HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 78-2018 (18-384)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 78 -2018
File Number: 18 -384 Enactment Number: RES 78 -2018
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOW INCOME SEWER RATE
REBATE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, in 1952, the South San Francisco -San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant went in service to
meet the community's growing need to protect public health and safeguard water quality in the San
Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, the sewer fees collected from users go toward needed services, such as the operation,
maintenance, and upgrade of the sewer system and treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the South San Francisco City Council approved a five year rate plan that increased
sewer fees to pay for sewer collection system and treatment plant improvements; and
WHEREAS, federal and state agencies require these system improvements to meet more stringent
environmental protection regulations; and
WHEREAS, during the Proposition 218 noticing process in 2017, several residents requested that the
City implement a low income sewer rebate program; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve a one -time sewer rebate of $76 to those
residents who are participating in the California Water Service Low Income Rate Assistance (LIRA)
program. This amount was determined by subtracting the 2017 rate ($588) and 2018 rate ($664).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby approves a one -time sewer rebate of $76 to those residents who meet the established eligibility
requirements.
At a meeting of the City Council on 5/23/2018, a motion was made by Mark Addiego, seconded by Pradeep
Gupta, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion passed.
Yes: 4 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Gupta,
and Councilmember Addiego
Absent: 1 Mayor Normandy
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Enactment Number: RES 78 -2018