HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 2, 2005 K-03AGENDA ITEM K=3
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Policy Regarding "Outside City" Water Rates
MEETING DATE: March 2,2005
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the policy regarding "Outside City"
water rates as described below.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Municipal Code (§13.08.020) allows water service outside the
City limits with specific City Council approval and requires a rate
surcharge of 50%. The City currently has three customers outside
the City limits, and the dollar value of the surcharge as of last fiscal
year was approximately $8,000.
Under past practice, this surcharge has been included with other water fund revenue. Charging such a
surcharge is permissible, and since it is not directly related to providing the service, the revenue should
be placed in the General Fund. Given the constraints and demands on the General Fund, staff is
recommending that the following budget policy be approved, effective the current fiscal year 04/05:
• Surcharge revenue from "Outside City" services shall be placed in the General Fund; and,
• Surcharge shall be listed separately on the utility bill.
FUNDING: Not applicable
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Richard C. Prima. Jr.
Public Works Director
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cc: Steve Schwabauer, City Attorney
Jim Krueger, Finance Director
Frank Beeler, Assistant Water/Wastewater Superintendent
APPROVED: ,
Blair King;"City Manager
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