1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150 • Ventura, CA 93003-0704 • www.triunfosanitation.com Board of Directors Michael Paule, Chair Janna Orkney, Vice Chair Susan Pan, Director Raymond Tjulander, Director James Wall, Director NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Triunfo Sanitation District Board of Directors will hold its Regular Meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018, 5:15 p.m. at the Oak Park Library (Film & Lecture Room 102), 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, California. The business to be transacted is as follows: A G E N D A The Board agenda is posted at least 72 hours preceding the Board meeting, and contains all items on which Board action will be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. Action will be taken on unanticipated items only when an emergency (as defined in Government Code Section 54956.5) exists or as otherwise allowed under Government Code Section 54954.2(b). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodation/assistance to participate in a District event, please call the California Relay Service TDD line at (800) 735-2929 or the Clerk of the Board at (805) 658-4642 at least 48 hours prior. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to participate. Copies of individual reports may be requested from the Clerk of the Board or viewed on the District’s website, www.triunfosanitation.com. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Review (General Manager/Board of Directors) Consider and approve, by majority vote, minor revisions to the Board agenda items or related attachments and any item added to, removed from, or continued from the Board agenda. 4. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda – 5 minute limit) In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(a), this is an opportunity for members of the public to briefly address the Board on items NOT on the agenda. Persons wishing to comment on agenda items should complete a speaker card and submit it (preferably before the meeting) to the Clerk. The Chairman will then recognize them at the appropriate time. Once recognized, persons should step to the podium, clearly state their name and address for the record, and address the item being considered in as brief, clear, and concise a manner as possible. CONSENT ITEMS (Items 5 through 7) – Matters listed under Consent Items are considered to be routine, non-controversial, and are normally approved by one motion. If discussion is requested by a member of any of the Board on any Consent Item, or if a member of the public wishes to comment on an item, that item may be removed from Consent Agenda for separate action. 1
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1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150 • Ventura, CA 93003-0704 • www.triunfosanitation.com
Board of Directors
Michael Paule, Chair
Janna Orkney, Vice Chair
Susan Pan, Director
Raymond Tjulander, Director
James Wall, Director
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Triunfo Sanitation District Board of Directors will hold its Regular Meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018, 5:15 p.m. at the Oak Park Library (Film & Lecture Room 102), 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, California. The business to be transacted is as follows:
A G E N D A
The Board agenda is posted at least 72 hours preceding the Board meeting, and contains all items on which Board action will be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. Action will be taken on unanticipated items only when an emergency (as defined in Government Code Section 54956.5) exists or as otherwise allowed under Government Code Section 54954.2(b). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodation/assistance to participate in a District event, please call the California Relay Service TDD line at (800) 735-2929 or the Clerk of the Board at (805) 658-4642 at least 48 hours prior. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to participate. Copies of individual reports may be requested from the Clerk of the Board or viewed on the District’s website, www.triunfosanitation.com.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Review (General Manager/Board of Directors) Consider and approve, by majority vote, minor revisions to the Board agenda items or related attachments and any item added to, removed from, or continued from the Board agenda.
4. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda – 5 minute limit) In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(a), this is an opportunity for members of the public to briefly address the Board on items NOT on the agenda. Persons wishing to comment on agenda items should complete a speaker card and submit it (preferably before the meeting) to the Clerk. The Chairman will then recognize them at the appropriate time. Once recognized, persons should step to the podium, clearly state their name and address for the record, and address the item being considered in as brief, clear, and concise a manner as possible.
CONSENT ITEMS (Items 5 through 7) – Matters listed under Consent Items are considered to be routine, non-controversial, and are normally approved by one motion. If discussion is requested by a member of any of the Board on any Consent Item, or if a member of the public wishes to comment on an item, that item may be removed from Consent Agenda for separate action.
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5. Approval of Minutes: February 26, 2018 Regular Meeting 6. Authorize the Chair of the Triunfo Sanitation District Board to Approve
Minor Modifications to the TSD Website
It is recommended the Board:
A. Discuss the option to allow the Chair of the Board to review and approve minor website changes; and
B. Authorize the Chair of the Board to approve minor changes to the District website; or
C. Provide staff with direction.
7. District Opposition to State of California SB 623 – Prescribing a Statewide
Tax on Water
It is recommended the Board approve the Chair to sign the attached letters and direct staff to send them to the State officials listed within the letter.
ACTION ITEMS (Items 8 through 14) 8. Ordinance No. TSD-200 (Revision of TSD 2) – Sanitary Sewer Ordinance
Proposed Sewer Service Fee Rate Increase It is recommended the Board: A. Conduct the first reading, by title only, of proposed Ordinance No. TSD-200,
that will increase the sewer service fee within the TSD Service Area to 9.0% for the next two fiscal years and makes minor modifications to the fee structure; and
B. Schedule a public hearing and Board action on May 22, 2018, to conduct
the second reading, by title only, and consider adoption of Ordinance No. TSD-200; and
C. Direct staff to mail notice of the public hearing to the addresses to which the
District customarily mails parcel owner sewer service bills to so that said notice is received at those addresses no later than 45 days before the May 22, 2018, hearing date (by April 6, 2018); and
D. Direct staff to publish on May 8 and May 15, 2018, notices in the Ventura
County Star, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the District, providing a summary of this Ordinance and noticing a May 22, 2018, public hearing to consider adoption of this Ordinance.
9. TSD Contract No. T18-001 With Stephen’s Video & Photography It is recommended that the Board review and approve proposed Contract No,T18-001 with Stephen’s Video & Photography to provide videotaping and related services for the remaining TSD Board meetings in fiscal year 2017-2018 and all
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TSD Board meetings in fiscal year 2018-2019. 10. Communications Site Lease Agreement With Verizon Wireless At the
Kilburn Water Reservoir Site, TSD Contract No. T18-002 It is recommended the Board:
A. Approve and authorize the General Manager to sign the lease agreement and Memorandum of Lease (Exhibit C) for TSD Contract No. T18-002 with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, for the purpose of operating a telecommunications facility at the Kilburn Water Reservoir; and
B. Direct staff to forward the signed and notarized agreement to Verizon for execution; or
C. Provide staff with direction.
11. Discuss Participation in the JPA Legislative Lobbying Efforts in Support of the Las Virgenes-Triunfo Pure Water Project in Washington, D.C. It is recommended the Board:
A. Discuss and designate the Board member(s) to represent the Board of Directors with the JPA’s lobbying efforts in support of the Las Virgenes-Triunfo Pure Water Project in Washington, D.C., or
B. Provide staff with alternative direction.
12. Call for Nomination – Ventura LAFCO Countywide Oversight Board – Member Representing Independent Special Districts It is recommended the Board:
A. Receive the Ventura LAFCo letter of March 13, 2018, calling for nominations to the Countywide Oversight Board;
B. If desired, adopt a Resolution nominating a candidate to the Ventura LAFCo Countywide Oversight Board; and
C. Authorize the General Manager to transmit the Resolution and required documents to Ventura LAFCo.
D. Or, provide alternate direction to staff as appropriate.
13. Triunfo Sanitation District Board’s Receipt of Revenue and Expense Report It is recommended the Board:
A. Discuss the Board’s preference for receiving the Revenue and Expense Report; or
B. Provide staff with alternative direction.
14. Triunfo Sanitation District Appointments to Ad Hoc Committee to Meet with Ventura Regional Sanitation District
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It is recommended that the Board appoint two representatives to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to meet with the VRSD Personnel and Finance Committee for analysis of the proposed cost plans.
INFORMATION AGENDA (Items 15 through 25) – It is recommended the Board receive and file the following items: 15. TSD – Recycled Water Demand by Customer FY14-present
16. Disbursements: February 2018
17. Investment Report: February 2018
18. Oak Park Water Service Update
19. Water Conservation Report: February 2018
20. Statewide Water Supply Conditions Report: March 11, 2018
21. TSD Website – Google Analytics Report
22. Water Conservation Customer Rebate Program
23. Future Meetings, Seminars and Conferences:
Apr. 2, 5:00 p.m. – JPA Meeting (at LVMWD) Apr. 3, 5:30 a.m. – VCSDA April Meeting, Thousand Oaks Apr. 8-12 – JPA Lobbying for Pure Water Project, Washington, D.C. Apr. 11 – CASA WateReuse California Public Policy Forum, Sacramento Apr. 23, 5:15 p.m. – TSD Regular Board Meeting (Oak Park Library) May 7-10 – ACWA Spring Conference, Monterey
A. Finance Committee B. Recycled Water / Pure Water Project Committee C. Public Outreach / Communications Committee
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27. Board Member Comments This is an opportunity for Board members to briefly comment on matters they deem appropriate to the business of TSD. A Board member may ask a question of staff for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities related to the TSD. A Board member may also provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting concerning a matter related to TSD business. The Board may also direct staff to place a matter of business on a future TSD Board agenda.
28. Reports on Outside Meetings/Conferences
29. General Manager, Legal Counsel Comments
NEW BUSINESS – (Item 30 only) 30. Future Agenda Items
CLOSED SESSION – (Item 31 only)
31. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, subdivision (a) – Triunfo Sanitation District v. New Mission, LLC, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, Case No. 56-2017-00499222-CU-OR-VTA
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to next Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. at the Oak Park Library
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TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT Minutes of the February 26, 2018 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Oak Park Library (Film & Lecture Room 102) 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, California
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Chair Paule called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Directors Susan Pan, Ray Tjulander, James Wall, Vice Chair Janna Orkney, and Chair Michael Paule were present.
Staff present: General Manager Mark Norris; Co-Counsel Robert Congelliere; Director of Finance Carlos Corrales; Clerk of the Board Juliet Rodriguez; and Consultant Tim Doyle.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge was led by Chair Paule.
3. Agenda Review: General Manager Mark Norris stated that a revised letter of support for Agenda Item 6 had been redistributed to the Board at the dais. Vice Chair Orkney moved to accept the agenda with corrections presented. Motion seconded by Director Wall. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
4. Public Comments: There were no public comments.
CONSENT ITEM (Item 5 only)
5. Approval of Minutes: January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting
Director Orkney submitted a request to change the last sentence of her remarks on page 6 of the minutes. Director Pan requested to remove language after “The Motion died for a lack of a second.” on page 5 of the minutes under item No. 16. Vice Chair Orkney moved to approve the minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Director Wall. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
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ACTION ITEMS (Items 6 through 10)
6. Support of the Calleguas/Las Virgenes Intertie Project Mr. Norris introduced Susan Mulligan, General Manager for the Calleguas Municipal Water District (CMWD), who gave the presentation. Chair Paule inquired if Rancho Simi would look for compensation for providing land, and received an affirmative response. Vice Chair Orkney had attended other related meetings and commended CMWD for listening to the community’s needs. Vice Chair Orkney stated that Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District General Manager Larry Peterson will be resigning soon and could be helpful with Rancho Simi. Chair Paule asked for the estimated cost and was told that the project would be estimated at $13 million. The cost for moving the pumping station would be $1 million - $3 million. The Board had varied opinions on supporting an underground design that ranged from some support to deferring to other boards because of the SOAR Initiative and the potential impact on open space. Chair Paule shared his Board experience of exponential cost increases that occur when decisions are delayed over time. Director Wall moved to accept the presentation from CMWD and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of unanimous support. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Orkney. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
7. Video Taping of TSD Board Meetings Tim Doyle, Consultant presented the report. Chair Paule opened public comment at 5:53 p.m. and the following comments were made: Stephen Bigilen, Stephen’s Video, shared his video experience, provided
clarification on his pricing, and explained how his services would work. John Phillips, Oak Park resident, sees value in the public’s ability to access
video-taped meetings and the ability to increase public knowledge and participation. He encouraged support for Stephen’s Video.
With no additional comments, Chair Paule closed public comment at 6:04 p.m. Vice Chair Orkney expressed interest in having meetings video-taped, especially with the absence of local media coverage and the current practice of action minutes. Director Pan sees video-taped meetings as a standard today where the public, media, and staff can review a meeting at any time and supports the
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adoption of a cost effective system. Directors Wall and Tjulander see this as a way of preserving a meeting, but have not heard the public calling out for this service or justification for the expense. Chair Paule disclosed that he has a video production company, and has been a proponent for video-taping meetings. He sees the value to the Board in providing public transparency and in giving Board Members the ability to view a meeting they may have missed. Vice Chair Orkney moved to proceed as soon as possible with video-taping meetings with the selection of the Stephen Bigilen, Stephen’s Video, and the least expensive option. Motion seconded by Director Pan. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
8. Finance Options and Rate Impacts for the Pure Water Project Mr. Norris presented the report and distributed a Rate Impacts for Financing Options spreadsheet to the Board. Staff clarified the baseline rate, which would remain the same whether a Pay Go Level Option was chosen or not. Staff’s recommended increase would be 2.5% for six years. Staff has presented a thirteen year smoothing period to coincide with the PFM report. Director Wall would support the higher amount and said and that even if we received more grants, that money would still be needed. Also, the increase is reasonable. Director Tjulander was also supportive of the higher amount. Director Pan asked if this was all that would be needed to fund the Pure Water Project. Mr. Norris clarified that this is just targeting the Pay Go part of the project and added that if we borrow money in the future, there could be other rate impacts that are not impacted. Vice Chair Orkney asked for clarification of the 6.5% and 5.5% baseline increases that end in 2020. Mr. Norris said the baseline rate is based on 3% inflation and that Staff was assuming a similar rate increase as the previous five year period in its forecast. A new five year plan would have to be adopted next year. She also noticed that reserves appear to be in the negative until 2023 and asked for clarification. Director of Finance Carlos Corrales responded by saying that it is due to including the capital contribution to the JPA. Vice Chair Orkney also inquired on how are rates compared with other agencies and was assured by Mr. Norris that we are in the middle range. There are a number agencies that have significantly higher rates.
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Chair Paule looked at the debt service and if we were to need to a loan later on. He stated that the main construction of the project would occur in the late 2020’s, so the contribution over next few years until the main construction begins is included in the negative reserve. We’re anticipating that we will be providing a certain amount of funding toward this project until the time that we are eligible for grants. Mr. Corrales replied that the $6M would be spread over 30 years. If we start debt service by 2025, we would have sufficient monies to cover for the annual debt service. Chair Paule was also concerned with asking the public for Proposition 218 money that they do not understand. Mr. Norris said that we would have to update our capital improvement plan to imbed the Pure Water Project and the recycled water system into it. He will be adding a long term infrastructure replacement program in the next budget year. Chair Paule said to be sure to include why there will be a 9% rate increase and show the justification. Director Pan said the Pure Water project is a nation-wide trend and mentioned other areas in Texas that were doing the same thing on a larger scale. They made a decision to go to direct potable water reuse. Mr. Norris stated that Calleguas and Thousand Oaks will benefit from Oak Park. For every gallon of water that we do not use because we have another source of supply, it makes that gallon available to another customer to use during a time of great need. Vice Chair Orkney moved to adopt the $6 million Pay Go Level Option and direct staff to initiate a Proposition 218 process to support the appropriate wastewater service fee rate adjustment. Motion seconded by Director Wall. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
9. Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan Review Update Mr. Norris presented the report. Vice-Chair Orkney opted to pay the required contribution to the Deferred Compensation Plan. In response to a prior inquiry, Chair Paule was assured that he was in compliance in not exceeding the contribution maximum. He expressed that it was unfortunate that not all Directors could participate in the plan. Vice-Chair Orkney asked staff to provide her with detailed documentation on how required contribution figures were calculated. Director Wall moved to have directors pay the lump sum of any required contribution to the Deferred Compensation Plan. Motion seconded by Director Pan. Motion carried by the following vote.
10. Triunfo Sanitation District Year in Review 2017 Mr. Norris presented the report. Vice Chair Orkney stated that she had suggested this report with the intent that Staff draw up a year in review for the outgoing Chair, as had been done in the past, sharing TSD’s highlights for the year. She questioned whether we are going to be proactive in our public relations outreach and timely. At this point, we are no longer timely in talking about last year’s accomplishments. She also questioned how much outreach is desired for the TSD board. Director Wall suggested we post news on our website. Chair Paule said that at best, we can post 2017 accomplishments on the TSD website. Vice Chair Orkney added that we should be sure to have something up at the end of the year and not wait until January. Mr. Norris said that Staff can accommodate the request. A challenge has been that meeting on a monthly basis sometimes has precluded the Board giving final approval on outgoing information. Chair Paule asked that any year in review include grant money received from the Bureau of Reclamation. Vice Chair Orkney asked for more outreach and if there is a story idea not to wait for Board approval, so that news can be timely. She suggested that perhaps Chair discretion could be used when timeliness is an issue and coming before the Board would delay timeliness. Director Pan said the website could be regularly updated, especially the Pure Water Project, to include the current phase. Mr. Norris said the JPA has hired a Pure Water Project consultant and wondered if the consultant comes up with content, whether it should reside on the JPA site, or have a link on the TSD website. Mr. Norris will follow Chair Paule moved to have the year in review posted on the TSD website and to have Chair discretion of additional public outreach. Co-Counsel Robert Congelliere stated that Chair discretion is not in the report and is not on the agenda. Chair Paule acknowledged Counsel’s point and asked Staff to have the issue of Chair discretion brought back at the next meeting.
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Chair Paule revised his motion to have the year in review posted on the TSD website. Motion seconded by Director Tjulander. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
INFORMATION AGENDA (Items 11 through 21) 11. Disbursements: January 2018 12. Investment Report: January 2018 13. Revenue & Expense Report: January 2018 14. Oak Park Water Service Update 15. Water Conservation Report: January 2018 16. Statewide Water Supply Conditions Report: February 19, 2018
17. TSD Website – Google Analytics Report
18. Water Conservation Customer Rebate Program
19. Triunfo Sanitation District Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY2019 Budget Schedule
20. Records Retention 21. Future Meetings, Seminars and Conferences:
Feb. 27-Mar. 1 – ACWA Washington D.C. Conference
Mar. 5, 5:00 p.m. – JPA Meeting (at Oak Park Library) Mar. 25 – 27 – WateReuse California Annual Conference, Monterey Mar. 26, 5:15 p.m. – TSD Regular Board Meeting (Oak Park Library) Apr. 2, 5:00 p.m . – JPA Meeting (at LVMWD) Apr. 11 – CASA WateReuse California Public Policy Forum, Sacramento Apr. 23, 5:15 p.m. – TSD Regular Board Meeting (Oak Park Library) Vice Chair Orkney asked for clarification on item No.15, page 97, that stated that recycled water consumption for January 2018 was 42 acre feet comparted to 9 acre feet in 2017. Mr. Norris said that it includes Calleguas and water that we
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sell. The main is still far and above what was sold last year. Vice Chair Orkney asked that Staff provide a more detailed breakdown of recycled water and what is going to Oak Park, Pleasant Valley, Cal Water, etc. Chair Paule noticed that looking at the usage of the potable water, we are 10% lower on our budgeted projections which is not surprising that during a dry year, usage should come up. Director Tjulander asked if anyone else was going to the WateReuse Conference. Chair Paule noted that he had spoken to Dave Peterson and there is a Washington D.C. Conference that is not listed for April 9th. He asked Staff to find out more about the dates of the conference. Vice Chair Orkney said that we needed to select who would be going and making sure that it was not a quorum of the Board. Chair Paule expressed interest in going, but has a scheduling conflict for any travel on April 8th. Vice Chair Orkney asked Co-Counsel if the selection for attendees could be made since it is not listed on the agenda. Co-Counsel Congelliere stated that the discussion could be held under the titling of Agenda Item No. 21. Vice Chair Orkney suggested that Director Wall attend and attendees be limited to two. Director Tjulander expressed interest in going, as well as Vice Chair Orkney. Chair Paule also intended on attending and was supportive of Director Wall attending. Mr. Congelliere reminded the Board that an information item does include the Board taking action. At Chair Paule’s discretion, Vice Chair Orkney and James Wall were designated to attend. Vice Chair Orkney moved to receive and file the information item reports. Motion seconded by Director Wall. Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Pan, Paule, Orkney, Tjulander, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
a. Finance Committee – No report. b. Recycled Water Committee – No report. c. Website Oversight Committee – No report.
23. Board Member Comments (None)
24. Reports on Outside Meetings/Conferences
Vice Chair Orkney reporteed on having attended the CASA Winter Conference in Palm Springs She was most impressed with the offerings on Infrastructure
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Security and information from the Santa Rosa Fire and will contact CASA for printouts from the session she attended. Director also attended. Director Tjulander reported on participating in the Oak Park Unified School District Sustainability Fair with Director’s Pan and Orkney. It was a good turnout and could have benefitted with more advertising. TSD assisted with advertising in the Oak Park bill mailings. Director Orkney added that the organizers tried something new with raffling off 18 bicycles to attendees that stopped by every booth that boosted booth attendance. Director. Only one comment was received regarding rates. She acknowledged the contributions of staff members Lisa MckInley and Arik Baharouzi, who were also present. Chari Paule reported on attending the Ventura County Special Districts Association (VCSDA) annual dinner with keynote speaker Sheriff Dean and the presentation he gave on “Lessons learned from the Thomas Fire”. The presentation was extremely relevant having come off of last month’s TSD presentation on the District’s Emergency Respose Plan. Directo Pan attended a disaster workshop sponsored by the Association of Water Agencies (AWA) and found it valuable in interacting with other agencies and sharing their experiences. She found that if a District has a population of over 1,000 with a specific native language, that information needs to be available in that language. It would be helpful to identify that need beforehand. A designated centralized website should be used during a disaster and it should be updated regularly.
25. General Manager, Legal Counsel Comments (None)
CLOSED SESSION – (Item 26 only) At 7:49 p.m., Co-Counsel Robert Congelliere announced that there would not be a closed session on the following item: 26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, subdivision (a) – Triunfo Sanitation District v. New Mission, LLC, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, Case No. 56-2017-00499222-CU-OR-VTA
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, and without objection, Chair Paule adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to the Regular Meeting to be held Monday, March 26, 2018, at 5:15 p.m. at the Oak Park Library.
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Prepared by: Approved: ______________________________ _______________________________ Juliet Rodriguez Michael Paule, Chair Clerk of the Board Triunfo Sanitation District
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Ordinance No. TSD-200 Page 1
TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. TSD-200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS; THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, SEWER LATERALS AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS; REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF WATER
AND WASTE INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, FEES, AND PENALTIES FOR ALL VIOLATIONS THEREOF
The Board of Directors of the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, does ordain as follows:
TITLE This Ordinance shall be known as the “TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT SANITARY SEWER ORDINANCE” and may be cited as such or as TSD-200.
ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS Section 10 – Apartment. “Apartment” shall mean a suite or set of rooms outfitted with housekeeping facilities and intended for occupancy as a dwelling unit. Section 20 – Board. “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of District. Section 30 – Building. “Building” shall mean any structure used for human habitation, business, recreation, or other uses requiring sanitary facilities. Section 40 – Building Sewer. “Building sewer” shall mean that portion of any sewer which begins at the plumbing or drainage outlet of a building or industrial facility and runs to the property line or a private sewage disposal system. Section 50 – Commercial. “Commercial” shall mean a site or building used for the exchange or buying and selling of material goods or services and shall also mean a hotel or motel. Section 60 – Condominium. A “condominium” is an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial, or commercial building on such real property, such as an apartment, office, or store. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property. Such estate, with respect to the duration of its enjoyment, may be either (1) an estate of inheritance or perpetual estate, (2) an estate for life, or (3) an estate for years, such as a leasehold or a subleasehold.
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Section 70 – Contractor. “Contractor” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation currently licensed by the State of California to perform the type of work required by permit. Section 80 – District. “District” shall mean the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, California. “TSD” shall also mean the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, California, and the terms District and TSD may be used interchangeably. Section 90 – Domestic Sewage. “Domestic sewage” shall mean the waterborne wastes derived from ordinary living processes, free from commercial, institutional or industrial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal, without special treatment, into the public sewer or by means of a private sewage disposal system. Section 100 – Engineer. “Engineer” shall mean the District Engineer or his appointed representative, who shall administer and enforce all provisions of this Ordinance. Section 110 – Equivalent Residential Unit. “Equivalent Residential Unit” or “ERU” shall mean a unit of measurement for the quantity and quality of sewage which is equivalent to domestic sewage originating in a single residential unit. One ERU is less than or equal to an average of 250 gallons per day per year of domestic sewage discharge. One ERU is also equal to 25 fixture units or less based on the number of fixture units as assigned to various plumbing fixtures in the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Should a conflict arise between the flow and fixture unit definitions, the most restrictive definition shall apply. Section 120 – House Lateral Sewer. “House lateral sewer” shall mean that portion of a public sewer within a public way or easement which connects a building sewer to the main sewer. Section 130 – Industrial. “Industrial” shall mean any site, structure, building or works which is, or which is designed to be, used for the manufacture, processing, or distribution of materials, equipment, supplies, food or commodities of any description; or which is used or designed to be used as a sanitarium, hospital, penal institution, or charitable institution; together with all appurtenances thereto and the surrounding premises under the same ownership or control. Section 140 – Industrial Waste. “Industrial waste” shall mean any and all commercial, institutional or industrial waste substances, liquid or solid, except domestic sewage and including, but not limited to, radioactive wastes and explosives, noxious, toxic or corrosive gases or liquids when present in the sewerage system. Section 150 – Institutional. “Institutional” shall mean any educational institution supported by state or local taxes. Section 160 – Main Sewer. “Main sewer” shall mean a public sewer which is designed to accommodate more than one lateral sewer.
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Section 170 – Mobile Dwelling Unit. “Mobile Dwelling Unit” shall mean a dwelling unit intended to be moved from site to site on wheels that are part of the unit and having dimensions longer than forty (40) feet and wider than eight and one-half (8.5) feet. Section 180 – Multiple Residential. “Multiple residential sewer connection” shall mean a sewer to serve more than one single family residence. Section 190 – Permit. “Permit” shall mean any written authorization required pursuant to this Ordinance or any other rules or regulations of the District for the installation or connection of any sewage works. Section 200 – Person. “Person” shall mean any human being; individual; firm; company; partnership; association; private, municipal, or public corporation; the United States of America; the State of California; districts; and all political subdivisions, governmental agencies, and subsidiaries thereof. Section 210 - Private Sewer. “Private sewer” shall mean a sewer serving an independent sewage disposal system not connected with a public sewer; for example, a septic tank system. Section 220 – Public Sewer. “Public sewer” shall mean a sewer lying within a public way or assessment under the jurisdiction of the District. Section 230 – Rules & Regulations. “Rules & Regulations” shall mean specific rules and/or regulations adopted by a Resolution of the Board to establish specific guidance and limitations on how a portion of the District’s operating procedures are to be handled. Said Rules & Regulations shall not conflict with this or any other Ordinance of the District. Section 240 – Sanitary Sewer. “Sanitary sewer” shall mean a sewer to which storm, surface, and ground waters are not intentionally admitted. Section 250 – Sewage. “Sewage” shall mean any combination of water-carried wastes from a residence, a business, or an institutional or industrial establishment. Section 260 – Sewage Treatment Plant. “Sewage treatment plant” shall mean any devices, facilities or structures used for the treatment of sewage. Section 270 – Sewage Works. “Sewage works” shall mean all facilities for the collection, transportation, storage, pumping, treatment, reclamation, and disposal of sewage. Section 280 – Sewer. “Sewer” shall mean any pipe or conduit for the transportation of sewage. Section 290 – Sewer Connection Fee. “Sewer connection fee” shall mean a fee to obtain permission to connect to the District sewer, to have flow capacity rights, and to use the trunk sewer, sewage treatment facilities and appurtenances, provided that the District’s prevailing service charges have been paid.
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Section 300 – Sewer Service Charge. “Sewer Service Charge” shall mean the fee the District charges each of its customers for the privilege of using the sewage works of the District. Section 310 – Side Sewer. “Side sewer” shall mean the sewer line which begins at the foundation wall of a building and terminates at the main sewer and includes both the building and house lateral sewer. Section 320 – Single Residential. “Single residential sewer connection” shall mean a sewer to serve a single family residence. Section 330 – Street. “Street” shall mean any public highway, road, street, avenue, alley, way, public place, public easement, or right-of-way. Section 340 – Trailer. “Trailer” shall mean a mobile dwelling unit where either or both of the dimensions are smaller than those defining a mobile dwelling unit.
ARTICLE II – GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 350 – Application. This Ordinance is intended to provide for the use, maintenance, installation and construction of all sanitary sewer facilities hereinafter installed, altered, or repaired within the District. This Ordinance shall have no retroactive effect. Section 360 – Violation, Unlawful. It is unlawful for any person to connect to, construct, install or provide, maintain and/or use any other means of sewage disposal from any building in said District, except by connection to a public sewer in the manner provided by this Ordinance. Where the cost of providing sewer service to any lot, parcel or building within the District would cause an undue hardship on the District, the District reserves the right to delay sewer service to said lot, parcel or building until such time as the District is financially able to provide such service. Section 370 – Relief on Application. When any person, due to special circumstances, considers any provision of this Ordinance to be unjust or inequitable as applied to his premises, he may make a written application to the Board requesting suspension as to his premises. Such application shall state the special circumstances and the pertinent provision shall be cited. The Board may make a motion to suspend or modify the provision complained of, said suspension or modification to be effective as to the date of the application, and to be continued during the period of such special circumstances. Section 380 – Relief on Own Motion. The District, on its own motion, may find, due to special circumstances, that a provision of this Ordinance should be suspended or modified as applied to particular premises. It may make a motion to order suspension or modification to all or part of such premises during the period of such special circumstances. Section 390 – District Inspector. The District may employ a qualified person or persons to inspect the installation, connection, maintenance and use of all side sewers, public and private sewers, and all facilities in connection with said District.
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Section 400 – Permits and Fees. No public or side sewer, or sewerage facility shall be installed, altered, or repaired within the District until a permit has been obtained from the District, and appropriate fees paid in accordance with this Ordinance.
ARTICLE III – PUBLIC SEWER USE Section 410 – Waste Disposal. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit the deposit in an unsanitary manner upon public or private property within the District, or in any area within the jurisdiction of the District, any human excrement or other objectionable waste. Chemical toilets on construction sites, however, may be used during the construction period. Section 420 – Treatment of Waste. It shall be unlawful to discharge into any drainage conduit, stream or watercourse any sewage, industrial waste, or other polluted waters. Section 430 – Unlawful Disposal. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool, sewage pit or other facility intended for the disposal of sewage. Section 440 – Occupancy Prohibited. No building, structure or other facility shall be occupied until the owner of the premises has complied with the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 450 – Sewer Required. Any building or structure located on property which abuts any easement or right-of-way in which there is a present or planned public sewer of the District shall, at the expense of the owner of said building or structure, and in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, be connected to the public sewer, provided that said public sewer is within two hundred (200) feet of the property line of the building site or structure; and that said building or structure is not in excess of four hundred (400) feet from the District sewer. Said sewer connection shall be completed within sixty (60) days following receipt of official notification to proceed.
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ARTICLE IV – PRIVATE SEWER DISPOSAL Section 460 – Sewer Unavailable. Where a public sewer is unavailable under Section 450, the building sewer shall connect to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of the Ventura County, or appropriate city, Building & Safety Department, as well as the appropriate Public Health Official or any Rules & Regulations of the District and shall not serve more than one parcel of land. Section 470 – Permits. Prior to commencement of the construction of a private disposal system, the owner shall obtain a written permit signed by the Engineer. The application for such permit shall be made on a form supplied by the District. The application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or further information requested by the Engineer. A permit, plan check and inspection fee shall be paid to the District concurrently with the filing of the application in accordance with this Ordinance. The permit for the installation of a private sewage disposal system shall not be effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Section 480 – Maintenance Cost. The owner shall operate and maintain private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner, at his own cost and without expense to the District. The District shall have no liability to the owner or any third party relative to the operation and maintenance of the private sewage disposal facilities or the lack of any such operation and maintenance. Section 490 – Other Requirements. The statements contained in this Article shall not be construed to interfere with the requirements imposed by any other law, ordinance, statute, or directives of the appropriate Health Officer having jurisdiction.
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ARTICLE V – SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Section 500 – Sewer Service Charge. A sewer service charge shall be paid to the District by the District’s sewer service customers in accordance with the following schedule:
Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Single Residential, per each residential lot, or
separate billing address, whichever is greater. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
I Multiple Residential, per each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) or fraction thereof. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
I Apartment, per each apartment unit where each apartment unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$40.38 $44.01 $47.97
I Mobile Dwelling Unit, per each mobile dwelling unit where each mobile dwelling unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$40.38 $44.01 $47.97
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Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Commercial, hotels, and institutional,
when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
II Shopping centers, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$89.65 $97.72 $106.51
III Restaurants, markets and mortuaries, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$116.14 $126.59 $137.98
IV Special Cases, service charges shall be based on equivalent factors of flow, loading and cost of service (including an increment for costs of extraordinary service, if required) and implemented by a separate sewer use agreement between the user and District. * * Examples of service which may be defined as a “Special Case” include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Service not defined in one of the preceding categories which are unique or require extraordinary service; (2) Service outside District boundaries; (3) Service to areas requiring special maintenance; (4) Service to areas requiring pumping with a lift greater than 200 feet; or, (5) Service to dischargers of wastewater of unusual strengths; (6) Service to areas where the ERU method in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System results in an inequity. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
V Industrial Waste Charge Permits. Any industrial waste discharge permit may provide special discharge requirements and charges, as determined by the District Manager, including, but not limited to, charges for constituents of the sewage discharge, special metering arrangements, including irrigation usage by industrial dischargers, and charges for excess flows or peak seasonal discharges by industrial users. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
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Section 501 – Findings. The TSD Board of Directors finds the foregoing fees and charges are for the purpose of (1) meeting operating expenses, including but not limited to the District’s operations, maintenance and management contract; (2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment and materials; (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; (4) obtaining funds for constructing and maintaining water facilities necessary to maintain service within existing areas; (5) improvements and repairs; and (6) debt service and refunds. The TSD Board of Directors further finds that the passage of this ordinance does not increase the District’s sewer service fees and charges and, therefore, does not require that the District’s compliance with certain procedural requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (enacted by Proposition 218, November 6, 1996 Statewide election). The TSD Board of Directors further finds that the foregoing fees and charges (1) do not exceed the funds required to provide the service; (2) are not used for any purpose other than that for which they are imposed; (3) as imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership, do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel; and (4) are imposed only for service that is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Recitals in any ordinance amending Article V of Ordinance No. TSD-200 shall be adopted as findings incorporated by reference in Article V, Section 501 of Ordinance No. TSD-200. Section 502 – Fee Review Period. On or about January 1 of each year, the District Manager is hereby empowered and shall review the estimated cost of providing the services described in Ordinance No. TSD-200, Article V and the impact of any pending or anticipated changes in the service level. This District Manager shall report these findings to the Board of Directors at a duly noticed public hearing and recommend any adjustment to this fee or other action that may be required. Section 503 – Repeal. Any prior District ordinances or other actions inconsistent with Article V of Ordinance No. TSD-200 as amended by Ordinance No. TSD-65 are hereby repealed. Section 504 – Effective Date. Any amendments to Ordinance No. TSD-200, Article V, shall take effect with the first full billing cycle after adoption. Section 510 – Method of Collection. 1. Initial Connection to the Public Sewer. When sewer connections covered by a
permit issued pursuant to Section 530 of this Ordinance have been installed and approved in accordance with District Ordinances and Rules & Regulations, the sewer service charges for the connections covered by said permit shall be as follows:
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a. If said connections are completed after the first Monday of May and prior to the first day of July of any calendar year, the sewer service charges shall become owing, due and payable in advance for the remainder of the fiscal year in which said connections are completed and for the next succeeding fiscal year. Such sewer service charge for the remainder of the fiscal year in which connections are completed shall be computed by prorating the annual charge from the first day of the calendar month following the date of such completion to the end of the fiscal year.
b. If said connections are completed on or after the first day of July of the
succeeding calendar year, the sewer service charge shall become owing, due and payable in advance for the remainder of the fiscal year in which said connections are completed. Such sewer service charge shall be computed by prorating the annual charge from the first day of the calendar month following the date of such completion to the end of the fiscal year.
c. The above Sections 510-1(a) and 510-1(b) shall not apply to connections to
serve nontaxable entities. The sewer service charges for these accounts shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
d. If said connections are to serve “Outside-of-District” accounts or accounts on
which the charges are based on unusual flow and/or waste characteristics, the above Sections 510-1(a) and 510-1(b) may be waived, at the option of the District Engineer. If these sections are waived, the sewer service charges shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
e. Any unpaid portion of the said sewer service charges, except for accounts
exempted from this method of collection, shall constitute a lien against the respective property on which is located the residence, building or facility for which said sewer service charge was imposed.
2. Sewer Connections Existing on the First Monday of May of any Calendar Year.
(Ord. TSD-29)
a. Pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health & Safety Code of the State of California, the sewer service charge for any sewer service connections existing on the first Monday of May of any calendar year for any lot, building or parcel of land shall be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with, and not separately from, the general taxes. (Ord. TSD-29)
b. Any unpaid sewer service charge shall become delinquent at the same time as
all other taxes and shall constitute a lien against the respective property on which is located the residence, building or facility for which said sewer service charge was imposed.
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c. Sewer service charges for nontaxable entities are exempted from this method
of collection. Charges for “Outside-of-District” accounts and for accounts on which the charges are based on unusual flow and/or waste characteristics may be exempted from this method of collection at the option of the District Engineer. Sewer service charges for any accounts exempted from this method of collection shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
d. The method of collecting sewer service charges on the tax roll is an alternative
to other methods of collection specified elsewhere in this Ordinance. 3. Sewer Connections on New Apartment Occupied Units. A new apartment unit’s
occupancy-factor shall be calculated for the first year, in accordance with prior district experience, on a scale from zero to full occupancy over a one year period, per the table below. As the factor is calculated and set, the precise charge for the time from first occupancy until the next June 30 shall be direct billed and subject to normal penalties for nonpayment. The balance of the initial one year occupancy period shall be calculated and placed on the next year’s tax rolls, along with an amount equal to full occupancy, prorated for the balance of the tax year. After the initial one year period, apartment complexes will be calculated the same as single family residential properties, and shall be charged for full occupancy, even if there is less than full occupancy. There shall be no further credits for vacancies after the initial one year period.
(TSD-27) Section 520 – Adjustments to Sewer Service Charges. While unanticipated, from time-to-time there may be shortfalls in revenues from sewer connection fees necessary to finance payments on revenue bonds, certificates of participation or general obligation bonds issued after January 1, 1980. If that is the case, sewer service charges may be increased to make up such shortfalls. If sewer service charges are so increased and, if revenues from sewer connection fees or other revenues thereafter exceed the amounts necessary to finance the payments on such debt instruments, that excess shall be used to reduce the sewer service charges in an amount equal to the above-mentioned increase. Section 525 – Penalties for Nonpayment and Collection. All fees and charges made or assessed under the provisions of this Ordinance are due and payable 15 days from the mailing date of the billing document and shall become delinquent 15 days thereafter. Delinquent amounts shall be subject to a penalty. (TSD-27)
a. Penalty Application. The penalties described herein shall be applied to accounts with direct billing only. The usual penalty applied by the Auditor-Controller/Tax Collector’s office shall be applied to unpaid property tax bills,
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where the fees and charges have been placed on the tax rolls for collection. The extraordinary penalties described herein shall not be applied to unpaid property tax bills.
b. Penalty Initial Amount. For apartment complexes, commercial and industrial
accounts with direct billing, there shall be an initial penalty charge equal to 10% of the unpaid balance. Single family residential accounts with direct billing will incur a penalty charge of 1.5%.
c. Penalty Ongoing Amount. Balances of all accounts plus any initial penalty
charge which remains unpaid at the end if the next regular billing period shall incur additional penalty charges of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance until paid. Continued nonpayment will result in the unpaid amounts, plus any collection costs to the district, being added to the tax rolls for collection during the next tax year.
ARTICLE VI – BUILDING SEWERS, LATERALS AND CONNECTIONS
Section 530 – Permit. Prior to construction of a building sewer, lateral sewer, or any connection with a public sewer, a written Permit shall be obtained, and all fees and connection charges paid in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 540 – Construction Requirements. The requirements of the District and this Ordinance shall govern the construction of building and lateral sewers. Specific requirements shall be set by resolution of the District in a format known as the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. Section 550 – Separate Sewers. Except as provided in Section 560 for condominium projects, no two adjacent lots fronting on the same street shall be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer, and every building or industrial facility shall be separately connected with a public sewer if such sewer is available. However, one or more buildings located on property belonging to the same owner may be served with the same side sewer during the period of said ownership. The District shall render a single bill to the property owner, or applicant of record, which shall include the sewer service charge for the entire property. Upon subsequent subdivision and sale of the portion of a lot, that portion not directly connected with a public sewer shall be separately connected with the public sewer. It shall be unlawful for the owner to continue to use of or to maintain such indirect connection. Section 560 – Condominium Projects. In condominium projects, two or more units of the condominium may, at the option of the District Engineer, be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer. The responsibility for maintenance of such side sewer shall be as defined in Section 950 of this Ordinance.
ARTICLE VII – PUBLIC SEWER CONSTRUCTION Section 570 – Subdivisions. Prior to the approval by the District of any final subdivision map, the requirements of all Sections in Article IX of this Ordinance shall be fully complied with. Said map shall provide for dedication for public use of all streets, easements or
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rights-of-way in which public sewer lines are to be constructed. The developer shall construct the sewers in the subdivision or tract in accordance with District standards, and shall thereupon offer to dedicate said public sewers to the District. In accordance with the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System of the District, developers, property owners, and/or other applicants for service may be required to oversize sewerage facilities to serve adjacent areas. Section 580 – Incomplete Construction. If the map as provided for in Section 570 of this Ordinance is recorded, and the sewer construction of the tract is not completed within the time limit granted by permit, the District may extend the time limit, or may complete the work and take appropriate action to enforce the provisions of the bond furnished by the subdivider. Section 590 – Easements or Rights-of-Way. Where an easement is required for the extension of the public sewer or a connection thereof, an acceptable easement or right-of-way shall be procured by the applicant and shall be dedicated to the District. Such easement or right-of-way shall be legally sufficient in form, and approved by the Engineer prior to the laying and maintenance of such extension or connection. Section 600 – Persons Authorized. Public sewer construction within the District shall be performed by authorized contractors, currently licensed by the State of California or by the District. All terms and conditions of the District Permit shall be binding on the contractor. The requirements of this section shall also apply to side sewers installed concurrently with public sewer construction.
ARTICLE VIII – USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS Section 610 – Types of Wastes Prohibited. No person shall knowingly discharge or deposit or allow the discharge or deposit into District sewers, solids or fluids which create nuisances, such as odors; are a menace to public health; or are detrimental to the functioning of said sewers or to the treatment processes and/or disposal facilities of the District. The specific rules and regulations to implement this prohibition shall be set by Resolution of the District in a format known as the Rules and Regulations for Sewage Disposal. Said Rules and Regulations shall set limitations on certain wastes and discharges into the District sewers and provide for a system of industrial permits, wastewater monitoring and self reporting.
ARTICLE IX – PERMITS AND FEES Section 620 – Permit Required. No unauthorized person shall uncover, connect with, or open into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance, or perform work on any drainage system without first obtaining written permit from the District. Evidence shall be posted at the work site or otherwise made available upon demand of any District authorized representative. Section 630 – Application for Permit. Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a Permit may make application to the District. The location, ownership, occupancy and use of the premises, and a description of the proposed nature of the work to be performed
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shall be provided by the applicant. Specifications, plans, drawings and other information shall be supplied to the Engineer as deemed necessary. Section 640 – Permit Compliance. Approval of the application for a permit is evidenced by the issuance of a Permit. Thereafter, no change shall be made in the location of the sewer, the grade, materials or other details described in the Permit or as shown on the approved plans and specifications, unless prior written permission is obtained from the District, the Engineer, or other authorized representatives. Until the connections covered by the issued Permit have been installed and approved in accordance with District Ordinances and Rules & Regulations, no residence, building or facility to be served by said connections shall be allowed to discharge sewage to the public sewer. Section 650 – Agreement. The signature of the applicant on an application for a Permit as set forth in Section 660 of this Ordinance, shall constitute an agreement to comply with all provisions, terms and requirements of this Ordinance. The signature shall constitute an agreement to comply with the approved plans and specifications and any further corrections or modifications as may be required by the District. Such agreements shall be binding upon the applicant and may be modified by the District after the receipt and consideration of a written request for modification submitted by the applicant. Section 660 – Permit Classes. There shall be six (6) classes of permits:
A. Single Residential Lot Sewer Permit. B. Multiple Residential, Institutional, Commercial, Miscellaneous Sewer Permit.
C. Industrial Sewer Permit.
D. Private Sewage Disposal Permit.
E. Subdivision Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Permit.
F. Reclaimed Water Permit.
Section 670 – Annexation Fees. The owner or owners of lands within areas to be annexed to the District shall, upon annexation to the District, pay an amount determined by adding up for each of the past ten (10) years the District’s numerical tax rates for bonded indebtedness multiplied by each year’s assessed valuation of the real property to be annexed as shown on the official tax rolls of the County of Ventura. Upon annexation, this Ordinance and all Rules & Regulations of the District shall apply and be complied with in the manner provided. Section 680 – Sewer Connection Fee. Sewer connection fees, as set forth in Section 690, shall be paid in full prior to final approval of any Subdivision, Planned Development, Special Use Permit, Building Permit, and/or prior to the commencement of any work necessary to furnish sewer service to any residence, building or parcel. However, in a case where an individual owns a parcel of land larger than ten acres in size, but desires sewer service for only a small portion thereof, and if the District is
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financially able to do so, it may, at its sole option, collect sewer connection fees for only that portion of the parcel that is to be developed as shown on Subdivision, Planned Development, or Special Use Permit improvement plans. At such time as further development of the parcel occurs, the then applicable sewer connection fees shall be paid for the remainder. Said sewer connection fee shall be in accordance with the rate effective on the date of the most recent final approval and/or the commencement of the necessary work, whichever is later. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordinance, the following provisions are controlling:
a. Sewer connection fees paid on or after November 27, 1980, shall be considered paid in full for 18 months following the date of payment. Following the expiration of the 18 month period, the entire amount of the then required sewer connection fee shall be paid in full, with credit being given for any amount previously paid.
b. Sewer connection fees paid prior to November 27, 1980 shall be considered
paid in full until May 27, 1982. After May 27, 1982, the entire amount of the ten required sewer connection fee shall be paid in full, with credit being given for any amount previously paid.
Section 690 – Amount of Sewer Connection Fee. The following names are established for the purpose of identifying service areas for use in establishing and collecting connection charges:
a. “Bell Canyon Assessment” shall mean all areas within the general area known as Bell Canyon and also identified in the Engineer’s Report for Bell Canyon Sewer Assessment District No. 85-1 as benefiting unimproved lots.
b. “Joint Venture” shall mean all areas within the District which do not qualify
under subsection a above. The fee for connecting each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to the facilities of the District shall be in accordance with fee prescribed in District ordinance or resolution. Section 700 – Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fee. Commencing on July 1, 1990 and continuing thereafter on each July 1, the sewer connection fee set forth above shall be adjusted by an increment based on the March to March percentage change in the Construction Cost Index for the Los Angeles area published in the McGraw-Hill construction weekly magazine titled “ENR,” and rounded to the nearest twenty-five dollars ($25). However, the Board may at its sole option determine, by resolution adopted prior thereto, that such adjustment shall not be effective for the next succeeding years, or may
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determine other amounts as appropriate based upon the capital expenditure needs of the District. Section 710 – Public Sewer Plan Check Fee. When sewer plans are first submitted, a fee shall be paid to the District for all public sewer construction plan checking. Plan check fees shall be based on the following rates:
a. Plan check fees per connection to the public sewer, shall be computed on the following schedule:
1) A fee of three percent (3%) of the District Engineer’s estimate of the
cost of public sewer improvements to be constructed, as computed from Plate No. 1 – Unit Cost for Estimating.
2) Under no circumstances shall refund of the above fee be made after
the District has started processing of the plans.
b. Plans Resubmitted After Developer’s Change Orders: The minimum plan check fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100) per sheet of the improvement plans.
c. Subdivision Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Improvement Plan: For the
public sewer improvements required to be constructed as a condition of approval by the Governing Code of a final tract or parcel map, the following fee shall be paid to the District for the public sewers to be constructed in a public dedicated street or in a sewer easement or right-of-way dedicated to the District.
1) A fee of three percent (3%) of the District Engineer’s estimate of the
cost of public sewer improvements to be constructed. 2) Under no circumstances shall refund of the above fee be made after
the District has started processing of the plans. (Ord. No. TSD-45) Section 720 – Public Sewer Construction Inspection Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for all public sewer construction inspection. Sewer construction inspection fees shall be based on the following rates:
a. The public sewer construction inspection fee for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or miscellaneous developments shall not be less than two hundred and fifty ($250) per connection to the public sewer and shall be computed on the following basis:
1) A fee of five percent (5%) of the first one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) of public sewer improvement costs as estimated by the District Engineer.
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2) A fee of three and one-half percent (3-1/2%) of the above one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of estimated public sewer improvement costs.
b. Subdivision of Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Improvements. For the
public sewer, the construction inspection fee shall be on the basis of fee schedule shown under Section 720(a).
c. Private Sewage Disposal System Construction Inspection. The fee shall be
equal to five percent (5%) of the system construction costs as estimated by the District Engineer.
d. Inspection Fee for Special Situations. Construction inspection fees for
special situations as determined by the District Engineer, such as inspections for sewage lift stations or drop manholes, shall be on the basis of the fee schedule shown under Section 720(a).
e. Inspectors Overtime Procedure. Any special inspection outside the usual
inspection hours, the following procedure will be followed:
1) There will be a minimum one (1) hour charge during normal work days and four (4) hours minimum during Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays observed by District. The overtime inspection fee shall be fifty dollars ($50) per hour.
2) In order to comply with the regulations preventing the District from
extending credit, it is necessary that all overtime be paid for prior to performing overtime work. In order to expedite the overtime request, the following procedure will be followed:
The contractor will complete the request for special inspection
form and attach a check for the appropriate amount to cover the requested hours. The check should be made payable to the Triunfo Sanitation District. A receipt will be issued by the District or by the Inspector.
The contractor will notify the District ahead of time for the
special inspection to be done. If there is time, the request form and check is to be sent to the District’s office, if there is no time it may be handed to the Inspector immediately after the days work is finished. IN NO CASE IS OVERTIME WORK TO BEGIN UNLESS THE REQUEST FORM AND CHECK ARE IN THE DISTRICT OFFICE OR THE INSPECTOR’S POSSESSION.
The contractor may place a reserve fund with the District for the
purpose of drawing overtime fees. This would eliminate the need for writing a check each time.
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No overtime can be worked for projects where the contractor or
developer are delinquent in their overtime reimbursement fees.
f. Closed Circuit Television Inspection. Closed circuit television inspection of sewer lines may be employed at the discretion of the Inspector and as discussed in Section 18-5 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. The initial fee of such inspection shall be on the basis of fee schedule shown under Section 740. (Ord. No. TSD-45)
Section 730 – Industrial Waste Permit Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of an Industrial Waste Permit. All persons requiring an industrial waste discharge permit shall pay to the District a yearly permit fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The District Engineer shall be empowered to set forth in the Industrial Waste Permit, any additional testing, sampling, analysis, flow measures, or other activities as determined at the discretion of the District Engineer. Should the District or its agents perform required industrial wastewater sampling, analysis, review, flow measurements or other activities for an industrial user in excess of the conditions presented at the time of permit issuance or if such activity is necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit, said user shall be held responsible for all accrued costs. Section 740 – Deleted (May 22, 2018) Section 750 – Unusual Design Sewer Main Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of a Curved, Below Minimum Grade and Above Maximum Grade Sewer Main Permit. This fee shall be one dollar ($1) per foot between manholes where the infringement exists. This fee can also be assessed in lieu of replacement of a sewer line if it passes all the other tests required in the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. Section 760 – Drop/Deep Manhole Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of Drop/Deep Manhole Fee Permit. This fee shall be five hundred dollars ($500) for drop manholes with a drop of five (5) feet or less. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each additional one foot of drop will be assessed for drops greater than five (5) feet. Manholes over fifteen feet (15’) shall be assessed a one hundred dollar ($100) fee per foot over fifteen feet (15’). Section 770 – Contract and Bonds – Public Sewage Works Construction.
1. Contract. A written contract satisfactory to the District shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a permit to construct any public sewer or connection thereof.
2. Bonds. A Faithful Performance Bond and Materials & Labor Bond or
cash, each in the amount equivalent to the total estimated cost of the work, shall be furnished by the applicant to the District, prior to the issuance of any permit for public sewer construction. Such bond shall be secured by a surety bond or sureties satisfactory to the District. The
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Faithful Performance Bond, or cash deposit, shall be conditioned upon the full performance of all the terms and conditions of the Permit. It shall guarantee correction of faulty workmanship and replacement of defective materials for a period of one (1) year after date of acceptance of the work by the District.
3. Declaration of Restrictions. If any dwelling unit requires a backflow
prevention device, it will be necessary for the developer to record a “Declaration of Restrictions” absolving the District of any liability arising out of damage resulting from the failure of that backflow prevention device. A “Will Serve” letter will not be issued for a property requiring a backflow prevention device until this document has been recorded against the property.
4. Developer’s Agreement. If a Developer presents apartment unit
development plans for District approval which conform with existing City or County requirements for condominiums or townhouses and requests reduced apartment fee sewer connection rates, a “Developer’s Agreement” must be signed regarding payment of additional sewer connection fees at the time of the conversion of apartment units to either condominiums or townhouses. Any conversion of existing apartment units to condominium or townhouse units will be subject to the increased connection fees if at the time connection fees were calculated any discounted connection fee was granted based on the fact the units were designed as apartments.
Section 780 – Disposition of Fees. All fees collected or received by the District shall be deposited promptly with the proper authority as provided by the District to receive such funds. Section 790 – All Costs Paid by Owner. All costs and expenses incident to or arising out of the installation and connection of any sewer or other work for which a Permit is required, shall be at the expense of the owner. Section 800 – Owner to Indemnify District. The owner of any property shall indemnify the District from loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by the installation and connection of any sewer or other work for which a Permit is required. Section 810 – Outside Sewers. Permission to connect any lot or parcel of land outside the District to any public sewer under the jurisdiction of the District shall be granted by Permit. The applicant shall enter into a written contract satisfactory to the District whereby he shall bind himself, his heirs, successors, and assigns to abide by all Ordinances and Rules & Regulations regarding the use of such sewer, the connection, and the draining therewith. The applicant shall pay all permit fees and a monthly service charge set by the District for the use of such sewer. The granting of permission for sewer service for property outside the District shall be optional with the Board. Where special conditions exist relating to property located outside the District, a special contract as approved by the District shall be consummated between the applicant and the District.
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Section 820 – Liability. The applicant shall be solely liable for any defects or failure during performance of the work or any failure which may develop therein. The District, its officers, agents and employees, shall not be answerable for any liability, death or injury to persons, or property damage due to, or arising out of, the performance of the work by the applicant. The applicant shall answer for and save the District, its officers, agents and employees from all liabilities imposed by law, including all costs, expenses, fees and interest incurred in seeking to enforce this provision.
ARTICLE X – ENFORCEMENT Section 830 – Time Limit – Permits. If the work granted by the Permit is not commenced within six (6) months from date of issuance, or is discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days after partial completion, the Permit shall be void. No further work shall be undertaken until a new permit has been secured by proper application. The work shall be completed within the calendar days for completion as specified by the new Permit. Section 840 – Violation. Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this or other Ordinance of the District, except Section 910, shall be served with written notice by the Engineer or other authorized representative. Such written notice shall state the nature of the violation and provide reasonable time limit for correction thereof. Said time limit shall not be less than two (2) nor more than seven (7) working days. Within the time period stated in the notice, all violations shall permanently cease. All persons shall be strictly liable for the acts of their agents and employees performed under the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District. Upon notification by the Engineer of any defect arising in any sewer, or notification of any violation of this Ordinance, corrections shall immediately be effected by the person or persons in charge of said work. Section 850 – Public Nuisance. Continued habitation of any building, or continued operation of any industrial facility in violation of the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations, is hereby declared a public nuisance. Proceedings may be brought by the District to abate such nuisance during the period of violation. Section 860 – Disconnection. The alternate method of enforcing the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District, shall be as follows: The Engineer shall have the power to disconnect the user or subdivision sewer system from the sewer mains of the District. Upon disconnection, the Engineer shall estimate the cost of disconnection and reconnection. Such user shall deposit said estimated cost prior to reconnection to the system. The District shall refund any part of the deposit remaining after payment of the aforementioned costs. Section 870 - Public Nuisance Abatement. During the period of disconnection, human habitation of such premises shall constitute a public nuisance whereupon the District shall initiate proceedings for the abatement of said nuisance during the disconnection. Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit of any action brought shall be paid the District as a condition precedent to reconnection.
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Section 880 – Means of Enforcement. The District declares the foregoing procedures are established as a means of enforcing the provisions of this and any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District, and not as a penalty. Section 890 – Misdemeanor. In accordance with the Health & Safety Code of the State of California, the violation of any Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District by any person is a misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), imprisonment not to exceed one (1) month, or both. Each connection or occupancy in violation of the Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District shall be deemed a separate violation. Each and every day, or part of a day, in violation of the Ordinance or the Rules & Regulations, shall be deemed a separate offense hereunder and shall be punishable as such. Section 900 – Liability for Violation. The violation of any provision of this Ordinance, or Rules & Regulations of the District, by any person shall cause him to be liable to the District for any expense, loss or damage caused the District by reason of the violation.
ARTICLE XI – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 910 – Protection from Damage. No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which constitutes a part of the District sewerage works. Any person in violation of this provision shall be subject to the penalties provided by law. Section 920 – Power and Authority of Inspectors. The Officers, Inspectors, Engineer, or any other duly authorized employee of the District, shall wear or carry an official badge of office, or other evidence, which establishes his position as such. Upon the exhibition of proper credentials and identification, he shall be permitted to enter into residential, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing, or otherwise performing the necessary duties pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District. Section 930 – Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, there shall be a presumption of validity or constitutionality to the remaining portions. The Board hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance or any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase herein, notwithstanding the invalidity or unconstitutionality of any part or portion thereof. Section 940 – Original Connection on Commencement of Operation of Sewage System. Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary herein, the owner of any building situated within the District, and under the terms of this Ordinance is required to connect such building to the proper public sewer, shall have sixty (60) days after such date as the Board shall proclaim that the District is ready to receive sewage into the District sewage system, to connect such building directly with the proper public sewer. Costs of such connection are to be at the expense of the owner.
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Section 950 – Owner’s Responsibility. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the side sewer from the building connection to the public sewer line connection. It is further understood that the owner shall be responsible for the installment, maintenance and operation of backflow preventers and clean-outs. Section 960. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances. Any prior ordinances or portions of ordinances previously adopted by the District Board of Directors that are in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May 2018 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT ___________________________ Mike Paule, Chair ATTESTED: ____________________________________ Juliet Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ John Mathews, General Counsel
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TSD\218 Ord 200 Sewer Service Rate Notice
1
NOTICE OF MAY 22, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING
ON
PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR SEWER SERVICE FEES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Proposition 218 (California State Constitution Article XIIID) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus
Implementation Act (Government Code section 53750 et seq.), the Triunfo Sanitation District will conduct a Public
Hearing on Monday, May 22, 2018, on a proposed rate increase for sewer service fees effective July 1, 2018, for the
sewer service charge for fiscal years 2018-2020.
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 22, 2018, at 5:15 p.m. at the Film & Lecture Room, Oak Park
Library, 899 North Kanan Road, Oak Park, California.
BASIS FOR THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR SEWER SERVICE MONTHLY FEES
The Triunfo Sanitation District is proposing increased monthly sewer service charges for the next two fiscal years to
provide sewer service to your property and other properties serviced by the District. As part of a 5-year plan, the
District previously approved a 6.5% increase for the next two fiscal years. Following a review of the District’s
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and a Board decision to fund a Pay-Go contribution for the Pure Water Project, staff
has determined that the District needs an additional 2.5% increase, above the currently approved 6.5%, to fund these
efforts. Rate increases for future years beyond the current proposed plan are yet to be determined. Ordinance No.
TSD-200 will increase the District’s monthly sewer service rates by 9.0% per equivalent residential unit (ERU) as
follows: Note: One ERU is equal to each group of 25 fixture units (or portion thereof)
SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED INCREASES TO SEWER SERVICE MONTHLY CHARGE
PROTEST REQUIREMENTS
Any affected property owner wishing to protest the proposed 2.5% additional increase in the sewer service
monthly charge must do so in writing (Email protests will not be accepted). Written protests must contain the
address or parcel number of the property. Written protests must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board by
3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2018, at the following address: Triunfo Sanitation District, Attn: Clerk of the Board,
1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150, Ventura, California, 93003-0704. Written protests will also be accepted at the May
22, 2018, Public Hearing provided they are received prior to close of that hearing. The additional 2.5% increase shall
not be imposed if the protests submitted, and not withdrawn, in opposition to the added increase exceed 50% plus
one of the District’s wastewater customers affected by the additional increase for the CIP projects.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE PLEASE CALL (805) 658-
4642.
Current Rate (per
ERU* per
month)
Proposed July 1,
2018 (per ERU
per month)
Proposed July 1,
2019 (per ERU
per month)
Category
Single Residential, Multiple Residential,
and Commercial $50.49 $55.03 $59.98
Apartment Units 40.38 44.01 47.97
Shopping Centers 89.65 97.72 106.51
Restaurants, Markets, and Mortuaries 116.14 126.59 137.98
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ITEM #852
TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Triunfo Sanitation District will hold a Public Hearing prior to consideration of adopting Ordinance No. TSD-200 “Establishing and Regulating the Use of Public and Private Sewers and Drains; the Installation and Connection of Building Sewers, Sewer Laterals, and Sewer Main Extensions; Regulating the Discharge of Water and Waste Into the Public Sewer; and Providing for Permits, Fees, Penalties for all Violations Thereof.” A summary of Ordinance No. TSD-200 is published below. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance is available for examination during regular business hours in the District office of the Clerk of the Board, 1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 100, Ventura CA, and on the website www.triunfosanitation.com. The public hearing and action on the proposed ordinance has been set for Monday, May 22, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Film and Lecture Room, Oak Park Library, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, CA. All persons interested in, or objecting to, adoption of said ordinance may then appear and be heard. Protests regarding the item must be made in writing addressed to Triunfo Sanitation District, 1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150, Ventura, CA, 93003-0404, Attn: Juliet Rodriguez. Written protests will also be accepted at the May 22, 2018, Public Hearing provided they are received prior to close of that hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodation/assistance to participate in a District event, please call the California Relay Service TDD line at (800) 735-2929 or the Clerk of the Board at (805) 658-4642 at least 48 hours prior. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to participate. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. TSD-200: ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING THE USE
OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS; THE INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, SEWER LATERALS, AND SEWER MAIN
EXTENSIONS; REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF WATER AND WASTE INTO THE
PUBLIC SEWER; AND PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, FEES, PENALTIES FOR ALL
VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
Ordinance No. TSD-200 will increase the District’s monthly sewer service rates by 9.0% per equivalent residential unit (ERU) for to 9.0% for each year remaining in the current rate plan starting with FY 2018 through FY 2020 as follows:
Note: One ERU is equal to each group of 25 fixture units (or portion thereof).
Current Rate (per ERU* per month)
Proposed July 1, 2018 (per ERU
per month)
Proposed July 1, 2019 (per ERU
per month)
Category
Single Residential, Multiple Residential, and Commercial $50.49 $55.03 $59.98
Apartment Units 40.38 44.01 47.97
Shopping Centers 89.65 97.72 106.51
Restaurants, Markets, and Mortuaries 116.14 126.59 137.98
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Ordinance No. TSD-200 will be effective July 1, 2018. Juliet Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board Publish on May 8 and May 15, 2018
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TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. TSD-200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS; THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, SEWER LATERALS AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS; REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF WATER
AND WASTE INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, FEES, AND PENALTIES FOR ALL VIOLATIONS THEREOF
The Board of Directors of the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, does ordain as follows:
TITLE This Ordinance shall be known as the “TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT SANITARY SEWER ORDINANCE” and may be cited as such or as TSD-2TSD-200.
ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS Section 10 – Apartment. “Apartment” shall mean a suite or set of rooms outfitted with housekeeping facilities and intended for occupancy as a dwelling unit. Section 20 – Board. “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of District. Section 30 – Building. “Building” shall mean any structure used for human habitation, business, recreation, or other uses requiring sanitary facilities. Section 40 – Building Sewer. “Building sewer” shall mean that portion of any sewer which begins at the plumbing or drainage outlet of a building or industrial facility and runs to the property line or a private sewage disposal system. Section 50 – Commercial. “Commercial” shall mean a site or building used for the exchange or buying and selling of material goods or services and shall also mean a hotel or motel. Section 60 – Condominium. A “condominium” is an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial, or commercial building on such real property, such as an apartment, office, or store. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property. Such estate, with respect to the duration of its enjoyment, may be either (1) an estate of inheritance or perpetual estate, (2) an estate for life, or (3) an estate for years, such as a leasehold or a subleasehold.
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Section 70 – Contractor. “Contractor” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation currently licensed by the State of California to perform the type of work required by permit. Section 80 – District. “District” shall mean the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, California. “TSD” shall also mean the Triunfo Sanitation District of Ventura County, California, and the terms District and TSD may be used interchangeably. Section 90 – Domestic Sewage. “Domestic sewage” shall mean the waterborne wastes derived from ordinary living processes, free from commercial, institutional or industrial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal, without special treatment, into the public sewer or by means of a private sewage disposal system. Section 100 – Engineer. “Engineer” shall mean the District Engineer or his appointed representative, who shall administer and enforce all provisions of this Ordinance. Section 110 – Equivalent Residential Unit. “Equivalent Residential Unit” or “ERU” shall mean a unit of measurement for the quantity and quality of sewage which is equivalent to domestic sewage originating in a single residential unit. One ERU is less than or equal to an average of 250325 gallons per day per year of domestic sewage discharge. One ERU is also equal to 25 fixture units or less based on the number of fixture units as assigned to various plumbing fixtures in the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Should a conflict arise between the flow and fixture unit definitions, the most restrictive definition shall apply. Section 120 – House Lateral Sewer. “House lateral sewer” shall mean that portion of a public sewer within a public way or easement which connects a building sewer to the main sewer. Section 130 – Industrial. “Industrial” shall mean any site, structure, building or works which is, or which is designed to be, used for the manufacture, processing, or distribution of materials, equipment, supplies, food or commodities of any description; or which is used or designed to be used as a sanitarium, hospital, penal institution, or charitable institution; together with all appurtenances thereto and the surrounding premises under the same ownership or control. Section 140 – Industrial Waste. “Industrial waste” shall mean any and all commercial, institutional or industrial waste substances, liquid or solid, except domestic sewage and including, but not limited to, radioactive wastes and explosives, noxious, toxic or corrosive gases or liquids when present in the sewerage system. Section 150 – Institutional. “Institutional” shall mean any educational institution supported by state or local taxes. Section 160 – Main Sewer. “Main sewer” shall mean a public sewer which is designed to accommodate more than one lateral sewer.
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Section 170 – Mobile Dwelling Unit. “Mobile Dwelling Unit” shall mean a dwelling unit intended to be moved from site to site on wheels that are part of the unit and having dimensions longer than forty (40) feet and wider than eight and one-half (8.5) feet. Section 180 – Multiple Residential. “Multiple residential sewer connection” shall mean a sewer to serve more than one single family residence. Section 190 – Permit. “Permit” shall mean any written authorization required pursuant to this Ordinance or any other rules or regulations of the District for the installation or connection of any sewage works. Section 200 – Person. “Person” shall mean any human being; individual; firm; company; partnership; association; private, municipal, or public corporation; the United States of America; the State of California; districts; and all political subdivisions, governmental agencies, and subsidiaries thereof. Section 210 - Private Sewer. “Private sewer” shall mean a sewer serving an independent sewage disposal system not connected with a public sewer; for example, a septic tank system. Section 220 – Public Sewer. “Public sewer” shall mean a sewer lying within a public way or assessment under the jurisdiction of the District. Section 230 – Rules & Regulations. “Rules & Regulations” shall mean specific rules and/or regulations adopted by a Resolution of the Board to establish specific guidance and limitations on how a portion of the District’s operating procedures are to be handled. Said Rules & Regulations shall not conflict with this or any other Ordinance of the District. Section 240 – Sanitary Sewer. “Sanitary sewer” shall mean a sewer to which storm, surface, and ground waters are not intentionally admitted. Section 250 – Sewage. “Sewage” shall mean any combination of water-carried wastes from a residence, a business, or an institutional or industrial establishment. Section 260 – Sewage Treatment Plant. “Sewage treatment plant” shall mean any devices, facilities or structures used for the treatment of sewage. Section 270 – Sewage Works. “Sewage works” shall mean all facilities for the collection, transportation, storage, pumping, treatment, reclamation, and disposal of sewage. Section 280 – Sewer. “Sewer” shall mean any pipe or conduit for the transportation of sewage. Section 290 – Sewer Connection Fee. “Sewer connection fee” shall mean a fee to obtain permission to connect to the District sewer, to have flow capacity rights, and to use the trunk sewer, sewage treatment facilities and appurtenances, provided that the District’s prevailing service charges have been paid.
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Section 300 – Sewer Service Charge. “Sewer Service Charge” shall mean the fee the District charges each of its customers for the privilege of using the sewage works of the District. Section 310 – Side Sewer. “Side sewer” shall mean the sewer line which begins at the foundation wall of a building and terminates at the main sewer and includes both the building and house lateral sewer. Section 320 – Single Residential. “Single residential sewer connection” shall mean a sewer to serve a single family residence. Section 330 – Street. “Street” shall mean any public highway, road, street, avenue, alley, way, public place, public easement, or right-of-way. Section 340 – Trailer. “Trailer” shall mean a mobile dwelling unit where either or both of the dimensions are smaller than those defining a mobile dwelling unit.
ARTICLE II – GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 350 – Application. This Ordinance is intended to provide for the use, maintenance, installation and construction of all sanitary sewer facilities hereinafter installed, altered, or repaired within the District. This Ordinance shall have no retroactive effect. Section 360 – Violation, Unlawful. It is unlawful for any person to connect to, construct, install or provide, maintain and/or use any other means of sewage disposal from any building in said District, except by connection to a public sewer in the manner provided by this Ordinance. Where the cost of providing sewer service to any lot, parcel or building within the District would cause an undue hardship on the District, the District reserves the right to delay sewer service to said lot, parcel or building until such time as the District is financially able to provide such service. Section 370 – Relief on Application. When any person, due to special circumstances, considers any provision of this Ordinance to be unjust or inequitable as applied to his premises, he may make a written application to the Board requesting suspension as to his premises. Such application shall state the special circumstances and the pertinent provision shall be cited. The Board may make a motion to suspend or modify the provision complained of, said suspension or modification to be effective as to the date of the application, and to be continued during the period of such special circumstances. Section 380 – Relief on Own Motion. The District, on its own motion, may find, due to special circumstances, that a provision of this Ordinance should be suspended or modified as applied to particular premises. It may make a motion to order suspension or modification to all or part of such premises during the period of such special circumstances. Section 390 – District Inspector. The District may employ a qualified person or persons to inspect the installation, connection, maintenance and use of all side sewers, public and private sewers, and all facilities in connection with said District.
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Section 400 – Permits and Fees. No public or side sewer, or sewerage facility shall be installed, altered, or repaired within the District until a permit has been obtained from the District, and appropriate fees paid in accordance with this Ordinance.
ARTICLE III – PUBLIC SEWER USE Section 410 – Waste Disposal. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit the deposit in an unsanitary manner upon public or private property within the District, or in any area within the jurisdiction of the District, any human excrement or other objectionable waste. Chemical toilets on construction sites, however, may be used during the construction period. Section 420 – Treatment of Waste. It shall be unlawful to discharge into any drainage conduit, stream or watercourse any sewage, industrial waste, or other polluted waters. Section 430 – Unlawful Disposal. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool, sewage pit or other facility intended for the disposal of sewage. Section 440 – Occupancy Prohibited. No building, structure or other facility shall be occupied until the owner of the premises has complied with the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 450 – Sewer Required. Any building or structure located on property which abuts any easement or right-of-way in which there is a present or planned public sewer of the District shall, at the expense of the owner of said building or structure, and in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, be connected to the public sewer, provided that said public sewer is within two hundred (200) feet of the property line of the building site or structure; and that said building or structure is not in excess of four hundred (400) feet from the District sewer. Said sewer connection shall be completed within sixty (60) days following receipt of official notification to proceed.
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ARTICLE IV – PRIVATE SEWER DISPOSAL Section 460 – Sewer Unavailable. Where a public sewer is unavailable under Section 450, the building sewer shall connect to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of the Ventura County, or appropriate city, Building & Safety Department, as well as the appropriate Public Health Official or any Rules & Regulations of the District and shall not serve more than one parcel of land. Section 470 – Permits. Prior to commencement of the construction of a private disposal system, the owner shall obtain a written permit signed by the Engineer. The application for such permit shall be made on a form supplied by the District. The application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or further information requested by the Engineer. A permit, plan check and inspection fee shall be paid to the District concurrently with the filing of the application in accordance with this Ordinance. The permit for the installation of a private sewage disposal system shall not be effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Section 480 – Maintenance Cost. The owner shall operate and maintain private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner, at his own cost and without expense to the District. The District shall have no liability to the owner or any third party relative to the operation and maintenance of the private sewage disposal facilities or the lack of any such operation and maintenance. Section 490 – Other Requirements. The statements contained in this Article shall not be construed to interfere with the requirements imposed by any other law, ordinance, statute, or directives of the appropriate Health Officer having jurisdiction.
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ARTICLE V – SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Section 500 – Sewer Service Charge. A sewer service charge shall be paid to the District by the District’s sewer service customers in accordance with the following schedule:
Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Single Residential, per each residential lot, or
separate billing address, whichever is greater. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
I Multiple Residential, per each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) or fraction thereof. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
I Apartment, per each apartment unit where each apartment unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$40.38 $44.01 $47.97
I Mobile Dwelling Unit, per each mobile dwelling unit where each mobile dwelling unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$40.38 $44.01 $47.97
Future Annual Adjustment
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020
Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2015 (per
ERU per month)
July 1, 2016 (per ERU per month)
July1, 2017 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Single Residential, per each residential lot, or
separate billing address, whichever is greater. $41.80 $44.52 $47.41 $50.49 $53.77 $57.27
I Multiple Residential, per each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) or fraction thereof. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$41.80 $44.52 $47.41 $50.49 $53.77 $57.27
I Apartment, per each apartment unit where each apartment unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * * The number of ERUs for recreational and/or other miscellaneous facilities within a multiple residential complex shall be computed per Method A or Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. No monthly service charge shall be charged for laundry room facilities within a multiple residential complex, open to use only by residents of the complex. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$33.44 $35.61 $37.92 $40.38 $43.00 $45.80
I Mobile Dwelling Unit, per each mobile dwelling unit where each mobile dwelling unit shall be considered 80 percent of one (1) ERU. * (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$33.44 $35.61 $37.92 $40.38 $43.00 $45.80
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Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Commercial, hotels, and institutional,
when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$50.49 $55.03 $59.98
II Shopping centers, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$89.65 $97.72 $106.51
III Restaurants, markets and mortuaries, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$116.14 $126.59 $137.98
IV Special Cases, service charges shall be based on equivalent factors of flow, loading and cost of service (including an increment for costs of extraordinary service, if required) and implemented by a separate sewer use agreement between the user and District. * * Examples of service which may be defined as a “Special Case” include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Service not defined in one of the preceding categories which are unique or require extraordinary service; (2) Service outside District boundaries; (3) Service to areas requiring special maintenance; (4) Service to areas requiring pumping with a lift greater than 200 feet; or, (5) Service to dischargers of wastewater of unusual strengths; (6) Service to areas where the ERU method in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System results in an inequity. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
V Industrial Waste Charge Permits. Any industrial waste discharge permit may provide special discharge requirements and charges, as determined by the District Manager, including, but not limited to, charges for constituents of the sewage discharge, special metering arrangements, including irrigation usage by industrial dischargers, and charges for excess flows or peak seasonal discharges by industrial users. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
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Future Annual Adjustment
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020
Current Rate (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2015 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2016 (per ERU per month)
July1, 2017 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2018 (per ERU per month)
July 1, 2019 (per ERU per month)
Category Use I Commercial, hotels, and institutional,
when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$41.80 $44.52 $47.41 $50.49 $53.77 $57.27
II Shopping centers, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$74.22 $79.04 $84.18 $89.65 $95.48 $101.69
III Restaurants, markets and mortuaries, when computed per Method B in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System, per ERU or fraction thereof. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
$96.14 $102.39 $109.05 $116.14 $123.69 $131.73
IV Special Cases, service charges shall be based on equivalent factors of flow, loading and cost of service (including an increment for costs of extraordinary service, if required) and implemented by a separate sewer use agreement between the user and District. * * Examples of service which may be defined as a “Special Case” include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Service not defined in one of the preceding categories which are unique or require extraordinary service; (2) Service outside District boundaries; (3) Service to areas requiring special maintenance; (4) Service to areas requiring pumping with a lift greater than 200 feet; or, (5) Service to dischargers of wastewater of unusual strengths; (6) Service to areas where the ERU method in TSD Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System results in an inequity. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
V Industrial Waste Charge Permits. Any industrial waste discharge permit may provide special discharge requirements and charges, as determined by the District Manager, including, but not limited to, charges for constituents of the sewage discharge, special metering arrangements, including irrigation usage by industrial dischargers, and charges for excess flows or peak seasonal discharges by industrial users. (TSD-29, TSD-32, TSD-38, TSD-41, TSD-48, TSD-53, TSD-61, TSD-65)
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
Individual Case
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Section 501 – Findings. The TSD Board of Directors finds the foregoing fees and charges are for the purpose of (1) meeting operating expenses, including but not limited to the District’s operations, maintenance and management contract; (2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment and materials; (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; (4) obtaining funds for constructing and maintaining water facilities necessary to maintain service within existing areas; (5) improvements and repairs; and (6) debt service and refunds. The TSD Board of Directors further finds that the passage of this ordinance does not increase the District’s sewer service fees and charges and, therefore, does not require that the District’s compliance with certain procedural requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (enacted by Proposition 218, November 6, 1996 Statewide election). The TSD Board of Directors further finds that the foregoing fees and charges (1) do not exceed the funds required to provide the service; (2) are not used for any purpose other than that for which they are imposed; (3) as imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership, do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel; and (4) are imposed only for service that is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Recitals in any ordinance amending Article V of Ordinance No. TSD-2TSD-200 shall be adopted as findings incorporated by reference in Article V, Section 501 of Ordinance No. TSD-2TSD-200. (TSD-65) Section 502 – Fee Review Period. On or about January 1 of each year, the District Manager is hereby empowered and shall review the estimated cost of providing the services described in Ordinance No. TSD-2TSD-200, Article V and the impact of any pending or anticipated changes in the service level. This District Manager shall report these findings to the Board of Directors at a duly noticed public hearing and recommend any adjustment to this fee or other action that may be required. (TSD-65) Section 503 – Repeal. Any prior District ordinances or other actions inconsistent with Article V of Ordinance No. TSD-2TSD-200 as amended by Ordinance No. TSD-65 are hereby repealed. (TSD-65) Section 504 – Effective Date. Any amendments to Ordinance No. TSD-2TSD-200, Article V, shall take effect with the first full billing cycle after adoption. (TSD-65) Section 510 – Method of Collection. 1. Initial Connection to the Public Sewer. When sewer connections covered by a
permit issued pursuant to Section 530 of this Ordinance have been installed and approved in accordance with District Ordinances and Rules & Regulations, the sewer service charges for the connections covered by said permit shall be as follows:
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a. If said connections are completed after the first Monday of May and prior to the first day of July of any calendar year, the sewer service charges shall become owing, due and payable in advance for the remainder of the fiscal year in which said connections are completed and for the next succeeding fiscal year. Such sewer service charge for the remainder of the fiscal year in which connections are completed shall be computed by prorating the annual charge from the first day of the calendar month following the date of such completion to the end of the fiscal year.
b. If said connections are completed on or after the first day of July of the
succeeding calendar year, the sewer service charge shall become owing, due and payable in advance for the remainder of the fiscal year in which said connections are completed. Such sewer service charge shall be computed by prorating the annual charge from the first day of the calendar month following the date of such completion to the end of the fiscal year.
c. The above Sections 510-1(a) and 510-1(b) shall not apply to connections to
serve nontaxable entities. The sewer service charges for these accounts shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
d. If said connections are to serve “Outside-of-District” accounts or accounts on
which the charges are based on unusual flow and/or waste characteristics, the above Sections 510-1(a) and 510-1(b) may be waived, at the option of the District Engineer. If these sections are waived, the sewer service charges shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
e. Any unpaid portion of the said sewer service charges, except for accounts
exempted from this method of collection, shall constitute a lien against the respective property on which is located the residence, building or facility for which said sewer service charge was imposed.
2. Sewer Connections Existing on the First Monday of May of any Calendar Year.
(Ord. TSD-29)
a. Pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health & Safety Code of the State of California, the sewer service charge for any sewer service connections existing on the first Monday of May of any calendar year for any lot, building or parcel of land shall be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with, and not separately from, the general taxes. (Ord. TSD-29)
b. Any unpaid sewer service charge shall become delinquent at the same time as
all other taxes and shall constitute a lien against the respective property on which is located the residence, building or facility for which said sewer service charge was imposed.
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c. Sewer service charges for nontaxable entities are exempted from this method
of collection. Charges for “Outside-of-District” accounts and for accounts on which the charges are based on unusual flow and/or waste characteristics may be exempted from this method of collection at the option of the District Engineer. Sewer service charges for any accounts exempted from this method of collection shall be collected on a bimonthly basis in the manner set forth in Section 23 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System adopted by the Board of Directors of the District.
d. The method of collecting sewer service charges on the tax roll is an alternative
to other methods of collection specified elsewhere in this Ordinance. 3. Sewer Connections on New Apartment Occupied Units. A new apartment unit’s
occupancy-factor shall be calculated for the first year, in accordance with prior district experience, on a scale from zero to full occupancy over a one year period, per the table below. As the factor is calculated and set, the precise charge for the time from first occupancy until the next June 30 shall be direct billed and subject to normal penalties for nonpayment. The balance of the initial one year occupancy period shall be calculated and placed on the next year’s tax rolls, along with an amount equal to full occupancy, prorated for the balance of the tax year. After the initial one year period, apartment complexes will be calculated the same as single family residential properties, and shall be charged for full occupancy, even if there is less than full occupancy. There shall be no further credits for vacancies after the initial one year period.
(TSD-27) Section 520 – Adjustments to Sewer Service Charges. While unanticipated, from time-to-time there may be shortfalls in revenues from sewer connection fees necessary to finance payments on revenue bonds, certificates of participation or general obligation bonds issued after January 1, 1980. If that is the case, sewer service charges may be increased to make up such shortfalls. If sewer service charges are so increased and, if revenues from sewer connection fees or other revenues thereafter exceed the amounts necessary to finance the payments on such debt instruments, that excess shall be used to reduce the sewer service charges in an amount equal to the above-mentioned increase. Section 525 – Penalties for Nonpayment and Collection. All fees and charges made or assessed under the provisions of this Ordinance are due and payable 15 days from the mailing date of the billing document and shall become delinquent 15 days thereafter. Delinquent amounts shall be subject to a penalty. (TSD-27)
a. Penalty Application. The penalties described herein shall be applied to accounts with direct billing only. The usual penalty applied by the Auditor-Controller/Tax Collector’s office shall be applied to unpaid property tax bills,
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where the fees and charges have been placed on the tax rolls for collection. The extraordinary penalties described herein shall not be applied to unpaid property tax bills.
b. Penalty Initial Amount. For apartment complexes, commercial and industrial
accounts with direct billing, there shall be an initial penalty charge equal to 10% of the unpaid balance. Single family residential accounts with direct billing will incur a penalty charge of 1.5%.
c. Penalty Ongoing Amount. Balances of all accounts plus any initial penalty
charge which remains unpaid at the end if the next regular billing period shall incur additional penalty charges of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance until paid. Continued nonpayment will result in the unpaid amounts, plus any collection costs to the district, being added to the tax rolls for collection during the next tax year.
ARTICLE VI – BUILDING SEWERS, LATERALS AND CONNECTIONS
Section 530 – Permit. Prior to construction of a building sewer, lateral sewer, or any connection with a public sewer, a written Permit shall be obtained, and all fees and connection charges paid in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 540 – Construction Requirements. The requirements of the District and this Ordinance shall govern the construction of building and lateral sewers. Specific requirements shall be set by resolution of the District in a format known as the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. Section 550 – Separate Sewers. Except as provided in Section 560 for condominium projects, no two adjacent lots fronting on the same street shall be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer, and every building or industrial facility shall be separately connected with a public sewer if such sewer is available. However, one or more buildings located on property belonging to the same owner may be served with the same side sewer during the period of said ownership. The District shall render a single bill to the property owner, or applicant of record, which shall include the sewer service charge for the entire property. Upon subsequent subdivision and sale of the portion of a lot, that portion not directly connected with a public sewer shall be separately connected with the public sewer. It shall be unlawful for the owner to continue to use of or to maintain such indirect connection. Section 560 – Condominium Projects. In condominium projects, two or more units of the condominium may, at the option of the District Engineer, be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer. The responsibility for maintenance of such side sewer shall be as defined in Section 950 of this Ordinance.
ARTICLE VII – PUBLIC SEWER CONSTRUCTION Section 570 – Subdivisions. Prior to the approval by the District of any final subdivision map, the requirements of all Sections in Article IX of this Ordinance shall be fully complied with. Said map shall provide for dedication for public use of all streets, easements or
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rights-of-way in which public sewer lines are to be constructed. The developer shall construct the sewers in the subdivision or tract in accordance with District standards, and shall thereupon offer to dedicate said public sewers to the District. In accordance with the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System of the District, developers, property owners, and/or other applicants for service may be required to oversize sewerage facilities to serve adjacent areas. Section 580 – Incomplete Construction. If the map as provided for in Section 570 of this Ordinance is recorded, and the sewer construction of the tract is not completed within the time limit granted by permit, the District may extend the time limit, or may complete the work and take appropriate action to enforce the provisions of the bond furnished by the subdivider. Section 590 – Easements or Rights-of-Way. Where an easement is required for the extension of the public sewer or a connection thereof, an acceptable easement or right-of-way shall be procured by the applicant and shall be dedicated to the District. Such easement or right-of-way shall be legally sufficient in form, and approved by the Engineer prior to the laying and maintenance of such extension or connection. Section 600 – Persons Authorized. Public sewer construction within the District shall be performed by authorized contractors, currently licensed by the State of California or by the District. All terms and conditions of the District Permit shall be binding on the contractor. The requirements of this section shall also apply to side sewers installed concurrently with public sewer construction.
ARTICLE VIII – USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS Section 610 – Types of Wastes Prohibited. No person shall knowingly discharge or deposit or allow the discharge or deposit into District sewers, solids or fluids which create nuisances, such as odors; are a menace to public health; or are detrimental to the functioning of said sewers or to the treatment processes and/or disposal facilities of the District. The specific rules and regulations to implement this prohibition shall be set by Resolution of the District in a format known as the Rules and Regulations for Sewage Disposal. Said Rules and Regulations shall set limitations on certain wastes and discharges into the District sewers and provide for a system of industrial permits, wastewater monitoring and self reporting.
ARTICLE IX – PERMITS AND FEES Section 620 – Permit Required. No unauthorized person shall uncover, connect with, or open into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance, or perform work on any drainage system without first obtaining written permit from the District. Evidence shall be posted at the work site or otherwise made available upon demand of any District authorized representative. Section 630 – Application for Permit. Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a Permit may make application to the District. The location, ownership, occupancy and use of the premises, and a description of the proposed nature of the work to be performed
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shall be provided by the applicant. Specifications, plans, drawings and other information shall be supplied to the Engineer as deemed necessary. Section 640 – Permit Compliance. Approval of the application for a permit is evidenced by the issuance of a Permit. Thereafter, no change shall be made in the location of the sewer, the grade, materials or other details described in the Permit or as shown on the approved plans and specifications, unless prior written permission is obtained from the District, the Engineer, or other authorized representatives. Until the connections covered by the issued Permit have been installed and approved in accordance with District Ordinances and Rules & Regulations, no residence, building or facility to be served by said connections shall be allowed to discharge sewage to the public sewer. Section 650 – Agreement. The signature of the applicant on an application for a Permit as set forth in Section 660 of this Ordinance, shall constitute an agreement to comply with all provisions, terms and requirements of this Ordinance. The signature shall constitute an agreement to comply with the approved plans and specifications and any further corrections or modifications as may be required by the District. Such agreements shall be binding upon the applicant and may be modified by the District after the receipt and consideration of a written request for modification submitted by the applicant. Section 660 – Permit Classes. There shall be six (6) classes of permits:
A. Single Residential Lot Sewer Permit. B. Multiple Residential, Institutional, Commercial, Miscellaneous Sewer Permit.
C. Industrial Sewer Permit.
D. Private Sewage Disposal Permit.
E. Subdivision Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Permit.
F. Reclaimed Water Permit.
Section 670 – Annexation Fees. The owner or owners of lands within areas to be annexed to the District shall, upon annexation to the District, pay an amount determined by adding up for each of the past ten (10) years the District’s numerical tax rates for bonded indebtedness multiplied by each year’s assessed valuation of the real property to be annexed as shown on the official tax rolls of the County of Ventura. Upon annexation, this Ordinance and all Rules & Regulations of the District shall apply and be complied with in the manner provided. Section 680 – Sewer Connection Fee. Sewer connection fees, as set forth in Section 690, shall be paid in full prior to final approval of any Subdivision, Planned Development, Special Use Permit, Building Permit, and/or prior to the commencement of any work necessary to furnish sewer service to any residence, building or parcel. However, in a case where an individual owns a parcel of land larger than ten acres in size, but desires sewer service for only a small portion thereof, and if the District is
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financially able to do so, it may, at its sole option, collect sewer connection fees for only that portion of the parcel that is to be developed as shown on Subdivision, Planned Development, or Special Use Permit improvement plans. At such time as further development of the parcel occurs, the then applicable sewer connection fees shall be paid for the remainder. Said sewer connection fee shall be in accordance with the rate effective on the date of the most recent final approval and/or the commencement of the necessary work, whichever is later. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordinance, the following provisions are controlling:
a. Sewer connection fees paid on or after November 27, 1980, shall be considered paid in full for 18 months following the date of payment. Following the expiration of the 18 month period, the entire amount of the then required sewer connection fee shall be paid in full, with credit being given for any amount previously paid.
b. Sewer connection fees paid prior to November 27, 1980 shall be considered
paid in full until May 27, 1982. After May 27, 1982, the entire amount of the ten required sewer connection fee shall be paid in full, with credit being given for any amount previously paid.
Section 690 – Amount of Sewer Connection Fee. The following names are established for the purpose of identifying service areas for use in establishing and collecting connection charges:
a. “Bell Canyon Assessment” shall mean all areas within the general area known as Bell Canyon and also identified in the Engineer’s Report for Bell Canyon Sewer Assessment District No. 85-1 as benefiting unimproved lots.
b. “Joint Venture” shall mean all areas within the District which do not qualify
under subsection a above. The fee for connecting each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to the facilities of the District shall be in accordance with fee prescribed in District ordinance or resolution.the following schedule: Joint
Venture Area
Bell Canyon Assessment Area
Date of Connection Until July 31, 1989 $5,300 $1,350 August 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990 $5,500 $1,400 July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991** $5,650 $1,425 July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992* $6,000 $1,500 July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993* $6,075 $1,525
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July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994* July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995* July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996* July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997* July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998* July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999* July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000* July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001* July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002* July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003* July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004* July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005* July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006* July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007* July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008* July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009* July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010* July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011* July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012* July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013* July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014* July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015* July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016*
*Values determined per Section 700 and reported here for convenience. ** Fee went into effect August 1991 instead of July 1991 Section 700 – Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fee. Commencing on July 1, 1990 and continuing thereafter on each July 1, the sewer connection fee set forth above shall be adjusted by an increment based on the March to March percentage change in the Construction Cost Index for the Los Angeles area published in the McGraw-Hill construction weekly magazine titled “ENR,” and rounded to the nearest twenty-five dollars ($25). However, the Board may at its sole option determine, by resolution adopted prior thereto, that such adjustment shall not be effective for the next succeeding years, or may determine other amounts as appropriate based upon the capital expenditure needs of the District. Section 710 – Public Sewer Plan Check Fee. When sewer plans are first submitted, a fee shall be paid to the District for all public sewer construction plan checking. Plan check fees shall be based on the following rates:
a. Plan check fees per connection to the public sewer, shall be computed on the following schedule:
1) A fee of three percent (3%) of the District Engineer’s estimate of the
cost of public sewer improvements to be constructed, as computed from Plate No. 1 – Unit Cost for Estimating.
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2) Under no circumstances shall refund of the above fee be made after the District has started processing of the plans.
b. Plans Resubmitted After Developer’s Change Orders: The minimum plan
check fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100) per sheet of the improvement plans.
c. Subdivision Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Improvement Plan: For the
public sewer improvements required to be constructed as a condition of approval by the Governing Code of a final tract or parcel map, the following fee shall be paid to the District for the public sewers to be constructed in a public dedicated street or in a sewer easement or right-of-way dedicated to the District.
1) A fee of three percent (3%) of the District Engineer’s estimate of the
cost of public sewer improvements to be constructed. 2) Under no circumstances shall refund of the above fee be made after
the District has started processing of the plans. (Ord. No. TSD-45) Section 720 – Public Sewer Construction Inspection Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for all public sewer construction inspection. Sewer construction inspection fees shall be based on the following rates:
a. The public sewer construction inspection fee for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or miscellaneous developments shall not be less than two hundred and fifty ($250) per connection to the public sewer and shall be computed on the following basis:
1) A fee of five percent (5%) of the first one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) of public sewer improvement costs as estimated by the District Engineer.
2) A fee of three and one-half percent (3-1/2%) of the above one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of estimated public sewer improvement costs.
b. Subdivision of Final Map or Parcel Map Sewer Improvements. For the
public sewer, the construction inspection fee shall be on the basis of fee schedule shown under Section 720(a).
c. Private Sewage Disposal System Construction Inspection. The fee shall be
equal to five percent (5%) of the system construction costs as estimated by the District Engineer.
d. Inspection Fee for Special Situations. Construction inspection fees for
special situations as determined by the District Engineer, such as inspections for sewage lift stations or drop manholes, shall be on the basis of the fee schedule shown under Section 720(a).
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e. Inspectors Overtime Procedure. Any special inspection outside the usual
inspection hours, the following procedure will be followed:
1) There will be a minimum one (1) hour charge during normal work days and four (4) hours minimum during Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays observed by District. The overtime inspection fee shall be fifty dollars ($50) per hour.
2) In order to comply with the regulations preventing the District from
extending credit, it is necessary that all overtime be paid for prior to performing overtime work. In order to expedite the overtime request, the following procedure will be followed:
The contractor will complete the request for special inspection
form and attach a check for the appropriate amount to cover the requested hours. The check should be made payable to the Triunfo Sanitation District. A receipt will be issued by the District or by the Inspector.
The contractor will notify the District ahead of time for the
special inspection to be done. If there is time, the request form and check is to be sent to the District’s office, if there is no time it may be handed to the Inspector immediately after the days work is finished. IN NO CASE IS OVERTIME WORK TO BEGIN UNLESS THE REQUEST FORM AND CHECK ARE IN THE DISTRICT OFFICE OR THE INSPECTOR’S POSSESSION.
The contractor may place a reserve fund with the District for the
purpose of drawing overtime fees. This would eliminate the need for writing a check each time.
No overtime can be worked for projects where the contractor or
developer are delinquent in their overtime reimbursement fees.
f. Closed Circuit Television Inspection. Closed circuit television inspection of sewer lines may be employed at the discretion of the Inspector and as discussed in Section 18-5 of the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. The initial fee of such inspection shall be on the basis of fee schedule shown under Section 740. (Ord. No. TSD-45)
Section 730 – Industrial Waste Permit Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of an Industrial Waste Permit. All persons requiring an industrial waste discharge permit shall pay to the District a yearly permit fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The District Engineer shall be empowered to set forth in the Industrial Waste Permit, any additional testing, sampling, analysis, flow measures, or other activities as determined at the discretion of the District Engineer. Should the District or its agents perform required
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industrial wastewater sampling, analysis, review, flow measurements or other activities for an industrial user in excess of the conditions presented at the time of permit issuance or if such activity is necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit, said user shall be held responsible for all accrued costs. Section 740 – Deleted (May 22, 2018)Sewer Main Lift Station Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of a Sewer Main Lift Station Permit. This fee shall be ninety thousand dollars ($90,000) for lift stations with ten horsepower (10 hp) pumps or smaller. For larger stations, a fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per horsepower over 10 hp shall be assessed. In addition, the District will require the developer of a tract to be served by the lift station to make provisions to assess the property owners of the tract for the additional costs for operation and maintenance of the lift station(s). Section 750 – Unusual Design Sewer Main Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of a Curved, Below Minimum Grade and Above Maximum Grade Sewer Main Permit. This fee shall be one dollar ($1) per foot between manholes where the infringement exists. This fee can also be assessed in lieu of replacement of a sewer line if it passes all the other tests required in the Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System. Section 760 – Drop/Deep Manhole Fee. A fee shall be paid to the District for the issuance of Drop/Deep Manhole Fee Permit. This fee shall be five hundred dollars ($500) for drop manholes with a drop of five (5) feet or less. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each additional one foot of drop will be assessed for drops greater than five (5) feet. Manholes over fifteen feet (15’) shall be assessed a one hundred dollar ($100) fee per foot over fifteen feet (15’). Section 770 – Contract and Bonds – Public Sewage Works Construction.
1. Contract. A written contract satisfactory to the District shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a permit to construct any public sewer or connection thereof.
2. Bonds. A Faithful Performance Bond and Materials & Labor Bond or
cash, each in the amount equivalent to the total estimated cost of the work, shall be furnished by the applicant to the District, prior to the issuance of any permit for public sewer construction. Such bond shall be secured by a surety bond or sureties satisfactory to the District. The Faithful Performance Bond, or cash deposit, shall be conditioned upon the full performance of all the terms and conditions of the Permit. It shall guarantee correction of faulty workmanship and replacement of defective materials for a period of one (1) year after date of acceptance of the work by the District.
3. Declaration of Restrictions. If any dwelling unit requires a backflow
prevention device, it will be necessary for the developer to record a “Declaration of Restrictions” absolving the District of any liability arising out of damage resulting from the failure of that backflow prevention device. A “Will Serve” letter will not be issued for a property requiring a
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backflow prevention device until this document has been recorded against the property.
4. Developer’s Agreement. If a Developer presents apartment unit
development plans for District approval which conform with existing City or County requirements for condominiums or townhouses and requests reduced apartment fee sewer connection rates, a “Developer’s Agreement” must be signed regarding payment of additional sewer connection fees at the time of the conversion of apartment units to either condominiums or townhouses. Any conversion of existing apartment units to condominium or townhouse units will be subject to the increased connection fees if at the time connection fees were calculated any discounted connection fee was granted based on the fact the units were designed as apartments.
Section 780 – Disposition of Fees. All fees collected or received by the District shall be deposited promptly with the proper authority as provided by the District to receive such funds. Section 790 – All Costs Paid by Owner. All costs and expenses incident to or arising out of the installation and connection of any sewer or other work for which a Permit is required, shall be at the expense of the owner. Section 800 – Owner to Indemnify District. The owner of any property shall indemnify the District from loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by the installation and connection of any sewer or other work for which a Permit is required. Section 810 – Outside Sewers. Permission to connect any lot or parcel of land outside the District to any public sewer under the jurisdiction of the District shall be granted by Permit. The applicant shall enter into a written contract satisfactory to the District whereby he shall bind himself, his heirs, successors, and assigns to abide by all Ordinances and Rules & Regulations regarding the use of such sewer, the connection, and the draining therewith. The applicant shall pay all permit fees and a monthly service charge set by the District for the use of such sewer. The granting of permission for sewer service for property outside the District shall be optional with the Board. Where special conditions exist relating to property located outside the District, a special contract as approved by the District shall be consummated between the applicant and the District. Section 820 – Liability. The applicant shall be solely liable for any defects or failure during performance of the work or any failure which may develop therein. The District, its officers, agents and employees, shall not be answerable for any liability, death or injury to persons, or property damage due to, or arising out of, the performance of the work by the applicant. The applicant shall answer for and save the District, its officers, agents and employees from all liabilities imposed by law, including all costs, expenses, fees and interest incurred in seeking to enforce this provision.
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Section 830 – Time Limit – Permits. If the work granted by the Permit is not commenced within six (6) months from date of issuance, or is discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days after partial completion, the Permit shall be void. No further work shall be undertaken until a new permit has been secured by proper application. The work shall be completed within the calendar days for completion as specified by the new Permit. Section 840 – Violation. Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this or other Ordinance of the District, except Section 910, shall be served with written notice by the Engineer or other authorized representative. Such written notice shall state the nature of the violation and provide reasonable time limit for correction thereof. Said time limit shall not be less than two (2) nor more than seven (7) working days. Within the time period stated in the notice, all violations shall permanently cease. All persons shall be strictly liable for the acts of their agents and employees performed under the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District. Upon notification by the Engineer of any defect arising in any sewer, or notification of any violation of this Ordinance, corrections shall immediately be effected by the person or persons in charge of said work. Section 850 – Public Nuisance. Continued habitation of any building, or continued operation of any industrial facility in violation of the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations, is hereby declared a public nuisance. Proceedings may be brought by the District to abate such nuisance during the period of violation. Section 860 – Disconnection. The alternate method of enforcing the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District, shall be as follows: The Engineer shall have the power to disconnect the user or subdivision sewer system from the sewer mains of the District. Upon disconnection, the Engineer shall estimate the cost of disconnection and reconnection. Such user shall deposit said estimated cost prior to reconnection to the system. The District shall refund any part of the deposit remaining after payment of the aforementioned costs. Section 870 - Public Nuisance Abatement. During the period of disconnection, human habitation of such premises shall constitute a public nuisance whereupon the District shall initiate proceedings for the abatement of said nuisance during the disconnection. Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit of any action brought shall be paid the District as a condition precedent to reconnection. Section 880 – Means of Enforcement. The District declares the foregoing procedures are established as a means of enforcing the provisions of this and any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District, and not as a penalty. Section 890 – Misdemeanor. In accordance with the Health & Safety Code of the State of California, the violation of any Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District by any person is a misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), imprisonment not to exceed one (1) month, or both. Each connection or occupancy in violation of the Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District shall be deemed a separate violation. Each and every day, or part of a day, in violation of the Ordinance or the Rules & Regulations, shall be deemed a separate offense hereunder and shall be punishable as such.
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Section 900 – Liability for Violation. The violation of any provision of this Ordinance, or Rules & Regulations of the District, by any person shall cause him to be liable to the District for any expense, loss or damage caused the District by reason of the violation.
ARTICLE XI – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 910 – Protection from Damage. No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which constitutes a part of the District sewerage works. Any person in violation of this provision shall be subject to the penalties provided by law. Section 920 – Power and Authority of Inspectors. The Officers, Inspectors, Engineer, or any other duly authorized employee of the District, shall wear or carry an official badge of office, or other evidence, which establishes his position as such. Upon the exhibition of proper credentials and identification, he shall be permitted to enter into residential, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing, or otherwise performing the necessary duties pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of this or any other Ordinance or Rules & Regulations of the District. Section 930 – Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, there shall be a presumption of validity or constitutionality to the remaining portions. The Board hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance or any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase herein, notwithstanding the invalidity or unconstitutionality of any part or portion thereof. Section 940 – Original Connection on Commencement of Operation of Sewage System. Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary herein, the owner of any building situated within the District, and under the terms of this Ordinance is required to connect such building to the proper public sewer, shall have sixty (60) days after such date as the Board shall proclaim that the District is ready to receive sewage into the District sewage system, to connect such building directly with the proper public sewer. Costs of such connection are to be at the expense of the owner. Section 950 – Owner’s Responsibility. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the side sewer from the building connection to the public sewer line connection. It is further understood that the owner shall be responsible for the installment, maintenance and operation of backflow preventers and clean-outs. Section 960. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances. Any prior ordinances or portions of ordinances previously adopted by the District Board of Directors that are in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May 2018 by the following vote: PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _______ 2015 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT ___________________________ Mike Paule, Chair ATTESTED: ____________________________________ Juliet Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ John Mathews, General Counsel TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT _____________________________ JAMES WALL, Chair Board of Directors ATTEST: JOSIE GUZMAN, CMC Clerk of the Board
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TRIUNFO SANITATION DISTRICT
Contract No. T18-002
COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE is entered into the 1st day of June, 2016 by
and between Triunfo Sanitation District, a sanitation district formed pursuant to California Health
and Safety Code Section 4700 et seq., with its offices located at 1001 Partridge drive, Suite 150,
Ventura, California, 93003-5562 (“District”) as lessor, and Los Angeles SMSA Limited
Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, with its principal office located at One Verizon Way, Mail
Stop 4AW100, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 (“Tenant”) as Tenant. District and Tenant are at
times collectively referred to as "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. District is a public agency providing essential services needed for the public health, safety
and welfare, including the operation of facilities required for the provision of water service to its
customers; and
B. District owns the property described in the attached Exhibit A and located at 4996
Kilburn, Oak Park, California (“Property”), together with a water storage reservoir and related
facilities on the Property; and
C. District and Tenant were parties to TSD Contract T-96-4 Site Lease Agreement dated July
24, 1996, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Site Lease Agreement dated October 22,
2007 (as so amended, the “Original Lease”) for the purpose of allowing Tenant to construct,
install, operate, and maintain certain telecommunications facilities on a portion of the Property
(“Facilities”) as defined below and described in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
D. District and Tenant were also parties to TSD Contract No. T11-002 Land Lease Agreement
dated February 28, 2011 (“Generator Lease”), pursuant to which Tenant leased additional space
from District for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a generator and
related equipment.
E. On May 31, 2016, the Original Lease and the Generator Lease expired by their own terms
and Tenant is currently holding over at the Property with District’s consent. District and Tenant
acknowledge and agree that Tenant has been making monthly rental payments to District pursuant
to the Generator Lease and the Original Lease during such holdover period.
F. District and Tenant desire to enter into a new lease agreement, which shall take the place of
both the Original Lease and the Generator Lease, that will exclusively govern Tenant’s use of the
Property and the Premises and which will replace the Original Lease and the Generator Lease in
their entirety.
G. Tenant and Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP (“Attorney”), District’s
attorneys, are parties to that certain Earned Upon Service Fee Agreement dated July 1, 2016 (the
“Fee Agreement”), pursuant to which Tenant has agreed to reimburse District for all attorneys’
fees (the “Fees”) incurred by Attorneys in connection with negotiation of this Agreement. The
Fees shall continue to be paid pursuant to the Fee Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, undertakings,
and other consideration set forth in this Lease, Tenant and District agree as follows:
1. Introductory Provisions.
1.1 Primary Purpose of Property. The primary use of the Property is District’s
operation and maintenance of its Water System. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant’s
use of the Property under this Lease is secondary and subservient to District’s use. Tenant shall not
use the Premises, Electronic Equipment or Antennas (as defined below) in a way which interferes
with District’s operation, use, expansion, repair or maintenance of the Water System, Water
Reservoir or Property (including facilities that are part of or assist in the use of the Water System
or are used for public safety or public works communications).
1.2 Condition Precedent.
1.2.1 Tenant’s Access Rights. Tenant’s ability to access the Property may
require that Tenant obtain certain access rights (such as the right to go on private property to reach
the Property and roadway and utility easements) from third-parties (including homeowner
associations) owning private property located between the Property and the public right-of-way
(“Access Rights”). Tenant represents and warrants that, as of the date of the Commencement Date,
Tenant has obtained all necessary Access Rights to access the Premises at the Property. If Access
Rights are required,Tenant shall provide reasonable proof of such Access Rights by providing
District with reasonably redacted copies of recorded easements, agreements, and letters
evidencing these Access Rights within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement (subject
to any non-disclosure provisions contained in any such documents). Tenant is solely responsible
for and shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining necessary Access Rights.
1.2.2 Regulatory Approval; Liability. Parties understand and agree that
Tenant’s ability to use the Premises is contingent upon its obtaining and maintaining all
Governmental Approvals that may be required by any Federal, State or Local authorities as well as
satisfactory soil boring tests which will permit Tenant use of the Facilities as set forth above. District
will cooperate with Tenant in its effort to obtain Governmental Approval and where District
approval is required for Tenant’s Government Approvals, District’s approval will not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Under no circumstances will the District be held
responsible for obtaining, maintaining, or paying for Tenant’s Governmental Approvals.
1.3 Definitions.
1.3.1 “Agreement” means this document setting out the relationship between the
District and Tenant.
1.3.2 “Amendment” means any written and signed change to this Agreement
that requires negotiation between the District and Tenant that permanently changes the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Any Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and
executed by both Parties. Per the District’s policy, negotiations associated with any Amendment
are subject to the terms and conditions regarding the payment of District’s costs set forth in this
Agreement. Any Modification or Change to Tenant’s Facilities that is deemed to require an
Amendment by the District will require Tenant to reimburse District or deposit funds sufficient to
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cover the District’s reasonable out of pocket negotiation costs actually incurred in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement in accordance with Section 1.5 below.
1.3.3 “Antenna” means antennas, cabling connecting antennas to Electronic
Equipment, and cable trays. Antenna are attached to Antenna Structures and other portions of the
property as described in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
1.3.4 “Antenna Structure” means a foundation and a monopole towers built to
support Antenna. The size and location of Antenna Structures is described in Exhibit B attached
hereto.
1.3.5 “Commencement Date” means June 1, 2016.
1.3.6 “Conditional Use Permit” means the permitting scheme by which the
County of Ventura authorizes certain types of land uses, typically following environmental review
and public hearing.
1.3.7 “District” means the Triunfo Sanitation District, a sanitation district
formed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 4700 et seq.
1.3.8 “District Emergency Response” means any alteration, change,
development, expansion, modification, move, repair, or replacement to the Water Reservoir or
other District property on the Property that is undertaken in response to an Emergency.
1.3.9 "District Modification” means any alteration, change, development,
expansion, modification, move, repair, or replacement to the Water Reservoir or other District
property on the Property that is undertaken for operational reasons associated with the primary
purpose of the Property as described in Section 1.1, above.
1.3.10 “District Staff” means those employees and independent contractors
engaged by the District to perform work on behalf of the District.
1.3.11 “District-Approved List” means the list of Tenant’s contractors Tenant
maintains with District for performing work on Tenant’s Facilities, Antennas, Antenna Structures,
and Utility Equipment. To be included on the list, District must approve of the contractor, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant may request District
approve an updated version of the District-Approved List at any time, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
1.3.12 “Emergency” means a serious and unforeseen situation that requires
immediate attention in order to maintain the District or Tenant’s operations. An emergency may,
but does not require, dangerous conditions that pose a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
1.3.13 “Equipment” means any piece of personal property installed by Tenant
within Facilities to operate its services.
1.3.14 “Equipment Shelter” means radio receivers, transmitters, equipment
shelters, and equipment cabinets as well as the land upon which the equipment shelter is located.
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Specifically excluded from this definition are Antennas and Antenna Structrues, except for those
GPS antennas and microwave type dishes that are in accordance with and in compliance with
Exhibit B attached hereto.
1.3.15 “Expansion” means (1) adding additional equipment to existing equipment
so as to occupy more ground space than prior to the expansion; or (2) replacing equipment with
new equipment that is larger in size than the equipment it is replacing. This definition specifically
does not include Replacement, as defined below.
1.3.16 “Facilities” or “Premises” means that portion of the property located at
4996 Kilburn Court, Oak Park, CA 91377 that is leased to the Tenant for the purposes described in
this Agreement. Facilities includes (i) the Equipment Shelter, (ii) the Generator; (iii) the Antenna
Structures and Antennas attached thereto; (iv) Utility Equipment. The exact dimensions and
location of the Facilities are specifically depicted in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
1.3.17 “FCC” means the Federal Communications Commission.
1.3.18 “Generator” or “Generator Facility” means Tenant’s generator and
equipment necessary to operate and maintain the generator as well as the land upon which the
generator equipment is located. The exact dimensions and location of the Generator Facility are
described in Exhibit B of this Agreement.
1.3.19 “Generator Lease” means TSD Contract No. T11-002 Land Lease
Agreement dated February 28, 2011 that expired on May 31, 2016.
1.3.20 “Governmental Approval” means those certifications, licenses, permits,
or other regulatory approvals Tenants must obtain and maintain to lawfully conduct its operations
at the Property.
1.3.21 “Hazardous Substance" means any substance or material defined or
designated as hazardous or toxic waste, hazardous or toxic material, hazardous or toxic or
radioactive substance, or other similar term pursuant to any federal, state or local environmental
law, regulation or rule presently in effect or promulgated in the future, as such laws, regulations or
rules may be amended from time to time; and it shall be interpreted to include, but not be limited
to, any substance which after release into the environment will or may reasonably be anticipated to
cause sickness, death or disease.
1.3.22 “Modification” or “Modify” means any physical change to the Facilities
that results in equipment being taller, wider, or larger in some other way as compared to Tenant’s
then-existing Premises.
1.3.23 “Minor Change” means a routine repair or replacement of Antennas,
Antenna Structures, or Utility Equipment that results in a piece of equipment being replaced with a
new piece of equipment that is: (i) substantially the same or smaller in weight and/or size, or (ii)
differently shaped, or (iii) otherwise different from the piece defective or obsolete piece of
equipment being repaired or replaced.
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1.3.24 “No Change” means a routine repair or replacement of equipment that
results in identical equipment replacing a pre-existing but defective piece of equipment in the same
location as the pre-existing equipment. This definitions specifically excludes any repair or
replacement that results in a change in piece of equipment’s size, shape, location, or weight.
1.3.25 “Property” means the entire parcel of property located at 4996 Kilburn
Court, Oak Park, CA 91377.
1.3.26 “Relocation” or “Relocation Site” means removing equipment from the
Facilities and reconfiguring it in the same way and to serve the same purpose as it previously did in
a new location.
1.3.27 “Renewal Term” means an additional five (5) year extension to this
Agreement pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6, below.
1.3.28 “Repair” means mending, fixing, or performing routine maintenance or
repairs on existing equipment.
1.3.29 “Replacement” or “Replace” means swapping out non-functioning,
existing equipment with new equipment of the same size, shape, location and weight.
1.3.30 “Right of Access” means Tenant’s right to access the Property.
1.3.31 “Term” means both the initial term of this Agreement as well as any
Renewal Terms.
1.3.32 “Termination Date” means the date on which this Agreement ceases to be
effective.
1.3.33 “Temporary Site” means a location alternate to the Facilities whereon
Tenant may need to temporarily locate such equipment as is necessary to its operations. The
location of Temporary Site is to be determined by the Parties pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
1.3.34 “Tenant” means Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon
Wireless.
1.3.35 “Utility Equipment” means utility cables, conduit, lines and connections
that are located on the Property outside of the Facilities.
1.3.36 “Ventura County” or “County” means the governmental entity or entities
that are tasked with providing Tenant with the land use permitting necessary to conduct its
operations on the Property.
1.3.37 “Water Reservoir” or “Water System” means District’s structures and
facilities on the Property that serve to support the District’s purpose of furnishing water service to
its customers.
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1.4 Intentionally Omitted.
1.5 Costs Related to Lessee Request to Amend or Modify This Agreement.
Pursuant to the District’s policies, prior to the District considering any request by Tenant to amend
or otherwise modify this Agreement, Tenant must agree to reimburse District for all reasonable out
of pocket costs and expenses incurred by the District in connection with the negotiation and
documentation of a modification or amendment to this Agreement at the request of Tenant.
Reasonable costs and expenses shall include (i) reasonable attorneys’ fees actually incurred in
connection with negotiation of any such amendment or modification; and (ii) reasonable costs of
outside consultants, agents and contractors reasonably hired by the District in order to evaluate any
such amendment. Prior to commencement of negotiation of any such amendment or modification
to the Agreement, District shall provide Tenant with written documentation of the total estimated
costs to be incurred by District in connection with the negotiation of any such amendment or
modification to the Agreement (upon Tenant’s approval, the "Approved Amendment Cost"). The
parties shall memorialize Lessee’s reimbursement of the Approved Amendment Cost in the
subject amendment or modification to the Agreement. In the event that District determines that the
actual cost of negotiation of any such amendment or modification to the Agreement will exceed
the Approved Amendment Cost, District shall provide Tenant written documentation
substantiating the additional costs and the reasons therefore, and obtain Tenant’s prior written
approval for the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall not be obligated to reimburse
District for any additional costs incurred by District which exceed the Approved Amendment Cost
unless the same shall have been previously approved by Tenant as required herein; provided, in the
event Tenant refuses to approve additional costs or District incurs out of pocket cost in addition to
the Approved Amendment Cost that Tenant refuses to pay, District shall not be obligated to
continue negotiation of any such amendment or modification, and Tenant shall be liable to
reimburse District for all Approved Amendment Cost incurred thereby.
2. Facilities Subject to This Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Lease, District leases to Tenant (i) the use of a portion of the Property for a wireless
communication operation on the Facilities, which are specifically listed in Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in conformance with the engineering standards and
design and site plan set forth in attached Exhibit B; and (ii) the easements for access and utilities
as set forth in subsection 8.3 below.
3. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years (“Initial Term”) beginning
on the Commencement Date, and terminating at midnight on the last day of such five (5) year
period. District and Tenant acknowledge and agree that as of the Commencement Date, the
Original Lease shall deemed terminated and of no further force and effect. This Agreement
supersedes and replaces that Original Lease, referenced by Tenant as NG#35006, and Generator
Lease, referenced by Tenant as NG#109519. District and Tenant acknowledge that
notwithstanding the termination of the Original Lease and Generator Lease and the
commencement of this Agreement, Tenant may continue to make, and District may continue to
receive, rental and other payments pursuant to the Original Lease or Generator Lease (“Prior Lease
Payments”). Any overpayment of Prior Lease Payments shall be applied and credited against any
rentals or other payments due under this Agreement.
4. Permitted Use. The Facilities may be used by Tenant for the transmission and reception of
radio communication signals and for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and
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repair of a communications facility and related support facilities (such as antennas, microwave
dishes, equipment shelters or cabinets) but only for the provision of what is commonly known as
wireless communications services (whether or not technically referred to as Personal
Communications Service, or some other term) by the use of “personal wireless service facilities”
(as such phrase is defined in §704 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No.
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EFT00000000000000657 $745.16 2/9/20182018 CASA CONFERENCE
EFT00000000000000658 $457,163.98 2/21/2018$3,276.00 JAN 18 - BCYN COLLECTION SYSTEM$2,508.35 JAN 18 - BCYN OPERATIONS
$28.97 JAN 18 - BCYN OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION$265.65 JAN 18 - LAKESIDE LIFT STATION CIP
$8,692.00 JAN 18 - WW MAINTENANCE$2,267.23 JAN 18 - WW ADMINISTRATION
$477.00 JAN 18 - WW OPERATIONS EMERGENCY CALL-OUT$1,933.62 JAN 18 - FIXTURE COUNTS$6,775.03 JAN 18 - RW OPERATIONS$5,232.53 JAN 18 - RW ADMINISTRATON CUSTOMER SERVICE
$531.00 JAN 18 - RW OPERATIONS EMERGENCY CALL-OUT$17,045.79 JAN 18 - RW MAINTENANCE
$536.00 JAN 18 - RW ENGINEERING$9,743.05 JAN 18 - WW OPERATIONS$1,416.00 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS CALL-OUT$3,135.00 JAN 18 - PW CUST SERVICE EMERGENCY CALL-OUT
DESCRIPTION$2,413.00 JAN 18 - PW MAINTENANCE SCADA/ELECT
$17,752.17 JAN 18 - PW PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE$171.00 JAN 18 - AUTO METER READINGS
$28,337.46 JAN 18 - PW CUSTOMER SERVICE$7,340.25 JAN 18 - PW CUSTOMER SERVICE FIELD$1,660.00 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS FIRE HYDRANT
$439.25 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS METER REPLACEMENT$12,837.81 JAN 18 - PW MAINTENANCE$3,083.93 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS WATER CONSERVATION
$54,931.66 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS$402.00 JAN 18 - PW ANODE CHECKS/LEAK
$1,969.68 JAN 18 - PW ENGINEERING PROJECTS$10,323.51 JAN 18 - PW OPERATIONS SYSTEM REPAIRS
$100.25 JAN 18 - PW EPG WATER CONSERVATION$6,909.51 JAN 18 - PW ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
$134.00 JAN 18 - WW EPG SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN$618.50 JAN 18 - WW EPG SOURCE CONTROL
$107,768.65 JAN 18 - VRSD CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION$13,958.95 JAN 18 - WW ADMINISTRATION
$531.31 JAN 18 - JPA - IPR PROJECT$132.83 JAN 18 - ADMINISTRATION - 2107 TRENTHAM$531.31 JAN 18 - REGENCY RW PUMP STATION CIP$398.48 JAN 18 - NORTH SHORE GRAVITY SYSTEM
$82,227.25 JAN 18 - WW MAINTENANCE COLLECT SYSTEM$1,539.32 JAN 18 - ENGINEERING PROJECTS
$266.00 JAN 18 - NORTH SHORE TANK MAINTENANCE$36,322.62 JAN 18 - MANHOLE REHABILITATION
EFT00000000000000659 $2,305.50 2/23/2018$1,342.00 DEC 17 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$281.50 DEC 17 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$682.00 DEC 17 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EFT00000000000000660 $250,828.70 2/23/2018JAN 18 - POTABLE WATER
Month Pen & Fees Shut Off Approved DisapprovedJul 21 3 24 0Aug 19 22 40 1Sep 14 17 31 0Oct 15 12 27 0Nov 19 12 31 0Dec 19 8 27 0Jan 10 16 26 0Feb 11 8 19 0Mar 0 0Apr 0 0May 0 0Jun 0 0**Pen & Fees includes credit for doorhanger-Adjmt will not show post until the last day of the month**Does not include Consumption or Write off