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File Number: 25-176 <br />sets forth a strategy for identifying cost-effective changes while maintaining flexibility to meet <br />lower limits if necessary. However, because the costs for compliance with this requirement are <br />not yet determined, additional debt financing is not recommended over the next five years to <br />reserve future debt capacity if necessary. <br />Flow and Strength Projections <br />Residential estimates are based on average home size in San Leandro and median water <br />usage. Commercial usage is based on historical flow data and standard loading by type of <br />business. Industrial usage is based on measured historical flow and load strength. There is <br />currently no anticipated significant increase in new customers. <br />Customer Classes <br />Sewer service fees are assessed within three customer classes: <br />1.Residential: Flat fee for single family homes and multifamily units <br />2.Commercial: Fees based on water flow by category of business <br />3.Industrial: Fees based on flow and loading charges <br />A new fee structure is proposed for commercial users. The current structure specifies rates for <br />certain types of industries, with most businesses falling into an “all other” category. Customers will <br />now be categorized as low, medium, or high based on industry standards for flow strength. <br />The proposed fees increase the sewer rates by 8% for fiscal year 2025-2026 and by 9% for fiscal <br />years 2026-2027 through 2029-2030. Because the rate study also includes a recalculation of <br />rates relative to one another, this may vary slightly by customer class in the first year. <br />Previous Actions <br />Reso No. 2024-124: Resolution to Appropriate $2,660,000 from the Water Pollution Control Plant <br />Enterprise Fund Balance to account 593-52 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement <br />expense. <br />Reso No. 2025-017: Resolution to Accept the Wastewater Utility Rates Study and Provide <br />Direction to Proceed With the Processes and Procedures to Increase the Sewer Service Rate as <br />Required by Proposition 218. <br />Committee Review and Actions <br />The Wastewater Rate Study was presented to the City Council Finance Committee on January <br />22, 2025. It was recommended to bring item to the full City Council for a vote to proceed with the <br />Prop. 218 process. <br />Applicable General Plan Policies <br />Policy CSF-6.4 Wastewater Collection and Treatment. Maintain efficient, environmentally sound, <br />and cost-effective wastewater collection and treatment services in San Leandro. <br />Financial Impacts <br />Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025