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☒ Safe & Prosperous |
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Utilities |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☒ Resolution |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Administration |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Water Resources Trust Fund Surcharge
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-511.01, reinstate the Water Resources Trust Fund Surcharge by resolution. (Utilities/Administration) (Jeremy McCall)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This action item supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of Safe and Prosperous by safeguarding the security of the City’s water resources.
REPORT:
The City’s water resources, in particular the City’s Colorado River water allocations, are at risk due to added pressure on the river system as drought conditions persist, Arizona’s population increases, and new rules governing the operation of the Colorado River are developed.
The City of Yuma’s water supply is a natural resource asset, and it must be protected. The re-establishment of the Water Resources Trust Fund will benefit the residents of the City. The funds from the trust fund are to be used for general purposes as they apply to water resource protection including major legal expenses, acquisition of water rights, water supply enhancements, legislative assistance, and other purposes as determined by City Council.
The Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Yuma has recommended reinstatement of a proposed water surcharge to cover these expenses.
On October 10, 2023, City staff presented the Water Resources Trust Fund surcharge assessments to the Water and Sewer Commission. On November 15, 2023, at a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, the same information was presented to the City Council.
On November 15, 2023, City Council adopted a Notice of Intention to adjust water and wastewater utility rates and fees as required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-511.01.
On December 11, 2023, a copy of the Reinstating Water Resource Trust Fund Report was placed on file with the office of the City Clerk.
On January 16, 2024, the City of Yuma Water and Sewer Commission held the first of two public hearings on the rates and fees increase. During this meeting the Water and Sewer Commission supported the recommendation to reestablish the Water Resources Trust Fund. The public hearing was held in the Thomas F. Allt Training Room at 270 West 13th, Street, Yuma, Arizona at 5:00pm.
At the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on January 17, 2024, City Council conducted the second of two public hearings on the water and wastewater utility rates and fees increases.
Upon completion of the second public hearing, City staff is recommending City Council reestablish the Water Resources Trust Fund with monthly assessments being implemented beginning August 1, 2024, and continuing to November 30, 2025, or when the trust fund balance exceeds $500,000, whichever occurs first.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
TOTAL $ 0.00
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
02/12/2023 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
02/09/2023 |