HomeMy WebLinkAbout44- Public Works CITY OF SAN BERDINO - REQUEST F R COUNCIL ACTION
File No. 7. 301
ROGER G. HARDGRAVE Sewer Line Connection Fees -
From: Subject: Re-Use of Norton A.F.B.
Dept: Public Works
Date: 6-15-93
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
3-23-42 -- Entered into Contract No. W-509-Eng. -2272 with the
United States of America, through the City Board of
Water Commissioners, relative to construction of a sewer
outfall line to convey sewage from San Bernardino Air
Depot to "E" Street and Athol Street, for a period of 50
years.
12-18-89 --Resolution No. 89-510 adopted authorizing increases in
inspection and connection fees, and directing that
revenue from those fees be deposited in the Sewer Line
Construction Fund.
Recommended motion:
That a credit of 1 , 000 , 000 gallons of sewage per day be established
for the re-use of Norton A.F.B. , less approximately 75 , 000 gallons
per day for the two Air Force housing areas that will remain,
toward the Sewer Line Connection Fee, for a period of seven (7)
years.
cc: Shauna Clark
Bernie Kersey
Bill Bopf rA
Trevor VanHorn
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Contact person: Roger G. Hardgrave Phone: 5025
Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: 1
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262 Aqenda Item No._` X
CITY OF SAN BERN..RDINO - REQUEST F �R COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
In 1942 , the City of San Bernardino, acting through its
Board of Water Commissioners , entered into an Agreement with the
United States Government. This Agreement provided, in general ,
that the U.S. Government would construct a sewer main, from
Norton, A.F.B. to the City' s large interceptor in South "E"
Street, at Athol Street, and that the City would accept the
sewage from Norton for treatment. The term of this Agreement was
for 50 years.
The Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) has requested
the sewer system for Norton as a public benefit transfer. We
assume that the outfall line, from Norton to South "E" Street,
will be included in the transfer of sewer facilities .
IVDA plans to become a water and sewer agency, in order
to be able to operate and maintain these systems. They expect to
contract with the City of San Bernardino for maintenance, until
they are upgraded to meet City standards, at which time they will
be turned over to the City.
New developments are required to pay a Sewer Plant
Capcity Fee to the Water Department, and a Sewer Line Connection
Fee to the City. Payment of these fees would constitute a
serious impediment to attracting developments during the initial
stage of the Norton re-use.
The Board of Water Commissioners has established a credit
of 1 , 000 , 000 gallons of sewage per day, toward the Sewer Plant
Capacity Fee. This credit recognizes the quantity of sewage
generated when Norton was at full staffing levels. About 75, 000
gallons per day will be deducted for the two areas of Air Force
housing that will remain. Any unused portion of this credit will
expire after a period of seven (7) years.
The credit allowed will be used by the IVDA and San
Bernardino International Airport Authority, presumably on a first
come first served basis, until used up, or 7 years has elapsed.
The ordinance imposing the Sewer Line Connection Fee
doesn' t speak of the re-use of a military installation. There-
fore, it is recommended that a policy be established by the Mayor
and Council for collection of the Sewer Line Connection Fees .
It appears appropriate to adopt the same policy as the
Water Board has for Sewer Plant Capacity Fees. Therefore, we
recommend that a credit of 1 , 000, 000 of sewage be allowed toward
the Sewer Line Connection Fee.
6-15-93
75-0264