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HomeMy WebLinkAbout83-38 - Basic Water Quantity Rate IncreaseRESOLUTION NO. 83 -38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH INCREASING THE BASIC WATER QUANTITY RATE FROM $0.63 PER 100 CUBIC FEET TO $0.77 PER 100 CUBIC FEET, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1983 AND GIVING 0 NOTICE THEREOF TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES . WHEREAS, Section 14.12.090 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides for an automatic water rate adjustment based upon increases in the quantity charge from the Metropolitan Water District; adjustments to be approved by Resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City to pass the Metropolitan Water District's rate increase on to the City's water users to avoid loss of reserves; and 1 WHEREAS, on March 16, 1983 the Council Water Committee recommended for approval an increase in the City's water rates, based upon the Metropolitan Water District's rate increases, effective July 1, 1983; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14.12.090 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the City water rates will be adjusted to reflect the Metropolitan Water District's rate increases by Resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 54990 et seq of the Government Code of the State of California, the City of Newport Beach has held at least one public meeting at which oral or written presentations could have been made as a part of a regularly scheduled meeting, and notice of the time and place of the meeting, including a general explanation of the charges to be considered, were mailed at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting, to all interested parties who have filed written requests with the City of Newport Beach for notice of prospective action on new or increased fees or service charges, and the City of Newport Beach has otherwise complied with the provisions of Section 54992 of the Government Code insofar as other procedures are mandated thereby; and WHEREAS, in the event that water charges are increased, as provided by this Resolution, the fees charged do not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of providing the services for which the fees are charged. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of . the City of Newport Beach that the basic water quantity rate be increased from $0.63 per 100 cubic feet to $0.77 per 100 cubic feet, effective July 1, 1983. ADOPTED this 25th day of April , 1983. RSP /Water 0 Mayor