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The total value of the system is estimated at approximately $18 million, with half of the capacity available for new connections. This amount is then reduced by the common denominator of a 1.5 inch displacement meter for which the analysis has identified a net allowable connection fee of $74,447. This compares favorably to the potable water connection fee of $150,000 for the same size meter, which also equals DSRSD's recycled water connection fee. As not all development is equipped with the same size meter, the actual connection fee for a development project is extrapolated from the common denominator using the appropriate meter equivalent. Ms. Wagner stated that staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed Recycled Water Connection Fee rates. These would be incorporated into the city's Master Fee Schedule and become effective August 1, 2015 with annual adjustments equal to changes in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index annually beginning January 1, 2017. Staff also recommends that the city update the actual calculation for connection fees every 5 years or when a new Capital Improvement Program, facility plan or comprehensive system plan is approved or updated by the city, whichever is sooner. Mayor Thome asked what size meter single-family residential project has. Ms. Wagner stated 5/8", which would equal a connection fee of approximately $15,000 versus a potable connection fee of$30,000. Councilmember Narum asked how previously approved development projects, such as the Summerhill project at Hacienda, will be billed. Ms. Wagner explained that had previously estimated a connection fee equal to about 50% of that for potable water, which was confirmed by this analysis. Projects such as CLC were advised of the potential for either an increase or refund based on whatever fee was ultimately determined, but most were quite happy pay the fee as it was considerably less expensive than a potable water connection would have been. Mayor Thorne opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown to waived full reading and adopt Resolution No. 15-777 amending the Master Fee Schedule to add new connection fees for recycled water. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None 25. Review and consider the Alviso Adobe Community Park Strategic Plan Community Services Manager Crose provided a brief presentation on the history of the Alviso Adobe Community Park. She reported that after about 5 years of intensive operation and continuous growth following its opening in 2008, the community expressed the sentiment that perhaps the site was underutilized and could reach its full potential with some minor capital improvements and additional resources. In June 2013 the City Council modified its Work Plan to include a Strategic Plan for the park and in July 2014 the city approved formation of a 9 member task force to assist in preparing the plan. The Task Force held a total of 4 meetings between the fall of 2014 and spring of 2015, with full community engagement throughout the process. Staff completed an environmental scan summarizing the history of the park, providing information regarding maintenance and programming budgets and staffing, current programs and partnerships. The public was invited to participate in 2 community meetings at which they were asked to share what they liked about the current park and what they would like to see changed in City Council Minutes Page 12 of 17 July 21,2015