HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20RESOLUTION 08-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE 2020 SEWER
RATE STUDY PROJECT TO HF&H CONSULTANTS
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code provides for sewer service charges to
users of the Town's public wastewater collection, transmission, and disposal system; and
WHEREAS, a sewer service charge rate study is required to evaluate current charges and to
propose future charges for FY 20/21 and beyond to adequately fund sewer operations, capital
improvements, and fund reserves while minimizing rates to the extent possible; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2019, HF&H was selected as the consultant with the qualifications
and expertise to complete the study at the lowest proposed cost; and
WHEREAS, the result of the HF&H's study finds that no sewer rate increase is required for
EDUs for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the sufficient funding for the maintenance and operation of
the sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the result of the HF&H's study finds that a 50% sewer rate increase is
recommended for ADUs for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the sufficient funding for the maintenance
and operation of the sewer system; and
WHEREAS, Public Works staff have reviewed the study and finds the results of the study
acceptable;
WHEREAS, a connection fee analysis is recommended to confirm that any future user of the
sewer system is paying the appropriate amount for the privilege of connecting to the sewer
system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
that the 2020 Sewer Rate Study is approved and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to
amend the contract with HF&H Consultants to prepare a connection fee analysis.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a special meeting held on the 1" day of April 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Wu, Tankha, Corrigan, Spreen, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None j
Michelle Wu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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eborah Padovan, City Clerk
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