HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2025-11 - Electric Utility Fixed Fee ScheduleRESOLUTION NO. 2025-11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING ELECTRIC
UTILITY FIXED FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah ("City") provides electric utility service to residents and
businesses in the City, and Ukiah Electric Utility is the City's publicly owned electric utility with
the City Council providing local governance and oversight; and
WHEREAS, the City has operated the municipal electric utility for more than 110 years and
the electric rates are based on the cost to provide service; and
WHEREAS, the Utility provides essential, routine services to residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the current fixed fees for routine utility services have not been adjusted since
1997, despite significant increases in labor, materials, and equipment; and
WHEREAS, a recent cost of service analysis has determined that the existing fees recover
only a portion of the actual costs incurred by the Utility, resulting in a financial shortfall; and
WHEREAS, without an adjustment, the Utility would continue to subsidize these services
using general utility revenues, which are intended for system -wide infrastructure and
operational needs rather than individual service requests; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee adjustments are designed to reflect the actual cost of
providing these services, ensuring fairness and financial sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and Staff recommend implementing the proposed Electric
Utility Fixed Fee Schedule, effective March 20, 2025; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah determines
that each of the findings set forth above is true and correct.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby adopts the
Electric Utility Fixed Fee Schedule, as set forth in Exhibit A and that these fees shall be
effective immediately, unless otherwise ordered by the City Council on March 19, 2025. All
prior fee schedules in conflict herewith are repealed upon the effective date of the new
schedule. All other contract conditions for service remain unaltered and in full effect and the
City Clerk shall cause the publication of this resolution in the Ukiah Daily Journal within 10
days following City Council action on March 19, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Section
3957 of the Ukiah City Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Criss, Orozco, Sher, and Mayor Crane.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None. !
Douglas Aane,Mayor
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ATTEST: /
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
SCHEDULE OF ELECTRIC FIXED FEES
Effective Date 03/20/2026
Supersedes Schedule 1615
APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to all connections to the City's electric distribution system except those
which serve street lighting or traffic signals.
TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City and land owned or leased by the City.
DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES:
All work completed by the Utility shall be completed during normal business hours. If a customer
requests that the work be completed during other than regular business hours (Monday —
Thursday 7am-4pm), it shall be completed at the customer's sole expense at a time agreed upon
by the Utility.
A. Overhead Services: No overhead service shall be permitted for new construction except upon
prior approval of the Electric Utility Director. Such approval shall be granted only upon a
determination, pursuant to Section 3854 of Article 6, "Undergrounding of Utilities," of the Ukiah
Municipal Code, that the installation of an underground service is not feasible. In the event
overhead service is authorized, an overhead service fee shall be assessed pursuant to Table 1
of the Schedule of Electrical Connection Charges.
B. Underground Services: Where the City installs the service conductors, a service fee shall be
assessed pursuant to Table 1 of the Schedule of Electrical Connection Charges.
C. Temporary Service: A fee will be applied for all temporary service installations. The customer
is responsible for installing all necessary infrastructure up to the point of connection, including
but not limited to conduit, box pads (provided by the City), pull boxes (provided by the City), and
service poles. The Electric Utility will provide the service drop, conductors, and meter. Any
additional facilities required for service beyond the standard installation must be supplied and
removed at the customer's sole expense.
D. Upgraded Service: If the customer wishes to upgrade their service, a service fee shall be
assessed pursuant to Table 1 of the Schedule of Electrical Connection Charges.
E. Solar Meters: Bi-directional meters are required for solar customers and exceed the cost of a
regular meter. The difference in this cost is to be borne by the customer. A fee for this advanced
meter must be paid prior to meter installation. See Table 1 for charges.
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