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AGENDA
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
November 10, 2025
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
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 Commission 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.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
3.DISCUSSION ON WATER RATES ANALYSIS (P. ABRAHAM & M. RALLIS)
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER WUC
MEETING (P. ABRAHAM)
5.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue
not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission 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 Commission 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: 11/07/25 at 5:00 pm by sa
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 5:00 pm by sa
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours
prior to the Commission meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.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 Commission
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 Commission 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 Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located
on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. 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 Chair 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 the Commission. Please organize your speech, you will
only be allowed to address the Commission once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Commission 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.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance
with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the
Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a
member of the audience only.”
Water Utility Commission 1.
Meeting Date:11/10/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with changes) the October 13, 2025 Regular Session Meeting Minutes
Attachments
10-13-25 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
October 13, 2025
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Niranjan Vescio , Chair (attended via Zoom)
David Atler, Commissioner
Alan Forrest, Commissioner
Greg Hitt, Commissioner
Joe Hornat, Commissioner
Michael Smejkal, Commissioner
Absent: Tom Marek, Vice Chair
Staff Present: Peter A. Abraham, Water Utility Director
David Allred, Water Operations Manager
Lee Jacobs, Water Engineering Division Manager
Mary Rallis, Water Utility Administrator
Attendees: Councilmember Mary Murphy, Town Council Liaison
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual
Commission 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 Commission 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.
There were no speaker requests.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Alan Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Joe Hornat to approve the meeting
minutes
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MURPHY)
Councilmember Murphy provided an update on the following:
Past Council meeting updates
Potential Stormwater and Parks & Recreation fee increases
Upcoming Oro Valley Tourism Advisory Committee (4 PM on 10/20 at the Council Chambers)
3.PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK ON THE COMMUNITY COMMENT (60%) DRAFT OF THE
COMMUNITY'S NEXT 10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD
Senior Planner Rene Olvera provided an update on the following OV Path Forward:
Community comment draft is 60% through and will be available through October 31
Review of OV Path Forward
Update from 30% to 60% progress
Community can access and comment the plan online through ovpathforward.com
Reviewed the Community Comment Draft Plan
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
Water Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs provided the following updates on the CIP Project:
Reservoir Rehabilitation (Water Plant 14)
El Conquistador PRV (pressure reducing valve)
Well D-9 Rehabilitation
La Canada Two-Zone Booster Construction
NWRRDS Partnered CMAR Project Reservoir & Booster
NWRRDS Independent Twin Peaks Booster Station
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Staff regarding the CIP projects and materials.
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided the following financial updates:
Revenues
Expenses
Debt Service
Customer Service updates:
new meter installations
customer base
customer portal
Discussion ensued among the Commissioner and Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis and Water
Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding the Water Utility Financials.
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS (D. ALLRED)
Water Operations Manager David Allred provided the following Operation updates:
Water Operations Manager David Allred provided the following Operation updates:
Overview of Water Operations and additional core functions
Water Operations Administration
Reclaimed facility booster rehabilitation
America's Water Infrastructure Act- Risk and Resilience Assessment renewal is due
Water Production Activities
Well C5
Well D9
Update on ADC Inmate program
Water Control Systems Activities
Water Distribution Activities
In partnership with GRFD, installing new fire hydrants
Water Meter Operations Activities
Meter maintenance & replacements
Water Conservation Activities
Conservation Outreaches:
OV Night Out
Saddlebrook Philanthropic Educational Organization
State of the Town
Oro Valley Community Academy
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Operations Manager David Allred regarding
Water Operations activities.
7.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided the following water resource updates:
Water use by type for Oro Valley Main Service Area
Water use by type for Countryside Service Area
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding
water resources and water usage.
8.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided the following updates:
Upcoming Town Meetings
Customer Communications
Behind the Meter Newsletter
SAWUA Forum updates (held on 10/10/25)
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Water Utility Director Peter Abraham.
Commissioners Joe Hornat, Michael Smejkel and David Atler provided feedback on the SAWUA Forum.
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission 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 Commission 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.
There were no speaker requests.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner David Atler, seconded by Commissioner Greg Hitt to adjourn the meeting at
6:16 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
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 Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 13th day of October 2025. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2025.
___________________________
Maritza M. Valenzuela
Senior Office Specialist
Water Utility Commission 3.
Meeting Date:11/10/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION ON WATER RATES ANALYSIS (P. ABRAHAM & M. RALLIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
The Water Utility Staff respectfully request that the Commission body make a recommendation to forward the
water rates, as presented, to the Mayor and Council for their consideration for approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Analysis on the Water Utility water rates for 2026
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
n/a
FISCAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Attachments
ITEM 03- UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RATES ANALYSIS
Water Utility Commission
November 10, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on Water
Rates Analysis for FY 2026-27
Peter A. Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
Mary Rallis, C.P.A., Water Utility Administrator
Water Rates Update & Discussion Outline
Purpose
Tentative Water Rate Analysis Schedule
General water rate analysis goals (General & Specific to FY 26/27)
Recommendation on Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Water rate assumptions (General Fund & Enterprise Fund)
Historical & Projected Personnel & Power Costs by Year
Historical & Projected O&M minus CAP Delivery & Wheeling & Power Costs
Historical & Projected CAP Delivery & CAP Wheeling Costs by Year
Historical & Estimated Capital Costs by Year
Historical & Projected Debt Service Schedule by Year – Operating Fund
Potable Water Accounts by Meter Size
Historical & Estimated Annual Potable Water Use by Year
Historical & Projected Annual CAP Water use by Year
Input rate data for proposed potable water rates
Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses / Capital / Debt Service & Ending Cash Balance
Proposed Rate Increases / Debt Service Ratio & Cash Reserve Requirements
Historical & Projected Potable Rate Increases by Year
Historical & Estimated Ending Cash Balance
Potable Water Cost Comparisons
Discussion
Possible Water Utility Commission Recommendation
Graphical Interpretation
Rate Model Output Data
Rate Model Input Data
Purpose
Purpose
In accordance with Mayor and Town Council Water Policies –
II.A.2.b(4), an annual review of the revenue requirements and water
rates is performed to ensure the long-term financial health of the
Water Utility. Functions of the Oro Valley Water Utility Commission
include reviewing and developing recommendations for water revenue
requirements, water rates and fee structures. The Commission
evaluates staff recommendations based on a rates analysis to ensure
the recommendations meet Town policies and bond covenants.
Tentative Water Rate Analysis Schedule
11/10/25 WUC meeting: - Update & Discussion on rates analysis
- Possible recommendation to Town Council on
proposed water rates
12/08/25 WUC meeting: - Possible Update & Discussion on rates analysis
- Possible recommendation to Town Council on
proposed water rates
01/12/26 WUC meeting: - Possible Update & Discussion on rates analysis
- Possible recommendation to Town Council on
proposed water rates
- Update & Discussion on Fee changes
- Recommendation to Town Council on proposed Fee changes
03/04/26 Town Council: - Notice of Intent (NOI) to change water rates & Fees
03/05/26 Publish public hearing date on Town website:
- Minimum 60-day notice prior to Public hearing date
03/05/26 Publish NOI: - Minimum 20-day notice prior to Public hearing date
06/03/26 Town Council: - Public Hearing (60 days from NOI)
- Council considers adoption of water rate & fee change
07/04/26 New rates and fees become effective (30 days after adoption)
Develop water rates that generate sufficient revenue to:
Water rates analysis goals - General
Meet revenue and cash reserve requirements
Meet debt service coverage requirements
Ensure revenue stability (Balance Base & Commodity Rates)
Maintain the overall financial health of the Utility
The water rates shall also:
Promote water conservation (Tiered Commodity Rates)
Generate the revenue necessary while avoiding rate shock
Adapt to changing rate drivers and consumer trends
Be equitable between customer classifications
Recover the cost of service (Potable & Reclaimed)
Potable Water Rate setting goals for FY 26/27:
Water rates analysis goals – Specific for FY 26/27
Limit rate increase to 5% or less for a residential customer in Tier 1
Last years rate increase for a residential customer in Tier 1 was 3.6%
Meet revenue requirements with a base rate increase only
Stable revenues are necessary to ensure funding of post 2026 CAP delivery cost
uncertainty and projected increases in existing system improvement costs
No increase to the groundwater preservation fee
Current GPF meets costs associated with the NWRRDS project, including debt service
Reclaimed Water Rate setting goals for FY 26/27:
No planned changes for the Reclaimed water base rate or commodity rate
Recommendation on Water Rates for FY 26-27
Potable Water Rates
Increase to potable base rates only
No change to potable commodity tiers for all user classifications
No change to construction commodity rate
No change to potable groundwater preservation fee
Reclaimed Water Rates
No change to reclaimed base rates
No change to the reclaimed commodity rate
No change to the reclaimed groundwater preservation fee
Rate Model Input File
Rate Model Input Data
Assumptions consistent with the General Fund
Water Rates Analysis Assumptions – General
Fund
Personnel costs
Increases to the ASRS contributions
Increases in healthcare costs
Inflation rate
Projected at 3% annually during the 5-year projection period
SFR Growth Rate
Projected at 521 SFR’s during the 5-year projection period
Assumptions specific to the Water Utility
Water Rates Analysis Assumptions – Enterprise
Fund
Personnel costs
No new employees were added during the 5-year projection period
Increasing CAP water delivery & wheeling costs
800,000 AF water volume in FY 2026/27 – 7.46% increase in delivery charge
Wheeling costs have historically been increasing 5.5% annually
Minimal annual increases to reclaimed water delivery costs
Reclaimed water delivery costs remain stable over the 5-year projection period
Existing System Capital Projects
Cash funding of capital projects over the 5-year projection period
Personnel Costs
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City of Tucson CAP Wheeling Costs
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4 (0.02%)9 (0.04%)68 (0.31%)223(1.03%)258(1.19%)
837
(3.87%)
2,128
(9.83%)
18,120
(83.71%)
Potable Water Accounts by meter size – As of 10/31/25
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Potable water use FY 19/20 through FY 29/30
Historical & Estimated Annual Potable Water Use by
Year
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Annual CAP Deliveries 2020-2030
Historical & Projected Annual CAP Water Use by
Year
Input rate data for Proposed Potable Water Rates
Recommended Base Rate Increase
Potable water base rates increase by meter size: 84% of customers have a 5/8-inch meter
and will see a $1.86 per month increase in the base rate.
Meter Size Current Proposed Monthly
(in inches)Potable Base Rates Potable Base Rates Increase
5/8 $ 23.31 $ 25.17 $ 1.86
3/4 $ 34.93 $ 37.72 $ 2.79
1 $ 58.23 $ 62.89 $ 4.66
1.5 $ 116.47 $ 125.79 $ 9.32
2 $ 186.35 $ 201.26 $ 14.91
3 $ 372.68 $ 402.49 $ 29.81
4 $ 582.33 $ 628.92 $ 46.59
6 $1,164.65 $1,257.82 $ 93.17
8 $1,863.45 $2,012.53 $149.08
Rate Model Output File
Rate Model Output Data
Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses / Capital / Debt Service & Ending Cash Balance
Proposed Rate Increases / Debt Service Ratio & Cash Reserve Requirements
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Potable Rate Increases for a 5/8-inch SFR @ 7,000 gallons/month
Historical & Projected Potable Rate Increases by year
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
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Historical & Estimated Ending Cash Balance
Potable Water Cost Comparisons
Comparison of monthly bills to other service providers for a 5/8-inch SFR Meter:
Water Provider
Cost for
7,000 Gallons
Cost for
15,000 Gallons
Cost for
25,000 Gallons
Cost for
40,000 Gallons
Oro Valley Current $51.45 (3.6%)$99.61 (3.3%)$188.61 (2.1%)$358.91 (.9%)
Oro Valley Proposed $53.31 (3.6%)$101.47 (1.9%)$190.02 (1.0%)$360.77 (.5%)
Metro Water $57.10 $105.10 $179.65 $307.90
Marana Water
(Proposed 10.5% Rate Increase)
$55.50 $104.56 $179.26 $319.81
Tucson Water
(Outside City Limits)$67.24 $162.15 $334.52 $669.72
Tucson Water
(City Limits)$60.00 $143.77 $293.68 $582.94
Discussion
Possible Water Utility Commission
Recommendation
The Water Utility Staff respectfully request that the
Commission body make a recommendation to forward the
water rates, as presented, to the Mayor and Council for their
consideration for approval.
Thank You
Water Utility Commission 4.
Meeting Date:11/10/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER WUC MEETING (P.
ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff makes a recommendation to cancel the December 2025 Regular Session for winter break.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Water Utility Commission 5.
Meeting Date:11/10/2025
Submitted By:Maritza Valenzuela, Water
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
ITEM 05- DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission Meeting
November 10, 2025
Oro Valley Water Utility
Director’s Report
Upcoming Meetings
November 14, 2025 ELT / Council Retreat
Roche
November 19, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
December 3, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
December 8, 2025 Water Utility Commission Meeting
Hopi Room @ 5 p.m.
Possible Cancellation
December 17, 2025 Town Council Regular Session
Holiday Break
Special Thanks to Commissioners
Commissioners
Tom Marek
&
David Atler
Thank You