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PROPERTY OWNERS MEETING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES Burlingame Hills - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PROPERTY OWNERS MEETING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District Burlingame Public Library Burlingame Public Library Lane Community Room Lane Community Room 480
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
10 COUNTY MAINTAINED SEWER/SANITATION DISTRICTS UTILITIES-FLOOD CONTROL-WATERSHED PROTECTION SECTION Ann M. Stillman, Principal Civil Engineer DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS James C. Porter, Director COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (GOVERNING BOARD OF DISTRICT)
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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MAP OF DISTRICT & SURROUNDING AREA
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DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP
Sewage Flows Through City of Burlingame To The City’s Treatment Plant At 1103 Airport Boulevard For Treatment
District Boundary
Hillsborough Burlingame Millbrae
Hillsborough Burlingame
Hillside Dr. C a n y
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R d . Adeline Dr. Skyline Blvd.
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The District Relies On Downstream Agencies To Transport The District Collected Sewage To The Treatment Plant
HOW DOES A SEWER SYSTEM WORK?
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* Age based on District formation date ** Based on 2007-08 SSC Report
District Age (yrs)* Number of Connections** Equivalent Residential Units** Downstream Transport Agency Treatment Facility Burlingame Hills SMD 73 420 429 City of Burlingame City of Burlingame District Miles of Pipe Percentage in Easements Percentage in Streets Burlingame Hills SMD 7.19 40.57% 59.43% Average of Other 9 Districts 26.25% 73.75%
DISTRICT SPECIFIC STATISTICS
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DISTRICT EASEMENT LINES
Need for Easement Lines
- Hilly terrain
- Gravity flow
Inherent Issues With Easement Lines
- Difficult to access
- Hand work (O&M and repair)
- Vegetation (clearing and root intrusion in pipes)
- Building over easements
- Higher Inflow & Infiltration (I&I)
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District Information District Funding Elements of Sewer Service Rate
In District Costs Out of District Costs
Recommended Rate Questions and Input
AGENDA
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EACH DISTRICT IS AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY WITH ITS OWN SEPARATE BUDGET
- The District receives Sewer Service Charges and limited
property taxes within the District boundaries to fund sewer service
- The Sewer Service Charges are a Fee For Service, Not a Tax
- The District collects Sewer Service Charges on the Tax Bill
because it is least costly way to collect the fee
DISTRICT FUNDING
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WHERE DOES MY PROPERTY TAX MONEY GO?
BHSMD Sample Property Tax Allocation (TRA 054-004)
Free Library 4.40% Burlingame Elem 17.69% County Fire Protection 8.19% San Mateo Jr. College 8.64% Peninsula Hospital Dist 1.17% County Education Tax 4.50% Mosquito Abatement 0.24% San Mateo High 22.03% Air Quality Mngmnt 0.27% General County Tax 30.21% County Harbor District 0.45%
Burlingame Hills Sewer 2.22%
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District Information District Funding Elements of Sewer Service Rate
In District Costs Out of District Costs
Recommended Rate Questions and Input
AGENDA
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IN DISTRICT COSTS
- Operations and Maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance
- District Capital Improvement Projects
OUT OF DISTRICT COSTS
- Sewage Transport and Treatment
- Downstream Agency Capital Improvement Projects
ELEMENTS OF SEWER SERVICE RATE
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- Routine Preventative Maintenance
- Repair of Damaged Pipes
- Emergency Response (Customer and District
Mainline)
- District Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Coordination with Other Agencies
- Fiscal Administration
- Plan Review (Technical Services)
- Customer Service
DISTRICT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
IN DISTRICT COSTS
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Routine Preventative Maintenance Repair of Damaged Pipes
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- Mainline (Blockage)
- Customer Sewer Laterals
Emergency Response 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week Call (650) 363-4100 to Report Sewage Overflows
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THE DISTRICT IS REGULATED BY: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
- The Regional Water Quality Control Board
- The State Water Resources Control Board
- The State Porter-Cologne Act
- The Federal Clean Water Act
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GOAL TO ELIMINATE SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS
What is a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) or Sewage Overflow?
- Raw Sewage Leaves the Pipe and Flows on the Ground Surface
- Sewage, if Not Captured, Can Reach Storm Drains, Creeks, Lakes, the
Bay, and Ocean Recent 2-Hour Reporting Required (State OES, Regional Water Board, and County Environmental Health) SSO from Manhole
Call (650) 363-4100 to Report Sewage Overflows
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Blockages, breaks, and Infiltration & Inflow (I&I) in the sewer pipe will cause SSO.
Call (650) 363-4100 to Report Sewage Overflows
WHAT CAUSES SSO?
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WHAT CAUSES SSO?
Thin set mortar found to be the cause of SSOs in two other districts. Homeowners – be aware of private contractor’s work
Call (650) 363-4100 to Report Sewage Overflows
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Untreated Sewage Affects Public Health, Animals, and the Environment.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ELIMINATE SSO?
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Raw sewage contains harmful bacteria and viruses (fecal coliform, e-coli, etc.) that can cause diseases such as, hepatitis, giardiasis, and gastroenteritis.
EXAMPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES
- City of Pacifica Wastewater Treatment Facility
7.5 million gallons of partially treated sewage was spilled into the ocean in January 2008 County closed all nearby beaches for five days
- Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin Plant
2.7 million gallons of sewage was spilled into the Richardson Bay in January 2008
- Oahu, Hawaii
48 million gallons of sewage was spilled into the ocean in March 2006 The EPA estimates that as many as 5,500 people get sick every year from direct exposure to sewer overflows near beaches
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To Avoid Costly Fines and Lawsuits!
- Spills at sewage treatment plants and collection systems have
received publicity
- Agencies must report all SSOs to the State Water Board’s
publicly accessible website
- Recent spills at sewage treatment plants have forced changes
in reporting requirements (Richardson Bay) – 2 hour reporting required
- Cease and desist orders and lawsuits will define required
system improvements and agency expenditures
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ELIMINATE SSO?
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- The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
imposed a $516,000 fine to the City of South San Francisco in 2006 for sewer overflows
- Baykeeper has filed a lawsuit against the City of Burlingame
- The Regional Water Board is preparing a Cease and Desist
Order for the all systems contributing to the City of San Mateo Sewage Treatment Plant
Examples of Actions from Regional Water Board and Environmental Groups
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Estimated Capital Improvement Costs:
- South Bayside System Authority – $335 Million
- City of Burlingame – $20 Million
- City of San Mateo – $34 Million
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades and Collection System Work Are Affecting Many Agencies
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DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) High priority CIPs identified in Sewer Master Plans completed in 1999 Improvements recommended based on
- Lack of capacity in pipe – Priority 1
- Excessive maintenance costs – Priority 2
- Damaged pipes – Priority 3
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What Was Recommended in the District? What Remains to be Completed?
** Estimated cost includes design, administration, and inspection
District CIP Identified in Sewer Master Plan
Priority Number of Projects Identified Length of Pipe to be Upgraded Estimated Construction Cost Priority 1 – Capacity 2 ~ 1,820’ $379,500 Priority 2 – Maintenance 2 ~ 4,120’ $679,700 Priority 3 – Structural 3 ~ 5,040’ $ 830,800 Totals 7 10,980 ft. * $1,890,000 **
* CIP Lengths Identified Represent Approximately 28.9% of District’s Total Length of Sewer Mains (37,972 feet).
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Recommended CIP in My District
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District Information District Funding Elements of Sewer Service Rate
In District Costs Out of District Costs
Recommended Rate Questions and Input
AGENDA
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- Sewage Transport, Treatment, and Disposal
- Downstream Agency Capital Improvement
Projects
OUT OF DISTRICT COSTS
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- Capital Improvement Projects on City’s sewer
system and at the City’s Treatment Plant
- City’s improvements required based on:
Sewer system and treatment plant capacity Outcome of Baykeeper Lawsuit
What affects the rates the District pays the City?
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District Information District Funding Elements of Sewer Service Rate
In District Costs Out of District Costs
Recommended Rate Questions and Input
AGENDA
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Recommended Rate for 2008-09: $950 per year per equivalent residential unit* * Supports District capital improvement projects upon obtaining a 20-year
low interest rate loan through the State Revolving Fund Loan Program
RECOMMENDED RATE
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Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District 2008-09 Proposed Rate of $950 Per ERU
District CIP (SRF Loan) 20.5% Fund Reserve * 9.6% Treatment 36.4% Other Revenue (Tax Revenue & Interest) 11.4% O&M 19.8% Out of District CIP 2.2% Regulations 4.5%
* Utilizes Fund Reserve
I n D i s t r i c t
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DISTRICT EXPENDITURE COMPARISON
Burlingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District Fiscal Year 2007-08 and 2008-09 Expenditure Comparison
$- $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 2007-08 2008-09
Fiscal Year Expenditure ($) District CIP Treatment Regulations O&M Out of District
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HOA REPORT / PRESENTATION
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RATE SETTING PROCESS
Key Dates Actions June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008 Introduce Ordinance with proposed increase in sewer service rate for 2008-09 fiscal year and set Public Hearing for July 22. July 22, 2008 , 2008 Hold public hearing, adopt Ordinance setting rate, and adopt 2008-09 Sewer Service Charges Report based on the adopted rate.
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District Information District Funding Elements of Sewer Service Rate
In District Costs Out of District Costs
Recommended Rate Questions and Input
AGENDA
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QUESTIONS & INPUT
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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