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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
February 15, 2017
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel matters - Daniel G. Sharp's annual
performance review and pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(7) and ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) to discuss and receive legal
advice from its attorneys regarding the acquisition of real property and pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel
matters discussion and review of information regarding Town Manager candidates
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL REPORTS
• Spotlight on Youth
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
The Mayor and Council may consider and/or take action on the items listed below:
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Mayor Hiremath - 2017 US Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting Trip Report
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council
Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to
criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters
raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to
discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation - Youth Art Program by the Arts and Culture Ambassadors
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A. Minutes - January 18, 2017
B. Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
C. Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
D. Cancellation of the March 1, 2017 regular Town Council meeting
E. Appointment to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee
REGULAR AGENDA
1. FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE
2.AMENDING CHAPTER 28 SECTIONS 28.4 AND 28.5 AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY
ZONING CODE REGARDING TAGLINES ON WALL SIGNS
a. RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-05, DECLARING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 28,
SECTIONS 28.4 AND 28.5 AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
REGARDING TAGLINES ON WALL SIGNS PROVIDED AS EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN THE ATTACHED
RESOLUTION AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD
b. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)17-02, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTIONS 28.4 AND
28.5 AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE REGARDING TAGLINES FOR WALL SIGNS
3. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-06, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INCREASES IN
WATER RATES FOR THE ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE INITIATION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO STREAMLINE
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS AND GAIN EFFICIENCIES BY COMBINING THE
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may
not discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council
Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to
criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters
raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to
discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 2/8/17 at 5:00 p.m. by pp
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior
to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs
any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Council meeting at
229-4700.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS
Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not
listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Town Council during the course of their
business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the
Chair.
If you wish to address the Town Council on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a speaker card located on
the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Town Clerk. Please indicate on the speaker card
which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience”,
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested
in addressing.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. Please organize your speech, you will only be
allowed to address the Council once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience” you may address the Council on any issue you wish.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Town Council Regular Session Item # 1.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Submitted By:Lynda Koepfer, Town Manager's Office
Information
Subject
Mayor Hiremath - 2017 US Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting Trip Report
Attachments
Hiremath Trip Report 01.20.17
Town Council Regular Session Item # 1.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Presentation of the Youth Art Program
Information
Subject
Presentation - Youth Art Program by the Arts and Culture Ambassadors
Summary
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session Item # A.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town
Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
Information
SUBJECT:
Minutes - January 18, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve, (approve with the following changes) the January 18, 2017 minutes.
Attachments
1-18-17 Draft Minutes
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 1
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
January 18, 2017
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Waters called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
ABSENT:Satish Hiremath, Mayor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Oro Valley Boy Scout Troop 270 led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings
and events.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hornat recognized the Sun City Oro Valley Astronomy Club for their
donation of telescopes to fifth grade students at Coronado K-8 School.
Councilmember Snider recognized Austin Thacker, a student from Ironwood Ridge High
School, for his fortitude, determination and outstanding accomplishments.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 2
Community Development and Public Works Director Paul Keesler announced that the
Oro Valley Main Streets "Walk the Block" event was rescheduled for Saturday, February
11, 2017 due to inclement weather.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Waters reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as
posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No comments were received.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation -Youth Art Program by the Arts and Culture Ambassadors
Economic Development Director Amanda Jacobs gave an overview of the Youth Art
Program's current events and introduced Arts and Culture Ambassador Joann Carolla.
Arts and Culture Ambassadors Sasha Case and Joann Carolla introduced the pieces of
artwork on display in the Council Chambers which were created by High School
Students from Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, Ironwood Ridge High School, Basis
Oro Valley, Immaculate Heart and Canyon Del Oro High School.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rodman requested that item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda
for discussion.
Councilmember Piña requested that item (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
Councilmember Hornat requested that items (H) and (I) be removed from the Consent
Agenda for discussion.
A.Minutes -January 4, 2017
B.Fiscal Year 2016/17 Financial Update through October 2016
E.Request for approval of a final plat for the Sanctuary at Silverhawke residential
subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Naranja Drive and 1st Avenue
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 3
F.Request for approval of a Conceptual Architecture application for the Oro Valley
Church of the Nazarene, located at 500 W. Calle Concordia near the northeast
corner of Calle Concordia and Calle Buena Vista
G.Cancellation of the February 1, 2017 regular Town Council meeting
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by
Councilmember Hornat to approve Consent Agenda items (A - B), (E - F) and (G).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
C.Fiscal Year 2016/17 Financial Update through November 2016
Councilmember Rodman requested an overview of the various funds for first five
months of Fiscal Year 2016/17.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos presented an overview of the following funds for the
Fiscal Year 2016/17:
- General Fund
- Highway Fund
- Community Center Fund
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Fiscal Year 2016/17 Financial
Update through November 2016.
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by
Councilmember Hornat to approve item (C).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
D.Resolution No. (R)17-03, approving the Intergovernmental Transportation Funding
Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and
Town of Oro Valley for Design and Construction of a Pedestrian and Traffic Signal
at La Canada Drive and the entrance of the Town of Oro Valley Community
Center
Councilmember Piña requested clarification on the project costs for item (D).
Community Development and Public Works Director Paul Keesler clarified the potential
scenarios that could affect project costs for item (D).
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item (D).
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 4
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by
Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)17-03, authorizing the
Intergovernmental Transportation Funding Agreement between the Regional
Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for the Design and
Construction of a Pedestrian and Traffic Signal at La Canada Drive and El
Conquistador.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
H.Council approval of M3S Sports’ request for in-kind support for the Arizona
Distance Classic
Councilmember Hornat recognized the Arizona Distance Classic Race Director David
Babner.
Mr. Babner gave an overview of the Arizona Distance Classic and recognized the Oro
Valley Police Department for their management of the course and the Town Council for
their involvement and support of the event.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item (H).
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor
Waters to accept item (H).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
I.Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and the
Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
Councilmember Hornat recognized the two applicants being recommended for
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Stormwater Utility
Commission.
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by
Councilmember Snider to approve the appointment of Joseph Erceg to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and Michael DeSantis to the Stormwater Utility Commission
for terms expiring December 31, 2018.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.COURTESY REVIEW OF THE CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURE FOR THE LEMAN CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED NEAR
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LA CAÑADA DRIVE AND TANGERINE
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 5
ROAD(This item was for informational purposes only, no action was taken
on this item)
Senior Planner Rosevelt Arellano presented item #1 and outlined the following:
- Request
- Proposed Architecture
- Leman Charter School in Marana
- Architecture Review
- Summary
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
This item was for informational purposes only, no action was taken on this item.
2.AMENDING CHAPTERS 22 AND 27 OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE TO
UPDATE ZONING CODE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE YOUR VOICE,
OUR FUTURE GENERAL PLAN
a.RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-04, DECLARING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS, AS PROVIDED IN
EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AND FILED WITH THE
TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by
Councilmember Piña to approve Resolution No. (R)17-04, declaring the proposed
amendments to the Zoning Code related to General Plan Amendment procedures and
other related sections, as provided in Exhibit "A" within the attached resolution and filed
with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
b.PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)17 -01, AMENDING SECTIONS 22.2,
22.15, 27.10 AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY
ZONING CODE TO UPDATE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
Long Range Principal Planner Elisa Hamblin gave an overview of item #2b that included
the following:
- Purpose
- Amendment Types and Procedures
- Adoption of General Plan Amendments
- Summary and Recommendation
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 6
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2b.
Vice Mayor Waters opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Vice Mayor Waters closed the public hearing.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2b.
MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by
Councilmember Rodman to approve Ordinance No. (O)17-01, related to General Plan
Amendment Procedures, based on the finding the amendments would align the Zoning
Code with the recently ratified Your Voice, Our Future General Plan.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING FUTURE
COMMUNITY CENTER ELEMENTS
Councilmember Hornat presented item #3.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding future Community Center
elements.
Town Council directed staff to hire a consultant to review options available for the
Community Center restaurant facility and the configuration of the golf course and to
prepare a Request for Proposals, solicit bids and return to Council with the information
received from those requests.
Furthermore, Town Council directed staff to solicit bids for the reconfiguration of the
Community Center front entrance and the installation of an ADA compliant elevator then
return to Council with this information for review and possible action.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were requested.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember
Hornat to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
1/18/17 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 7
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Prepared by:
__________________________
Michelle Stine, CMC
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the
18th day of January, 2017. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held
and that a quorum was present.
Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2017.
___________________________
Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk
Town Council Regular Session Item # B.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Amanda Jacobs Submitted By:Amanda Jacobs, Town
Manager's Office
Department:Town Manager's Office
Information
SUBJECT:
Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is for information only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The FY 2015/16 Financial Participation Agreement (FPA) between the Town of Oro
Valley and Visit Tucson stipulates that a quarterly report be compiled by Visit Tucson
and submitted to the Economic Development staff and Town Council. The enclosed
report satisfies the FPA requirement for the second quarter of FY 2016/17.
An additional report is included to illustrate the town's return on investment (ROI) from
Visit Tucson during July - December 2016.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is $250,000 from the Bed Tax Fund.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Visit Tucson FPA
Visit Tucson Q2
Visit Tucson ROI
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
October through December 2016
Submitted To: Amanda Jacobs, Economic Development Manager
By: Brent DeRaad, President & CEO
In accordance with Resolution No. (R)15-42
Visit Tucson will initiate, implement and administer a comprehensive sales, promotion , and advertising program to
attract an increasing number of convention delegates and vacationing tourists to the Town, thereby providing
revenues to the community through transient rental and sales taxes, and contributing to the overall economic
growth and continued viability of the tourism and hospitality industry. Below is data on activity that Visit Tucson
has addressed through this quarter and fiscal year.
Ongoing focuses for Visit Tucson will be attracting meetings and leisure travelers to Hilton El Conquistador and
other Town hotels, bringing competitions to the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, endurance events to the Town, and
marketing attractions, including El Conquistador Golf & Tennis and Tohono Chul Park.
Key Measures of Performance Adopted FY
2016-17
Current
Quarter
FYTD
2016-17
FYTD
2015-16
Convention Sales
Sales Leads 255 84 196 161
Site Inspections 32 17 30 39
Future Bookings 28 2 10 20
Room Nights of Future Bookings 12,000 1,560 8,880 8,419
Travel Industry Sales
Leads/Services 35 9 34 11
Promote to Targeted Tour Operator
Clients
800 737 1,612 666
Impressions Via Tour Operator Catalogs 1,000,000 530,000 2,781,400** 390,000
** Reflects updated Q1 values
Marketing
Unique Visitors to Visit Tucson Website 1,200,000 272,137 492,549 449,279
Unique Visitors to Oro Valley* via Visit
Tucson Website
25,000 4,046 9,050 11,688
*Includes unique visitors to Oro Valley webpages listed in #6 on page 4 of this report. Oro Valley webpages have
been incorporated throughout the recently launched updated website, VisitTucson.org . Oro Valley content is
featured on webpages specific to Oro Valley as a destination (listed in #6 on page 4), as well as on pages that are
regional in focus, and thus not included in the total unique visitors to the Oro Valley webpages.
Visit Tucson’s 2016-17 Budgeted Revenue Budget Percentage
City of Tucson: $4,100,000 46%
Pima County: $3,275,000 37%
Town of Oro Valley: $250,000 3%
Pascua Yaqui Nation: $75,000 1%
Tohono O’odham Nation: $75,000 1%
Private Sector: $1,063,650 12%
Total: $8,838,650 100%
October-December 2016 Oro Valley Highlights
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Additional 2016-17 Visit Tucson Performance Measures
1. Oro Valley will be featured in the Official Visitors Guide, along with the surrounding
jurisdictions.
Result: The 2017 Official Visitors Guide will be published in February 2017 and will include information
about Oro Valley and its tourism assets, including Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort and El
Conquistador Golf & Tennis.
2. Provide Oro Valley with a 1/3-page ad in the printed 2017 Official Visitors Guide & a full-page
ad in the iPad version of the guide.
Result: This will be fulfilled in February 2017.
3. Promote Oro Valley events and attractions on Visit Tucson’s website and social media sites.
Information will be provided by Economic Development division staff or by New Media
Developer.
Result: Social media posts:
Visit Tucson
December 6 at 6:32pm · Facebook
Tucson is surrounded by the world’s largest convention of saguaro cactus. You’ll see plenty of these stunning
beauties at The Golf Club at Vistoso. Along with a few extra balls, bring your camera.
Visit Tucson
Dec. 1 at 9:50am · Facebook and Twitter
Come out for the Oro Valley Festival of Arts this weekend! There will be more than 150 artists and
exhibitors in all mediums, live performances, food vendors, family activities and a Tree Lighting
Ceremony. - http://bit.ly/2fVWHHa
October-December 2016 Oro Valley Highlights
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Visit Tucson
November 15 at 9:55am · Facebook & Twitter
Oro Valley, to put it simply, is rich in natural beauty, with a small-town, family-friendly culture, but
there's so much more than that.
Book a stay at one of our Oro Valley accommodations and see what we mean for
yourself: http://bit.ly/2fSxxgI
Visit Tucson
October 24 ·
3605 – that’s how many calories you will burn if you play all 45 holes at the Hilton El
Conquistador golf course. Take the challenge. You’ll feel great. #FreeYourself
Visit Tucson
October 20 · Facebook
Top of the World moments happen when you venture off the beaten path, , explore and take time to
enjoy life with the ones you love. And in Oro Valley those moments happen every day. Whatever
your season visit Oro Valley, it's in our nature.http://visitorovalley.org
4. Feature the Oro Valley Aquatic Center in Visit Tucson’s online sports facility guide.
Result: The Oro Valley Aquatic Center is featured year-round in Visit Tucson Sports’ online sports facility
guide: http://www.visittucson.org/sports/facilities/aquaov/
October-December 2016 Oro Valley Highlights
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5. Produce a finished video of Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Oro Valley Community and
Recreation Center and El Conquistador Golf and Tennis, which can be used on Visit Tucson’s
website, Oro Valley’s website and promoting the destination to special event operators.
Result: Visit Tucson worked with Litteer Films to produce the “Whatever Your Season, Visit Oro Valley”
video, which was debuted at the State of the Town luncheon on October 20, 2016. Footage was shot at
the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center, El Conquistador Golf &
Tennis, Catalina State Park, Steam Pump Ranch, El Charro Cafe, and Noble Hops. The two-and-a-half-
minute video is available at visitorovalley.org and Visit Tucson’s YouTube page, with more than 2,200
views on YouTube. The video has more than 15,400 views and 254 shares on Visit Tucson’s Facebook
page.
6. Provide quarterly reports with quarterly breakouts of unique visitors to the VisitOroValley.org
microsite to the New Media Developer and Economic Development Manager for these
relevant pages:
https://www.visittucson.org/oro-valley (Oro Valley homepage)
https://www.visittucson.org/listing-categories/oro-valley (Oro Valley Accommodations)
https://www.visittucson.org/visit/food-drink/categories/where-eat-oro-valley-and-northwest-side
(Oro Valley Dining)
https://www.visittucson.org/events/categories/oro-valley (Oro Valley Events)
https://www.visittucson.org/listing-categories/oro-valley-1 (Oro Valley Arts)
https://www.visittucson.org/exploring-valley-gold (Oro Valley article)
The report should include the following information: 1) total users for the quarter; 2) demographics,
including age and gender; 3) location (top 10); 4) technology (top 10), including browser & operating
system and mobile device & mobile operating system; 5) top 10 referrals to VisitOroValley.org
microsite; 6) page views; 7) bounce rate; and 8) average session duration.
Result: The October-December 2016 report is being provided to Town staff.
7. Town officials may attend trade shows with Visit Tucson staff at the expense of the Town,
except for the United States Sports Convention. Visit Tucson will cover the registration fees
for Town officials with those fees counting toward the tourism-activities rebate to the Town.
Result: There was not any new activity during the second quarter. As reported in the first quarter report,
Town staff joined Jeffrey John, Visit Tucson Sports, at the American Swim Coaches Association World
Clinic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., September 6-11. Visit Tucson covered the Town’s $750 registration fee.
8. Host http://visitorovalley.org and update the site based on information provided by the
Economic Development Manager or New Media Developer.
Result: A thorough list of accommodations, arts & entertainment, outdoor recreation and restaurants is
listed on the website, which is incorporated into Visit Tucson’s website visitorovalley.org. Visit Tucson
works with Town staff to update information on this website.
October-December 2016 Oro Valley Highlights
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9. Promote Oro Valley as a winter training destination for cycling and swimming on Visit
Tucson’s website and social media sites.
Result:
Winter training at Oro Valley Aquatic Center is featured at:
https://www.visittucson.org/about/winter-training-capital/training/swimming and
https://www.visittucson.org/winter-training
Oro Valley is featured as an ideal destination for cycling at:
http://www.visittucson.org/about/winter-training-capital/training/cycling/
10. Provide total tourism-based direct spending and total tourism-based impact numbers from
Visit Tucson Sports events held in Oro Valley.
Result: The direct spending in Oro Valley from sports events that were held between Oct. 1, 2016 and
Dec. 30, 2016 is $647,379 based on 980 visitors filling 2,170 room nights. Through the first six months of
the fiscal year, direct spending from sports delegates is $841,567 based on 1,249 visitors filling 2,449
hotel room nights.
11. Scout Steam Pump Ranch and other Oro Valley destinations for film opportunities.
Result: During the second quarter, two location scouts sought filming locations in Oro Valley. Kind
Health Bars sought out private lands in Oro Valley for a commercial, but ultimately did not choose any as
a location. Winter Silks sought out private homes in Oro Valley for a commercial, but also did not
choose any as a location.
12. Provide information on equipment, crew and local suppliers, as needed, to producers of film,
television and commercial projects considering shooting in Oro Valley.
Result: Film Tucson provides information about Oro Valley on an ongoing basis to producers of
independent films, commercials, reality television series and photo shoots, who are scouting locations in
southern Arizona.
13. Rebate 5% ($12,500) of Oro Valley’s 2016-17 investment in Visit Tucson into tourism-related
activities that benefit the Town.
Result:
$678.58 – Oro Valley Aquatic Center lanyards and rack cards (August)
$750.00 – American Swim Coaches Association World Clinic in Fort Lauderdale (September)
$4,000.00 – Experient FAM at Hilton El Conquistador (September)
$5,500.00 – Whatever Your Season, Visit Oro Valley film
$1,421.00 – Town of Oro Valley Special Report in Biz Tucson - 1/2-page advertising value
$10,000.00 – MLS Investment on behalf of Oro Valley
$22,349.58– Total
October-December 2016 Oro Valley Highlights
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14. Consult with Town staff & officials on tourism sales & marketing initiatives, including, but not
limited to, promoting Town venues to special event operators, Mexico & leisure marketing, &
group sales initiatives.
Result: We have ongoing conversations among Town staff and Visit Tucson’s marketing and sports
personnel to discuss opportunities to promote the Town’s tourism attributes and book sports events.
In December 2016, Visit Tucson hired Taboola to launch a content distribution campaign to drive
relevant traffic based on contextual and behavioral targeting to specific pages of our website, including
the Oro Valley pages. Taboola is a discovery platform (or search engine in reverse) that drives traffic to
websites, blogs or videos, and monetizes websites with the largest platform for content
recommendation, audience acquisition, and native advertising. Results from the campaign, specific to
the Oro Valley webpages, will be included in the third quarter (January – March, 2017) report in April
2017.
Additional Marketing:
Top of the World video, which features Hilton El Conquistador, has more than 364,000
views.
JFK to TUS New Nonstop Flight Activation: Hilton El Conquistador is prominently featured in
our NY activation.
Town of Oro Valley Special Report in Biz Tucson
Online articles within VisitTucson.org that feature Oro Valley:
Exploring the Valley of Gold
Five Must-Hike Parks in Southern Arizona
Farm to Fork, Ranch to Resort
Health & Wellness Come Home
It’s Time to get Wet
See Tucson on “Top of the World”
15. One Town official will serve on Visit Tucson’s board of directors.
Result: Vice Mayor Lou Waters is an active participant on Visit Tucson’s board of directors.
Meetings Economic Impact: Per the convention sales metrics listed on page 1, the economic impact of
10 meetings booked between July 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 by the Hilton El Conquistador Resort
and the Red Lion Inn & Suites from Visit Tucson leads is $2,684,098.
Town of Oro Valley's ROI from Visit Tucson
July - December 2016
Amount Description
$2,684,099 From July 1 - December 31, 2016, Hilton El Conquistador Resort & Red Lion Inn & Suites booked 10 meetings, representing
8,880 room nights, from Visit Tucson leads--estimated economic impact.
$841,567 From July 1 - December 31, 2016, estimated economic impact associated with 6 sports events held in Oro Valley,
representing 2,449 room nights.
$5,429 Visit Tucson's cash investment in tourism activities that benefit the Town: Production of lanyards and rack cards for Oro
Valley Aquatic Center, tradeshow booth for American Swim Coaches Association world clinic, Experient FAM at Hilton El
Conquistador
$5,500 Visit Tucson's production of "Whatever Your Season, Visit Oro Valley" film.
$5,730 Visit Tucson provided Oro Valley with a 1/2-page ad in the 2017 Visit Tucson visitors guide--value.
$8,900 Visit Tucson provided Oro Valley with a full-page advertorial in the 2017 Visit Tucson visitors guide--value.
$1,421 Town of Oro Valley Special Report in Biz Tucson - 1/2-page advertising value.
$10,000 Visit Tucson paid Oro Valley's $10,000 commitment to Major League Soccer to have two teams stay and practice in Oro
Valley in January-February 2017.
$3,562,646 Oro Valley's return from Visit Tucson--July 1 - Dec. 30, 2016
$3,562,646 Oro Valley's six-month return from Visit Tucson
$250,000 Oro Valley's 2016-17 investment in Visit Tucson
$14.25 Oro Valley's return for every $1 invested in Visit Tucson
Not factored into the value above:
*Bed- & sales-tax revenue generated
*Leisure visitors spending money at Oro Valley hotels, resorts, attractions & retail based on Visit Tucson's overall destination
promotion, which includes Oro Valley.
*Host, update & help drive traffic to Oro Valley microsite (www.visitorovalley.org)--9,050 unique visitors, July 1-Dec. 30,
2016
*Visit Tucson staff time to market, sell & promote Oro Valley, & to calculate & report ROI & performance. Visit Tucson's
marketing, convention sales & services, film, public relations, tourism, Mexico marketing & membership departments all
work to benefit the Town & its tourism-related businesses.
Town Council Regular Session Item # C.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Amanda Jacobs Submitted By:Amanda Jacobs, Town
Manager's Office
Department:Town Manager's Office
Information
SUBJECT:
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: October 1, 2016
- December 31, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is for information only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The FY 2016/17 Financial Participation Agreement (FPA) between the Town of Oro
Valley and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) stipulates that a
quarterly report be compiled by the Chamber and submitted to Economic Development
staff and Council. The enclosed report satisfies the FPA requirement for the second
quarter of FY 2016/17.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2016/17 FPA between the Town of Oro Valley and the Chamber is $30,000 from
the Bed Tax Fund.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Chamber FPA
Chamber Q2
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QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2016
Submitted To: Amanda Jacobs, Economic Development Manager
By: Dave Perry, President/CEO
In accordance with Resolution No. (R) 15-41
A. Tourism, Visitors Services and General Information
The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce has provided tourism and visitor’s services and information to
Town residents and seasonal tourists and anyone indicating an interest in locating a business or residence in
the Town over the past three months. Below is data on activity that the Chamber has addressed through this
quarter:
Business Recruitment, Retention and Outreach
1. The Chamber will continue to participate in the Town’s Business Retention and Expansion
(BR&E) Program.
The Chamber President/CEO participated in business retention and expansion visits with, in October,
Centre Stage Pole and Aerial, Sleep Matters, the Klingler Group, American Family Insurance
District Office, CPA John Lebbs, Sun City Oro Valley, The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Happy Chi
Massage and OV Hair; in November, Auto Zone, Ace Hardware, Zounds, First Service, Oro Valley
Dental Arts, Best Buy, Gadabout, Ulta, Cost Plus World Market, Petco, DSW Shoes; and in
December, Anne’s Grooming, Golder Ranch Fire District, Bank of the West.
2. The Chamber will coordinate with at least 25 Oro Valley businesses and offer discounts, during
the weekend of March 24–26, 2017 for the athletes participating in the Arizona Distance Classic.
The Chamber will begin working on this in 2017.
3. To expand the Shop Oro Valley program, the Chamber will promote and distribute $500 gift cards
from local Oro Valley businesses at the Oro Valley Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Members of the Chamber staff distributed gift cards valued at more than $780 during the Dec. 3 tree-
lighting event.
4. The Chamber will provide two (2) $25 gift cards from local Oro Valley businesses for each Musical
Magic for Kids Concert in honor of Bill Adler, who donated raffle prizes each month to this
concert.
The Chamber has provided gift cards to Giovanni’s Gelato ($50), Kneaders ($50) and to Walmart
Neighborhood Market ($50) this quarter.
5. The Chamber shall work to assist the Town in emphasizing the importance of supporting local
retailers/businesses through educational and promotional efforts and will display the following
materials at the Chamber offices: Shop Oro Valley Program and other economic development
related materials as deemed appropriate by the Chamber President/CEO and Economic
Development Manager.
The Chamber is currently displaying Shop Oro Valley bags, OV Dollars flyers, Joint Recreation Brochure
and Map, Oro Valley Marketing Brochures, Parks and Recreation Guides and Vista Newsletter.
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6. For the second year, the Chamber President will write the ‘Business Spotlight’ bi-monthly
content for the Vista Newsletter and Economic Development Division website.
This quarter, the Chamber provided stories about The Gaslight Music Hall and The Western National
Parks Store.
Special Events
1. The Chamber will coordinate ribbon cuttings for new Oro Valley businesses.
During the quarter, the Chamber cut ribbons at Oro Valley Hospital’s total joint replacement program
Oct. 3, Cathey’s Sewing and Vacuum Oct. 5, Lennar Homes’ Eagles Summit Oct. 6, Mystic Rhythms
Ballroom Oct. 13, The Canyons at Linda Vista Trail Nov. 9, Sprint in Oro Valley Nov. 19, New
American Funding Nov. 30, and Sun City Oro Valley’s new solar project Dec. 8.
2. The Chamber will host four Oro Valley educational forums that will be open to members and non-
members.
The Chamber is working with the Oro Valley Police Department and Economic Development Division to
coordinate education on the distracted driving ordinance.
3. The Chamber will host a quarterly coffee with the ‘Mayor and Manager’ program that will be open
to members and non-members and will be focused on topics occurring/impacting Oro Valley, i.e.
town’s budget, new businesses/upcoming road projects, public safety, etc.
Our next Coffee with the Mayor is scheduled for Feb. 15.
4. The Chamber will provide $25 Target gift cards to 18 children at the Shop with a Cop event in
December 2016.
The Chamber provided $450 in gift cards for Shop with a Cop.
5. The Chamber will provide a Customer Service Workshop with a nationally recognized speaker,
which will be open to residents and the business community in January 2017 ($5,000 value).
The Chamber will present customer service expert David Aaker in 2 identical workshops Tuesday, Jan.
10, at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Oro Valley.
6. The Chamber will arrange volunteer meals for at least two Oro Valley major events, such as the
Arizona Swimming Short Course State Championships and the State Golf Tournament
Championships.
The Chamber will assist the town with these efforts for the 2017 Arizona Swimming Short Course Age
Group State Championships from March 9 – 12, 2017 and the 2017 U.S. National Synchronized
Swimming Championships from April 4 – 9, 2017.
7. The Chamber will collect marketing material from Oro Valley area businesses that will be given to
attendees and athletes, during special events. The material will be provided to the Economic
Development Division one week prior to the day of the event.
The Chamber provided Oro Valley Map & Guides for tennis tournaments.
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8. During this Agreement, Town officials will attend Chamber breakfasts, luncheons and mixers free
of charge as long as each official pre-registers for each event.
We had 4 town guests at our Nov. 10 breakfast, 2 at our Nov. 17 mixer, and 6 at our Dec. 13 holiday
party.
9. The Chamber will host at least two events at the Community and Recreation Center.
A mixer is planned for Thursday, January 19.
10. The Town will receive eight complimentary tables of 10 to the State of the Town of Oro Valley
Address and Luncheon.
The Town received eight complimentary tables, 80 seats, at the State of the Town Address and Luncheon
on October 20.
11. Annual Chamber membership dues to be paid by the Town shall be included as part of the
monetary consideration of this Agreement.
The dues will be included in the second quarter.
Additional Information
The Chamber distributed 38 relocation packets in the quarter - -13 in October, 16 in November and 9 in
December.
The Chamber hosted the annual State of the Town luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 20, at The Hilton Tucson
El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort. We had 636 guests in the room, and a large business expo in the
adjoining ballroom.
We have conducted a follow-up meeting with town staffers Amanda Jacobs and Arinda Asper, considering
improvements for next year. The 2017 State of the Town luncheon and business expo is scheduled for
Thursday, Oct. 5.
Chamber staff and the Chamber Foundation provided volunteer help at the Southwest Craft Beer and
Sports Festival Oct. 22 at the community center.
In October, the Chamber published the 2017 Oro Valley Map & Guide, printing 25,000 copies with The
Arizona Daily Star for ongoing distribution at many places, to include Tucson International Airport. Special
thanks to the town of Oro Valley’s senior GIS specialist Abdo Abdelrasoul, who helped us publish a new and
improved Oro Valley map.
The Chamber conducted New Member Orientation on Nov. 4, touching base with Oro Valley businesses
John Lebbs / CPA; Judy Penman, Kumon Math and Reading Center; Ideal Image; John Daniels CPA;
Family Life Radio; Century Theatres Oro Valley Marketplace and its new manager, Lissa Reed. Oro Valley
Police made a presentation about services to business.
Perry met with Tim Ray and Shannon Zubert, the new Vestar management team for Oro Valley Marketplace,
to connect them with the community and its opportunities. Perry also addressed the Marketplace annual tenants
meeting in October.
Perry met with Bayer Vella, Patty Hayes and Margie Adler to learn about the new “channel sign” rules for
business signs in Oro Valley.
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Perry helped facilitate and attended a November meeting among Mayor Hiremath, Ian Roark of Pima
Community College and Ellen Kirton of the Small Business Development Center regarding the working
relationships.
On Nov. 10, the Chamber presented a workshop for businesses and nonprofits at the Oro Valley Branch
Library presented by Brian Chanecka, Grants and Nonprofit Librarian, and Ken Zambos, Business Librarian
for the Pima County Public Library.
The Chamber conducted a network development mixer Nov. 17 at The Place at Rock Ridge in Oro Valley. It
held its holiday party Dec. 13 at The Hilton Resort, gathering clothing for the Tucson Stand Down through the
Oro Valley American Legion Post 132 and Auxiliary.
Town Council Regular Session Item # D.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Mayor Hiremath & Councilmember Pina
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
Information
SUBJECT:
Cancellation of the March 1, 2017 regular Town Council meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At its regular meeting on December 7, 2016, the Council approved the 2017 regular
Town Council meeting schedule, which included a regular meeting scheduled for March
1, 2017. Currently, there is no business scheduled for the March 1st regular Town
Council meeting. In the event that the Town Council would like to cancel the March
1st regular Town Council meeting, the Town Council must take formal action.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to cancel the March 1, 2017 regular Town Council meeting.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session Item # E.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town
Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
Information
SUBJECT:
Appointment to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the appointment of Joseph Pickens to a term that expires December
31, 2017. This is a partial term to fill a current vacancy.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) was formed to provide
input to the local jurisdictions on issues of concern to the bicycling community. The Town
is responsible for appointing one representative to the BAC to represent the Town and
provide a communication link to the BAC.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The requests for appointment and the application for the prospective new BAC member
is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (approve or deny) the appointment of Joseph Pickens to the Tucson-Pima
County Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
Attachments
Pickens Application
Town Council Regular Session Item # 1.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Stacey Lemos Submitted By:Wendy Gomez, Finance
Department:Finance
Information
SUBJECT:
FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for information only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In the General Fund (see Attachment A), revenues collected through December totaled
$15.9 million or 48.1% of the budget amount of $33.1 million. Year-to-date expenditures
through December totaled $15.2 million or 45.8% of the budget amount of $33.2 million.
In the Highway Fund (see Attachment B), revenues collected through December totaled
$1.6 million or 43.9% of the budget amount of $3.6 million. Year-to-date expenditures
through December totaled $2.1 million or 43.7% of the budget amount of $4.7 million.
In the Bed Tax Fund (see Attachment C), revenues collected through December totaled
$384,977 or 35.3% of the budget amount of $1.1 million. Year-to-date expenditures
through December totaled $513,045 or 42.9% of the budget amount of $1.2 million.
In the Community Center Fund (see Attachments D-1, D-2 and D-3), revenues collected
through December totaled $2.6 million or 39.5% of the budget amount of $6.6 million.
Year-to-date expenditures through December totaled $3.2 million or 46.6% of the budget
amount of $6.9 million.
In the Water Utility Fund (see Attachment E), revenues collected through December
totaled $8.3 million or 54.9% of the budget amount of $15.1 million. Year-to-date
expenditures through December totaled $9.1 million or 48.4% of the budget amount of
$18.8 million.
In the Stormwater Utility Fund (see Attachment F), revenues collected through
December totaled $637,418 or 48.9% of the budget amount of $1.3 million. Year-to-date
expenditures through December totaled $462,952 or 40.1% of the budget amount of
$1.2 million.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
GENERAL FUND
Attachment A shows General Fund revenues and expenditures through December, as
well as year-end estimates for each category. The estimated year-end projections in the
General Fund are as follows:
Revenues $33,781,930
Less:
Expenditures ($32,969,199)
Less:
Council-Approved Use of Contingency:
-Town Manager Recruitment Process ($30,000) Approved July 6, 2016
Estimated Increase in Fund Balance $ 782,731
General Fund Revenues
Local sales tax collections in the General Fund total $7.5 million or 47.6% of the
budget amount of $15.7 million. These revenues are estimated to come in over
budget by about $34,000 or 0.2% based on observed trends primarily in the cable
franchise fee revenue category. Please see Attachment H for a monthly,
year-over-year tracking of General Fund local sales tax collections, including
construction and utility sales tax.
License and permit revenues total $1.0 million or 62.7% of the budget amount of
$1.6 million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about
$344,000 or 21.3% based on current trends and updated forecasts for residential
and commercial permitting activity through the remainder of the fiscal year.
State shared revenues total $5.4 million or 50.1% of the budget amount of $10.8
million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about $149,000 or
1.4% due to state-shared income taxes. This budget was set conservatively due to
the unknown impact of special census efforts undertaken across numerous Phoenix
Valley communities last year.
Charges for Services revenues total $1.1 million or 51.6% of the budget amount of
$2.1 million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about
$52,000 or 2.4% based on trending actual collections through year-end.
Interest Income revenues reflect an unrealized loss of $62,110 through December.
It is anticipated that rising interest rates will cause increased volatility in the Town's
investment portfolio. While this may cause temporary fluctuation as market values
decline due to rising yields (market values move inversely to the direction of interest
rates), this volatility tends to average out over longer periods of time as funds are
invested at higher yields. For FY 16/17, these revenues are estimated to come in
invested at higher yields. For FY 16/17, these revenues are estimated to come in
under budget by about $79,000 or 88.9%.
State grant revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about $53,000 or
3.2%. This is due to an overage of roughly $156,000 in anticipated RTA
reimbursements for Transit, which is offset with budgeted grant proceeds of roughly
$103,000 that will not be utilized this fiscal year.
Federal grant revenues are estimated to come in slightly under budget, by about
$7,000 or 1.5%, based on projected proceeds through year-end.
Fines are estimated to come in slightly under budget, by about $7,500 or 5.7%,
based on current trends.
Miscellaneous revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about $108,000 or
76.8% due to a known, forthcoming payment of in-lieu income to the Town
Please note that all year-end estimates are subject to change.
General Fund Expenditures
Expenditures are projected to come in under budget by about $232,000 or 0.7% due
to estimated personnel savings, capital savings for grant capacity that will not be
utilized, and slight O&M savings in several departments. Please note all figures are
subject to change.
HIGHWAY FUND
Highway Fund Revenues
State shared highway user funds total $1.5 million or 49.0% of the budget amount of
$3.0 million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about
$135,000 or 4.5%. This budget was set conservatively due to the unknown impact
of special census efforts undertaken across numerous Phoenix Valley communities
last year.
Charges for services revenues reflect Highway Fund services provided to the
Stormwater Utility Fund. These revenues are estimated to come in under budget by
about $74,000 or 55.5%, based on trending actuals through year-end.
State grant revenues are estimated to come in slightly under budget by $15,000 or
7.7%, due to estimated reimbursements for contract administration of PAG and
RTA-funded roadway widening projects.
Interest Income revenues reflect an unrealized loss of nearly $12,000 through
December, and are estimated to come in under budget by about $24,000 or 84.5%.
Please reference the discussion on interest income revenues in the General Fund
notes above.
License and permit revenues total $54,464 or 103.7% of the budget amount of
$52,500. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about $14,000
or 26.3% based on trending actual collections through year-end.
or 26.3% based on trending actual collections through year-end.
Please note that all year-end estimates are subject to change.
Highway Fund Expenditures
Expenditures are projected to come in under budget by about $272,000 or 5.8%. Of
this amount, $250,000 is due to the rollover of the Safeway (1st Ave) Safety CIP
project, while the remaining $22,000 is due to estimated personnel savings. Please
note these figures are subject to change.
BED TAX FUND
Bed Tax Fund Revenues
Bed tax revenues total $384,986 or 35.5% of the budget amount of $1.1 million.
These revenues are estimated to come in under budget by about $42,000 or 3.8%,
based on current trends.
Interest Income revenues reflect an unrealized loss of $3,509 through December,
and are estimated to come in under budget by about $4,900 or 78.3%. Please
reference the discussion on interest income revenues in the General Fund notes
above.
The miscellaneous revenues of $3,500 are due to a donation for the Town's annual
tree lighting event.
Please note all year-end estimates are subject to change.
Bed Tax Fund Expenditures
Expenditures are estimated to come in on budget at this time.
COMMUNITY CENTER FUND
Attachment D-1 shows the consolidated financial status of the Community Center Fund
with all revenues and expenditures from Troon and Town-managed operations.
Attachment D-2 shows the monthly line item detail for the Troon-managed operations,
specifically revenues and expenditures associated with the golf, tennis, and food and
beverage operations. The totals in the revenue and expenditure categories
in Attachment D-2 tie to the Contracted Operating Revenues and Expenditures in
Attachment D-1.
Attachment D-3 shows the revenues and expenditures for the Troon-managed food and
beverage operations only.
Community Center Fund Revenues
Local sales tax revenues from the dedicated half-cent sales tax total $1.0 million or
Local sales tax revenues from the dedicated half-cent sales tax total $1.0 million or
48.1% of the budget amount of $2.1 million. These revenues are estimated to come
in over budget by about $68,000 or 3.2% due to moderate growth being observed in
retail and restaurant/bar sales tax collections. Please note this estimate is subject to
change.
Contracted operating revenues from Troon total about $1.3 million, or 33.4% of the
budget amount of $3.7 million. These revenues are estimated to come in under
budget by about $663,000 or 17.7%, based on Troon's forecast through the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Town operating revenues total $344,445 or 46.7% of the budget amount of
$737,200. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by $56,000 or
7.5%, due mainly to member dues and recreation program revenues.
Community Center Fund Expenditures
Contracted operating expenditures from Troon total $2.7 million or 50.6% of the
budget amount of $5.3 million. These expenditures are estimated to come in under
budget by about $217,000 or 4.1%, based on Troon's forecast through the
remainder of the fiscal year. This includes identified savings of approximately
$176,000 from recently implemented operational changes aimed at reducing
expenditures through year-end.
Town operating expenditures are projected to come in on budget at this time.
Capital outlay totals $77,172, due mainly to cart path improvements and fitness
equipment upgrades. Capital expenditures are projected to come in under budget by
$440,500 or 83.6%. This is due primarily to the timing of the ADA improvements
budgeted at the Community Center.
Year-end expenditure estimates include the annual loan repayment of $120,000 to
the General Fund.
The year-end estimated fund balance in the Community Center Fund is a positive
$11,574.
WATER UTILITY FUND
Water Utility Fund Revenues
Charges for services revenues total $1.7 million or 56.3% of the budget amount of
$3.0 million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about
$51,000 or 1.7%, based on current trends.
Interest Income revenues reflect an unrealized loss of $40,802 through December,
and are estimated to come in under budget by about $59,900 or 81.5%. Please
reference the discussion on interest income revenues in the General Fund notes
above.
Water sales revenues total $6.6 million or 55.1% of the budget amount of $12.0
million. These revenues are estimated to come in over budget by about $185,000 or
1.5%, based on current trends.
Please note all year-end estimates are subject to change.
Water Utility Fund Expenditures
Expenditures are estimated to come in under budget by about $83,000 or 0.4% due
to personnel savings. Please note this estimate is subject to change.
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
Stormwater Utility Fund Revenues
Revenues are estimated to come in on budget at this time.
Stormwater Utility Fund Expenditures
Expenditures are estimated to come in under budget by about $61,000 or 5.3%.
This is due to personnel and O&M savings, which are expected to be partially offset
with additional capital infrastructure improvements that will mitigate several
identified critical stormwater issues. Please note this estimate is subject to change.
Please see Attachments A, B, and C for additional details on the General Fund, Highway
Fund and Bed Tax Fund. See Attachments D-1, D-2 and D-3 for additional details on the
Community Center Fund. See Attachment E for additional details on the Water Utility
Fund and Attachment F for additional details on the Stormwater Utility Fund.
See Attachment G for a fiscal year-to-date consolidated summary of all Town Funds. It is
important to note the negative fund balance in the Benefit Self Insurance Fund of
($236,206) through December. Due to higher than expected medical claims costs, the
current monthly Town and employee contributions to this fund have been insufficient to
fully cover these costs. As a result, staff may request Council approval for a transfer of
additional funds into the Self Insurance Fund if this trend does not reverse prior to fiscal
year-end.
See Attachment H for a breakdown of monthly, year-over-year local sales tax collections
for the General Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for information only.
Attachments
Attachments
Attachment A - General Fund
Attachment B - Highway Fund
Attachment C - Bed Tax Fund
Attachment D-1 Community Center Fund
Attachment D-2 Troon Cash Flow
Attachment D-3 Troon F&B
Attachment E - Water Utility Fund
Attachment F - Stormwater Utility Fund
Attachment G - Summary All Funds
Attachment H - Gen Fund Local Sales Tax
ATTACHMENT A
December YTD Financial Status
General Fund
% Budget Completion through December --- 50.0%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
REVENUES:
LOCAL SALES TAX 7,458,584 15,653,000 47.6% 15,687,194 0.2%
LICENSES & PERMITS 1,012,797 1,615,500 62.7% 1,959,598 21.3%
FEDERAL GRANTS 227,773 478,284 47.6% 471,247 -1.5%
STATE GRANTS 604,272 1,662,563 36.3% 1,715,789 3.2%
STATE/COUNTY SHARED 5,425,410 10,824,605 50.1% 10,973,271 1.4%
OTHER INTERGOVERNMENTAL 41,861 115,000 36.4% 109,200 -5.0%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1,099,178 2,128,601 51.6% 2,180,628 2.4%
FINES 58,118 130,000 44.7% 122,544 -5.7%
INTEREST INCOME (62,110) 89,200 -69.6% 9,890 -88.9%
MISCELLANEOUS 70,251 140,000 50.2% 247,569 76.8%
TRANSFERS IN - 305,000 0.0%305,000 0.0%
TOTAL REVENUES 15,936,134 33,141,753 48.1% 33,781,930 1.9%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
EXPENDITURES:
COUNCIL 118,465 220,559 53.7% 220,559 0.0%
CLERK 206,185 458,863 44.9% 403,211 -12.1%
MANAGER 354,894 801,540 44.3% 801,540 0.0%
HUMAN RESOURCES 155,763 368,605 42.3% 352,324 -4.4%
FINANCE 362,495 773,591 46.9% 773,591 0.0%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 846,986 1,691,676 50.1% 1,691,676 0.0%
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 834,590 1,736,450 48.1% 1,736,450 0.0%
LEGAL 338,581 773,003 43.8% 737,653 -4.6%
COURT 387,181 845,938 45.8% 845,938 0.0%
COMM. DEV. & PUBLIC WORKS 2,636,039 6,084,804 43.3% 5,975,304 -1.8%
PARKS & RECREATION 874,764 1,977,326 44.2% 1,962,029 -0.8%
POLICE 7,431,486 15,643,620 47.5% 15,643,620 0.0%
TRANSFERS OUT 664,638 1,825,304 36.4%1,825,304 0.0%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 15,212,066 33,201,279 45.8% 32,969,199 -0.7%
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 724,068 (59,526) 812,731
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 10,524,552
Plus: Surplus / (Deficit)812,731
Less:
Approved Use of Contingency Reserves during FY 16/17:
Town Manager Recruitment Process (30,000)
ENDING FUND BALANCE **11,307,283
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
** Ending fund balance amounts are estimates and are subject to further revision
FY 2016/2017
Year End
Estimate *
Budget Year End
Estimate *
Actuals
thru 12/2016
Actuals
thru 12/2016
Budget
F:\BUDGET ANALYST\Financial Reports 2016-2017\2Q\Dec\Dec FY 17 Monthly Report 02/06/2017
ATTACHMENT B
December YTD Financial Status FY 2016/2017
% Budget Completion through December --- 50.0%
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget % Actuals
to Budget
Year End
Estimate *
YE % Variance
to BudgetREVENUES:
LICENSES & PERMITS 54,464 52,500 103.7% 66,295 26.3%
STATE GRANTS 32,870 195,000 16.9% 180,000 -7.7%
STATE/COUNTY SHARED 1,471,066 3,000,000 49.0% 3,135,452 4.5%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 29,803 134,000 22.2% 59,606 -55.5%
INTEREST INCOME (11,781) 28,600 -41.2% 4,419 -84.5%
MISCELLANEOUS 1,350 80,000 1.7% 10,544 -86.8%
TRANSFERS IN - 100,000 0.0%100,000 0.0%
TOTAL REVENUES 1,577,772 3,590,100 43.9% 3,556,316 -0.9%
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget % Actuals
to Budget
Year End
Estimate *
YE % Variance
to BudgetEXPENDITURES:
ADMINISTRATION 467,080 831,188 56.2% 819,624 -1.4%
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 300,397 584,522 51.4% 592,684 1.4%
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT 448,772 1,278,095 35.1% 1,269,934 -0.6%
STREET MAINTENANCE 620,768 1,205,718 51.5% 1,199,509 -0.5%
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 220,684 814,412 27.1%560,062 -31.2%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,057,702 4,713,935 43.7% 4,441,812 -5.8%
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (479,930) (1,123,835) (885,496)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 2,028,184
Plus: Surplus / (Deficit)(885,496)
ENDING FUND BALANCE **1,142,688
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
** Ending fund balance amounts are estimates and are subject to further revision
Highway Fund
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ATTACHMENT C
December YTD Financial Status
% Budget Completion through December --- 50.0%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
REVENUES:
BED TAXES 384,986 1,085,805 35.5% 1,044,206 -3.8%
INTEREST INCOME (3,509) 6,200 -56.6% 1,346 -78.3%
MISCELLANEOUS 3,500 - 0.0%3,500 0.0%
TOTAL REVENUES 384,977 1,092,005 35.3% 1,049,052 -3.9%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
EXPENDITURES:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 254,517 684,689 37.2% 684,689 0.0%
TRANSFERS OUT 258,528 510,194 50.7%510,194 0.0%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 513,045 1,194,883 42.9% 1,194,883 0.0%
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (128,067) (102,878) (145,831)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 492,377
Plus: Surplus / (Deficit)(145,831)
ENDING FUND BALANCE **346,546
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
** Ending fund balance amounts are estimates and are subject to further revision
FY 2016/2017
Year End
Estimate *
Budget Year End
Estimate *
Bed Tax Fund
Budget Actuals
thru 12/2016
Actuals
thru 12/2016
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ATTACHMENT D-1
December YTD Financial Status
% Budget Completion through December --- 50.0%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
REVENUES:
CONTRACTED OPERATING REVENUES
Golf Revenues 321,790 1,193,656 27.0% 994,523 -16.7%
Member Dues (Golf) 362,739 1,153,655 31.4% 732,663 -36.5%
Tennis Revenues 164,755 322,640 51.1% 327,305 1.4%
Food & Beverage 303,733 813,575 37.3% 770,658 -5.3%
Merchandise & Other 97,056 261,489 37.1%257,129 -1.7%
1,250,073 3,745,014 33.4% 3,082,278 -17.7%
TOWN OPERATING REVENUES
Daily Drop-Ins 12,424 25,000 49.7% 25,000 0.0%
Member Dues 298,869 606,000 49.3% 620,000 2.3%
Recreation Programs 30,157 101,500 29.7% 135,000 33.0%
Swim Team/Swim Lessons 1,593 - 0.0% 8,000 0.0%
Facility Rental Income 1,131 3,700 30.6% 3,700 0.0%
Concession Sales 272 1,000 27.2%1,000 0.0%
344,445 737,200 46.7% 792,700 7.5%
OTHER REVENUES
Local Sales Tax 1,013,173 2,105,163 48.1% 2,172,903 3.2%
Real Property Rental Income - 27,861 0.0% 27,861 0.0%
Miscellaneous 4,372 - 0.0% 4,372 0.0%
Sale of Assets 111 - 0.0%111 0.0%
1,017,656 2,133,024 47.7% 2,205,246 3.4%
TOTAL REVENUES 2,612,174 6,615,238 39.5% 6,080,224 -8.1%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
EXPENDITURES:
CONTRACTED OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Personnel 995,442 2,110,584 47.2% 1,950,319 -7.6%
Operations & Maintenance 1,502,774 2,818,367 53.3% 2,762,124 -2.0%
Equipment Leases 175,288 350,568 50.0%350,568 0.0%
2,673,504 5,279,519 50.6% 5,063,011 -4.1%
TOWN OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Personnel 358,884 736,944 48.7% 736,944 0.0%
Operations & Maintenance 100,180 223,740 44.8%223,740 0.0%
459,064 960,684 47.8% 960,684 0.0%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 77,172 527,200 14.6% 86,700 -83.6%
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - 120,000 0.0% 120,000 0.0%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,209,740 6,887,403 46.6% 6,230,395 -9.5%
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (597,566) (272,165) (150,171)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 161,744
Plus: Surplus / (Deficit)(150,171)
ENDING FUND BALANCE **11,574
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
** Ending fund balance amounts are estimates and are subject to further revision
FY 2016/2017
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget Year End
Estimate *
Community Center Fund
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget Year End
Estimate *
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ATTACHMENT D-2TROONEl Conquistador Cash Flow StatementActualActualActualActualActualActualActual Original Budget ForecastJul-16Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16TOTALTOTALTOTALRevenues:Golf Fees, net of discounts13,421 12,438 29,818 37,695 57,404 50,704 201,480 1,003,084 766,926 Trail Fees & Member Cart Fees13,183 13,026 17,540 16,253 17,263 16,744 94,009 144,772 172,771 Golf - Group Services- - 366 204 100 - 670 825 720 Range, Rentals, Other Golf related2,137 2,819 2,802 5,096 4,344 3,748 20,946 36,200 44,946 Golf Lessons 220 350 330 390 420 1,025 2,735 7,575 6,010 Income - Golf Schools - - 930 570 450 - 1,950 1,200 3,150 Total Member Dues 65,770 63,223 57,544 58,303 58,455 59,444 362,739 1,153,655 732,663 Other Member Income - - - - 99 43 142 - 142 Swim/Tennis Revenues 28,760 16,054 24,118 48,351 23,168 24,304 164,755 322,640 327,305 Income - Other (non - golf)15 4 - 3 949 1 972 - 972 Merchandise, net of discounts 8,602 6,399 9,316 13,809 29,093 28,723 95,942 261,489 256,015 Food and Beverage, net of discounts 38,616 32,146 47,092 46,781 67,435 71,663 303,733 813,575 770,658 Total Revenues 170,724 146,459 189,856 227,455 259,180 256,399 1,250,073 3,745,014 3,082,278 Cost of Sales:COS - Golf- - - - - - - 660 - COS - Group Services Golf414 - 304 - 212 234 1,164 - 1,204 COS - Golf Lessons 100 299 - 312 336 820 1,867 6,818 4,815 COS - Golf Schools - - - - 1,560 - 1,560 - 1,560 COS - Service Commissions 15,157 13,664 21,884 24,113 21,048 16,172 112,038 185,460 213,378 COS - Merchandise, net of discounts 6,471 8,132 7,074 7,232 19,294 20,215 68,418 163,923 165,392 COS - Food & Beverage 18,423 14,376 18,247 18,347 28,106 26,580 124,079 273,305 320,161 Total Cost of Sales 40,565 36,471 47,509 50,004 70,556 64,021 309,126 630,166 706,510 Gross Profit 130,159 109,988 142,347 177,451 188,624 192,378 940,947 3,114,849 2,375,768 Operating Expenses:Payroll 122,653 120,370 134,959 149,276 145,137 129,860 802,255 1,667,026 1,564,796 Employee Benefits 28,945 26,612 27,453 30,821 30,591 30,383 174,805 394,021 343,629 Employee Related 2,203 2,964 2,422 5,651 2,550 2,592 18,382 49,537 41,894 Professional Fees - - - - - 1 1 300 1 Advertising & Marketing5,325 6,284 5,908 6,820 8,621 12,094 45,052 47,900 62,900 Repair & Maintenance 26,096 37,763 66,619 74,581 38,975 10,639 254,673 545,025 435,523 Operating Expenses 26,874 19,567 17,787 27,648 25,215 27,045 144,136 304,467 275,581 Total Operating Expenses 212,096 213,560 255,148 294,797 251,089 212,614 1,439,304 3,008,275 2,724,324 Operating Profit(81,937) (103,572) (112,801) (117,346) (62,465) (20,236) (498,357) 106,573 (348,556) Leases - Carts 8,250 - 16,500 - 19,597 - 44,347 99,000 99,000 Leases - Equipment20,377 23,771 20,377 22,074 22,267 22,074 130,940 251,568 251,568 Utilities 112,444 111,463 111,776 109,530 114,039 117,277 676,529 1,144,898 1,135,536 Fixed Operating Expenses 141,071 135,234 148,653 131,604 155,904 139,351 851,817 1,495,466 1,486,104 Gross Operating Profit(223,008) (238,806) (261,454) (248,950) (218,369) (159,587) (1,350,174) (1,388,892) (1,834,660) Insurance 88 88 97 97 97 97 564 1,613 1,380 Fees, Permits & Licenses 84 102 - 1 - 156 343 - 343 Base Management Fees 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 72,000 144,000 144,000 Bad Debt300 - 42 - - 8 350 - 350 Total Other Expenses 12,472 12,190 12,139 12,098 12,097 12,261 73,257 145,613 146,073 Net Operating Income (Loss)(235,480) (250,996) (273,593) (261,048) (230,466) (171,848) (1,423,431) (1,534,505) (1,980,733) 02/06/2017
ATTACHMENT D-3
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET
MONTH MONTH Y-T-D Y-T-D
FOOD & BEVERAGE REVENUE 71,663 89,250 303,732 316,650
TOTAL REVENUES 71,663 89,250 303,732 316,650
COST OF SALES 26,580 30,278 124,072 105,835
PAYROLL & BENEFITS 41,500 34,843 223,642 202,440
OPERATING EXPENSES 8,974 10,050 38,667 42,800
NET INCOME (LOSS) (5,391) 14,079 (82,649) (34,425)
EL CONQUISTADOR
INCOME STATEMENT CONSOLIDATED - RESTAURANT/GRILLE - DECEMBER 2016
02/06/2017
ATTACHMENT E
December YTD Financial Status FY 2016/2017
Water Utility Fund
% Budget Completion through December --- 50%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1,712,634 3,043,800 56.3% 3,095,000 1.7%
INTEREST INCOME (40,802) 72,000 -56.7% 13,348 -81.5%
MISCELLANEOUS 12,799 - 0.0% 13,000 0.0%
WATER SALES 6,590,769 11,961,395 55.1%12,146,000 1.5%
TOTAL REVENUES 8,275,399 15,077,195 54.9% 15,267,348 1.3%
% Actuals YE % Variance
to Budget to Budget
EXPENSES:
ADMINISTRATION 6,500,313 10,928,027 59.5% 10,899,513 -0.3%
WATER RESOURCES & PLANNING 714,561 4,112,075 17.4% 4,112,075 0.0%
PRODUCTION 1,298,057 2,609,998 49.7% 2,609,998 0.0%
DISTRIBUTION 560,915 1,109,798 50.5% 1,055,768 -4.9%
OTHER FINANCING USES 2,942 2,942 100.0%2,942 0.0%
TOTAL EXPENSES 9,076,788 18,762,840 48.4% 18,680,296 -0.4%
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (801,389) (3,685,645) (3,412,948)
Excludes non-cash outlays for depreciation & amortization
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
Year End
Estimate *
Budget Year End
Estimate *
Actuals
thru 12/2016
Actuals
thru 12/2016
Budget
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ATTACHMENT F
December YTD Financial Status FY 2016/2017
Stormwater Utility Fund
% Budget Completion through December -- 50%
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget
% Actuals
to Budget
Year End
Estimate *
YE % Variance
to Budget
REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 637,031 1,303,500 48.9% 1,303,500 0.0%
INTEREST INCOME 387 500 77.3%500 0.0%
TOTAL REVENUES 637,418 1,304,000 48.9% 1,304,000 0.0%
Actuals
thru 12/2016 Budget % Actuals
to Budget
Year End
Estimate *
YE % Variance
to Budget
EXPENSES:
PERSONNEL 200,765 559,234 35.9% 484,990 -13.3%
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 176,758 505,525 35.0% 431,131 -14.7%
CAPITAL 85,429 89,000 96.0%177,014 98.9%
TOTAL EXPENSES 462,952 1,153,759 40.1% 1,093,135 -5.3%
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 174,466 150,241 210,865
Excludes non-cash outlays for depreciation
* Year-end estimates are subject to further revision
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ATTACHMENT GConsolidated Year-to-Date Financial Report through December, 2016FY 2016/2017FY 16/17 Capital Leases/Left in AccountsBegin Bal. Transfer OutThru Dec 2016General Fund - Unassigned 9,082,690 15,936,134 - 15,936,134 664,638 10,796,581 3,604,526 146,321 - - 15,212,066 9,806,759 General Fund - Assigned 1,441,862 - 1,441,862 Highway Fund - Restricted 2,028,184 1,577,772 - 1,577,772 38,032 910,618 523,260 585,792 - - 2,057,702 1,548,255 Seizure & Forfeiture - Justice/State 10,540 81,776 - 81,776 - 32,005 1,111 - - - 33,115 59,200 Bed Tax Fund - Committed 492,377 384,977 - 384,977 258,528 122,113 132,404 - - - 513,045 364,310 Impound Fee Fund 45,813 18,600 - 18,600 - 27,450 - - - - 27,450 36,963 Community Center Fund 161,744 2,612,174 - 2,612,174 175,288 358,884 2,598,396 77,172 - - 3,209,740 (435,822) Municipal Debt Service Fund 62,486 90,132 471,472 561,604 - - 4,550 - - 513,857 518,407 105,682 Oracle Road Debt Service Fund 6,968 161,124 - 161,124 - - 250 - - 158,351 158,601 9,491 Alternative Water Resources Dev Impact Fee Fund 5,040,292 888,518 - 888,518 - - 70,162 14,504 - - 84,666 5,844,145 Potable Water System Dev Impact Fee Fund 5,068,238 433,824 - 433,824 - - - - - 247,510 247,510 5,254,552 Townwide Roadway Development Impact Fee Fund 3,215,256 263,259 - 263,259 - - - - - - - 3,478,515 Parks & Recreation Impact Fee Fund 322,358 152,264 - 152,264 - - - - - - - 474,621 Library Impact Fee Fund 49,680 150,000 - 150,000 - - - 199,680 - - 199,680 - Police Impact Fee Fund 333,541 85,382 - 85,382 - - - - - - - 418,923 General Government Impact Fee Fund 3,515 5 - 5 - - - - - - - 3,520 General Government CIP Fund 719,009 7,622 492,668 500,290 - 44,485 837 432,862 - - 478,184 741,114 PAG/RTA Fund 621,982 753,209 - 753,209 - 37,877 - 700,907 - - 738,785 636,407 Water Utility14,138,749 8,275,399 - 8,275,399 2,942 1,416,883 3,562,373 593,915 - 3,500,676 9,076,788 13,337,359 Stormwater Utility272,747 637,418 - 637,418 - 200,765 176,758 85,429 - - 462,952 447,213 Fleet Fund 569,439 970,369 - 970,369 - 45,622 227,311 498,425 - - 771,358 768,450 Benefit Self Insurance Fund 31,200 1,390,118 - 1,390,118 - - 1,656,021 1,502 - - 1,657,523 (236,206) Recreation In-Lieu Fee Fund 15,718 - - - - - - - - - - 15,718 Energy Efficiency Project Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - Capital Project Bond Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - Total 43,734,388 34,870,077 964,140 35,834,217 1,139,428 13,993,281 12,557,958 3,336,510 - 4,420,394 35,447,572 44,121,032 Total OutPersonnel O&M Capital ContingencyFund RevenueOther Fin Sources/TfrsTotal InDebt ServiceF:\BUDGET ANALYST\Financial Reports 2016-2017\2Q\Dec\Attachment G - Summary All Funds02/06/2017
ATTACHMENT HGeneral Fund Local Sales Tax CollectionsFY 2016/17CATEGORY JULYAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNETOTALConstruction Sales Tax 199,573 188,622 464,738 331,337 302,776 310,738 1,797,784 Utility Sales Tax 259,897 319,698 294,983 273,535 216,045 210,750 1,574,908 Retail Sales Tax 498,390 460,006 467,191 491,196 495,453 598,150 3,010,386 All Other Local Sales Tax *191,490 170,598 181,484 157,224 196,370 185,762 1,082,928 TOTAL 1,149,350$ 1,138,924$ 1,408,396$ 1,253,292$ 1,210,644$ 1,305,400$ 7,466,006$ FY 2015/16CATEGORY JULYAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNETOTALConstruction Sales Tax 193,497 160,759 190,812 234,763 222,548 254,307 260,568 107,429 263,734 235,835 109,928 173,567 2,407,746 Utility Sales Tax 257,552 312,494 304,666 286,667 243,827 195,345 242,200 268,984 222,718 193,630 196,712 205,330 2,930,124 Retail Sales Tax 441,557 415,209 393,690 403,193 413,231 525,645 688,527 426,418 433,139 511,289 472,688 411,589 5,536,174 All Other Local Sales Tax *239,739 229,766 182,484 216,361 270,637 276,937 295,738 201,982 259,537 325,493 273,582 263,425 3,035,681 TOTAL 1,132,346$ 1,118,228$ 1,071,652$ 1,140,984$ 1,150,242$ 1,252,234$ 1,487,032$ 1,004,813$ 1,179,127$ 1,266,247$ 1,052,910$ 1,053,911$ 13,909,725$ * Note: Does not include cable franchise fees or sales tax audit revenuesF:\BUDGET ANALYST\Financial Reports 2016-2017\2Q\Dec\Attachment H - Gen Fund Local Sales Tax02/06/2017
Town Council Regular Session Item # 2. a.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Patty Hayes
Submitted By:Patty Hayes, Community Development & Public Works
Department:Community Development & Public Works
Information
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-05, DECLARING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 28, SECTIONS 28.4 AND 28.5 AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ORO
VALLEY ZONING CODE REGARDING TAGLINES ON WALL SIGNS PROVIDED AS
EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AND FILED WITH THE TOWN
CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This is a procedural item to declare the draft ordinance a matter of public record. The
draft ordinance has been posted online and made available in the Town Clerk's Office. If
the final version is adopted, as approved by Town Council, it will be made available in
the same manner.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Once adopted by Town Council, this proposed resolution will become a public record
and will save the Town on advertising costs since the Town will forgo publishing the
entire draft ordinance in print form. The current draft version of the ordinance has been
posted on the Town's website and a printed copy is available for public review in the
Town Clerk's Office. Once adopted, the final version will be published on the Town's
website.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Town will save on advertising costs by meeting publishing requirements by
reference, without including the pages of the amendments.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (adopt or deny) Resolution No. (R)17-05, declaring the proposed
I MOVE to (adopt or deny) Resolution No. (R)17-05, declaring the proposed
amendments to Chapter 28, Sections 28.4, 28.5 and other related sections of the Oro
Valley Zoning Code Revised related to Taglines on Wall Signs, attached hereto as
"Exhibit A" and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
Attachments
(R)17-05 Declaring Public Record
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RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A
PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT TO BE
PLACED WITHIN CHAPTER 28, “SIGNS”, SECTION 28.4.89 AND
SECTION 28.5.B.14, OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
REVISED AND ENTITLED THE “TAGLINE” AND “WALL
SIGNS”;, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” AND FILED
WITH THE TOWN CLERK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ORO
VALLEY, ARIZONA, that certain document of the Oro Valley Zoning Code, entitled
Chapter 28, “Signs”, Section 28.4.89, “Tagline” and Section 28.5.B.14, “Wall Signs” is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the
Town Clerk, is hereby declared to be a public record, and said copies are ordered to
remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 15
th day of February, 2017.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT “A”
28.4.89 TAGLINE
AN ACCESSORY WALL SIGN CONTAINING A GROUPING OF LETTERS OR
CHARACTERS BUILT INTO A SINGLE PAN CHANNEL OR REVERSE PAN
CHANNEL PLATFORM THAT CONTAINS MODIFIERS OR IS USED TO CONVEY
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE BUSINESS SUCH AS GOODS, SERVICES,
PRODUCTS OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES.
Note: The existing definitions following the new Tagline definition shall be renumbered.
28.5.B.
14. Wall Sign
a. Definition: Any sign which is fastened, attached, connected, or supported in whole or
in part by a building or structure other than a sign structure which is supported wholly
by the ground with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the
wall.
I.A wall sign shall consist of individual character letters (pan channel or
reverse pan channel).
II.Only individual logos may utilize cabinet sign type with a translucent sign
face.
III.Wall signs may include the name of the business, a trademarked logo,
TAGLINE, and modifiers, if needed, to further clarify the goods or services
available on the premises.
b.Quantity:
I.No more than two (2) elevations may contain a wall sign.
II.If a single tenant occupies an end unit or entire freestanding building, there
may be signs on three (3) elevations, but only two (2) elevations may have
illuminated wall signs.
III.“End unit” refers to the end unit of a building in the final phase of a
development.
This section has been reformatted and grouped into subject matter.
New code language in ALL CAPS, strikethrough used for language to be removed
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c. Area of Sign: For building elevations containing wall signs, a sign may be:
I.Twenty-four (24) square feet, with no single wall sign containing more
than one (1) square foot of sign for each linear foot of building frontage,
for a maximum sign area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
II.Wall signs for building elevations further than three hundred (300) feet
from the street may contain no more than one and one-half (1-1/2) square
feet of sign area for each linear foot of frontage, for a maximum sign area
of two hundred (200) square feet.
III.Where businesses do not possess individual frontages, each may maintain
an individual sign; however, the maximum wall sign square footage shall
not be exceeded.
IV.TAGLINES ARE NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE (35%) PERCENT
OF THE ACTUAL AREA OF THE MAIN WALL SIGN, AS
PERMITTED IN THIS SECTION.
V.May not project more than eight (8) inches from the wall on which the sign
is mounted.
d.Height: No wall sign shall extend above the roofline of a building.
e. Location: Shall only be placed on the building elevations or at the main entrance of a
business which the sign identifies.
f.Illumination:
I.Individual letters may be non-illuminated, halo illuminated or internally
illuminated.
II.Cabinet-type signs shall only emit light through the logo.
III.TAGLINES MAY BE HALO OR INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AND
SHALL ONLY EMIT LIGHT THROUGH A TRANSLUCENT
MATERIAL OVER CUT OUT LETTERS OR CHARACTERS.
IV.The standards of Section 28.3.B shall apply.
Town Council Regular Session Item # 2. b.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Patty Hayes
Submitted By:Patty Hayes, Community Development & Public Works
Department:Community Development & Public Works
Information
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)17-02, AMENDING CHAPTER 28,
SECTIONS 28.4 AND 28.5 AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE
REGARDING TAGLINES FOR WALL SIGNS
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zoning Code
amendment related to the use of Taglines as part of wall signs, as provided in
Attachment 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this request is to consider a Zoning Code Amendment related to a
component of wall signs referred to as “Taglines”. Taglines are a smaller element of a
wall sign that businesses usually place near the name of their company to provide
additional information about the business, as shown in the examples in Attachment 2.
The goal of the code amendment is to align the Zoning Code with past sign permit
practices and the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s interpretation written in July 2016
(Attachment 3).
Key elements of the proposed code amendment are as follows:
• Clarification that Taglines will be allowed
• Define Taglines
• Establish size standards that do not increase the overall permitted wall sign area
The Zoning Code Amendment was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
at a public hearing on December 6, 2016. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Zoning Code
Amendment provided in Attachment 1.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The current Zoning Code language requires wall signs to be primarily made of individual
letters except for logos which may be made in a cabinet style. The Taglines are
generally constructed in a manner that is similar to an individual letter of a wall sign but
has also been considered to be similar to a cabinet style of sign. Taglines are essentially
a hybrid type of sign, therefore, in the past, the use of Taglines was allowed or not
allowed depending on the interpretation of the code.
The inconsistency in allowing the use of these types of signs has created confusion and
uncertainty among local businesses and their sign companies.
The primary goal of this amendment is to clarify that Taglines are allowed within defined
parameters of the proposed code.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
In order to gain a better understanding of how Taglines are defined and regulated, staff
conducted a survey of different sign companies and municipalities. Many of the
municipalities defined the Tagline sign or something similar in their sign code with
different terms while others make no mention of them.
Sizes vary in each municipality in terms of square footage while a few regulate them as
a part of the entire square footage of the wall sign. The sign companies that were
surveyed recommend that a Tagline should not exceed 30%-40% of the actual area of
the main sign size.
Limitations on the size of a Tagline ensures that a Tagline remains subordinate to the
primary wall sign.
After completing the research, the following three main components were placed in the
proposed code amendment:
1. Clarification that Taglines will be allowed.
2. A definition which will read: An accessory wall sign containing a grouping of
letters or characters built into a single pan channel or reverse pan channel platform that
contains modifiers or is used to convey information relating to the business such as
goods, services, products or business associates.
3. Size limits: Taglines may not exceed thirty-five (35%) percent of the actual area
of the main wall sign.
Staff determined that the 35% maximum size was a reasonable ratio that would keep
Tagline signs subordinate to the main sign but allow still allow for clear readability. The
survey of existing Tagline types of signs in the Town found that 35% is generally the
maximum size of most existing signs and others that currently exceed that size would be
allowed to remain as legal non-conforming signs.
Allowing businesses to use Taglines as part of their wall sign will not increase the overall
permitted sign area. The existing size limits defined in the code will encompass Taglines
and all other components of a wall sign. As a result, this action does not impact the
amount of sign coverage.
General Plan
The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan provides the following goals, policies and
actions:
Goal Q: A built environment that creatively integrates landscape, architecture, open
space and conservation elements to increase the sense of place, community interaction
and quality of life.
Policy Land Use 6: Maintain the small town, neighborly character and improve the
design and safety of the built environment.
Action item #125: Maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating:
Signage regulations to emphasize identification and direction over advertising goods or
services to maintain compatibility and minimal intrusiveness.
This new code amendment meets this goal by:
1. Allowing businesses to use Taglines as a small component of the main
identification sign to provide additional direction and to identify their goods and services.
2. Regulating the size of a Tagline size to maintains compatibility and minimizes
intrusiveness.
Planning and Zoning Commission
On December 6, 2016 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to
review the proposed code amendment. The following items were discussed at that
meeting:
Concern that a Tagline would be used for advertising rather than identification as
stated in the General Plan.
1.
Staff explained that information a business could place on the Tagline is limited by the
definition of Taglines which states it is to be used for "modifiers". The zoning code
defines "modifier" as “a word on a sign describing uses and activities other than the
business name”.
The second clarification was the limit of the size of a Tagline which is 35% of the
main wall sign size - and not the overall allowed sign area. For example - if the
main wall sign for a business was 50 square feet, then the Tagline would be limited
to only 35% of that sign area which would be 17 square feet. The use of Taglines
does not expand the overall size of the permitted sign area.
2.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the code amendment as proposed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Reports and Draft Minutes are provided as
Attachments 4 and 5.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve Ordinance No. (O)17-02 amending the Zoning Code Chapter 28 and
related sections of the zoning code, allowing Taglines as part of wall signs.
OR
I MOVE to deny Ordinance No. (O)17-02, amending the Zoning Code Chapter 28 and
related sections of the zoning code, allowing Taglines as part of wall signs, finding that
___________________________.
Attachments
(O)17-02 Amending Chapter 28 of the Zoning Code
Attachment 2 Examples of Tagline Types of Signs
Attachment 3 Interpretation
Attachment 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report and Attachments
Attachment 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Draft Minutes
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ORDINANCE NO. (O)17-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA,
AMENDING THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE REVISED, CHAPTER
28, SIGNS, BY ADDING NEW SUBSECTION 28.4.89 “TAGLINE” AND
AMENDING SECTION 28.5.B.14 WALL SIGNS; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND RULES OF THE TOWN OF ORO
VALLEY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PRESERVING THE RIGHTS
AND DUTIES THAT HAVE ALREADY MATURED AND PROCEEDINGS
THAT HAVE ALREADY BEGUN THEREUNDER
WHEREAS, on March 13, 1981, the Mayor and Council approved Ordinance (O)81-58, which
adopted that certain document entitled “Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised (OVZCR); and
WHEREAS, the Town deems it necessary to amend the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised,
Chapter 28, “Signs”, by adding Section 28.4.89 “Tagline” and amending section 28.5.B.14 to
establish standards for a component of wall signs known as taglines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 6, 2016, and
voted to recommend approval of amending Chapter 28, Signs, by adding Section 28.4.89
“Tagline” and amending section 28.5.B.14; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro
Valley, Arizona, that:
SECTION 1.That certain document entitled Chapter 28, Signs, Section 28.4.89, Taglines, and
Section 28.5.B.14 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” to
establish standards for a component of wall signs known as taglines is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.All Oro Valley ordinances, resolutions or motions and parts of ordinances,
resolutions or motions of the Council in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, this
15th day ofFebruary, 2017.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor
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ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT “A”
28.4.89 TAGLINE
AN ACCESSORY WALL SIGN CONTAINING A GROUPING OF LETTERS OR
CHARACTERS BUILT INTO A SINGLE PAN CHANNEL OR REVERSE PAN CHANNEL
PLATFORM THAT CONTAINS MODIFIERS OR IS USED TO CONVEY INFORMATION
RELATING TO THE BUSINESS SUCH AS GOODS, SERVICES, PRODUCTS OR
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES.
Note: The existing definitions following the new Tagline definition shall be renumbered.
28.5.B.
14. Wall Sign
a. Definition: Any sign which is fastened, attached, connected, or supported in whole or in part
by a building or structure other than a sign structure which is supported wholly by the ground
with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall.
I.A wall sign shall consist of individual character letters (pan channel or reverse pan
channel).
II.Only individual logos may utilize cabinet sign type with a translucent sign face.
III.Wall signs may include the name of the business, a trademarked logo, TAGLINE,
and modifiers, if needed, to further clarify the goods or services available on the
premises.
b.Quantity:
I.No more than two (2) elevations may contain a wall sign.
II.If a single tenant occupies an end unit or entire freestanding building, there may be
signs on three (3) elevations, but only two (2) elevations may have illuminated
wall signs.
III.“End unit” refers to the end unit of a building in the final phase of a development.
c. Area of Sign: For building elevations containing wall signs, a sign may be:
I.Twenty-four (24) square feet, with no single wall sign containing more than one
(1) square foot of sign for each linear foot of building frontage, for a maximum
sign area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
This section has been reformatted and grouped into subject matter.
New code language in ALL CAPS, strikethrough used for language to be removed
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II.Wall signs for building elevations further than three hundred (300) feet from the
street may contain no more than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet of sign area
for each linear foot of frontage, for a maximum sign area of two hundred (200)
square feet.
III.Where businesses do not possess individual frontages, each may maintain an
individual sign; however, the maximum wall sign square footage shall not be
exceeded.
IV.TAGLINES ARE NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE (35%) PERCENT OF THE
ACTUAL AREA OF THE MAIN WALL SIGN, AS PERMITTED IN THIS
SECTION.
V.May not project more than eight (8) inches from the wall on which the sign is
mounted.
d.Height: No wall sign shall extend above the roofline of a building.
e. Location: Shall only be placed on the building elevations or at the main entrance of a
business which the sign identifies.
f.Illumination:
I.Individual letters may be non-illuminated, halo illuminated or internally
illuminated.
II.Cabinet-type signs shall only emit light through the logo.
III.TAGLINES MAY BE HALO OR INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AND SHALL
ONLY EMIT LIGHT THROUGH A TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL OVER CUT
OUT LETTERS OR CHARACTERS.
IV.The standards of Section 28.3.B shall apply.
EXAMPLES OF TAGLINE SIGNS
SIGN CODE AMMENDMENT (OV1602882)
Attachment 2
Taglines are the
portions of the sign
that reads:
Family Restaurant
Haircuts
Dry Cleaning and
Laundry
Town of Oro Valley
Community Development and Public Works
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4800 | fax: (520) 742-1022
Date: July 22, 2016
Subject: Interpretation – “Pill Box” style wall signs (OV1601735)
REQUEST
A zoning interpretation request was submitted by Addisigns Inc. on behalf of a client who wishes to
use a “Pill Box” sign. The aim is to discover how the use of a “Pill Box” sign is governed by the
zoning code.
Attached is an illustration of a “Pill Box” which is a sign type that has been utilized in the region. Over
the years, the regulation of Pill Box signs has been inconsistent in Oro Valley. The purpose of this
interpretation is to ensure consistency until the zoning code is amended.
APPLICABLE ZONING REFERENCES
There are no specific zoning code references to a “Pill Box” sign.
Section 28.4 (Definitions and Sign Types) of the Zoning Code provides the following related
definitions:
Cabinet Sign
“A three (3) dimensional structure which includes a frame, borders and sign panel face and may
include internal illumination upon which the sign logos are placed or etched, and is architecturally
integrated with the building.”
Pan-Channel Letter
“A dimensional character fabricated to form a pan (i.e., a back and sides). The pan is formed in the
shape of a character. The sides are strips of the same material fastened to the back. The open end
of the pan is usually capped by a character cut from translucent acrylic, and is known as the face.
Neon or low-voltage lights are then installed inside the pan to illuminate the face.”
Wall Signs
“A wall sign shall consist of individual character letters (pan channel or reverse pan channel). Only
individual logos may utilize cabinet sign type with translucent face”.
INTERPRETATION
Currently, the Zoning Code limits wall signs to individual characters and restricts cabinet style wall
signs to trademarked logos only. The intent is to accomplish the following:
Attachment 3
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4800 | fax: (520) 742-1022
1. Favor the aesthetic look of pan channel construction
2. Disallow use of cabinet style signs due to the generally undesirable appearance
3. Limit the size and scale of all wall signs to not dominate the building façade
Though “Pill-box” style wall signs are not exclusively considered cabinet signs or pan channel letter
signs, they are more closely related in design to the latter. They are constructed in a similar fashion,
having both a back and sides (or pan) with a face covering the internal lighting. As such, “Pill-box”
style are considered a permitted sign type as a pan channel wall-sign.
To meet the intent of the code, a size limit is necessary to ensure that “Pill-box” signs are
appropriate in scale. In keeping with industry standard and existing “Pill Box” signs in Oro Valley,
“Pill-box” signs shall not exceed thirty-five (35%) percent of the otherwise allowable area of the wall
sign, as permitted in Section 28.5.B.14.c
Please note, Planning Staff will be pursuing a code amendment to the Zoning Code related to “Pill-
box” style signs to formalize regulations.
APPEALS
Persons aggrieved by a Zoning Interpretation may file an appeal to the Board of Adjustment within
twenty (20) days from the date it is published on the Town’s website, in accordance with Section
21.6.G of the Town of Oro Valley Zoning Code.
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 1
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
December 6, 2016
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Leedy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Chair Bill Leedy
Vice-Chair Charlie Hurt
Commissioner Tom Drzazgowski
Commissioner Tom Gribb
Commissioner Bob Swope
Commissioner Greg Hitt
EXCUSED:Commissioner Melanie Barrett
OTHER STAFF PRESENT:
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Lou Waters, Town Council Vice-Mayor
Joe Hornat, Town Council Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Leedy led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No speakers.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Member Joe Hornat commented on the following:
- Thank you to Bill Leedy for his leadership and performance with the Planning and
Zoning Commission
- Thank you to all the commissioners and those that requested reappointment
- Reviewed highlights from the Town Council November 16, 2016 meeting
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2
- Reviewed the Town Council upcoming agenda for December 7, 2016, including new
council liaison assignments and reappointments to boards and commissions
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 2016 REGULAR
SESSION MEETING MINUTES
MOTION:A motion was made by Charlie Hurt and seconded by Tom Gribb to approve
the November 1, 2016 meeting minutes as written.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22 AND 27 RELATED TO GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
Elisa Hamblin, Long Range Principal Planner, presented the following:
- Align current Zoning Code with the Your Voice, Our Future plan
- Amend the current Zoning Code sections on General Plan Amendments
- Amendment types and procedures
- Adoption of General Amendments/Special Area Policies
MOTION:A motion was made by Tom Drzazgowski and seconded by Charlie Hurt
to recommend approval of the Zoning Code Amendment to Sections 22.2 and 22.15
and all other references to outdated terminology to align with the Your Voice, Our
Future General Plan with the modification to Section 22.2.d.4.b as shown on the slide.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 28 RELATED TO WALL SIGNS. THE
AMENDMENT MAY INCLUDE CHANGES TO OTHER RELATED SECTIONS OF
THE ZONING CODE, OV1602882
Anthony Cisneros, Planning Intern, presented on the following:
- Amendment to add taglines on signs to allow identification of type of business
- Wall signs and establishing standards
- Taglines permitted use and limited size
- Proportionality of taglines
Concerns raised by the commission:
- How tagline advertising will be enforced. Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician,
stated the size of the tagline will reduce using the areas as advertising.
-Preventing businesses from advertising prices or services in the tagline. Chad Daines,
Principal Planner, stated the definition of the tagline doesn't permit advertisement of
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prices and services. The guidance from the General Plan describes the general purpose
of signs.
- Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney, spoke on the Gilbert vs. Reed case. The
city was sued and lost because it told businesses specifically what they could or could
not place on their signs. We can limit somewhat based on guidance. A trademarked
logo is allowed as part of its allowable signage allotment.
-The area provides a way to identify their business without additional signage; it allows
for a portion of their signed to be used differently.
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dave Perry, President/CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce,
spoke in support of Agenda Item 3.
- The 35% limitation is going to drive the verbiage on the signs.
- He agrees with Mr. Andrews regarding a potential First Amendment breach if we limit
too specifically what is allowed.
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION:A motion was made by Greg Hitt and seconded by Charlie Hurt to
recommend the approval of Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 2 related to
Tagline signs, based on the finding that the request meets the intent of the general plan
for signage.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Prepared by:
Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the regular
session of the Planning and Zoning Commission Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 6th
day of December, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and
that a quorum was present.
Town Council Regular Session Item # 3.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Shirley Kiel Submitted By:Shirley Kiel, Water
Department:Water
Information
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-06, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
INCREASES IN WATER RATES FOR THE ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
RECOMMENDATION:
On November 14, 2016, the Water Utility Commission voted to recommend that Council
approve the proposed water rate increases included in the Preferred Financial Scenario.
Staff also recommends Council-approval of the rate increases proposed in the Preferred
Financial Scenario detailed in the Water Rates Analysis Report dated November 2016.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-511.01 the Council adopted a Notice of Intent to increase water
rates on December 7, 2016. The Notice of Intent established a public hearing date for
February 15, 2017. The Water Rates Analysis Report was made available for public
review by placing a copy of the report in the Town Clerk's office, the Water Utility office
and on the Water Utility's website. The Notice of Intent was also published in the Daily
Territorial on January 18, 2017.
The Preferred Financial Scenario found in Appendix A of the Water Rates Analysis
Report proposes increases in the potable water and reclaimed water base rates and
in the potable water commodity rates. There are no proposed increases in
the groundwater preservation fees or the reclaimed water commodity rates. With the
proposed rates, the average residential customer using 8,000 gallons of water would
see an increase of $0.63 per month, an increase of approximately 1.5%. The average
commercial customer uses 57,000 gallons of water and would see an increase of $4.55
per month, an increase of approximately 1.5%. Reclaimed customers would only see
a increase in the monthly base rate . The impact for golf courses using reclaimed water
would be $21.29 per month, an increase of approximately 0.1%.
If the proposed rates are approved, they would become effective on March 17, 2017.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
In accordance with the Mayor and Town Council Water Policies, Water Utility staff review
In accordance with the Mayor and Town Council Water Policies, Water Utility staff review
water rates and charges on an annual basis. The Oro Valley Water Utility Commission
evaluates staff recommendations based on a rates analysis to assure the
recommendations meet Town policies and bond covenants. The Commission voted on a
recommendation for the Preferred Financial Scenario in the Water Rates Analysis
Report. The pro forma for the Preferred Financial Scenario may be found in Appendix A
in the report. These financial projections are for a five-year period; however, water rates
are only approved for the first year of this five-year projection period. The following
summarizes the proposed changes in water rates for FY 2016-17:
Increase in the potable water and reclaimed water monthly base rates
Increase in the potable water commodity rate
Increase in the potable construction water rate
The following rates will not be changed:
The reclaimed water commodity rates
The groundwater preservation fees for potable water and reclaimed water
The proposed increase in the potable water base rates and commodity rates will
increase the average residential customer's bill by $0.63 per month based on using
8,000 gallons of water. The average commercial customer uses 57,000 gallons of water
and will see an increase of $4.55 per month. The proposed increase in the reclaimed
water monthlybase rate will increase a golf course's monthly bill by $21.29 regardless of
the volume of water used.
The proposed water rate increases are in accordance with Mayor and Town Council
policy:
Debt service coverage requirement of 1.3 is met or exceeded for all five years.
Cash reserve policy requirements are met or exceeded for all five years.
The proposed rate increases avoid sudden an large-scale shifts in water rates (no
"rate shock") and avoids higher rate increases in future years.
Encourages water conservation by providing an incentive to use less water and
save money through the existing tiered-rate structure for single family residential
customers and irrigation customers.
If the proposed rates are approved, these new rates will become effective March 17,
2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed rate increases will generate sufficient revenue to meet the Water Utility's
revenue requirements and are designed to maintain the financial stability and fiscal
health of the Town's water utility.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (approve or deny) Resolution No. (R)17-06 authorizing and approving
increases in water rates for the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility.
Attachments
(R)17-06 Rate Increase for FY 2016-17
Water Rates Analysis Report
RESOLUTION NO. (R)17-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
INCREASES IN WATER RATES FOR THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
WATER UTILITY
WHEREAS,pursuant to ARS § 9-511, et seq., the Town has the requisite statutory authority to
acquire, own and maintain a water utility for the benefit of the residents within and without the
Town’s corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to ARS § 9-511, et seq., the Town finds it necessary to increase water
rates, fees and charges for the Oro Valley Water Utility, which increases are described in Exhibit
“A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2016, Mayor and Council approved Resolution 16-57, providing
Notice of Intent to increase water rates, fees and charges; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2017, Mayor and Council held a Public Hearing to deliberate and
vote on the proposed increases in water rates, fees and charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro
Valley, Arizona, that:
SECTION 1. The Oro Valley Water Utility increases in water rates, as described in Exhibit
“A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby authorized and
approved.
SECTION 2.The Mayor and other administrative officials of the Town of Oro Valley are
hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to implement the increases in water
rates, fees and charges.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, this
15th day of February, 2017.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
EXHIBIT “A”
METER SIZE
(in inches)
5/8 x 3/4 $14.62
3/4 x 3/4 $21.93
1 $36.54
1.5 $73.08
2 $116.94
3 $233.86
4 $365.41
6 $730.83
8 $1,169.32
METER COMMODITY COMMODITY COMMODITY COMMODITY
SIZE TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TIER 4
$2.34 $3.25 $4.53 $6.29
COST PER 1000 GALS.COST PER 1000 GALS.COST PER 1000 GALS.COST PER 1000 GALS.
5/8 x 3/4 0 - 7,000 7,001 - 16,000 16,001 - 32,000 OVER 32,000
3/4 x 3/4 0 - 10,000 10,001 - 24,000 24,001 - 48,000 OVER 48,000
1 0 - 17,000 17,001 - 40,000 40,001 - 80,000 OVER 80,000
1.5 0 - 35,000 35,001 - 80,000 80,001 - 160,000 OVER 160,000
2 0 - 56,000 56,001 - 128,000 128,001 - 256,000 OVER 256,000
3 0 - 112,000 112,001 - 256,000 256,001 - 512,000 OVER 512,000
4 0 - 175,000 175,001 - 400,000 400,001 - 800,000 OVER 800,000
6 0 - 860,000 860,001 - 2,000,000 2,000,001 - 3,500,000 OVER 3,500,000
8 0 - 860,000 860,001 - 2,000,000 2,000,001 - 3,500,000 OVER 3,500,000
$2.34 per 1000 gallons for all water use
$ 2.27 per 1000 gallons for all water use
POTABLE WATER $ 0.90 per 1000 gallons for all water use
RECLAIMED WATER
PROPOSED BASE RATES
POTABLE & RECLAIMED
BASE RATE
PROPOSED GROUNDWATER PRESERVATION FEES
PROPOSED COMMODITY RATES - POTABLE WATER
RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATIONS
COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION
$ 0.47 per 1000 gallons for all water use
MASTER-METERED MULTIFAMILY CLASSIFICATION $2.34 per 1000 gallons for all water use
CONSTRUCTION WATER $7.29 per 1000 gallons for all water use
PROPOSED COMMODITY RATES - RECLAIMED WATER
ALL RECLAIMED WATER USES & CLASSIFICATIONS
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
WATER UTILITY
WATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
NOVEMBER 2016
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
WATER UTILITY
WATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
NOVEMBER 2016
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Joe Hornat, Council Member
Rhonda Piña, Council Member
Bill Rodman, Council Member
Mary Snider, Council Member
Steve Solomon, Council Member
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
Winston Tustison, Chair
Anne Campbell, Vice Chair
Javier Arriaga, Commission Member
Tom Kibler, Commission Member
Robert Milkey, Commission Member
Shanna Weagle, Commission Member
TOWN STAFF
Daniel Sharp, Interim Town Manager
Stacey Lemos, Finance Director
Philip C. Saletta, P.E., Water Utility Director
Shirley Kiel, Water Utility Administrator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
Index of Appendices i
Executive Summary 1
Introduction 4
Growth Rates 5
Water Use Trends 5
Debt Service 6
Debt Service Coverage Requirements 7
Cash Reserve Policy for Operating Fund 8
Operating Fund 8
Revenue Requirements 10
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund 13
Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund 14
Preferred Financial Scenario 15
Recommendation on Water Rates, Fees & Charges 15
Service Fees & Charges 18
Conclusion 18
Appendices
INDEX OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX
A. Preferred Financial Scenario Pro Forma
A‐1 Operating Fund
A‐2 Groundwater Preservation Fee
A‐3 Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
A‐4 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
A‐5 Summary of all Funds
B. Rate Schedules & Tables for Bill Comparisons for Preferred Financial Scenario
B‐1 Tables for Bill Comparisons by Meter Size ‐ Potable
B‐7 Tables for Bill Comparisons by Meter Size – Reclaimed
C. 5‐Year Capital Improvement Schedules
C‐1 Operating Fund
C‐1 Groundwater Preservation Fee
C‐2 Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
C‐2 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
D. Assumptions for Preferred Financial Scenario
D‐1 Operating Fund
D‐5 Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
D‐6 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
WATER UTILITY
WATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
NOVEMBER 2016
Executive Summary
The functions and duties of the Oro Valley Water Utility Commission include reviewing and
developing recommendations for water revenue requirements, water rates and fee structures. The
Commission annually evaluates staff recommendations based on a rates analysis to assure the
recommendations meet Town policies and bond covenants. Water rates and charges shall be
reviewed annually under Mayor and Town Council Water Policies – II.A.2.b(4).
The Utility has based its financial analysis on the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Cash
Needs Approach. The AWWA is the largest national organization that develops water and
wastewater policies, specifications and rate setting guidelines accepted by both government‐owned
and private water and wastewater utilities worldwide.
This Water Rates Analysis Report contains detailed information on the three funds that comprise the
Oro Valley Water Utility:
Operating Fund
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund (AWRDIF Fund)
Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund (PWSDIF Fund)
Each fund is individually analyzed with regard to revenue and revenue requirements. The Utility is
an enterprise of the Town and generates revenue from rates, fees and charges and does not receive
revenue from taxes or other payments from the General Fund.
In accordance with policy, the water rates analysis is prepared annually based on the most up‐to‐
date information available for a five year projection period. Although the analysis is for five years,
any rate increases being considered for approval are only approved for the first year of that five year
projection period.
The Water Utility Commission has made a recommendation for a Preferred Financial Scenario.
Under the Preferred Financial Scenario, the Operating Fund is projected to have an ending cash
balance of $5,582,031 at the end of the five year projection period which meets the cash reserve
requirement. In addition, the debt service coverage ratio of 1.3 is met or exceeded. Operational
needs and capital improvements are included in the analysis. The Preferred Financial Scenario
includes cash funding and new debt to finance capital projects.
The Preferred Financial Scenario also results in financially sound cash balances in the AWRDIF Fund
and the PWSDIF Fund. These cash balances will be used to finance capital projects to meet the
demands of new growth and development.
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The Preferred Financial Scenario includes five year projections for each fund and evaluates the
impact of future costs and the revenue sources that will be required to meet those costs. The Water
Utility Commission and Water Utility Staff have made the following recommendations on water
rates in the Preferred Financial Scenario for FY 2016‐17:
Increase in the potable water and reclaimed water monthly base rates
Increase in the potable water commodity rates
Increase in the potable construction water rates
No increase in the reclaimed water commodity rate
No increase in the potable water or reclaimed water Groundwater Preservation Fee (GPF)
Current and proposed monthly base rates for both potable and reclaimed water use are provided in
Table 1 below:
Table 1
Meter Size Current Proposed $
(in inches) Base Rate Base Rate Increase
5/8 x 3/4 14.19 14.62 0.43
3/4 x 3/4 21.29 21.93 0.64
1 35.48 36.54 1.06
1.5 70.95 73.08 2.13
2 113.53 116.94 3.41
3 227.05 233.86 6.81
4 354.77 365.41 10.64
6 709.54 730.83 21.29
8 1135.26 1169.32 34.06
Cost per month.
Current and proposed commodity rates and GPF for each 1,000 gallons used are in Table 2 below:
Table 2
Current Proposed $
Customer Classifications Commodity Rate Commodity Rate Increase
Single Family Residential
Tier 1 2.32 2.34 0.02
Tier 2 3.19 3.25 0.06
Tier 3 4.40 4.53 0.13
Tier 4 6.05 6.29 0.24
Irrigation
Tier 1 2.32 2.34 0.02
Tier 2 3.19 3.25 0.06
Tier 3 4.40 4.53 0.13
Tier 4 6.05 6.29 0.24
Commercial 2.32 2.34 0.02
Master Metered Multi‐Family Residential 2.32 2.34 0.02
Turf 2.32 2.34 0.02
Construction 7.05 7.29 0.24
All Reclaimed Classes 2.27 2.27 0.00
Groundwater Preservation Fee – Potable 0.90 0.90 0.00
Groundwater Preservation Fee ‐ Reclaimed 0.47 0.47 0.00
Cost per 1,000 gallons
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There is a tiered commodity rate structure based upon meter size for potable water for single family
residential and irrigation classifications to encourage water conservation. There is no tiered rate
structure for commercial, multi‐family, construction water or reclaimed water classifications. Multi‐
family and commercial customers have separate irrigation meters that have a tiered rate structure.
The financial impact of the proposed rates for a residential customer using 8,000 gallons of water is
an increase of $0.63 per month. This is a 1.5% increase in the current average monthly water bill of
$40.82.
The average commercial customer with a 2‐inch meter using 57,000 gallons of water will experience
a $4.55 increase per month. This is a 1.5% increase in the current average monthly water bill of
$297.07
Tables providing the financial impact to all customer classifications by meter size may be found in
Appendix B.
The Water Utility presents this Water Rates Analysis Report for the review and consideration of the
Mayor and Council. The Oro Valley Water Utility Commission and Water Utility Staff are
recommending approval of the Preferred Financial Scenario. The Water Utility Commission and
Utility Staff are dedicated to serving the Town of Oro Valley and the customers of its water utility.
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
WATER UTILITY
WATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
NOVEMBER 2016
Introduction
The Oro Valley Water Utility was established in 1996 as a self‐supporting enterprise of the Town.
The Utility is comprised of three separate funds that have been established for specific purposes.
The Funds are as follows:
Operating Fund
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
The Operating Fund is the primary fund for the Utility. Revenue for this fund includes water sales,
service fees, miscellaneous charges and interest income. The Utility does not receive revenue from
taxes or other payments from the Town General Fund. The expenditures managed from this fund
include personnel, operations and maintenance for both potable and reclaimed water systems,
capital costs for existing potable water system improvements and related debt service. The Utility
pays the General Fund for services received including finance, human resources, fleet services,
information technology, legal, insurance and rental of office space. Groundwater Preservation Fee
(GPF) revenue and expenditures are accounted for within the Operating Fund.
The Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund (AWRDIF) was established in 1996
to manage capital expenditures related to alternative water resources including reclaimed water
and Central Arizona Project (CAP) water. Revenue for this fund is received from impact fees
collected at the time water meters are purchased and from interest income. Expenditures include
capital repayment obligation charges for the Town’s CAP allotment and infrastructure and
associated debt service to deliver CAP water to the Town for future growth and development.
The Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund (PWSDIF) was established in 1996 to
manage capital expenditures related to expansion or growth‐related potable water capital projects
and related debt service. Revenue for this fund is received from impact fees collected at the time
water meters are purchased and from interest income. Expenditures may include wells, pump
stations, reservoirs and mains for the potable water system required to meet the demands of future
growth and development.
The revenue and expenditures of all three funds are combined to determine if the Utility meets the
debt service coverage requirement established in the Mayor and Town Council Water Policies and
current bond covenants. Otherwise, each fund is independent with regard to revenue and expenses.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 9‐463.05 Section B.9., impact fees must be placed in a
separate fund and accounted for separately. ARS 9‐463.05 Section B.5. states that the impact fees
may not be used for operations and maintenance of existing facilities. Each fund is addressed in
more detail on pages 13 and 14 of the report.
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Growth Rates
The Utility’s growth rates have fluctuated over the past several years. Figure 1 illustrates the Utility’s
growth rate of 10.7 percent or 1,902 new metered connections over the last 10 years.
Figure 1
In developing the growth projections, the Community Development staff reviewed the current
housing inventory along with plans that are in the review process and estimated future growth in a
conservative manner. The growth projections used for this report are consistent with the Town’s
financial forecasting and are shown in following table.
Table 3
New Metered Connections 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Single Family Residential 230 250 275 225 200
Commercial, Multi‐Family, Irrigation 8 11 7 6 12
Water Use Trends
The Utility has experienced a reduction in water use, both potable and reclaimed, over the last 10
years. Figure 2 illustrates this reduction in total water use from FY 2006‐07 through FY 2015‐16. The
trend line emphasizes an overall decline in water use even though the utility experienced growth in
the number of customers in that same time frame. During FY 2015‐16, the single family residential
customer with a 5/8 x 3/4 inch water meter averaged water use of 7,300 gallons per month.
Declining water use has been experienced not only on a local level, but also on regional and national
levels. This can be largely attributed to water conservation.
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Figure 2
Debt Service
Annual debt obligations are met with the revenue generated in the Operating Fund, the AWRDIF
and the PWSDIF. A summary of the existing debt allocated to each of these funds and the
outstanding balances at the beginning of FY 2016‐17 are provided in Table 4.
Table 4
Fund
Year
Debt Purpose Balance
Operating 2007 Excise Tax Bonds Existing Potable System $ 13,562,620
Operating‐GPF 2008 WIFA Loan Reclaimed Water System $ 2,828,106
Operating 2009 WIFA Loan Existing Potable System $ 1,585,381
Operating 2012 Sr. Lien Bonds – Refinance 2003 Existing Potable System $ 3,573,006
Operating‐GPF 2012 Sr. Lien Bonds – Refinance 2003 Reclaimed Water System $ 6,512,839
Operating 2013 Private Placement – Refinance 2003 Existing Potable System $ 2,995,000
Operating
Operating
2014
2015
WIFA Loan
Excise Tax Bonds – Refinance 2005
AMI Meter Replacement
Land for MOC
$ 3,870,921
$ 1,244,430
PWSDIF 2012 Sr. Lien Bonds – Refinance 2003 Potable System Expansion $ 2,009,155
Total Debt $ 38,181,458
This rates analysis includes an assumption for new debt in the amount of $5,200,000 in FY 2017‐18
to finance existing system improvements as shown in Appendix C. It is assumed that the Utility will
issue bonds with a 20 year term at a three percent interest rate. The assumption that the Utility will
issue bonds rather than seek financing from the Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority
(WIFA) is because of the costs associated with the requirement to pay Davis‐Bacon wages and the
mandatory use of American made steel products. These requirements could significantly increase
the project costs.
During FY 2015‐16 the Town refunded the 2005 Excise Tax Bonds of which the Utility’s
proportionate share is 33 percent. The Utility realized a savings of $110,147 in FY 2016‐17. This
refunding was a private placement with an investment institution. The next opportunity to refund
older bonds is in 2017 when the 2007 bonds reach the optional early redemption date; however,
because of timing of the refunding, projected savings have not been included in the analysis.
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Debt Service Coverage Requirements
The method for calculating the debt service coverage ratio is pursuant to the Town Financial and
Budgetary Policies adopted by the Town Council in 2008. Section C.1 – Debt Capacity, Issuance &
Management states the following with respect to debt service coverage ratios:
“When utility revenues are pledged as debt service payments, the Town will strive to maintain a 1.3
debt service coverage ratio or the required ratio in the bond indenture (whichever is greater) to
ensure debt coverage in times of revenue fluctuation.”
The Water Utility currently pays debt service on a number of outstanding debt issuances and loans.
For the Series 2012 Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, the 2008, 2009 and 2014 Water
Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) Loans, water utility revenues are specifically pledged as the
repayment source for these obligations at 1.3 times coverage per the Town’s adopted financial
policy.
The remaining outstanding debt obligations of the Water Utility are excise tax pledged obligations
meaning that the Town’s unrestricted sources of sales taxes, fines, permit fees and state shared
revenues are pledged as the repayment sources for these bonds in the bond indentures. Even
though the bond indentures pledge these excise taxes as the repayment source, the Water Utility is
responsible to pay for these debt service payments from water sales revenues. However, since
excise taxes are pledged as coverage, a calculated debt service coverage ratio of 1.0 is applied to
avoid double coverage when calculating the debt service coverage ratio for these excise tax‐backed
bonds in the water rates analysis.
It is important to note that the bond indentures for the excise tax‐backed bonds require that the
Town’s excise tax collections each fiscal year total at least 2.5 times the annual debt service
requirements in order to avoid having to fund a debt service reserve fund. These conditions have
been met annually in the past and are expected to continue in the future. For FY 2015‐16 the debt
service coverage ratio was 10.53 for the General Fund which substantially exceeds the 2.5
requirement.
This methodology of segregating the water utility revenue‐pledged debt from the excise tax‐pledged
debt in the rates analysis process is an accepted practice in the industry and has been reviewed by
the Town’s Finance Director and the Town’s financial advisors with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
The debt service coverage ratio is determined by dividing the annual net operating revenue by the
annual debt service payments. Using the methodology described above is in accordance with the
2008 policy and reduces the amount of the debt service coverage requirement amount. Applying
this methodology has been key in minimizing water rate increases.
Debt service coverage for the Water Utility’s outstanding senior lien debt issuances and loans in the
Preferred Financial Scenario is shown in Table 5.
Table 5
2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Debt Service Coverage 1.75 1.54 1.73 2.07 1.95
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Cash Reserve Policy for Operating Fund
The Town of Oro Valley Mayor and Council Water Policies were adopted in 1996. Following the
Commission recommendation, an amended policy was submitted to the Town Council and was
subsequently adopted June 17, 2015. The amended policy may be found in Section II.A.1.d. and
states “The Utility shall maintain a cash reserve in the Operating Fund of not less than 20% of the
combined total of the annual budgeted amounts for personnel, operations and maintenance, and
debt service. This cash reserve amount specifically excludes budgeted amounts for capital projects,
depreciation, amortization and contingency. No cash reserve is required for the water utility impact
fee funds.” The cash from GPF is accounted for in the Operating Fund and is included in the total
cash reserve balance. In the Preferred Financial Scenario, the projected cash reserve balance for the
Operating Fund for each year in the analysis is listed in Table 6 showing compliance in all years.
Table 6
Operating Fund 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Cash Reserve Requirement $ 3,045,879 $ 3,233,897 $ 3,202,039 $ 3,398,163 $ 3,354,217
Cash Reserve Balance $ 8,218,878 $ 7,355,168 $ 6,880,320 $ 5,964,602 $ 5,582,031
Cash reserve balances in the Operating Fund are the main driver for the proposed changes in water
rates. This is largely due to using cash to fund capital projects in FY 2016‐17. The projected cash
reserve balances shown in Table 6 include revenue from the proposed rate changes. Those changes
include increases in the base rates and commodity rates throughout the projection period. The
proposed changes allow for the cash balances to be at appropriate levels for both the Operating
Fund and the GPF.
Cash reserves in the amount of $3,225,000 will be used to fund capital projects in FY 2016‐17. The
projects will be funded with GPF and Operating Fund cash reserves. To maintain cash reserves
without large rate increases, the Preferred Financial Scenario assumes $5,200,000 in new debt to
finance future capital expenditures from FY 2017‐18 through FY 2020‐21. All capital projects are
detailed in Appendix C.
Operating Fund
Revenue Forecast
The Operating Fund had a cash balance of $11,876,464 at the beginning of FY 2016‐17 and is
projected to have a balance of $5,582,031 at the end of FY 2020‐21. These funds may be used for
operating costs including personnel, operations and maintenance, capital improvements for the
existing potable water system and debt service. Groundwater Preservation Fees are included in the
Operating Fund; however, the revenues and cash balances for the GPF are tracked separately within
the Operating Fund because the GPF funds are restricted to capital projects for renewable water
and wheeling payments for CAP water.
The revenue forecast was based on analysis of the Utility’s water use data for FY 2015‐16 and
projected growth in the number of new connections detailed in Table 3 on page 5. The revenue
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forecast includes proposed increases in the base rates shown below in Table 7. The base rates are
projected to increase annually beginning in FY 2016‐17.
Table 7
Base Rates
Potable & Reclaimed
Current
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Meter Sizes (inches) 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
5/8 x 3/4 14.19 14.62 14.91 15.21 15.51 15.82
3/4 x 3/4 21.29 21.93 22.37 22.81 23.27 23.74
1 35.48 36.54 37.28 38.02 38.78 39.56
1.5 70.95 73.08 74.54 76.03 77.55 79.10
2 113.53 116.94 119.27 121.66 124.09 126.58
3 227.05 233.86 238.54 243.31 248.18 253.14
4 354.77 365.41 372.72 380.18 387.78 395.53
6 709.54 730.83 745.44 760.35 775.56 791.07
8 1,135.26 1,169.32 1,192.70 1,216.56 1,240.89 1,265.71
The revenue forecast also includes proposed annual increases in commodity rates shown below in
Table 8. The GPF revenue is also shown in Table 8 to illustrate that there are no proposed changes in
this fee over the projection period.
Table 8
Commodity Rates Current
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Customer Classifications 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Single Family Residential
Tier 1 2.32 2.34 2.38 2.42 2.46 2.50
Tier 2 3.19 3.25 3.32 3.39 3.46 3.53
Tier 3 4.40 4.53 4.67 4.81 4.95 5.10
Tier 4 6.05 6.29 6.54 6.80 7.07 7.35
Irrigation
Tier 1 2.32 2.34 2.38 2.42 2.46 2.50
Tier 2 3.19 3.25 3.32 3.39 3.46 3.53
Tier 3 4.40 4.53 4.67 4.81 4.95 5.10
Tier 4 6.05 6.29 6.54 6.80 7.07 7.35
Commercial 2.32 2.34 2.38 2.42 2.46 2.50
Master Metered Multi‐Family 2.32 2.34 2.38 2.42 2.46 2.50
Turf 2.32 2.34 2.38 2.42 2.46 2.50
Construction 7.05 7.29 7.54 7.80 8.07 8.35
All Reclaimed Classes 2.27 2.27 2.30 2.33 2.36 2.40
Groundwater Preservation Fee
Potable 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Reclaimed 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
Cost per 1,000 gallons.
The water use included in each tier is detailed on the proposed water rates table on page 16.
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Table 9 provides the water sales revenue and GPF revenue forecast for the five year projection
period using the proposed base rates in Table 7 and commodity rates in Table 8.
Table 9
Water Sales Revenue 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Potable Water $10,308,626 $10,572,362 $10,906,843 $11,243,802 $11,564,963
Reclaimed Water 1,618,478 $ 1,626,162 1,649,198 1,669,171 1,694,573
Total Water Sales
GPF Revenue
$11,927,104
$ 2,358,523
$12,198,524
$ 2,389,602
$12,556,041
$ 2,431,598
$12,912,973
$ 2,463,060
$13,259,536
$ 2,495,759
Other revenue generated by the Utility consists of charges for services. Those charges for services
include an intergovernmental agreement with the Pima County Wastewater Reclamation
Department to provide monthly billing services. The intergovernmental agreement will be subject to
renewal in FY 2018‐19. It is projected that the revenue will increase by $6,800 representing a three
percent increase upon renewal. Charges for service also include, but are not limited to, new service
establishment fees, late fees, reconnection fees, convenience fees, and plan review fees. The total
of all charges for services are projected to generate annual revenue ranging from $697,800 to
$703,980.
Projections for interest income are a cumulative total of $741,413 over the five year period. A two
percent interest rate was assumed for each year in the projection period. This interest rate is
consistent with the Town’s financial planning.
Revenue Requirements
Table 10 is a summary of revenue requirements for the Operating Fund that were used in the
financial analysis. These revenue requirements include expenditures to be paid with GPF revenue.
Projected personnel costs include three and one half percent annual merit increases and two
percent annual increases in health care costs with no new employees being added within the five
year projection period. These projected increases are consistent with the General Fund’s financial
planning.
The projected operations and maintenance (O&M) costs for both the potable and reclaimed water
systems include inflationary increases of one percent annually. The inflation factors are consistent
with the General Fund’s financial planning.
Power for pumping costs were segregated from the traditional O&M costs because they are not
subject to annual inflationary increases. Tucson Electric Power has already begun their rate increase
process. As such, a ten percent rate increase for power costs was projected in the last quarter of FY
2016‐17.
The Utility purchased 2,000 acre feet of groundwater extinguishment credits in FY 2016‐17 for
$380,000. The analysis includes another $450,000 in FY 2017‐18 to purchase additional credits.
These credits will be pledged to the Groundwater Allowance Account (GWA) to help maintain a
balance in the GWA that will facilitate growth in the water service area.
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Table 10
Utility Expenditures 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Operating Fund (ex. GPF)
Personnel $ 3,161,854 $ 3,335,756 $ 3,519,223 $ 3,712,780 $ 3,916,983
Operations/Maintenance 1,946,240 1,965,702 1,985,359 2,005,213 2,025,265
Power for Pumping 820,000 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000
Water Resource Mgmt. 380,000 450,000 0 0 0
CAP Wheeling Costs 25% 272,834 292,736 292,736 336,236 379,661
CAP Recharge Costs 1,770,705 1,856,730 1,928,865 2,186,490 2,371,980
Reclaimed Maintenance 884,758 892,991 905,805 914,204 922,686
Subtotal Operating Fund $ 9,236,391 $ 9,673,915 $ 9,511,988 $ 10,034,923 $ 10,496,575
Debt Service 3,581,068 3,896,920 3,900,523 4,229,969 3,418,949
Capital Outlay 1,913,765 135,189 297,726 132,955 185,495
Total Expenditures (ex. GPF) $ 14,731,224 $ 13,706,024 $ 13,710,237 $ 14,397,847 $ 14,101,019
GPF Expenditures
CAP Wheeling Costs – 75% $ 818,502 $ 878,207 $ 878,207 $ 1,008,707 $ 1,139,207
Capital Outlay 1,909,188 330,652 330,652 330,652 330,652
Debt Service 1,384,247 1,389,793 1,388,825 1,386,563 1,385,701
Total GPF Expenditures $ 4,111,937 $ 2,598,652 $ 2,597,684 $ 2,725,922 $ 2,855,560
Total All Operating Fund
Expenditures $ 18,843,161 $ 16,304,676 $ 16,307,921 $ 17,123,769 $ 16,956,579
CAP wheeling costs are the fees charged by Tucson Water to wheel our CAP water through their
recharge and recovery system. These fees are pursuant to an IGA and are subject to renegotiation in
FY 2016‐17. Based on the on‐going negotiations, costs are assumed to increase in the last 6 months
of FY 2016‐17 due to a projected rate increase by Tucson Water. The costs are projected to increase
again in FY 2019‐20 due to delivery of an additional 300 acre feet of CAP water as allowed in the
IGA. It is projected that the CAP wheeling costs will increase again in FY 2020‐21 when deliveries are
increased by another 300 acre feet for a total of 2,600 acre feet in that year. CAP wheeling costs are
paid with both water sales revenue and GPF revenue.
CAP water recharge costs represent costs to take delivery of the Utility’s entire CAP water allotment
of 10,305 acre feet annually. This water will be recharged and stored in various recharge facilities
including the Tucson Water facilities. Costs to take delivery of and store the CAP water are based on
the rate schedule adopted by the CAP.
Projected capital outlay for existing system improvements in this analysis includes water main
replacements, pumping station modifications and replacements, well upgrades, reservoir
improvements, vehicles and computer equipment. The only capital projects to be financed with GPF
revenue are improvements to the reclaimed water system. The schedule for five year capital
improvements may be found in Appendix C.
Debt service costs increase annually through FY 2019‐20. A small portion of the increase is due to
the new debt projected to occur in FY 2017‐18 as described on page 6. The remaining increase is
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because of a large principal payment due on the 2007 bonds in FY 2019‐20. This large principle
payment may be reduced pending the outcome of a refinancing opportunity in 2017. The 2013
private placement bonds will be paid in full in FY 2019‐20; therefore, debt service is projected to
decrease in FY 2020‐21.
The complete five year projection pro forma for the Preferred Financial Scenario may be found in
Appendix A.
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Development Impact Fee Funds
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
The Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund (AWRDIF) had a cash balance of
$5,040,292 at the beginning of FY 2016‐17 and is projected to have $2,552,254 at the end of FY
2020‐21. The revenue sources for the AWRDIF Fund are from impact fees collected when a water
meter is purchased and from interest earned on cash balances. Interest income is projected to be a
total of $592,921 for this analysis. A two percent interest rate was assumed for each year in the
projection period and is consistent with the Town’s financial planning.
The revenue forecast was based on new service units related to the number of new connections. A
service unit is the equivalent of one single family residential (SFR) 5/8 x 3/4‐inch water meter. The
SFR service units are equal to the number of new connections. The other service units are forecast
based on pending development projects within the Town. Other service units include commercial,
multi‐family and irrigation uses with the number of service units depending on the estimated meter
sizes for each project.
The impact fee for a SFR 5/8 x 3/4‐inch water meter or one service unit is $4,045. It is assumed that
the existing Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fees will not change during this five
year projection period. Table 14 provides the projected growth in service units and the revenue
associated with that growth. These growth projections are consistent with the Town’s financial
planning.
Table 14
Growth / Revenue 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
SFR Service Units 230 250 275 225 200
Other Service Units 47 31 36 20 30
Projected Revenue $1,120,465 $1,136,645 $1,257,995 $991,025 $930,350
AWRDIF funds may be used for capital expenditures related to CAP water. The capital expenditures
during this projection period total $8,517,439 and include the capital costs assessed by CAP for
3,557 acre feet of our CAP water allotment and design and construction of facilities that will deliver
an additional 1,000 acre feet of CAP water to the Town. These projects are identified in the five year
CIP shown in Appendix C. The annual capital expenditures for the AWRDIF Fund are listed in the
table below.
Table 15
Capital Expenditures 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
CAP Capital Charges $ 110,267 $ 174,293 $ 174,293 $ 174,293 $ 174,293
CAP Facilities $ 100,000 ‐‐‐$ 400,000 $4,110,000 $ 3,100,000
Total Capital Expenditures $ 210,267 $ 174,293 $ 574,293 $ 4,284,293 $ 3,274,293
There is no outstanding debt in the AWRDIF Fund and no future debt is projected for this analysis.
All capital projects shown above will be financed with impact fees contained within this fund.
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Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
The Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund (PWSDIF) had a cash balance of
$5,068,238 at the beginning of FY 2016‐17 and is projected to have $5,891,087 at the end of FY
2020‐21. The revenue sources for the PWSDIF Fund are from impact fees collected when a water
meter is purchased and from interest earned on cash balances. Interest income is projected to be a
total of $568,554 for this analysis. A two percent interest rate was assumed for each year in the
projection period and is consistent with the Town’s financial planning.
The revenue forecast was based on new service units related to the number of new connections. A
service unit is the equivalent of one single family residential (SFR) 5/8 x 3/4‐inch water meter. The
SFR service units are equal to the number of new connections. The other service units are forecast
based on historic trends and pending development projects within the Town. Other service units
include commercial, multi‐family and irrigation uses with the number of service units depending on
the meter sizes for each project.
The impact fee for a SFR 5/8 x 3/4‐inch water meter or one service unit is $2,015. It is assumed that
the existing Potable Water System Development Impact Fees will not change during this five year
projection period. Table 16 provides the projected growth in service units and the revenue
associated with that growth. These growth projections are consistent with the Town’s financial
planning.
Table 16
Growth / Revenue 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
SFR Service Units 230 250 275 225 200
Other Service Units 47 31 36 20 30
Projected Revenue $558,155 $566,215 $626,665 $493,675 $463,450
PWSDIF funds may be used for capital expenditures related to potable water system improvements
including wells, booster stations, reservoirs and water mains that are required to meet the demands
of new growth. Capital expenditures include property acquisition and design services for a reservoir
and booster station to meet the demands of future growth. These project are identified in the five
year CIP shown in Appendix C. Debt service for previously constructed growth‐related facilities is
paid from revenues collected from impact fees. No new debt is projected in this analysis. The table
below lists all expenditures forecast for the PWSDIF.
Table 17
Expenditures 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
Debt Service $ 329,916 $ 331,627 $ 331,328 $ 330,630 $ 330,364
Capital Projects ‐ ‐ ‐ $500,000 $ 300,000
Total Expenditures $ 329,916 $ 331,627 $ 331,328 $ 830,630 $ 630,364
All expenditures will be paid for with impact fees contained within this fund.
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Preferred Financial Scenario
Prior to developing financial forecasts, financial considerations were evaluated relating to projected
future operating costs, capital expenditures, the Utility’s existing cash reserves, existing outstanding
debt and debt service payments. To develop a Preferred Financial Scenario, the goals of the Utility
were to ensure that all existing rate setting policies were met, cash reserves were utilized to
minimize future debt and proposed rate increases would not result in rate shock.
The Water Utility has prepared a Preferred Financial Scenario. The Scenario generates the revenue
needed to maintain an adequate cash balance in all funds over the projected five year period.
Additionally, the Scenario uses both available cash and proposed new debt to finance capital
projects. The Scenario meets the debt service coverage ratio and cash reserve requirements in each
year of the projection period. The Preferred Financial Scenario includes projections for five years;
however, water rates are approved annually and only for the first year in the projection period. The
Water Utility Commission and Utility staff recommend approval of this Preferred Financial Scenario.
The cash balance in the PWSDIF fund increases over the five year period while the cash balance in
the AWRDIF fund decreases as cash is used for capital projects. The cash balance will be important
in the future as the Town moves forward with additional projects to increase deliveries of CAP water
and constructing potable water system infrastructure to meet the demands of new growth.
The financial projections for the Operating Fund, AWRDIF Fund and the PWSDIF Fund were
combined to evaluate the overall debt service coverage at the end of each fiscal year. Analysis
indicates that, under the Preferred Financial Scenario, the Utility will meet the debt service coverage
requirement established by the Mayor and Council Water Polices and bond covenants for all five
years. The pro forma for the Preferred Financial Scenario may be found in Appendix A. The
assumptions used to develop the financial projections contained in the Preferred Financial Scenario
may be found in Appendix D.
Recommendation on Rates, Fees & Charges
After reviewing the analysis of the three funds and their respective revenue requirements contained
in the Preferred Financial Scenario for FY 2016‐17, the Water Utility Commission and Utility staff
recommend the following:
Increase in the potable water and reclaimed water base rates
Increase in the potable water commodity rates
Increase in the potable construction water rates
No increase in the reclaimed water commodity rates
No increase in the potable water or reclaimed water Groundwater Preservation Fee
The proposed base rate increase is greater than the proposed commodity rate. This is due to
declines in water sales in recent years and the need to maintain revenues to cover fixed costs. The
following table (Table 18) shows the proposed monthly base rates for each meter size and the
proposed commodity rates for each meter size.
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Table 18 – Proposed Water Rates
METER SIZE
(in inches)
5/8 x 3/4 $14.62
3/4 x 3/4 $21.93
1 $36.54
1.5 $73.08
2 $116.94
3 $233.86
4 $365.41
6 $730.83
8 $1,169.32
METER COMMODITY COMMODITY COMMODITY COMMODITY
SIZE TIER 1TIER 2TIER 3TIER 4
$2.34 $3.25 $4.53 $6.29
COST PER 1000 GALS. COST PER 1000 GALS. COST PER 1000 GALS. COST PER 1000 GALS.
5/8 x 3/4 0 ‐ 7,000 7,001 ‐ 16,000 16,001 ‐ 32,000 OVER 32,000
3/4 x 3/4 0 ‐ 10,000 10,001 ‐ 24,000 24,001 ‐ 48,000 OVER 48,000
10 ‐ 17,000 17,001 ‐ 40,000 40,001 ‐ 80,000 OVER 80,000
1.5 0 ‐ 35,000 35,001 ‐ 80,000 80,001 ‐ 160,000 OVER 160,000
20 ‐ 56,000 56,001 ‐ 128,000 128,001 ‐ 256,000 OVER 256,000
30 ‐ 112,000 112,001 ‐ 256,000 256,001 ‐ 512,000 OVER 512,000
40 ‐ 175,000 175,001 ‐ 400,000 400,001 ‐ 800,000 OVER 800,000
60 ‐ 860,000 860,001 ‐ 2,000,000 2,000,001 ‐ 3,500,000 OVER 3,500,000
80 ‐ 860,000 860,001 ‐ 2,000,000 2,000,001 ‐ 3,500,000 OVER 3,500,000
$ 0.47 per 1000 gallons for all water use
MASTER‐METERED MULTIFAMILY CLASSIFICATION $2.34 per 1000 gallons for all water use
CONSTRUCTION WATER $7.29 per 1000 gallons for all water use
PROPOSED COMMODITY RATES ‐ RECLAIMED WATER
ALL RECLAIMED WATER USES & CLASSIFICATIONS
PROPOSED BASE RATES
POTABLE & RECLAIMED
BASE RATE
PROPOSED GROUNDWATER PRESERVATION FEES
PROPOSED COMMODITY RATES ‐POTABLE WATER
RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATIONS
COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION $2.34 per 1000 gallons for all water use
$ 2.27 per 1000 gallons for all water use
POTABLE WATER $ 0.90 per 1000 gallons for all water use
RECLAIMED WATER
Table 19 illustrates the proposed water rates for a single family residential customer with a 5/8 x 3/4
inch water meter. Approximately 87 percent of the utility’s customers fall into this category. Water
rates of other water providers in the region are included for comparison of the cost per 1,000
gallons.
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Table 19
Water Provider
Monthly
Base Rate Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Tier 5
GPF or Water
Resource Fee
Oro Valley Current 14.19 2.32 3.19 4.40 6.05 ‐‐‐ 0.90
Oro Valley Proposed 14.62 2.34 3.25 4.53 6.29 ‐‐‐ 0.90
Metro Water 29.50 2.75 4.60 6.10 7.10 ‐‐‐ 0.50
Marana Water 18.18 2.96 4.12 5.36 6.61 9.50 0.48
Tucson Water 12.67 2.08 4.02 10.02 15.75 ‐‐‐ 0.87
Cost per 1,000 gallons.
Direct comparison of specific base rates and commodity rates is less effective because of the varying
rate structures of each utility. A more effective comparison is to calculate the cost for specific
consumption levels for one month. Table 20 provides a calculation of a monthly bill amount for a
single family residential customer with a 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter for the water utilities surrounding the
Oro Valley Water Utility service area. The following bill comparisons include water rates and water
resource fees similar to the Utility’s GPF.
Table 20
Water Provider
Cost for
8,000 Gallons
Cost for
15,000 Gallons
Cost for
25,000 Gallons
Cost for
40,000 Gallons
Oro Valley Current 40.82 69.45 121.24 213.94
Oro Valley Proposed 41.45 70.50 123.52 219.05
Metro Water 47.25 79.25 143.25 249.65
Marana Water 45.70 75.58 127.78 227.88
Tucson Water 34.61 85.32 199.93 435.56
The following table illustrates the financial impact to customers with varying meter sizes based on
the average monthly water use for specific customer classifications. These charges are for Oro Valley
Water Utility customers and include the base rates, commodity rates and groundwater preservation
fees.
Table 21
Classification Meter Size
(inches)
Water Use
(gallons) Current Bill Proposed Bill Change
SF Residential 5/8 8,000 $40.82 $ 41.45 $ 0.63
SF Residential 5/8 15,000 $ 69.45 $ 70.50 $ 1.05
SF Residential 5/8 25,000 $121.24 $123.52 $ 2.28
SF Residential 5/8 40,000 $213.94 $219.05 $ 5.11
Irrigation 1 27,000 $131.12 $133.12 $ 2.00
Commercial 2 57,000 $297.07 $301.62 $ 4.55
MF Residential 4 700,000 $ 2,608.77 $2,633.41 $ 24.64
Turf – Potable 4 4,000,000 $13,234.77 $13,325.41 $ 90.64
Reclaimed ‐ Turf 6 10,000,000 $23,130.83 $28,130.83 $ 21.29
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Proposed rates for all Oro Valley Water Utility meter sizes may be found in Appendix B. Tables that
calculate monthly bills under the proposed rates may also be found in Appendix B. Monthly bill
amounts are calculated in 1,000 gallon increments for the 5/8 x 3/4 inch meters and a variety of
increments for larger meter sizes.
There is no proposed increase in the reclaimed water commodity rates. Table 22 shows the
comparison to Tucson Water’s reclaimed water rate.
Table 22
Water Provider Commodity Rate GPF
Oro Valley Water – Current $2.27 $0.47
Oro Valley Water – Proposed $2.27 $0.47
Tucson Water $2.50 N/A
Cost per 1,000 gallons.
Service Fees & Charges
The Utility charges fees for services rendered in an amount designed to recover the cost to provide
that service. These fees and charges are evaluated annually to determine if any adjustments are
needed. The Preferred Financial Scenario does not include increases in any service fees and charges.
Conclusion
Each year the water rates analysis is prepared based on the most up‐to‐date information available.
Operational needs and capital improvement requirements change annually and are carefully
evaluated when they are included in the analysis. It is important that the Utility perform a water
rates analysis every year to plan for changes in debt service, operating or capital costs.
The Water Utility presents this Water Rates Analysis Report for the review and consideration of the
Mayor and Council. The Commission and Water Utility Staff are available to discuss this report in
greater detail at Council’s request. Utility Staff will be requesting Council’s approval of the Notice of
Intent NOI) to increase water rates on December 7, 2016. Although the analysis is for a five years,
the request for a rate increase is only for the first year in the analysis. The NOI does not approve the
water rates. The NOI sets the maximum amount of a rate increase, publishes the report and
establishes the date for the public hearing to consider an increase in water rates.
The Oro Valley Water Utility Staff and Commission are dedicated to serving the Town of Oro Valley
and the customers of its water utility. Water Utility Staff and the Commission extend their
appreciation to the Mayor and Council for consideration and guidance regarding water rates.
APPENDIX A
Preferred Financial Scenario Pro Forma
A‐1 Operating Fund
A‐2 Groundwater Preservation Fee
A‐3 Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
A‐4 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
A‐5 Summary of All Funds
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
FY 2016‐17 FY 2017‐18 FY 2018‐19 FY 2019‐20 FY 2020‐21
REVENUES
Water Sales
Potable Water Sales (excluding golf courses) 10,137,600$ 10,297,404$ 10,505,543$ 10,725,172$ 10,940,420$
Potable Water Sales from Growth ‐ Res. & Com. 61,046 163,670 288,207 403,477 507,640
Potable Water Sales ‐ Golf Courses 109,980 111,288 113,093 115,153 116,903
Total Potable Water Sales 10,308,626 10,572,362 10,906,843 11,243,802 11,564,963
Reclaimed Water Sales 1,618,478 1,626,162 1,649,198 1,669,171 1,694,573
Total Water Sales 11,927,104 12,198,524 12,556,041 12,912,973 13,259,536
Other Operating Revenue
Service Fees & Charges 697,800 697,800 703,980 703,980 703,980
Interest Income 202,148 155,039 141,454 128,039 114,733
Total Other Operating Revenue 899,948 852,839 845,434 832,019 818,713
Total Operating Revenue (Excluding GPF) 12,827,052$ 13,051,363$ 13,401,475$ 13,744,992$ 14,078,249$
OPERATING EXPENSES
Potable Operating Expenses
Personnel 3,161,854 3,335,756 3,519,223 3,712,780 3,916,983
Operations & Maintenance 1,946,240 1,965,702 1,985,359 2,005,213 2,025,265
Power for Pumping 820,000 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000
Water Resource Management Costs 380,000 450,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
CAP Wheeling Costs ‐ 25% 272,834 292,736 292,736 336,236 379,661
CAP Water Recharge Costs 1,770,705 1,856,730 1,928,865 2,186,490 2,371,980
Total Potable Operating Expenses 8,351,633$ 8,780,924$ 8,606,183$ 9,120,720$ 9,573,889$
Reclaimed Operating Expenses
Operating & Maintenance 884,758 892,991 905,805 914,204 922,686
Total Reclaimed Operating Expenses 884,758$ 892,991$ 905,805$ 914,204$ 922,686$
Total Operating Expenses (Excluding GPF) 9,236,391$ 9,673,915$ 9,511,988$ 10,034,923$ 10,496,575$
Net Operating Revenue (Excluding GPF) 3,590,661$ 3,377,448$ 3,889,487$ 3,710,069$ 3,581,674$
DEBT SERVICE ‐ POTABLE
P&I ‐ Excise Tax Bonds ‐ Refinance 1996 (2007) 1,259,936 1,255,326 1,258,553 2,615,276 1,804,838
P&I ‐ WIFA Loan ‐ Exist. System CIP (2009) 150,820 150,820 150,820 150,820 150,820
P&I ‐ Sr. Lien Bonds ‐ Existing System (2012) 589,716 589,759 589,227 587,986 587,514
P&I ‐ Refunding ‐ Private Placement (2013) 1,033,428 1,024,073 1,024,645 ‐ ‐
P&I ‐ WIFA Loan ‐ Sr. Lien ‐ AMI (2014) 395,534 377,158 377,060 376,959 376,856
P&I ‐ Excise Tax Bonds ‐ Refinance 2005 (2015) 151,634 152,142 152,576 151,286 151,279
P&I ‐ Sr. Lien Bonds ‐ Existing System (2018)‐ 347,642 347,642 347,642 347,642
Potable System Debt Service (Excluding GPF) 3,581,068$ 3,896,920$ 3,900,523$ 4,229,969$ 3,418,949$
Other Obligations
Machinery & Equipment & Vehicles 363,765$ 135,189$ 297,726$ 132,955$ 185,495$
Capital Improvements: Existing System 1,550,0000000
Total Other Obligations (Excluding GPF) 1,913,765$ 135,189$ 297,726$ 132,955$ 185,495$
Net Balance From Operations (Excluding GPF) (1,904,172)$ (654,660)$ (308,762)$ (652,855)$ (22,770)$
Operating Fund Beginning Cash Balance 9,043,330$ 7,139,158$ 6,484,498$ 6,175,736$ 5,522,881$
Net Balance From Operations (1,904,172) (654,660) (308,762) (652,855) (22,770)
Operating Fund Ending Cash Balance (Excl. GPF)7,139,158$ 6,484,498$ 6,175,736$ 5,522,881$ 5,500,110$
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Operating Fund
A‐1
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Operating Fund
FY 2016‐17 FY 2017‐18 FY 2018‐19 FY 2019‐20 FY 2020‐21
GPF Beginning Balance 2,833,134$ 1,079,720$ 870,670$ 704,584$ 441,722$
GPF Revenue
GPF Revenue ‐ Potable 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676
GPF Revenue ‐ Reclaimed 313,710 313,710 313,710 313,710 313,710
GPF Revenue ‐ Growth 24,137 55,216 97,212 128,674 161,373
Total GPF Revenue 2,358,523 2,389,602 2,431,598 2,463,060 2,495,759
GPF Expenses
CAP Wheeling Costs ‐ 75% 818,502 878,207 878,207 1,008,707 1,139,207
Capital Cost for CAP Allotment 6,748 AF 209,188 330,652 330,652 330,652 330,652
Reclaimed Capital Projects ‐ Main Relocate & Extend 1,700,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
P&I ‐ Sr. Lien ‐ WIFA ‐Reclaimed Ph.2 (2008) 314,798 314,798 314,798 314,798 314,798
P&I ‐ Sr. Lien Bonds ‐ Reclaimed Ph.1 (2012) 1,069,449 1,074,995 1,074,027 1,071,765 1,070,903
Total GPF Expenses 4,111,937 2,598,652 2,597,684 2,725,922 2,855,560
GPF Ending Cash Balance 1,079,720$ 870,670$ 704,584$ 441,722$ 81,920$
Operating Fund Cash Balance (excluding GPF) 7,139,158$ 6,484,498$ 6,175,736$ 5,522,881$ 5,500,110$
GPF Ending Cash Balance 1,079,720 870,670 704,584 441,722 81,920
Total Operating Fund Ending Cash Balance 8,218,878$ 7,355,168$ 6,880,320$ 5,964,602$ 5,582,031$
Groundwater Preservation Fees
A‐2
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21
REVENUES
AWRD Impact Fee Revenue 1,120,465$ 1,136,645$ 1,257,995$ 991,025$ 930,350$
Subtotal Revenue 1,120,465 1,136,645 1,257,995 991,025 930,350
Other Operating Revenue
Interest Income 109,149 130,014 149,307 129,512 74,939
Subtotal Other Operating Revenue 109,149 130,014 149,307 129,512 74,939
Total Operating Revenue 1,229,614$ 1,266,659$ 1,407,302$ 1,120,537$ 1,005,289$
OPERATING EXPENSES
N/A - - - - -
Total Operating Expenses -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Net Operating Revenue 1,229,614$ 1,266,659$ 1,407,302$ 1,120,537$ 1,005,289$
DEBT SERVICE
N/A - - - - -
Total Debt Service -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Capital Improvements:
CAP Capital Charges 3557 acre feet 110,267$ 174,293$ 174,293$ 174,293$ 174,293$
CAP Facilities Engineering & Construction 100,000 - 400,000 4,110,000 3,100,000
Total Other Obligations 210,267$ 174,293$ 574,293$ 4,284,293$ 3,274,293$
Net Balance From Operations 1,019,347$ 1,092,366$ 833,009$ (3,163,756)$ (2,269,004)$
Beginning Cash Balance 5,040,292$ 6,059,639$ 7,152,005$ 7,985,014$ 4,821,258$
Net Balance From Operations 1,019,347$ 1,092,366$ 833,009$ (3,163,756)$ (2,269,004)$
Ending Cash Balance 6,059,639$ 7,152,005$ 7,985,014$ 4,821,258$ 2,552,254$
A-3
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21
REVENUES
Development Impact Fees 558,155$ 566,215$ 626,665$ 493,675$ 463,450$
Subtotal Revenue 558,155$ 566,215$ 626,665$ 493,675$ 463,450$
Other Operating Revenue
Interest Income 103,457 110,149 117,601 120,063 117,284
Subtotal Other Operating Revenue 103,457 110,149 117,601 120,063 117,284
Total Operating Revenue 661,612$ 676,364$ 744,266$ 613,738$ 580,734$
OPERATING EXPENSES
N/A - - - - -
Total Operating Expenses -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Net Operating Revenue 661,612$ 676,364$ 744,266$ 613,738$ 580,734$
DEBT SERVICE
P&I - Sr. Lien Bonds - Expansion Related (2012)329,916$ 331,627$ 331,328$ 330,630$ 330,364$
Total Water System Debt Service 329,916$ 331,627$ 331,328$ 330,630$ 330,364$
OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Growth Related Capital Projects - - - 500,000 300,000
Total Other Obligations -$ -$ -$ 500,000$ 300,000$
Net Balance From Operations 331,696$ 344,737$ 412,938$ (216,892)$ (49,630)$
Beginning Cash Balance 5,068,238$ 5,399,934$ 5,744,671$ 6,157,609$ 5,940,717$
Net Balance From Operations 331,696$ 344,737$ 412,938$ (216,892)$ (49,630)$
Ending Cash Balance 5,399,934$ 5,744,671$ 6,157,609$ 5,940,717$ 5,891,087$
A-4
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21
REVENUES
Water Sales
Potable Water Sales (exclude golf courses)10,137,600$ 10,297,404$ 10,505,543$ 10,725,172$ 10,940,420$
Potable Water Sales from Growth 61,046 163,670 288,207 403,477 507,640
Potable Water Sales - Golf Courses 109,980 111,288 113,093 115,153 116,903
Total Potable Water Sales 10,308,626 10,572,362 10,906,843 11,243,802 11,564,963
Reclaimed Water Sales 1,618,478 1,626,162 1,649,198 1,669,171 1,694,573
Total Water Sales 11,927,104 12,198,524 12,556,041 12,912,973 13,259,536
Other Operating Revenue
Groundwater Preservation Fees
Groundwater Preservation Fee - Potable 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676 2,020,676
Groundwater Preservation Fee - Reclaimed 313,710 313,710 313,710 313,710 313,710
Groundwater Preservation Fee - Growth 24,137 55,216 97,212 128,674 161,373
Total Groundwater Preservation Fees 2,358,523 2,389,602 2,431,598 2,463,060 2,495,759
Potable Water Impact Fees 558,155 566,215 626,665 493,675 463,450
Alternative Water Impact Fees 1,120,465 1,136,645 1,257,995 991,025 930,350
Service Fees & Charges 697,800 697,800 703,980 703,980 703,980
Interest Income 414,754 395,202 408,362 377,614 306,956
Total Other Operating Revenue 5,149,697 5,185,464 5,428,600 5,029,354 4,900,495
Total Operating Revenue 17,076,801$ 17,383,988$ 17,984,641$ 17,942,327$ 18,160,031$
OPERATING EXPENSES
Potable Operating Expenses
Personnel 3,161,854 3,335,756 3,519,223 3,712,780 3,916,983
Operations & Maintenance 1,946,240 1,965,702 1,985,359 2,005,213 2,025,265
Power for Pumping 820,000 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000
Water Resource Management Costs 380,000 450,000 - - -
CAP Wheeling Costs 272,834 292,736 292,736 336,236 379,661
CAP Recharge Costs 1,770,705 1,856,730 1,928,865 2,186,490 2,371,980
Costs paid by GPF Revenue (excluding debt service)1,027,690 1,208,859 1,208,859 1,339,359 1,469,859
Total Potable Operating Expenses 9,379,323$ 9,989,783$ 9,815,042$ 10,460,078$ 11,043,748$
Reclaimed Operating Expenses
Operating & Maintenance 884,758 892,991 905,805 914,204 922,686
Total Reclaimed Operating Expenses 884,758$ 892,991$ 905,805$ 914,204$ 922,686$
Total Operating Expenses 10,264,081$ 10,882,774$ 10,720,847$ 11,374,281$ 11,966,433$
Net Operating Revenue 6,812,720$ 6,501,214$ 7,263,794$ 6,568,046$ 6,193,598$
Debt Service
Debt Service - Potable- Existing System
P&I - Excise Tax Bonds - Refinance 1996 (2007)1,259,936 1,255,326 1,258,553 2,615,276 1,804,838
P&I - WIFA Loan - Exist. System CIP (2009)150,820 150,820 150,820 150,820 150,820
P&I - Sr. Lien Bonds - Existing System (2012)589,716 589,759 589,227 587,986 587,514
P&I - Refunding - Private Placement (2013)1,033,428 1,024,073 1,024,645 - -
P&I - WIFA Loan - Sr. Lien - AMI (2014)395,534 377,158 377,060 376,959 376,856
P&I - Excise Tax Bonds - Refinance 2005 (2015)151,634 152,142 152,576 151,286 151,279
P&I - Sr. Lien Bonds - Existing System (2018)- 347,642 347,642 347,642 347,642
Total Potable Existing System Debt Service 3,581,068$ 3,896,920$ 3,900,523$ 4,229,969$ 3,418,949$
Debt Service - Potable - Expansion Related
P&I - Sr. Lien Bonds - Expansion Related (2012)329,916 331,627 331,328 330,630 330,364
Total Potable Expansion Related Debt Service 329,916$ 331,627$ 331,328$ 330,630$ 330,364$
Debt Service - Non-Potable
P&I - Sr. Lien - WIFA -Reclaimed Ph.2 (2008)314,798$ 314,798$ 314,798$ 314,798$ 314,798$
P&I - Sr. Lien Bonds - Reclaimed Ph.1 (2012)1,069,449 1,074,995 1,074,027 1,071,765 1,070,903
Total Non-Potable System Debt Service 1,384,247$ 1,389,793$ 1,388,825$ 1,386,563$ 1,385,701$
Total Water System Debt Service 5,295,231$ 5,618,340$ 5,620,676$ 5,947,162$ 5,135,014$
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Summary of all Funds
A-5
Oro Valley Water Utility
Prepared: October 24, 2016
Revised: November 8, 2016
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
Summary of all Funds
Other Obligations
Machinery & Equipment & Vehicles 363,765$ 135,189$ 297,726$ 132,955$ 185,495$
Capital Improvements:
Existing System 1,550,000 - - - -
GPF Projects 1,700,000 - - - -
Alternative Water Resources 210,267 174,293 574,293 4,284,293 3,274,293
Potable Water System Expansion - - - 500,000 300,000
Total Other Obligations 3,824,032$ 309,482$ 872,019$ 4,917,248$ 3,759,788$
Net Balance From Operations (2,306,543)$ 573,393$ 771,099$ (4,296,364)$ (2,701,205)$
Growth - New Metered Connections 230 250 275 225 200
Monthly increase to residential customer using 8K gals.1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%
Monthly increase to residential customer using 8K gals.$0.63 $0.64 $0.65 $0.65 $0.66
DS Coverage Ratio: Sr. Lien Bonds & WIFA 1.75 1.54 1.73 2.07 1.95
Debt Service Coverage Requirement = 1.30
Required Cash Reserves (20% of personnel, O&M, debt)3,045,879$ 3,233,897$ 3,202,039$ 3,398,163$ 3,354,217$
(does not include depreciation/amortization)
Beginning Cash Balance - All Funds 21,984,994$ 19,678,452$ 20,251,844$ 21,022,943$ 16,726,579$
Net Balance From Operations - All Funds (2,306,543) 573,393 771,099 (4,296,364) (2,701,205)
Ending Cash Balance - All Funds 19,678,452$ 20,251,844$ 21,022,943$ 16,726,579$ 14,025,374$
Operating Fund (excluding GPF)7,139,158$ 6,484,498$ 6,175,736$ 5,522,881$ 5,500,110$
Groundwater Preservation Fees 1,079,720 870,670 704,584 441,722 81,920
Total Operating Fund 8,218,878 7,355,168 6,880,320 5,964,602 5,582,031
AWRD Impact Fee Fund 6,059,639 7,152,005 7,985,014 4,821,258 2,552,254
PWSD Impact Fee Fund 5,399,934 5,744,671 6,157,609 5,940,717 5,891,087
Total Ending Cash Balance 19,678,452$ 20,251,844$ 21,022,943$ 16,726,578$ 14,025,372$
Contingent Reserve Fund:372%360%374%281%273%
Contingent Reserve Requirement = 130%
A-6
APPENDIX B
Preferred Financial Scenario
Tables for Bill Comparisons
B‐1 Tables for Bill Comparisons by Meter Size ‐ Potable
B‐7 Tables for Bill Comparisons by Meter Size ‐ Reclaimed
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES & PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Tiers
RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 5/8 X 3/4" METER = Average Water Use
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS CURRENT PROPOSED AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED WATER WATER INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 14.19 14.62 0.43 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43 14.62 3.0%
1,000 16.51 16.96 0.45 2.7% 0.90 0.90 0.00 0.45 17.86 2.6%
2,000 18.83 19.30 0.47 2.5% 1.80 1.80 0.00 0.47 21.10 2.3%
3,000 21.15 21.64 0.49 2.3% 2.70 2.70 0.00 0.49 24.34 2.1%
4,000 23.47 23.98 0.51 2.2% 3.60 3.60 0.00 0.51 27.58 1.9%
5,000 25.79 26.32 0.53 2.1% 4.50 4.50 0.00 0.53 30.82 1.7%
6,000 28.11 28.66 0.55 2.0% 5.40 5.40 0.00 0.55 34.06 1.6%
7,000 30.43 31.00 0.57 1.9% 6.30 6.30 0.00 0.57 37.30 1.6%
8,000 33.62 34.25 0.63 1.9% 7.20 7.20 0.00 0.63 41.45 1.5%
9,000 36.81 37.50 0.69 1.9% 8.10 8.10 0.00 0.69 45.60 1.5%
10,000 40.00 40.75 0.75 1.9% 9.00 9.00 0.00 0.75 49.75 1.5%
11,000 43.19 44.00 0.81 1.9% 9.90 9.90 0.00 0.81 53.90 1.5%
12,000 46.38 47.25 0.87 1.9% 10.80 10.80 0.00 0.87 58.05 1.5%
13,000 49.57 50.50 0.93 1.9% 11.70 11.70 0.00 0.93 62.20 1.5%
14,000 52.76 53.75 0.99 1.9% 12.60 12.60 0.00 0.99 66.35 1.5%
15,000 55.95 57.00 1.05 1.9% 13.50 13.50 0.00 1.05 70.50 1.5%
16,000 59.14 60.25 1.11 1.9% 14.40 14.40 0.00 1.11 74.65 1.5%
17,000 63.54 64.78 1.24 2.0% 15.30 15.30 0.00 1.24 80.08 1.6%
18,000 67.94 69.31 1.37 2.0% 16.20 16.20 0.00 1.37 85.51 1.6%
19,000 72.34 73.84 1.50 2.1% 17.10 17.10 0.00 1.50 90.94 1.7%
20,000 76.74 78.37 1.63 2.1% 18.00 18.00 0.00 1.63 96.37 1.7%
21,000 81.14 82.90 1.76 2.2% 18.90 18.90 0.00 1.76 101.80 1.8%
22,000 85.54 87.43 1.89 2.2% 19.80 19.80 0.00 1.89 107.23 1.8%
23,000 89.94 91.96 2.02 2.2% 20.70 20.70 0.00 2.02 112.66 1.8%
24,000 94.34 96.49 2.15 2.3% 21.60 21.60 0.00 2.15 118.09 1.9%
25,000 98.74 101.02 2.28 2.3% 22.50 22.50 0.00 2.28 123.52 1.9%
26,000 103.14 105.55 2.41 2.3% 23.40 23.40 0.00 2.41 128.95 1.9%
27,000 107.54 110.08 2.54 2.4% 24.30 24.30 0.00 2.54 134.38 1.9%
28,000 111.94 114.61 2.67 2.4% 25.20 25.20 0.00 2.67 139.81 1.9%
29,000 116.34 119.14 2.80 2.4% 26.10 26.10 0.00 2.80 145.24 2.0%
30,000 120.74 123.67 2.93 2.4% 27.00 27.00 0.00 2.93 150.67 2.0%
31,000 125.14 128.20 3.06 2.4% 27.90 27.90 0.00 3.06 156.10 2.0%
32,000 129.54 132.73 3.19 2.5% 28.80 28.80 0.00 3.19 161.53 2.0%
33,000 135.59 139.02 3.43 2.5% 29.70 29.70 0.00 3.43 168.72 2.1%
34,000 141.64 145.31 3.67 2.6% 30.60 30.60 0.00 3.67 175.91 2.1%
35,000 147.69 151.60 3.91 2.6% 31.50 31.50 0.00 3.91 183.10 2.2%
36,000 153.74 157.89 4.15 2.7% 32.40 32.40 0.00 4.15 190.29 2.2%
37,000 159.79 164.18 4.39 2.7% 33.30 33.30 0.00 4.39 197.48 2.3%
38,000 165.84 170.47 4.63 2.8% 34.20 34.20 0.00 4.63 204.67 2.3%
39,000 171.89 176.76 4.87 2.8% 35.10 35.10 0.00 4.87 211.86 2.4%
40,000 177.94 183.05 5.11 2.9% 36.00 36.00 0.00 5.11 219.05 2.4%
41,000 183.99 189.34 5.35 2.9% 36.90 36.90 0.00 5.35 226.24 2.4%
42,000 190.04 195.63 5.59 2.9% 37.80 37.80 0.00 5.59 233.43 2.5%
43,000 196.09 201.92 5.83 3.0% 38.70 38.70 0.00 5.83 240.62 2.5%
44,000 202.14 208.21 6.07 3.0% 39.60 39.60 0.00 6.07 247.81 2.5%
45,000 208.19 214.50 6.31 3.0% 40.50 40.50 0.00 6.31 255.00 2.5%
46,000 214.24 220.79 6.55 3.1% 41.40 41.40 0.00 6.55 262.19 2.6%
47,000 220.29 227.08 6.79 3.1% 42.30 42.30 0.00 6.79 269.38 2.6%
48,000 226.34 233.37 7.03 3.1% 43.20 43.20 0.00 7.03 276.57 2.6%
49,000 232.39 239.66 7.27 3.1% 44.10 44.10 0.00 7.27 283.76 2.6%
50,000 238.44 245.95 7.51 3.1% 45.00 45.00 0.00 7.51 290.95 2.6%
B‐1
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 3/4" x 3/4" METER
BASE RATE 21.93$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 10,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 10,001 ‐ 24,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 24,001 ‐ 48,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 48,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 21.29 21.93 0.64 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 21.93 3.0%
7,000 37.53 38.31 0.78 2.1% 6.30 6.30 0.00 0.78 44.61 1.8%
11,000 47.68 48.58 0.90 1.9% 9.90 9.90 0.00 0.90 58.48 1.6%
28,000 106.75 108.95 2.20 2.1% 25.20 25.20 0.00 2.20 134.15 1.7%
50,000 206.85 212.13 5.28 2.6% 45.00 45.00 0.00 5.28 257.13 2.1%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 3/4" x 3/4" METER
BASE RATE 21.93$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 21.29 21.93 0.64 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 21.93 3.0%
7,000 37.53 38.31 0.78 2.1% 6.30 6.30 0.00 0.78 44.61 1.8%
11,000 46.81 47.67 0.86 1.8% 9.90 9.90 0.00 0.86 57.57 1.5%
28,000 86.25 87.45 1.20 1.4% 25.20 25.20 0.00 1.20 112.65 1.1%
50,000 137.29 138.93 1.64 1.2% 45.00 45.00 0.00 1.64 183.93 0.9%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 1" METER
BASE RATE 36.54$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 17,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 17,001 ‐ 40,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 40,001 ‐ 80,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 80,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 35.48 36.54 1.06 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.06 36.54 3.0%
17,000 74.92 76.32 1.40 1.9% 15.30 15.30 0.00 1.40 91.62 1.6%
27,000 106.82 108.82 2.00 1.9% 24.30 24.30 0.00 2.00 133.12 1.5%
38,000 141.91 144.57 2.66 1.9% 34.20 34.20 0.00 2.66 178.77 1.5%
50,000 192.29 196.37 4.08 2.1% 45.00 45.00 0.00 4.08 241.37 1.7%
B‐2
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 1" METER
BASE RATE 36.54$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 35.48 36.54 1.06 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.06 36.54 3.0%
15,000 70.28 71.64 1.36 1.9% 13.50 13.50 0.00 1.36 85.14 1.6%
27,000 98.12 99.72 1.60 1.6% 24.30 24.30 0.00 1.60 124.02 1.3%
38,000 123.64 125.46 1.82 1.5% 34.20 34.20 0.00 1.82 159.66 1.2%
50,000 151.48 153.54 2.06 1.4% 45.00 45.00 0.00 2.06 198.54 1.0%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 1.5" METER
BASE RATE 73.08$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 35,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 35,001 ‐ 80,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 80,001 ‐ 160,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 160,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 70.95 73.08 2.13 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.13 73.08 3.0%
38,000 161.72 164.73 3.01 1.9% 34.20 34.20 0.00 3.01 198.93 1.5%
64,000 244.66 249.23 4.57 1.9% 57.60 57.60 0.00 4.57 306.83 1.5%
90,000 339.70 346.53 6.83 2.0% 81.00 81.00 0.00 6.83 427.53 1.6%
125,000 493.70 505.08 11.38 2.3% 112.50 112.50 0.00 11.38 617.58 1.9%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 1.5" METER
BASE RATE 73.08$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 70.95 73.08 2.13 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.13 73.08 3.0%
30,000 140.55 143.28 2.73 1.9% 27.00 27.00 0.00 2.73 170.28 1.6%
64,000 219.43 222.84 3.41 1.6% 57.60 57.60 0.00 3.41 280.44 1.2%
90,000 279.75 283.68 3.93 1.4% 81.00 81.00 0.00 3.93 364.68 1.1%
125,000 360.95 365.58 4.63 1.3% 112.50 112.50 0.00 4.63 478.08 1.0%
B‐3
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 2" METER
BASE RATE 116.94$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 56,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 56,001 ‐ 128,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 128,001 ‐ 256,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 256,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 113.53 116.94 3.41 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.41 116.94 3.0%
57,000 246.64 251.23 4.59 1.9% 51.30 51.30 0.00 4.59 302.53 1.5%
130,000 481.93 491.04 9.11 1.9% 117.00 117.00 0.00 9.11 608.04 1.5%
250,000 1,009.93 1,034.64 24.71 2.4% 225.00 225.00 0.00 24.71 1,259.64 2.0%
325,000 1,453.78 1,495.83 42.05 2.9% 292.50 292.50 0.00 42.05 1,788.33 2.4%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 2" METER
BASE RATE 116.94$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 113.53 116.94 3.41 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.41 116.94 3.0%
57,000 245.77 250.32 4.55 1.9% 51.30 51.30 0.00 4.55 301.62 1.5%
128,000 410.49 416.46 5.97 1.5% 115.20 115.20 0.00 5.97 531.66 1.1%
250,000 693.53 701.94 8.41 1.2% 225.00 225.00 0.00 8.41 926.94 0.9%
325,000 867.53 877.44 9.91 1.1% 292.50 292.50 0.00 9.91 1,169.94 0.9%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 3" METER
BASE RATE 233.86$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 112,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 112,001 ‐ 256,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 256,001 ‐ 512,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 512,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 227.05 233.86 6.81 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.81 233.86 3.0%
50,000 343.05 350.86 7.81 2.3% 45.00 45.00 0.00 7.81 395.86 2.0%
150,000 608.11 619.44 11.33 1.9% 135.00 135.00 0.00 11.33 754.44 1.5%
300,000 1,139.85 1,163.26 23.41 2.1% 270.00 270.00 0.00 23.41 1,433.26 1.7%
500,000 2,019.85 2,069.26 49.41 2.4% 450.00 450.00 0.00 49.41 2,519.26 2.0%
B‐4
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 3" METER
BASE RATE 233.86$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 227.05 233.86 6.81 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.81 233.86 3.0%
50,000 343.05 350.86 7.81 2.3% 45.00 45.00 0.00 7.81 395.86 2.0%
150,000 575.05 584.86 9.81 1.7% 135.00 135.00 0.00 9.81 719.86 1.4%
300,000 923.05 935.86 12.81 1.4% 270.00 270.00 0.00 12.81 1,205.86 1.1%
500,000 1,387.05 1,403.86 16.81 1.2% 450.00 450.00 0.00 16.81 1,853.86 0.9%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 4" METER
BASE RATE 365.41$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 175,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 175,001 ‐ 400,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 400,001 ‐ 800,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 800,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 354.77 365.41 10.64 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.64 365.41 3.0%
300,000 1,159.52 1,181.16 21.64 1.9% 270.00 270.00 0.00 21.64 1,451.16 1.5%
550,000 2,138.52 2,185.66 47.14 2.2% 495.00 495.00 0.00 47.14 2,680.66 1.8%
700,000 2,798.52 2,865.16 66.64 2.4% 630.00 630.00 0.00 66.64 3,495.16 1.9%
850,000 3,541.02 3,632.66 91.64 2.6% 765.00 765.00 0.00 91.64 4,397.66 2.1%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 4" METER
BASE RATE 365.41$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 354.77 365.41 10.64 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.64 365.41 3.0%
300,000 1,050.77 1,067.41 16.64 1.6% 270.00 270.00 0.00 16.64 1,337.41 1.3%
550,000 1,630.77 1,652.41 21.64 1.3% 495.00 495.00 0.00 21.64 2,147.41 1.0%
700,000 1,978.77 2,003.41 24.64 1.2% 630.00 630.00 0.00 24.64 2,633.41 0.9%
850,000 2,326.77 2,354.41 27.64 1.2% 765.00 765.00 0.00 27.64 3,119.41 0.9%
B‐5
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR RESIDENTIAL & IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS WITH A 6" METER
BASE RATE 730.83$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 860,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 860,001 ‐ 2,000,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 2,000,001 ‐ 3,500,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 3,500,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 709.54 730.83 21.29 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.29 730.83 3.0%
425,000 1,695.54 1,725.33 29.79 1.8% 382.50 382.50 0.00 29.79 2,107.83 1.4%
1,000,000 3,151.34 3,198.23 46.89 1.5% 900.00 900.00 0.00 46.89 4,098.23 1.2%
1,500,000 4,746.34 4,823.23 76.89 1.6% 1,350.00 1,350.00 0.00 76.89 6,173.23 1.3%
2,000,000 6,341.34 6,448.23 106.89 1.7% 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 106.89 8,248.23 1.3%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR COMMERCIAL & MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 6" METER
BASE RATE 730.83$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 709.54 730.83 21.29 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.29 730.83 3.0%
425,000 1,695.54 1,725.33 29.79 1.8% 382.50 382.50 0.00 29.79 2,107.83 1.4%
1,000,000 3,029.54 3,070.83 41.29 1.4% 900.00 900.00 0.00 41.29 3,970.83 1.1%
1,500,000 4,189.54 4,240.83 51.29 1.2% 1,350.00 1,350.00 0.00 51.29 5,590.83 0.9%
2,000,000 5,349.54 5,410.83 61.29 1.1% 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 61.29 7,210.83 0.9%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 8" METER
BASE RATE 1,169.32$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR 0 ‐ 860,000 GALLONS
TIER 2 = 3.25$ FOR 860,001 ‐ 2,000,000 GALLONS
TIER 3 = 4.53$ FOR 2,000,001 ‐ 3,500,000 GALLONS
TIER 4 = 6.29$ FOR ALL USAGE OVER 3,500,000 GALLONS
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 1,135.26 1,169.32 34.06 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.06 1,169.32 3.0%
425,000 2,121.26 2,163.82 42.56 2.0% 382.50 382.50 0.00 42.56 2,546.32 1.7%
1,000,000 3,577.06 3,636.72 59.66 1.7% 900.00 900.00 0.00 59.66 4,536.72 1.3%
1,500,000 5,172.06 5,261.72 89.66 1.7% 1,350.00 1,350.00 0.00 89.66 6,611.72 1.4%
2,000,000 6,767.06 6,886.72 119.66 1.8% 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 119.66 8,686.72 1.4%
(There are no active 8‐inch potable meters in the OVWU system)
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TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS WITH A 8" METER
BASE RATE 1,169.32$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.34$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 1,135.26 1,169.32 34.06 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.06 1,169.32 3.0%
425,000 2,121.26 2,163.82 42.56 2.0% 382.50 382.50 0.00 42.56 2,546.32 1.7%
1,000,000 3,455.26 3,509.32 54.06 1.6% 900.00 900.00 0.00 54.06 4,409.32 1.2%
1,500,000 4,615.26 4,679.32 64.06 1.4% 1,350.00 1,350.00 0.00 64.06 6,029.32 1.1%
2,000,000 5,775.26 5,849.32 74.06 1.3% 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 74.06 7,649.32 1.0%
(There are no active 8‐inch potable meters in the OVWU system)
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 1.5" METER ‐ RECLAIMED WATER USE
BASE RATE 73.08$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.27$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 70.95 73.08 2.13 3.0% 0.00 0.00 ‐ 2.13 73.08 3.0%
50,000 184.45 186.58 2.13 1.2% 23.50 23.50 ‐ 2.13 210.08 1.0%
135,000 377.40 379.53 2.13 0.6% 63.45 63.45 ‐ 2.13 442.98 0.5%
200,000 524.95 527.08 2.13 0.4% 94.00 94.00 ‐ 2.13 621.08 0.3%
250,000 638.45 640.58 2.13 0.3% 117.50 117.50 ‐ 2.13 758.08 0.3%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 2" METER ‐ RECLAIMED WATER USE
BASE RATE 116.94$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.27$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 113.53 116.94 3.41 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.41 116.94 3.0%
150,000 411.45 413.58 2.13 0.5% 70.50 70.50 ‐ 2.13 484.08 0.4%
265,000 672.50 674.63 2.13 0.3% 124.55 124.55 ‐ 2.13 799.18 0.3%
450,000 1,092.45 1,094.58 2.13 0.2% 211.50 211.50 ‐ 2.13 1,306.08 0.2%
600,000 1,432.95 1,435.08 2.13 0.1% 282.00 282.00 ‐ 2.13 1,717.08 0.1%
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TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON = Average Water Use
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 3" METER ‐ RECLAIMED WATER USE
BASE RATE 233.86$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.27$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 227.05 233.86 6.81 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.81 233.86 3.0%
20,000 272.45 279.26 6.81 2.5% 9.40 9.40 ‐ 6.81 288.66 2.4%
50,000 340.55 347.36 6.81 2.0% 23.50 23.50 ‐ 6.81 370.86 1.9%
100,000 454.05 460.86 6.81 1.5% 47.00 47.00 ‐ 6.81 507.86 1.4%
150,000 567.55 574.36 6.81 1.2% 70.50 70.50 ‐ 6.81 644.86 1.1%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 4" METER ‐ RECLAIMED WATER USE
BASE RATE 365.41$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.27$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 354.77 365.41 10.64 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.64 365.41 3.0%
209,000 829.20 839.84 10.64 1.3% 98.23 98.23 ‐ 10.64 938.07 1.1%
300,000 1,035.77 1,046.41 10.64 1.0% 141.00 141.00 ‐ 10.64 1,187.41 0.9%
450,000 1,376.27 1,386.91 10.64 0.8% 211.50 211.50 ‐ 10.64 1,598.41 0.7%
600,000 1,716.77 1,727.41 10.64 0.6% 282.00 282.00 ‐ 10.64 2,009.41 0.5%
TABLE FOR MONTHLY CHARGES AND PERCENT INCREASE COMPARISON
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A 6" METER ‐ RECLAIMED WATER USE
BASE RATE 730.83$
COMMODITY RATE: TIER 1 = 2.27$ FOR ALL WATER USAGE
TIER 2 = N/A
TIER 3 = N/A
TIER 4 = N/A
TOTAL TOTAL
GALLONS BILL AT THE BILL AT THE AMOUNT OF PERCENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PERCENT
USED IN CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE INCREASED GPF GPF GPF MONTHLY MONTHLY INCREASED
1 MONTH RATE RATE Water Rate Water Rate INCREASE BILL
0 709.54 730.83 21.29 3.0% 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.29 730.83 3.0%
470,000 1,776.44 1,797.73 21.29 1.2% 220.90 220.90 ‐ 21.29 2,018.63 1.1%
5,000,000 12,059.54 12,080.83 21.29 0.2% 2,350.00 2,350.00 ‐ 21.29 14,430.83 0.1%
10,000,000 23,409.54 23,430.83 21.29 0.1% 4,700.00 4,700.00 ‐ 21.29 28,130.83 0.1%
15,000,000 34,759.54 34,780.83 21.29 0.1% 7,050.00 7,050.00 ‐ 21.29 41,830.83 0.1%
20,000,000 46,109.54 46,130.83 21.29 0.0% 9,400.00 9,400.00 ‐ 21.29 55,530.83 0.0%
B‐8
APPENDIX C
5‐Year Capital Improvement Schedules
C‐1 Operating Fund
C‐1 Groundwater Preservation Fee
C‐2 Alternative Water Resource Development Impact Fee Fund
C‐2 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
PROJECTS 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 5 YearTotal
PRODUCTION
Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement - Wells 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 180,000$
Replace Well Pumps 75,000$ 75,000$ 100,000$ 250,000$
Well E2 Upgrade 150,000$ 150,000$
Well Production Modifications 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$
Water Quality Control Program 70,000$ 70,000$
Glover Reservoir Coating & Lining 100,000$ 100,000$
Big Wash Reservoir Coating 100,000$ 100,000$
El Con Storage - Operational Improvements 50,000$ 50,000$
Booster Station Modifications 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$
Water Plant 4 Site Improvements 50,000$ 50,000$
Replace Crimson Canyon Booster Station 250,000$ 250,000$
Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement - Boosters 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 180,000$
High Mesa E and F Zone Bstr. Enhancements 50,000$ 50,000$
Production Facility Building Retrofit 80,000$ 100,000$ 180,000$
Wall Upgrades and Improvements 75,000$ 75,000$
SCADA server and monitors 50,000$ 50,000$
SCADA Legacy Replacement 100,000$ 100,000$
Golf Course Metering Stations Modifications 25,000$ 25,000$
SUBTOTAL 660,000$ 420,000$ 520,000$ 210,000$ 450,000$ 2,260,000$
DISTRIBUTION
Main Valve Replacements 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$
W. Lambert Ln. 12" Main Relocation (DIS)600,000$ 600,000$
Tangerine Potable Main Extension (DIS) RTA 20,000$ 20,000$
System Connection Upgrades 50,000$ 50,000$
La Cholla -Lambert to Tangerine (RTA)70,000$ 500,000$ 570,000$
Relocate 3 PRV'S OV Area 100,000$ 100,000$
Rancho Verde Hydrants 200,000$ 200,000$
Hilton Hotel & Casitas Main Replacement 100,000$ 1,300,000$ 700,000$ 2,100,000$
OV Community & Rec. Center Main Repl.600,000$ 600,000$
Linda Vista Citrus Tracts Main Replacements 250,000$ 250,000$
SUBTOTAL 890,000$ 750,000$ 150,000$ 1,950,000$ 950,000$ 4,690,000$
TOTAL ALL CAPITAL PROJECTS 1,550,000$ 1,170,000$ 670,000$ 2,160,000$ 1,400,000$ 6,950,000$
VEHICLES
All Divsions 244,000$ 70,000$ 75,000$ 70,000$ 125,000$ 584,000$
TOTAL ALL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 1,794,000$ 1,240,000$ 745,000$ 2,230,000$ 1,525,000$ 7,534,000$
Project Name 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 5 Year Total
24 Inch Reclaimed Main Tangerine (DIS) RTA 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
Additional Reclaimed Booster Pump Installation 200,000$ 200,000$
TOTAL 1,700,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,700,000$
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
OPERATING FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
EXISTING POTABLE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
C-1
GROUNDWATER PRESERVATION FEE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
RECLAIMED SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Project Name 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 5 Year Total
E-C PRV Naranja Reservoir 100,000$ 100,000$
CAP Wheeling TW Naranja 1000 AF/Yr 400,000$ 400,000$ 800,000$
CAP La Cholla D-E Blending Booster Station 700,000$ 700,000$
TW Naranja Booster Station Upgrade 1,200,000$ 1,200,000$
24" pipe Naranja/ La Cholla/Tangerine 1,600,000$ 1,200,000$ 2,800,000$
TW Oasis Booster Station Upgrades 30,000$ 100,000$ 130,000$
TW 12" Pipe 80,000$ 800,000$ 880,000$
TW 16" Pipe Oasis Rd.100,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,100,000$
TOTAL 100,000$ -$ 400,000$ 4,110,000$ 3,100,000$ 7,710,000$
Project Name 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 5 Year Total
Property Acquisition - Reservoir Site 500,000$ 500,000$
Booster Station 150,000$ 150,000$
1.0 MG Reservoir 150,000$ 150,000$
TOTAL -$ -$ -$ 500,000$ 300,000$ 800,000$
C-2
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
GROWTH RELATED POTABLE WATER PROJECTS
ALTERNATIVE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
CAP WATER DELIVERY PROJECTS
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
APPENDIX D
Assumptions for Preferred Financial Scenario
D‐1 Operating Fund
D‐6 Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
D‐7 Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR OPERATING FUND
Growth
Single Family Residential (SFR) growth rates were provided by the Finance Department on 8/29/16 and
are consistent with Town financial forecasting. Other growth rates include commercial, irrigation and
multi‐family connections.
Connections FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 FY 19‐20 FY 20‐21
SFR 230 250 275 225 200
Other 8 11 7 6 12
Current Water Rate Structure
The following base rates are for both the potable and reclaimed water meters:
Meter Sizes (in inches) Amount
5/8 x 3/4 $ 14.19
3/4 x 3/4 $ 21.29
1 $ 35.48
1.5 $ 70.95
2 $ 113.53
3 $ 227.05
4 $ 354.77
6 $ 709.54
8 $ 1,135.26
The following commodity rates are the cost per 1,000 gallons for potable and reclaimed water use:
Classifications Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Single Family Residential $2.32 $3.19 $4.40 $6.05
Irrigation $2.32 $3.19 $4.40 $6.05
Multi‐family Residential $2.32 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Commercial $2.32 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Construction Water $7.05 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Reclaimed Water $2.27 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
GPF – Potable $0.90 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
GPF – Reclaimed $0.47 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Proposed Water Rate Structure for FY 2016‐17
The following are the proposed base rates for both potable and reclaimed water meters:
Meter Sizes (in inches) Amount
5/8 x 3/4 $ 14.62
3/4 x 3/4 $ 21.93
1 $ 36.54
1.5 $ 73.08
2 $ 116.94
3 $ 233.86
4 $ 365.41
6 $ 730.83
8 $ 1,169.32
D‐1
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR OPERATING FUND continued
The following proposed commodity rates are the cost per 1,000 gallons for potable and reclaimed water use:
Classifications Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Single Family Residential $2.34 $3.25 $4.53 $6.29
Irrigation $2.34 $3.25 $4.53 $6.29
Multi‐family Residential $2.34 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Commercial $2.34 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Construction Water $7.29 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
Reclaimed Water $2.27 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
GPF – Potable $0.90 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
GPF – Reclaimed $0.47 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
There are no proposed changes to the usage allowed in each tier of the SF Residential and Irrigation
classifications.
Proposed Potable Water Rate Increases
The “overall increase” and “monthly impact” are representative of a residential customer
with a 5/8 x 3/4 inch water meter using 8,000 gallons of water per month.
Base Overall Monthly
Rate Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 GPF Increase Impact
FY 16‐17 3.0% 1.00% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% $0.63
FY 17‐18 2.0% 1.50% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% $0.64
FY 18‐19 2.0% 1.50% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% $0.65
FY 19‐20 2.0% 1.50% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% $0.65
FY 20‐21 2.0% 1.50% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% $0.66
Proposed Reclaimed Water Rate Increases
The proposed reclaimed rate increases are shown below:
FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 FY 19‐20 FY 20‐21
Base Rate 3.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Commodity Rate 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Groundwater Preservation Fee Rates (cost per 1,000 gallons)
There are no proposed changes in the GPF throughout the five year projection period.
Water Use Trends
Projections include similar water use trends as those in FY 15‐16. The average monthly water use for a
residential customer with a 5/8 x 3/4 inch water meter remained at 7,300 gallons per month the same as it was
in FY 2014‐15.
Other Revenue
Other revenue is based on FY 16‐17 proposed budget. With the exception of revenue from sewer billing, other
revenue is not projected to increase because misc. charges fluctuate annually. Other revenue includes late
fees, reconnect fees, new service establishment fees, sewer billing, stormwater billing and meter income.
Sewer billing is projected to increase by 3% in FY 2018‐19.
Beginning Cash Balance
Taken from 6/30/16 Balance Sheet of respective funds (MUNIS reports dated 9/12/16)
D‐2
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR OPERATING FUND continued
Interest Income
The interest rate for all 5 years in the analysis period is projected to be 2.0%. Interest rate provided by the
Finance Department on 8/29/16.
Personnel Costs
One new employee was added in FY 16‐17. No other new employees were added during the projection period.
The following increases were provided by the Finance Department on 8/29/16 and are consistent with Town
financial forecasting: the annual merit increase is projected to be 3.5% annually and health care costs are
projected to increase by 2% annually. It is projected that the state pension will remain constant over the five
year projection period.
O&M Costs ‐ Potable
Based on Utility’s proposed budget for FY 16‐17 and updated with the most recent information.
Projected 10% increase in power costs for a potential Tucson Electric rate increase in the 4th quarter of
FY 17‐18 and again in the 4th quarter of FY 20‐21.
O&M Costs ‐ Reclaimed
Based on Utility’s proposed budget for FY 16‐17 and updated with the most recent information.
Projected 10% increase in power costs for a potential Tucson Electric rate increase in the 4th quarter of
FY 17‐18 and again in the 4th quarter of FY 20‐21.
Inflation Rates
The following inflation rates were provided by the Town’s Finance Department on 8/29/16:
FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 FY 19‐20 FY 20‐21
1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Water Resource Management Costs
Costs are for the purchase of groundwater extinguishment credits. These credits will be pledged to the
Groundwater Allowance Account to help maintain a balance that will facilitate growth in the water service
area. Annual costs for FY 16‐17 and FY 17‐18 have been estimated. The actual volume purchased will depend
on the number of acre feet purchased and the negotiated cost per acre foot.
Reclaimed Water Wheeling Costs
Pursuant to the existing IGA, the reclaimed water is delivered on a non‐interruptible basis at an interruptible
rate. Inflationary increases of 2% are included annually. Included in the wheeling costs are funds to be paid to
Tucson Water for the purchase of their effluent when Oro Valley doesn’t produce enough effluent. An average
of $26,200 per year has been included in the reclaimed operating costs for FY 2016‐17 through FY 2020‐21.
CAP Wheeling Costs
Costs include the fees charged by Tucson Water to wheel the CAP water through their recharge and recovery
system. Tucson Water fees are fixed pursuant to an IGA and are being renegotiated in FY 2016‐17. It is
assumed that there were be a 10% increase in the power component and a 5% increase in the O&M
component for and estimated wheeling rate of $580 per AF. It is also assumed that the Utility will wheel 2,000
AF per year for FY 2016‐17 through FY 2018‐19. The amount wheeled is projected to increase to 2,300 AF for FY
2019‐20 and increase to 2,600 AF in FY 2020‐21.
CAP Recharge Costs
Costs are based on the rate schedule adopted by CAP 6/09/16. The figures represent the annual cost to deliver
the Utility’s entire allotment of CAP water (10,305 AF) for recharge.
D‐3
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR OPERATING FUND continued
Capital Improvements – Operating Fund
The following table identifies the amount of the capital projects for the existing potable water system for
each fiscal year and the related financing as identified in the revised 15 Year CIP dated 2/23/16:
Fiscal Total Project Financing
Year Capital Costs Cash Reserves New Debt
2016‐17 $ 1,794,000 $ 1,794,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2017‐18 $ 1,240,000 $ 120 000 $ 1,120,000
2018‐19 $ 745,000 $ 225,000 $ 520,000
2019‐20 $ 2,230,000 $ 70,000 $ 2,160,000
2020‐21 $ 1,525,000 $ 125,000 $ 1,400,000
$ 7,534,000 $ 2,334,000 $ 5,200,000
Assumed additional debt in the amount of $5,200,000 is incurred in FY 17‐18 for existing system improvements
through the sale of bonds at an interest rate of 3% over 20 years.
Capital Improvements – Groundwater Preservation Fee
The amount of the capital projects for the reclaimed water system is $1,700,000 for FY 2016‐17. There are no
other capital projects in the remaining for years.
Debt Service & Minimum Debt Service Coverage Requirement
The following tables identify the debt service included in this proforma:
Bonds Type Description Amortization Schedule By FY 16‐17 Payment
2008 Sr. Lien Reclaimed Ph. 2 WIFA $ 314,798
2009 Sr. Lien Existing System CIP WIFA $ 150,820
2012 Sr. Lien Refunding (Reclaim Ph. 1) Stone & Youngberg $ 1,069,449
2012 Sr. Lien Refunding (2003) Stone & Youngberg $ 589,716
2013 Sr. Lien Refunding (2003) Stifel & Nicolaus & Co. $ 1,033,428
2014 Sr. Lien AMI Project WIFA $ 395,534
2019 Sr. Lien Existing System CIP TBD $ 0
$ 3,553,788
The minimum debt service coverage for the Sr. Lien debt is 1.30.
Bonds Type Description Amortization Schedule By FY 16‐17 Payment
2007 Excise Tax Refunding (1996 & 1999) Stone & Youngberg $ 1,259,936
2015 Excise Tax Refunding (2005) Stifel & Nicolaus & Co. $ 151,634
$ 1,411,570
The minimum debt service coverage for the excise tax pledged debt is 1.0.
Cash Reserve Requirement
Mayor & Town Council Water Policies require the Utility to maintain cash reserves in the Operating Fund of not
less than 20% of the combined total of the annual budgeted amounts for personnel, O&M and debt service.
This specifically excludes costs for capital projects, depreciation, amortization and contingency
D‐4
PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR AWRDIF FUND
Growth
SFR growth rates were provided by the Finance Department on 8/29/16 and are consistent with Town
financial forecasting. Other Service Units (SU’s) include commercial, irrigation and multi‐family connections.
FY 15‐16 FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 FY 19‐20
SFR SU’s 230 250 275 225 200
Other SU’s 47 31 36 20 30
AWRD Impact Fees
Impact fees are $4,045 per EDU, Ordinance No. (O) 14‐05, effective 7/01/14
Not projected to change in the five year projection period.
Beginning Cash Balance
Taken from 6/30/16 Balance Sheet of respective funds (MUNIS reports dated 9/12/16).
Interest Income
The interest rate for all five years in the analysis period is projected to be 2.0%. Interest rate was provided
by the Finance Department on 8/29/16.
CAP Capital Costs
Based on 3,557 AF at rate schedule adopted by CAP 6/09/16.
Debt Service
There is no debt service in this fund during the five year projection period.
Capital Improvements
The following table identifies the amount of the CAP water capital projects for each fiscal year
and the related financing as identified in the revised 15 Year CIP dated 2/23/16:
Fiscal Total Project Financing
Year Capital Costs Cash Reserves New Debt
2016‐17 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2017‐18 ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2018‐19 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2019‐20 $4,110,000 $4,110,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2020‐21 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
$7,710,000 $7,710,000
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PREFERRED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR PWSDIF FUND
Growth
SFR growth rates were provided by the Finance Department on 8/29/16 and are consistent with Town
financial forecasting. Other Service Units (SU’s) include commercial, irrigation and multi‐family connections.
FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 FY 19‐20 FY 20‐21
SFR SU’s 230 250 275 225 200
Other SU’s 47 31 36 20 30
PWSD Impact Fees
Impact fees are $2,015 per EDU, Ordinance No. (O) 14‐05, effective 7/01/14.
Not projected to change in the five year projection period.
Beginning Cash Balance
Taken from 6/30/16 Balance Sheet of respective funds. (MUNIS reports dated 9/12/16).
Interest Income
The interest rate for all five years in the analysis period is projected to be 2.0%. Interest rate was provided
by the Finance Department on 8/29/16.
Debt Service
There is no new debt in this fund during the projection period. The following table identifies the existing debt service
included in this proforma:
Bonds Type Description Amortization Schedule By FY 16‐17 Payment
2012 Sr. Lien Refunding (2003) Stone & Youngberg $ 329,916
The minimum debt service coverage for the Sr. Lien debt is 1.30.
Capital Improvements
The following table identifies the amount of growth‐related capital projects for each fiscal year
and the related financing as identified in the revised 15 Year CIP dated 2/23/16:
Fiscal Total Project Financing
Year Capital Costs Cash Reserves New Debt
2016‐17 ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2017‐18 ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2018‐19 ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2019‐20 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
2020‐21 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
$ 800,000 $ 800,000
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Town Council Regular Session Item # 4.
Meeting Date:02/15/2017
Requested by: Paul Keesler Submitted By:Mike
Standish,
Town
Clerk's Office
Department:Community Development & Public Works
Information
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE INITIATION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO
STREAMLINE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS AND GAIN EFFICIENCIES
BY COMBINING THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND THE PLANNING
& ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
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