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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION ~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 7, 2010
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION ? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1S` Reading
REVISING THE METERED WATER RATE ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE OF THE ? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CITY
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FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution revising the metered water rate and sewer service charge of the City effective
July 1, 2010.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City's metered water rate and sewer service charge are adjusted annually as part of the
overall City budget process. The proposed increased rates will enhance the City's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure sufficient water and sewer capacity. With the increased
rates to fund the CIP and maintenance programs, we will continue to reduce the number of leaks
and spills.
The City's water and sewer systems consist of over 860 miles of pipelines combined. The life
expectancy of these pipelines varies from 50 to 75 years. Many pipelines are nearing or have
already exceeded their useful life. To insure reliability of these systems, a minimum of 6 miles of
water mains and 8 miles of sewer mains should be replaced each year. The attached Exhibits 2
and 3 cover some of the considerations related to planning for the water and sewer CIP programs.
Proposed Rate Increases
Both the water and sewer consumption rates are based on 100 cubic foot (CCF) units of
measurement (approximately 748 gallons). The water rate has two tiers. The Base Rate includes
consumption up to 44 CCF during a bimonthly billing period. The typical single-family residential
customer consumes approximately 40 CCF during a bimonthly billing period. The Tail Block Rate
is charged for all water consumed above the Base Rate allocation. The sewer service charge is a
flat charge based on metered water consumption at a premise.
The current water Base Rate of $2.673 per CCF is proposed to increase to $2.727. The Tail Block
Rate is proposed to increase from $3.097 to $3.151 per CCF. The Sewer Service Charge is
proposed to increase from $0.338 to $0.38$„~~C~. i
Public Hearing -Resolution Revising the Metered Water Rate
and Sewer Service Charge of the City
June 7, 2010
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is not
considered a CEQA project. Therefore, no environmental documentation is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
The water Base Rate increase of $0.0536 per CCF will add $1.07 to the typical single family
monthly water bill of 20 CCF. The typical monthly sewer bill will increase by $1.00.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Raul Godinez II Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director Executive Director
Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agenc~~
Exhibit: 1. Resolution
Exhibit: 2. Water Infrastructure CIP Considerations
Exhibit: 3. Sewer Infrastructure CIP Considerations
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REVISING THE METERED WATER RATE
AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 39, Article II regulates connection to
water mains within the City.
i. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 39.21 the City Council
shall set metered water rates by resolution.
2. The metered water rate shall be set to maintain a potable water supply
and provide standby readiness.
3. It is necessary to increase the metered water rate to reimburse the City for
increased costs of repair, replacement, and maintenance of the water
system and facilities, including increased materials, labor and overhead
costs and water capital improvement program costs.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 39, Article III regulates connection to
sewer mains within the City.
1. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 39.55.4 the City Council
shall set reasonable sewerage service fees by resolution. Said fee shall
be used to operate, maintain, repair and replace the City owned sewer
system and facilities.
2. It is necessary to increase the sewer service charge to reimburse the City
for increased costs of repair, replacement and maintenance of the sewer
system and facilities, including increased materials, labor and overhead
costs and sewer capital improvement program costs.
3. The rate increase will be placed into a fund that will be used only to repair
and replace sewer mains and laterals located within the street right of
way, and which have outlived their useful life and provide preventive
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maintenance and operation of the sewer collection system. No moneys
from this fund would be placed in the city's general fund.
4. There is a reasonable relationship between the imposition of the fee
imposed in that the use of the sewer creates an impact on its condition,
requiring its maintenance, repair and replacement.
C. On June 7, 2010, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a noticed
public hearing to review the proposed metered water rate and sewer rate increases.
D. Based upon the testimony, reports and other evidence submitted on these
matters, this City Council makes the above-specified findings.
Section 2: The Metered Water Rate is hereby set as follows:
Water Usage Charge -water consumption charge based on units of one-
Hundred cubic feet (750 gallons)
0 - 44 ccf (units) $2.727
Over 45 ccf (units) $3.151
Multifamily Dwelling
0-44 ccf of water per dwelling unit $2.727
Over 45 ccf per dwelling unit $3.151
Section 3: The Sanitary Sewer Charge is hereby set as follows:
Sewer Service Charge
Per unit of water $0.388
Bi-monthly flat charge (un-metered) $15.52
Section 4: If any charge, fee, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
word of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted
this Resolution, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or
more provisions may be declared invalid.
Section 5: The increased metered water rate and sanitary sewer fees shall be
operative from and after July 1, 2010.
Ordinance No. NS-XXX
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ADOPTED this day of June, 2010.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Jose Sandoval
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2010-XXX
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Water Infrastructure C.I.P. Considerations
The City's water system consists of approximately 476 total miles of water mains. About 217 miles of this total are old cast iron mains
that will need to be replaced due to leaks caused by corrosion. Approximately 103 miles of mains are more than 50 years old and 23
miles are over 75 years old. The estimated life of water mains is about 75 years. With 476 miles, we should be replacing at least 6
miles per year.
Age of Water Mains Water Main Material
23 Miles ¦ 0-49 Years Old
' ~ ¦ Cast Iron
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¦ 50-74 Years
Old ¦ Other
75+ Years Old y -
For purposes of calculating a rough budgetary estimate of the cost of the entire water distribution system, the following assumptions will
be used:
All new water mains will be 8" diameter. This will result in a low estimate, since many pipelines are larger than 8" (Our system
includes water mains from 6" to 30" in diameter, however 92% are 12" and smaller).
The cost for 8" water main (including meters, valves and fire hydrants) is $230 per linear foot. This cost includes $170 per
linear foot for construction and an additional 35% for design, inspection, street repaving and other contingencies (10% for
design, 10% for inspection, and 15% for repaving and contingencies).
Based on the above figures and assumptions, the total replacement cost of the water main system is approximately $578,000,000.
In addition to water mains, water production facilities are also funded out of the CIP. These facilities include reservoirs, pump stations
and wells. While the life span of these facilities can vary, for rough budgeting purposes a 75 year average life is reasonable. All of
these types of facilities will require either replacement or significant rehabilitation in that timeframe. The City's 2010 Property Schedule
(used for insurance purposes) shows the total replacement cost for all water production facilities to be $89,000,000.
The total replacement cost of the entire water distribution system (mains and productions facilities) is $667,000,000. Assuming a 75
year life cycle for replacement, the annual water CIP would need to be $8.9 million. We are planning to spend $6 million during FY
2010/11 for water CIP improvements, which includes $1.2 million from the proposed 2% water rate increase and a $3.1 million prior
year carry forward from savings in the water fund. This prior year carry forward amount varies widely from year to year and should not
be considered along-term revenue source for the water CIP.
Capital Improvement Costs
v Current Capital Improvement J Prior Year Carry Forward u 2 % Water Rate Increase
$10,000,000 ~ _ 8.9 M
$8,000,000 1.2 M
$6,000,000 N...
3.1 M -
$4,000,000
%
$2,000,000 ~1J M
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FY 2010/11 CIP 75 Year Replacement Cyle
Exhibit 2
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Sewer Infrastructure C.I.P. Considerations
The City's sewer system consists of approximately 390 miles of sewer mains, 45,000 laterals, and 7,600 manholes.
Approximately 185 miles of mains, or more than 47% of the existing sewer mains are over 50 years old. In addition, 86 miles of the
existing sewer system is 6" pipe which is not in line with today's standards.
The Water Resources Division is using other technologies to extend the life of existing sewer mains. Where feasible, mains, laterals
and manholes are being lined using various processes as appropriate.
Age of Sewer Mains 6" Diameter Sewer Mains
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" ~ ¦ 50+ Years Old ¦ 6" Mains
` ¦ Rest of System ¦ Other
he service life of sewer mains is assumed to be 50 years. With 390 miles, we should be replacing
For preliminary estimation purposes, t
at least 8 miles per year.
For purposes of calculating a rough budgetary estimate of the replacement cost of the entire sewer collection system, the following
assumptions will be used:
All new sewer mains will be 8" diameter. This will result in a low estimate, since many pipelines are larger than 8" (Our system
includes lines from 8" to 24" in diameter, however 97% are 15" and smaller).
The cost for 8" sewer main is $140 per linear foot, the cost of a lateral is $4,800, and the cost to replace a manhole is $6,000.
The above costs are construction only. They do not include design, inspection, street repaving, or other contingencies. The
total figure shown below includes an additional 35% to account for these items (10% for design, 10% for inspection, and 15%
for repaving and contingencies).
Based on the above figures and assumptions, the total replacement cost of the sewer collection system is approximately
$742,000,000. Assuming that 8 miles per year are replaced (50 year replacement cycle), then the annual sewer CIP would need to be
$14.8 million. We are planning to spend $2.4 million during FY 2010/11 for sewer CIP improvements.
Capital Improvement Costs
$14.9 M
$15,000,000.00 ~ ~ -
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$10,000,000.00 - -
2.4 M
$5,000,000.00 -
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FY 2010/11 CIP 50 Year Replacement Cyle
Exhibit 3
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RILCO -ESSEX ~~c
1 143 CRANE STREET, SUITE 2D? !t
MENL? PARK, CALIFORNIA 940 2 5-434 1
PHONE: 650-32B-CI62? FACSIMILE: 65D-323-539?
E-MAIL: JKU ECHLER@HIH P.COM
HENRY N. KU ECH LER IV
VICE PRESIDENT
April 26, 2010
Office of the Clerk of the Council
Santa Ana (;'ity Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Re: Protest of Proposed Increase in Water and Sewer Rates
As the owner of Essex Corporate Center, the property located at 1900 Carnegie Avenue
in Santa Ana, parcel number 430-221-22, I formally protest the proposed increase in
water and sewer rates. Please present this letter of protest at the City Council meeting on
June 7, 2010.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Henry N. Kuechler IV
Enclosure Reclaimed Island Lands Company
1143 Crane Street, Suite 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Bruce and Barbara Ashwill
3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 105
Cameron Park, CA 95682
April 29, 2010
Office of the Clerk of the Council
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Re: Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase
Dear Santa Ana Council,
am the owner of 2521 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, APN# 396-
361-05. My City of Santa Ana Account number is 4-9993.300. I am
strongly opposed to the proposed rate increase for 2010-2011.
Especially in this economy, how can you expect anyone to absorb an
additional 14.8% increase in sewer rates and the 2%-1.7% increase
in water rates?
Sincerely,
Barbara Ashwill
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND /OR CUSTOMERS OF CITY WATER AND
SEWER SERVICE 2 ~ Z~I~
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California, the Santa Ana City Council will hold a public hearing to
establish certain fees and charges for water and sewer services furnished by the City for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The
fees and charges, if approved by the City Council, will be effective July 1, 2010. A full schedule of fees is below.
Interested persons may appear and be heard on any matter. Written protests by those receiving this notice will be
considered if submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the day of the hearing to the Office of the Clerk of the Council, Santa
Ana City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701. For more information call (714) 647-5454.
1. THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN CHARGE:
Water Usage Charge Sanitary Sewer Charge
Base Rate Increase $0.0536 per CCF* Per Water Unit Used Increase $0.05 per CCF*
Tail Block Rate Increase $0.0536 per CCF" Unmetered Increase $2.00 bi-monthly
* Water rates are measured on 100 cubic feet (CCF) units (approx. 748 gallons.) The Base Rate is for the first 44 CCF
used in a bi-monthly billing period. The Tail Block Rate is for all water used in excess of the base rate limit. Water
rates are composed of a service meter charge and a water usage charge. Only the Water Usage Charge component
of water fees is proposed to be increased as shown on the chart. The sanitary sewer service fee is charged based on
water consumption used at a premise.
2. BASIS UPON WHICH THE AMOUNT OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS CALCULATED
Water Usage Charge Increase
$0.0536 per CCF for the base water rate for increased costs for direct water operations/capital projects.
$0.0536 per CCF for water tail block rate for increased costs for direct water operations/capital projects.
Sewer Charge Increase
$0.05 per CCF for increased costs for direct sewer operations/capital projects.
3. THE REASON FOR THE INCREASED CHARGE
These charge increases are designed to recover the City's actual increased costs in providing the water and sewer
services, including repair, maintenance, and replacement of the water and sewer infrastructure. The typical monthly
water bill of 20 units would increase by $1.07. The typical monthly sewer bill would increase by $1.00.
Proposed Water Service Char es
Current Pro osed 7/1/10
Service Meter Charge.- a fixed bi-monthly charge based on meter
size: Most domes & sma0 businesses have a 5/8" mater.
Meter Size
5/8" meter $7.00 $7.00
3/4" meter $11.00 $11.00
1"meter $16.40 $16.40
1.5" meter $23.40 $23.40
2" meter $46.40 $46.40
3" meter $116.60 $116.60
4" meter $186.60 $186.60
6" meter $280.00 $280.00
Multifamily Dwelling Unit -
base meter char e $4.20 $4.20
Water Usage Charge -water:consumption charga.based on units of
one-hundred cubic feet (750 allons ~
0 - 44 ccf units ` $2.673 $2.727 o2°la
Over 45 ccf units * $3.097 $3.151 9a
If~I~Rifamily D~nelling ~ .
0-44 ccf of water er dwellin unit* $2.673 $2.727 a ~a
Over 45 ccf er dwellin unit* $3.097 $3.151 ? ~o
Sewer Service Charge;
Per unit of water $0.338 $0.388 ~T• $
Bi-month) flat char a un-metered $13.520 $15.520 g 9e
'Proposed rates include -$.0146 per ccf automatic pass-through for
commodity decreases for water and electrical costs.
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TO: Santa Ana City Council
FROM: Mrs. Lori Barrett
DATE: April 28, 2010
EMAIL: Irbarrettl[a)~att.net
SUBJECT: Sewer Charge Increase
We are not hooked up to a sewer but to a septic tank; therefore, we should not
be charged any sewage fees.
Thank you.
Lori & Bob Barrett
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Bruce and Barbara Ashwil!
3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 105
Cameron Park, CA 95682
April 29, 2010
Office of the Clerk of the Council
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Re: Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase
Dear Santa Ana Council,
I am the owner of 2525 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, APN# 396-
361-05. My City of Santa Ana Account number is 4-9992.300. I am
strongly opposed to the proposed rate increase for 2010-2011.
Especially in this economy, how can you expect anyone to absorb an
additional 14.8% increase in sewer rates and the 2%-1.7% increase
in water rates?
Sincerely,
l._
Barbara Ashwill
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND /OR CUSTOMERS OF CITY WATER AND
SEWER SERVICE
,F APR ~ ~ ~~i~
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California, the Santa Ana City Council will hold a public hearing to
establish certain fees and charges for water and sewer services furnished by the City for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The
fees and charges, if approved by the City Council, will be effective July 1, 2010. A full schedule of fees is below.
Interested persons may appear and be heard on any matter. Written protests by those receiving this notice will be
considered if submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the day of the hearing to the Office of the Clerk of the Council, Santa
Ana City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701. For more information call (714) 647-5454.
1. THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN CHARGE:
Water Usage Charge Sanitarv Sewer Charge
Base Rate Increase $0.0536 per CCF'` Per Water Unit Used Increase $0.05 per CCF*
Tail Block Rate Increase $0.0536 per CCF* Unmetered Increase $2.00 bi-monthly
'`Water rates are measured on 100 cubic feet (CCF) units (approx. 748 gallons.) The Base Rate is for the first 44 CCF
used in a bi-monthly billing period. The Tail Block Rate is for all water used in excess of the base rate limit. Water
rates are composed of a service meter charge and a water usage charge. Only the Water Usage Charge component
of water fees is proposed to be increased as shown on the chart. The sanitary sewer service fee is charged based on
water consumption used at a premise.
2. BASIS UPON WHICH THE AMOUNT OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS CALCULATED
Water Usage Charge Increase
$0.0536 per CCF for the base water rate for increased costs for direct water operations/capital projects.
$0.0536 per CCF for water tail block rate for increased costs for direct water operations/capital projects.
Sewer Charge Increase
$0.05 per CCF for increased costs for direct sewer operations/capital projects.
3. THE REASON FOR THE INCREASED CHARGE
These charge increases are designed to recover the City's actual increased costs in providing the water and sewer
services, including repair, maintenance, and replacement of the water and sewer infrastructure. The typical monthly
water bill of 20 units would increase by $1.07. The typical monthly sewer bill would increase by $1.00.
Proposed Water Service Char es
Current Pro osed 7/1/10
Service Meter Charge - a fixed bi-monthly chal'ge,based on meter
size: Most homes'& small 5usinesses have a 5/8'-meter.
Meter Size
5/8" meter $7.00 $7.00
3/4" meter $11.00 $11.00
1"meter $16.40 $16.40
1.5" meter $23.40 $23.40
2" meter $46.40 $46.40
3" meter $116.60 $116.60
4" meter $186.60 $186.60
6" meter $280.00 $280.00
Multifamily dwelling Unit -
base meter char a $4.20 $4.20
Water Usage Cktarge - avaterconsumption charge based or~units of -
ane-hundred cubic feet (750 alloris
0 - 44 ccf units ' $2.673 $2.727 o2°~-p
Over 45 ccf units ' $3.097 $3.151 ~,7
Multifamily Dvrr~lling
0-44 ccf of water er dwellin unit' $2.673 $2.727 a ~o
Over 45 ccf er dwellin unit' $3.097 $3.151 1, ? 90
Sewer Service Charge
Per unit of water $0.338 $0.388 ~T• $ ~o
Bi-month) flat char a un-metered $13.520 $15.520
* Proposed rates include -$.0146 per ccf automatic pass-through for ~ g ~
commodity decreases for water and electrical costs.
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From: Fidel Lopez ~ (
1626 West Mc Fadden Ave. ~ ~"l/ ~C
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Santa Ana,CA.92704.
City of Santa Ana
Attn: Consejo de la Ciudad de Santa Ana,
22 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana,CA.
En atencion a su aviso de audiencia piiblica que nos hacen a los propietarios y/o clientes de agua y
servicio de alcantarillado de la Ciudad; me permito informarles en forma muy respetuosa que es mucho
agregar $ 2.00 cada dos meses, debido a to difl`cil de la situacion financiers que un servidor estamos
pesando( et trabajo muy despacio y el ingreso bajo). Yo he observado que ano con ano hay aumento en
la tarifa del agua y por to menos en dos o tres anos deberian dejar la misma tarifa; considero que si es
$0.50 por propietario de Casa o duenos de pequenos negocios es muchisimo dinero to que reuniran,
Senor Alcalde de la Ciudad, le suplico por favor, considere mi petition, no nos aumente los $ 2.00 por
cada dos meses ahora que la situacion economics esta en una grande cnsis, es mucho dinero por cada
uno de los que vivimos aqui en el Condado de Orange. Ahora bien, podria considerar a las personas a
los que somos de BAJO RECURSOS con una tarifa mss baja y a los de ALTOS RECURSOS una tarifa mss
alts.
Pido disculpas a mi humilde opinion y respuesta a su proyecto, pero considerela por favor, porque
Como yo, habemos bastantes consumidores que estamos atravesando dificil situacion economics y ano
con ano aunque es poca.;la cuota que propone, siempre esta habiendo aumento y a la larga nos esta
afectando mucho orque el recibo nos esta Ilegando muy alto.
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FIDEI: L EZ RIVERA
(714)315-7565 '
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To whom it may Concern:
My name is Cindy Velazquez and I live with my mother, who is the home owner,
at the following address, 1014 E. Cherry St. Santa Ana, CA 92706. The reason for this
letter is to inform you of my concerns as far as the water increase. I oppose to the fact,
not only we going to be taxed more, on our monthly bill, but our water bill will be higher.
So if this letter means anything then this is my request please, keep the water rates the
same as they have been.
Thank you fo our time,
indy
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Carol Winters, CPA, CFE
932 W. 19th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706-3518
carolwinters@sbcglobal.net
May 7, 2010
City Council Members
Santa Ana City Council
Office of the Clerk of the Council
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Council Members,
This letter is to express my objection to the proposed water and sewer rate increases. The
reasons for the rate increases "to recover the City's actual increased costs in providing the
water and sewer services, including repair, maintenance, and replacement of the water and
sewer infrastructure." is erroneous and not supported by financial data available.
The citizens of Santa Ana have been hurt by the financial crisis and recession. Many have lost
their jobs, others, like myself have taken pay cuts. We are conserving water, as evidenced by
the reduction in water usage, trying to do our part for the benefit of our community. I ask that
the City Council reject the proposal for increasing rates that are not necessary nor prudent.
Thank you,
Carol Winters-Crosby, CP ~ CFE
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Date: 13 May 2010
Simon Chang
2109 W. Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Recently we have received a notice from the Public Works Agency about increasing additional fees and
charges on water and sewer services. As a result of additional financial burden to our family, we object
these proposals. So please consider our concern seriously and hope that our voice can be heard in the
public hearing on June 7, 2010.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Truly regards,
Simon Chang
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Name
Address
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City Council Members
Santa Ana City Council
Office of the Clerk of the Council
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Council Members,
This letter has been written to express our objection, as residents of the city of Santa Ana, to
the proposed water and sewer rate increases. The reasons for the rate increases -"to recover
the City's actual increased costs in providing the water and sewer services, including repair,
maintenance, and replacement of the water and sewer infrastructure"-are erroneous and are
not supported by the current financial data available.
It is important to mention that these increases do not help businesses' expansion, and therefore
perpetuate a slowdown of the local economy. As you may already know, the residents of Santa
Ana have been severely hurt by the financial crisis and current recession. Many residents have
either lost their jobs or have taken pay cuts. Our community is conserving water and evidence
exists that our water usage has been reduced for the benefit of the general public. On behalf of
our community, I urge that the City Council reject the proposal to increase the rates which are
neither necessary nor prudent. Thank you.
Regards,,--
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City Council Members
Santa Ana City Council
Office of the Clerk of the Council ~
Santa Ana City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Council Members,
This letter has been written to express our objection, as residents of the city of Santa
Ana, to the proposed water and sewer rate increases. The reasons for the rate
increases -"to recover the City's actual increased costs in providing the water and sewer
services, including repair, maintenance, and replacement of the water and sewer
infrastructure"- are erroneous and are not supported by the current financial data
available.
It is important to mention that these increases do not help businesses' expansion, and
therefore perpetuate a slowdown of the local economy. As you may already know, the
residents of Santa Ana have been severely hurt by the financial crisis and current
recession. Many residents have either lost their jobs or have taken pay cuts. Our
community is conserving water and evidence exists that our water usage has been
reduced for the benefit of the general public. On behalf of our community, I urge that the
City Council reject the proposal to increase the rates which are neither necessary nor
prudent. Thank you.
Regards,
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