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Comparison of Water and Sewer Rates with other Jurisdictions <br /> Following years of increases based on CPI, the City's water rates are lower than <br /> surrounding jurisdictions for an average single-family residential household consuming <br /> 20 CcF of water per bi-monthly (60-day) period as shown in Table 1 below. <br /> Table 1 <br /> COMPARATIVE ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL WATER CHARGES <br /> Jul-23 <br /> 8 Ccf/mo 20 Ccf/mo Effective <br /> San Jose $1,204.92 $2,506.68 1/1/2023 <br /> San Francisco $1,156.92 $2,699.16 7/1/2022 <br /> Palo Alto $1,120.44 $2,803.80 7/1/2023 <br /> North Marin $1,007.76 $1,780.08 7/1/2022 <br /> Marin MWD $973.86 $1,654.98 7/1/2022 <br /> Livermore $972.48 $1,607.52 2/1/2023 <br /> Hayward $936.36 $2,136.24 10/1/2022 <br /> EBMUD $893.88 $1,987.32 7/1/2023 <br /> Los Altos $862.20 $1,770.96 8/1/2022 <br /> Contra Costa $840.12 $1,671.60 2/1/2023 <br /> DSRSD $838.20 $1,741.08 1/1/2023 <br /> ACWD $826.68 $1,515.00 3/1/2023 <br /> Pleasanton (Current) $496.92 $1,109.88 2/1/2023 <br /> Source: East Bay Municipal Utility District <br /> Collectively, these factors combine to demonstrate the critical need to begin to increase <br /> rates, particularly for the water enterprise. The rate increase is an initial step to ensure <br /> the continued delivery of safe, reliable drinking water to the Pleasanton community by <br /> immediately funding water system improvements. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> ANALYSIS OF WATER AND SEWER RATES <br /> Guidelines and Parameters for Water and Sewer Rates <br /> Prior to delaying the 2019 rate study, staff met with the Water Liaison Subcommittee to <br /> develop the guidelines and parameters for structuring the proposed water and sewer <br /> rates. In addition, staff met with a Citizen Advisory Committee consisting of four <br /> community members who provided input and feedback to the Water Liaison <br /> Subcommittee. These parameters for structuring the proposed water and sewer rates <br /> included: <br /> • Encourage water conservation <br /> • Adhere to existing City fiscal policies <br /> • Enterprise funds must be self-sufficient and fiscally sustainable <br /> • cost of services is to be borne by users of the system <br /> • repair and replacement of capital facilities are fully funded through <br /> rates <br /> • Establish fair and equitable rates across all customer classifications. <br /> Page 4 of 17 <br />