The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) shall:
- Review current water and wastewater rates, charges, and revenue requirements bi-annually;
- Recommend water and wastewater rates that provide revenue which:
1) Recover costs reasonably borne;
2) Are equitable to all customer classes;
3) Comply with all state and federal regulations; and
4) May be easily explained to customers.
- Prepare and present its recommendations to the City Council.
Chapter 3.41 of the City of Redlands Municipal Code
- In 2002, Chapter 3.41 established procedures for the review of the City’s water and wastewater rates, charges, and revenue requirements on a regular basis.
- It states water and wastewater utilities must remain fiscally self-supporting, and require rates and charges to be established to be established that provide sufficient revenue to recover the reasonable costs incurred by providing water and wastewater service to its customers.
- A regular review will provide the City with the basis necessary to meet fiscal obligations to ensure ongoing fiscal stability.
Chapter 2.70 of the City of Redlands Municipal Code
- In 2008, Chapter 2.70 further defined the responsibilities of the UAC, established the existence, membership, members (forfeiture by absence), organization, power, duties, and responsibilities.
- City Council will appoint 7 voluntary members who are City water or wastewater utility customers representing various customer classes;
- Members shall serve for a 2 year term until a successor is appointed and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms unless appointed to an additional term by 4/5 vote of the City Council;
- Members shall be customers of the City of Redlands’ water or wastewater system and neither an elected official nor an employee of the City.
Staff Liaison: Sara White, 909-798-7527
Agenda for the UAC meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
UAC 10-16-2024 AGENDA WITH ATTACHMENTS
