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RESOLUTION
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2007 SA1vITARY SEWER CHARGES AND
STORM SEWER SYSTEM CHARGES
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WHEREAS, the mission of the Public Works Sewer Utility is to provide a basic service of transporting
sanitary wastewater to the regional treatment system and to provide this service at a reasonable cost;
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WHEREAS, Sanitary Sewer Service chazges pay for the cost of operating and maintaining the sewage
disposal system including the principal and interest on bonds sold for system construction and
rehabilitation, and for paying Saint PauPs share of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services'
annual budget as provided in Chapter 473, Minnesota Statutes, and in accordance with the provisions
of the Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS, additional missions of the Public Works Sewer Utility aze to collect and transport storm
water to the Mississippi River through a separate system of pipes, to improve the quality of our storm
water dischazges and to provide this service at a reasonable cost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 19, First Special Session, I,aws of
Minnesota, 1985, and all other laws particularly Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075 and applicable
charter provisions, enacted Ordinance #17359 (6/3/86) establishing a Storm Sewer System Charge for
the purpose of paying the cost of construction, reconstruction, repair, enlazgement and improvements
necessitated by the sepazation of the combined sewer system and for the maintenance, operation and
use of the separated storm sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the Storm Sewer System Charge is based on a property's anticipated contribution of storm
water runoff to the storm sewer system, and is a function of its size and land use; and
WHEREAS, the Storm Sewer System Charge ordinance provides that the City Council may, from time
to time by resolution, establish Storm Sewer System Charge rates for various land use classifications
which will be based upon data provided by the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, revenue collected from the Storm Sewer System Charge is used to pay back Sewer
Revenue Bonds sold for constructing the storm sewer system and far paying for its operation and
maintenance; and
WHEREAS, state and federal mandated environmental programs have been imposed upon Saint Paul
without accompanying funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2007 Budget will result in anticipated expenditures, credits and financing for
the sanitary and storm sewer systems as follows:
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Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES)
Gross Charges
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Debt Service
Sewer System Rehabilitation Construction
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Tunnel Rehabilitation
Major Sewez Repair
Storm Water Discharge Management
Sewer System Management
Infrastructure Management
Billing Cost Paid to St. Paul Regional Water Services
Private Sewer Connection Repair Program
Storm Sewer System Charge Management
Gopher State One Call
Regional Issues / Mandates Management
Inflow and Infiltration
Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) Administration
Other Required Expenses
Total Eapenses
F�nancing•
Sanitary Sewer Service Chazge
Storm Sewer System Chazge
Use of Retained Earnings
Proceeds from Note Issuance
MCES Repayment per Flow Agreement
SAC Revenue
Sewer Connection Repair Assessment
Repayment of Park's Loan
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous Financing
Intergovernmental Revenue
Total Financing
$16,141,086
{$84,861)
$16,056,225
$10,633,730
$6,334,000
$6,025,600
$3,000,000
$1,903,000
$1,636,598
$1,229,088
$727,743
$694,706
$500,000
$377,632
$194,653
$173,609
$131,986
$101,976
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$54,200,316
$28,828,923
$9,602,881
$8,770,801
$4,000,000
$1,100,000
$600,000
$500,000
$350,000
$200,000
$175,000
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$54,200,316
Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 77A2 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code
pertaining to Sanitary Sewer Service Charges and upon the recommendation of City Administration,
the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby establish the amount and basis for Sanitary Sewer
Service Chazges to be levied and collected effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 as
follows:
$2.71 per 100 cubic feet for the first 100,000 cubic feet; and
$2.67 per 100 cubic feet for the next 400,000 cubic feet; and
$2.61 per 100 cubic feet after 500,000 cubic feet.
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and one and two family residential land in excess of 1/3 acre
Raikoad right of way
One and two family residential properties less than 1/3� acre
Condominiums and town houses
Public and private schools and community centers
Multiple dwellings, churches, synagogues and governmental
Buildings
Commercial and industrial properties
2007 Rate Unit
$96.68 Acre
$366.73 Acre
$57.80 Parcel
$38.88 Unit
$530.68 Acre
$708.26 Acre
$954.15 Acre
Be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that these rates reflect a two percent increase over the 2006 Storm Sewer
System Charge rates.
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Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that these rates reflect a two percent increase over 2006 Sazutary Sewer
Service Charge rates; and
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a minimum Sanitary Sewer Service Charge shall be levied and
assessed to every properiy based upon water meter size, The minimum chazge below shall reflect part
of the fixed cost for basic sewer service:
Water Meter Size Minimum Chazee
'/a" and smaller $7.20 per Quarter
1" $12.60 per Quarter
1-1/4" $5.60 per Month
1-1/2" $8.80 per Month
2" $20.00 per Month
3" $42.00 per Month
4" $104.00 per Month
5" $150.00 per Month
6" $200.00 per Month
8" $344.00 per Month
10" $492.00 per Month
12" $680.00 per Month
Larger Yhan 12" $1,000.00 per Month
Be it F'URTHER RESOLVED, that properties served by meters one inch and smaller shall be billed
quarterly. Properties served by meters lazger than one inch shall be billed monthly, with the excegtion
of one and two family homes which shall be chazged quarterly for Sanitary Sewer Service Chazges; and
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sanitary Sewer Service Charges for one and two faznily dwellings
for the billing year shall be deternuned by the amount of water consumed, regardless of the size of the
water meter, and the amount billed shall never be greater than the amount of water consumed during
the quarter consisting of the first tltree months prior to the frst billing of the year, except for those
dwellings assessed minimum chazges; and
Be it F'IJRTHER RESOLVED, that the Sanitary Sewer Service Charges for all other properties,
regazdless of the size of the meter, shall be based on actual water consumption for each billing period;
and
Be it F[TRTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 81.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Storm Sewer System Charges and upon recommendation of City Administtarion, the
Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby establish the amovnt and basis for Storm Sewer System
Charges to be levied and collected effective 7anuary l, 2007 tluough December 31, 2007 as follows:
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Apptove the attached Resolution setting 2007 Sanitary Sewer rates aud setting 2007 Storm-Sewer System Chazges.----- --
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CiHI Service Commission
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2, Has this person/firtn e�er been a city employee?
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3. Does this persoNSrtn possess a skill not rwrtnally possessed by any
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
As required in the Legislative Code, sanitary sewer rates must be set annually. Proposed sanitary sewer rates wiLl increase, by 2% and
ihe Storm Sewer System Chazge will also increase by 2% in 2007. This increase is necessary because MCFS rates for 2007 a
increasing, oTher costs are increasing due to mandates and inflation, and the Utility needs to reduce its dependence on reserves.
Advantages IFApproved: - -
The current rates will provide adequate revenue to operate and mainTain the City's sewer system. Approving the resolution will also
satisfy the City's legal requirement to set sanitary sewer rates annvally.
Disadvantages IfApproved:
None
Following Questions:
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We will not be in compliance with reguirements of the Legislative Code to set sanitary sewer rates annu
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Funding Source:
Finan cial In£ormation:
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Cost/Revenue Budgeted:
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Presented
Council File # D� /��
Green Sheet #,�C j 3�3 G�
RESOLUTION �
� SA,INT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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2007 SANITARY SEWER CHARGES AND
STORM SEWER SYSTEM CHARGES
WHEREAS, the mission of the Public Works Sewer Utility is to provide a basic service of transporting
sanitary wastewater to the regional treatment system and to provide this service at a reasonable cost;
and
W�IEREAS, Sanitary Sewer 5ervice charges pay for the cost of operating and maintaining the sewage
disposal system including the principal and interest on bonds sold for system construction and
rehabilitation, and for paying Saint Paul's share of the Metropolitan Council Envizonmental Services'
annual budget as provided in Chapter 473, Minnesota Statutes, and in accordance with the provisions
of the Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS, additional missions of the Public Works Sewer Utility are to collect and transport storm
water to the Mississippi River through a separate system of pipes, to improve the quality of our storm
water discharges and to provide this service at a reasonable cost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 19, First Special Session, Laws of
Minnesota, 1985, and all other laws particularly Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075 and applicable
charter provisions, enacted Ordinance #17359 (6/3/86) establishing a Storm Sewer System Charge for
the purpose of paying the cost of construction, reconstruction, repair, enlargement and improvements
necessitated by the separation of the combined sewer system and for the maintenance, operation and
use of the separated storm sewer system; and
WFIEREAS, the Storm Sewer System Charge is based on a property's anticipated contribution of storm
water runoff to the storm sewer system, and is a function of its size and ]and use; and
WHEREAS, the Storm Sewer System Charge ordinance provides that the City Council may, from ume
to time by resolution, establish Storm Sewer System Chuge rates for various land use classifications
which will be based upon data provided by the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, revenue collected from the Storm Sewer System Charge is used to pay back Sewer
Revenue Bonds sold for constructing the storm sewer system and for paying for its operation and
maintenance; and
WHEREAS, state and federal mandated environmental programs have been imposed upon Saint Paul
without accompanying funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2007 Budget will result in anticipated expenditures, credits and financing for
the sanitary and storm sewer systems as follows:
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Eavenses•
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES)
Gross Chazges
MCES Cuirent Value Credit
Net MCES Service Chazges
Debt Service
Sewer System Rehabilitarion Construction
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Tunnel Rehabilitation
Major Sewer Repair
Storm Water Dischazge Management
Sewer System Management
Infrastructure Management
Billing Cost Paid to St. Paul Regional Water Services
Private Sewer Connection Repair Program
Storm Sewer System Charge Management
Gopher State One Call
Regional Issues / Mandates Management
Inflow and Infiltration
Sewer Availability Chazge (SAC) Administration
Other Required Expenses
Total Expenses
Financing•
Sanitary Sewer Service Charge
Storm Sewer System Charge
Use of Retained Earnings
Proceeds from Note Issuance
MCES Repayment per Flow Agreement
SAC Revenue
Sewer Connection Repair Assessment
Repayment of Pazk's Loan
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous Financing
Intergovernmental Revenue
Total �nancing
$16,141,086
($84,861)
$16,056,225
$1Q633,730
$6,334,000
$6,025,600
$3,000,000
$1,903,000
$1,636,598
$1,229,088
$727,743
$694,706
$500,000
$377,632
$194,653
$173,609
$131,986
$101,976
$4,479,770
$54,200,316
$28,828,923
$9,602,881
$8,770,801
$4,000,000
$1,100,000
$600,000
$500,000
$350,000
$200,000
$175,000
$72 711
$54,200,316
Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 77.02 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code
pertaining to Sanitary Sewer Service Charges and upon the recommendation of City Administration,
the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby establish the amount and basis for Sanitary Sewer
Service Charges to be levied and collected effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 as
follows:
$2.71 per 100 cubic feet for the first 100,000 cubic feet; and
$2.67 per 100 cubic feet for the next 400,000 cubic feet; and
$2.61 per 100 cubic feet after 500,000 cubic feet.
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Be it FURTFIER RESOLVED, that these rates reflect a two percent increase over 2006 Sanitary Sewer
Service Charge rates; and
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a minimum Sanitary Sewer Service Charge shall be levied and
assessed to every property based upon water meter size. The minimum charge below shall reflect part
of the fixed cost for basic sewer service:
Water Meter Size Minimum Char¢e
3 /a" and smaller $7.20 per Quarter
1" $12.60 per Quarter
1-1/4" $5.60 per Month
1-1/2" $8.80 per Month
2" $20.00 per Month
3" $42.00 per Month
4" $104.00 per Month
5" $150.00 per Month
6" $200.00 per Month
8" $344.00 per Month
10" $492.00 per Month
12" $680.00 per Month
Larger than 12" $1,000.00 per Month
Be it F'URTHER RESOLVED, that properties served by meters one inch and smaller shall be billed
quarterly. Properties served by meters larger than one inch shall be billed monthly, with the exception
of one and two family homes which shall be charged quarterly for Sanitazy Sewer Service Chazges; and
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sanitary Sewer Service Charges for one and two family dwellings
for the billing year shall be determined by the amount of water consumed, regazdless of the size of the
water meter, and the amount billed shall never be greater than the amount of water consumed during
the quarter consisting of the first three months prior to the first billing of the year, except for those
dwellings assessed minimum charges; and
Be it F'CTRTHER RESOLVED, that the Sanitary Sewer Service Charges for all other properties,
regazdless of the size of the meter, shall be based on actual water consumption for each billing period;
and
Be it F'URTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 81.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Storm Sewer System Charges and upon recommendation of City Administration, the
Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby establish the amount and basis for Storm Sewer System
Charges to be levied and collected effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 as follows:
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138 A Cemeteries, golf courses, pazks, unimproved vacant land $96.68 Acre
139 and one and two family residenrial land in excess of 1/3 acre
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149 F Multiple dwellings, churches, synagogues and governmental $708.26 Acre
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155 System Charge rates.
Yeas Nays Absent
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