24 ATTACHMENT 1 - Laserfiche WebLink

The Feasibility Report indicated that Phase 1A and 1B would have a total system capacity of 4.0 mgd. Calculation of an average flow from the irrigation customers was based on consumption information provided by the City for the current 132 potable irrigation customers that will transition to recycled water service in the near -term. The average daily flow of these customers, based on 2012 potable water consumption which reflects normal water consumption, results in 2,929 ccf. Dividing the total flow by the number of customers provides the average use of approximately 22 ccf. To determine an equivalent unit, it is converted to gallons which equal 16,596.9 gallons per ERU. Table 4 -1 presents these system capacities and assumptions used in this study. System Component System Data Phase 1A and 16 System Capacity (mgd) 2014 Total average daily flow (ccf) 2014 Total potable water irrigation customers Average use Converted from ccf to gallons Converted from ccf to gallons Gallons per Equivalent Connection (1 -1/2 ") 4.0 mgd 2,929 ccf 132 2,928/132 =22 ccf 748 22 *748 = 16,597 16,597 gallons 4.3.2 Calculation of the Recycled Water Connection Fee The connection fee methodology is based on historical investments and future capital improvements as identified in the report The City of Pleasanton Recycled Water Feasibility Study, dated July 2013 (herein after referred to as the "Feasibility Study "). The identified capital improvements, both historical and future, are based on the PhaselA and Phase 1B of the Feasibility Study, City planning, and knowledge of the system. The fee is made up of two components, an existing or buy in fee for facilities that provide service, and a future or incremental fee for new or future improvements to provide service. Provided below is a discussion of development of the connection fee for the recycled water facilities. Existing Plant or Buy -In Fee Under the existing or buy -in methodology, the value of the City's existing fixed assets are evaluated and an estimate of the City's replacement cost new less depreciation (RCNLD) is used. The RCNLD valuation method is a generally accepted connection fee methodology which allows growth (i.e. new connections) to reimburse existing customers for inflationary increases Determination of the City's Recycled Water Connection Fee City of Pleasanton - Recycled Water Connection Fee 13