DATE: September 15, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2020-21 Master Fee Schedule to Postpone the Effective Date of the Increase in Bimonthly Water Service Fees from October 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) amending the FY 2020-21 Master Fee Schedule to change the effective date of the increase in Bimonthly Water Service Fees from October 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021.
SUMMARY
On July 2, 2019, the Council approved water and sewer rates for FY 2020 and FY 2021. Adjustments were adopted for water service fees and sewer service rates. Water usage rates were not changed. The second of the two adjustments is effective on October 1, 2020. Since the rates were adopted, COVID-19 has caused economic insecurity for many Hayward residents and businesses. In order to support the community during this time of uncertainty, staff recommends that the Bimonthly Water Service Fee increases be delayed from October 1 to January 1. The Water Enterprise Fund can sustain this three-month revenue loss.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution