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From:
KENNETH J. HENDERSON
Executive Director
Subject:
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Date:
November 25, 1991
SvnoDsis of Previous C~fssionlr~~tl/C~fttee Action(s):
On November 13, 1991, the Housing Committee considered and rejected a
request to use the low- to moderate-income housing flDld to provide
rebates to citizens for payment of increases in water, sewer aud refuse
charges.
On November 18, 1991, the Community Development Commission considered the
item and requested that additional information be presented at the next
meeting .
Ilec~~ded IIotion(s):
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(C-ftv Develn_~t C~fssion)
IIO'rIOW:
That the CommlDlity Development Commission consider the payment
of increases in water, sewer aud refuse charges through its
low- to moderate-income housing flDld aud direct staff to
prepare an implementation program for same.
~OW
Executive Director
Administrator
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.Contact Person(s): Ken Henderson/Doris Daniels
Phone:
384-5081
Project Area(s):
City-Wide
Ward(s):
1 throu2h 7
Supporting Data Attached:
Staff ReDort: Exhibits
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
AmOlDlt: i
20~ Set-Aside Fund
Source:
Budget Authority:
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Cn..fssionlCnnn~tl Wotes:
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S'UFF REPORT
Water/SeverlRefuse Ch-rlle Rebate Prollram
According to information provided by Department counsel, water, sewer and
refuse charges are often considered a part of monthly housing costs in
determining affordabi1ity requirements for some State and federal housing
programs. Counsel has advised that since these utility costs may be
viewed as being similar to rent subsidies, they could be funded by
revenues available to the Department's low- and moderate-income housing
fund.
On November 13, 1991, the Housing Committee considered and rejected a
request to use the low- to moderate-income housing fund to provide
rebates for payment of increases in water, sewer, and refuse charges. At
the Committee meeting, there was lengthy discussion regarding the
appropriateness of using housing funds for the rebate of these charges,
the number of households that would be eligible for such assistance, and
the impact this program would have upon mobilehome owners who rent space
in mobi1ehome parks. The Housing Committee fufther recommended that the
item be forwarded to the Coamunity Development Commission for discussion
and consideration.
The Community Development Commission at its meeting on November 18, 1991,
considered this agenda item and requested that staff present additional
information regarding water, sewer and refuse charges. The charges are
as follows:
CHARGBS
OLD
NEW
DIFFERENCE
Water
$5.50/100 Cubic Ft.
$1.10
$6.40
$2.00
$ 6.60
$13.60
$13.00
Sewer
$7.20 Flat Rate
Refuse
$11.00 Flat Rate
Utility User TS%: For the month of October, 1991, there were
approximately 1,280 households qualifying for the utility users' ts%
exemption. It is assumed the number of households participating in the
proposed Water/Sewer Refuse Charge Rebate Program would approximate the
number of households involved in the Utility User's Tax Exemption
Program.
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WaterlSever/Refuae Rebate Prolr..
.ov~ber 25, 1991
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BliaibilitT Oualif\cati0D8/Inc~e Level:
It is proposed that households whose annual income is at or below
fifty-percent (50%) of the area median income would be eligible for
rebate consideration.
Fh..ncial ImIact of ..h.. Proar~: At a cost of $9.50 per month for
1,280 households, this prolram would cost the City $12,160 per month,
and $145,920 per year.
Utility Rebate:
The utility rebate would be approximately $114.00 annually for a
qualifying household.
The program, as proposed, is the same philosophically as the Mobilehome Park
Rental Assistance Program, and would Ireatly assist low income homeowners in
retainina their homes. The ability of San Bernardino residents to retain
ownership of their most silnificant private investment is the key to
maintaining neighborhood stability reducing crime and blight, increasing
property values and reducing the transiency rate in our local schools.
Based upon the information provided in the staff report, staff recommends
adoption of the form motion.
LMUUli~~O., Bxec:utbe Director
Deve1oPlBt!Dt Depart:aent
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