection fee
allocation from one location to another. We have, at the staff level, given
consideration to the fact that under extraordinary circumstances there may be need
for this. If a firm such as Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) would want to ;cove from
South Stockton Street to another lccation within the City, it may be reaSL ,ole to
APPROVED:
THOMAS A. PETERSON
City Manage(
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Laverne 'Walth
February 20, 1991
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consider a transfer. We would probably not allow a similar use back into the
present PCP location due to the demands this would put on our water and industrial
sewer system. It was our feeling that these special cases should be brought to the
City Council for determination.
In the case of a restaurant moving from location A to location B, it is certainly
reasonable that another restaurant could move into location A. It is our feeling
that the property owner owns the sewer connection allocation and not the renter. If
the ordinance was to be changed tc allow for a transfer of sewer connection
allocations, it would be our position that this could not be done without the
approval of the property owner. In this case, it would be the owner of 28 North
School Street. City staff has made contact with the owner, Mr. Paul Tsampis, and
the reason that he bought the building at 28 North School Street was to put in a
hofbrau-type eating establishment. Mr. Tsampis was adamant that he was not
interested in allowing anv transfer of his connection fee allocation.
Based on the existing sewer ordinance, if LaVerne Walth wants to move into 116 North
School Street and develop a restaurant as described to the Building Department, her
fee would be 6 units X $2,099 or $12,594. The ordinance, under Section 13.12.2158,
does provide for a connection fee adjustment after one full year of operating data
is available. The user may request the Public Works Director to make an
adjustment. An adjustment will be made only if a significant variation exists
between the estimated and the actual unit of measure or wastewater quantity.
Increases in connection fees will be due and payable on demand. Decreases will be
credited to the user's account.
Without a modification to the existing ordinance, it appears that LaVerne Walth has
two choices if she wants to stay in the downtown area:
1. Find a vacant building where there is a present connection fee allotment
similar to what she would be charged for a new business; thereby, she would
be charged nothing or just the difference between the present allotment and
her new required connection fee.
2. Pay the connection fee. When one full year of operating data is available,
LaVerne Walth may request the Public Works Director to make an adjustment.
Depending on actual water usage or units of measure, the adjustment could be
an increase or a decrease.
FUNDING: Not applicable
Jack L. Ronsko
Public Works Director
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Attachments
cc: City Attorney
LaVerne Walth, Corner Pie Shop
Paul Tsampis
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La Verne Walth
Corner Pie Shop
28 N School Street
Lodi, CA 95240
209-369-3533
Mayor David Hinchman
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Dear Mayor Hinchman:
I am the owner of the Corner Pie Shop located at 28 N School
Street, Lodi, California, which I opened 16 years ago. My present
landlord sold the building I have occupied and I have to move
within 30 days into a new location. At the present I am looking
into $.16 N School Street as a location, in order to stay in the
downtown area to service my clientele.
In the process of applying for a building permit I was
notified that there was a new sewage hook-up fee and it would cost
me 91,825.00 per 10 people- which is one unit. I would be needing
6 units at the cost of $10,950.00 for the sewage hook-up fee.
Basically I'm using the same sewage system, therefore I feel
I have earned some of these credit or units to take with me to my
new location. I'm hoping that you, with the help of the City
Council can help me.
I am trying to help keep downtown alive.
Sincerely,,
�La Verne Walth
Owner/Corner Pie Shop
RESOLUTION NO. 91-4
SEWER CHARGES AND FEES
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Chapter 13.12 of the Lodi City Code,
entitled "Sewer Service", which provides the method of establishing charges and fees
for sewer service, sewer connections, holding tank wastes, and the use of the storm
drain system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide current and e4ua>le sewer charges
and fees;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lodi:
1) That the following sewer charges and fees be established and implemented
February 1, 1991:
DOMESTIC SYSTEM
A. Residential
1. Sewer Service Charge
Number of Bedrooms Monthly Rate
1 55.34
2 $7.12
3 S8.90
4 $10.68
5 $12.46
6 514.24
7 516.02
2. Connection Fee
Number of Bedrooms Fee
1 S1,574.25
2 52,099.00
3 $2,623.75
4 53,148.50
5 $3,673.25
6 $4,198.00
7 $4,722.75
.1te Connection Fee is $2,099.00 per unit*.
*"Unit": Sewage Service Unit, defined as each increment of flow of a
typical two-bedroom residence (206 gallons per day and having BOD and
SS strengths of less than 300 milligrams per liter). Units for
residential, commercial, and industrial users are shown in Section
13.12.180.
B. Commercial
1. Annual Sewage Service 585.42 per unit per year
2. Connection Fee 52,099.00 per unit
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C. Industrial
1. Annual Sewage Service
Moderate Strength User
High Strength User
Unit Item
Flow - MG
BOD - 1,000 lbs.
SS - 1,000 lbs.
2. Connection Fee
Moderate Strength User
High Strength User
Unit Item (per year)
F1 ow - MG
BOD - 1,000 lbs.
SS - 1,000 lbs.
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM
A. Annual Sewage Service
Unit Item
Flow - MG
BOD - 1,000 lbs.
B. Connection Fee
HOLDING TANK WASTES
A. Dumping Charge
STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
S8S.42 per unit per year
Unit Charge
5411.02 per MG
5201.14 per 1,000 lbs.
5164.42 per 1,000 lbs.
52,049.00 per unit
Unit Charge
$11,192.96 per MG
5 4,610.56 oer 1,000 lbs.
S 2,076.43 per 1,000 lbs.
Unit Charge
To be determined annually by the
Public Works Director as outlined
in Section 13.12.200 of the Lodi
Municipal Code
To be determined annually by the
Public Works Director as outlined
in Section 13.12.210 of the Lodi
Municipal Code
$62.96 per 1,000 gal.
A. Storm Drain Disposal Charge $66.13 per MG
2) Commercial and industrial user sewage service charges will be based on the number
of sewage service units assigned to each user. The units of measure for
determining the number of sewage service units assigned to each user are as
follows:
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User
Description
Unit of Measure
1.
Meeting place, religious
Each '00 seats
2.
Meeting place, public
Each 100 seats
3.
Hotel, motel without kitchenettes
Each 3 beds
4.
Hotel, motel with kitchenettes
Each unit
5.
Veterinary clinic
Each 4 employees
6.
Post office
Each 15 employees
7.
Funeral parlor
Each 3 employees
8.
Service station with service garages
Each 2.5 pumps
9.
Service station without service garages
Each 7 pumps
10.
Car wash, automatic bays
20 SSUs per bay
11.
Car wash, self -serve bays
2 SSUs per bay
12.
School, 8th grade and below
Each 20 students
13.
High school
Each 15 students
14.
Eating place, seating only
Each 10 seats
} 15.
Eating place, seating and take-out
Each 7 seats
16.
Eating place, "pizza parlor"
Each 35 seats
17.
Eating place, take-out only
Each 5 employees
18.
lunch truck business
Each 5 employees
19.
Laundry, coin -op., reg. mach.
Each 1.5 machines
20.
laundry, coin -op., big mach.
Each machine
21.
Comm. laundry and dry cleaning
Each 3 employees
22.
Dentist's Office
Each 5 employees
23.
Office, store, warehouse, manufacturer,
Doctor's, Chiropractor's, and X-ray
offices
Each 8 employees
24.
Grocery store, supermarket (having
vegetable/fruit or butcher/meat sections)
Each 4 employees
25.
Bar
Each 20 seats
26.
Barber, beauty shop
Each 3 workstations
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27. Hospital, convalescent home
28. Rest and retirement home
29. Mobile home park
30. RV dump station
Each 3 beds
Each 3 beds
Each 1.33 pads
Each station
One sewage service unit shall be assigned to each unit of measure. Fees
shall be based on nearest one-tenth sewage service unit except minimum
number of sewage service units shall be 1.0.
Dated: January 2, 1991
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 91-4
was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held
January 2, 1991, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers - Pinkerton, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider and
Hinchrrian (Mayor)
Noes: Councilmembers - None
Absent: Councilmembers - None
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
The Foregoing Document is Certified
To Be A Correct Copy Of The Original
Or. Fi!e ;n This Office.
Jennifer M. Perrin
Deputy City Clerk, City Of Lodi
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Dated: t/q191
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CITY COUNCIL
DAVID M HINCHMAN Mayor
JAMES W PINKERTON. Ir
Mayor Pro Tempore
PHILLIP A PENNING
JACK A SIECLOCK
JOHN R (Randy) SNIDER
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 334-5634
FAX (209) 333.6195
February 13, 1991
THOMAS A PETERSON
City Manager
ALICE M REIMCHE
City Clerk
BOB MCNATT
City Attorney
SUBJECT: Request from Laverne Walth for Modification of Sewer Connection
Fee Requirements
Dear Property Owner/Resident:
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item that will be
discussed at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1991, at
7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie
Forum, 305 West Pine Street. You are welcome to attend.
If you wish to communicate with the City Council, please contact Alice
Reimche, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
'f you have any rstions about the item, please call me at (209) 333-6706.
Jac L. Ronsko
is Works Director
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Enclosure
cc: City Clerk
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