General Improvement DistrictsJune 3, 2019Page 1
Notice of Public MeetingGENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
GOLCONDA WATER DISTRICT/MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT/PARADISE VALLEYSEWER DISTRICT
Monday, June 03, 2019 9:00 AM:
Humboldt County Courthouse Meeting Room 20150 West Fifth Street, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
All times on this agenda are approximate. Consideration of items may require more or less timethan is scheduled. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combinetwo or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from theagenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Public comment isdesignated for discussion only. The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on anymatter not appearing on the agenda; however, no action may be taken on Matter raised until thematter itself has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may betaken. Additionally, public comment may be heard on any item listed on the Agenda. Persons areinvited to submit comments in writing and/or attend and make comments on any agenda item at theCommission meeting. All public comment may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, at thediscretion of the Commission.
Agenda - Monday, June 3, 2019
GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT - General public comment is designated for discussion only. The public has theopportunity to address the Commission on any matter not appearing on this agenda; however, noaction may be taken on a matter raised until the matter itself has been specifically included on theagenda as an item upon which action may be taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
EXPENDITURES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration of, discussion and possible approval ofexpenses for the time period from MAY 18, 2019 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019 related to the operation
1
General Improvement DistrictsJune 3, 2019Page 2
of the Golconda General Improvement District (GID) for the express purpose of maintaining andimproving the water system. (Discussion and possible action).
ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH SHAW ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL AND UTILITYSERVICES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration, discussion and possible action to enter intoan agreement with Shaw Engineering, the engineer of record for Golconda General ImprovementDistrict, to provide on-call and engineering services for the Golconda Water District in an amount notto exceed $7,500. Discussion and possible action.Proposal and agreement
Exhibit A and B - Shaw GGID - Prelim Support.pdf
FY 2017-2018 Shaw Engineering Utility Agreement 03.29.19.pdf
9:00 A.M.: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE REVENUES FOR MAINTENANCE,DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) -Consideration, discussion and possible approval of a Resolution deeming it to be in the best interestsof the Golconda General Improvement District to increase water rates, tolls, charges to increaserevenues for the Water District to cover costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and futureimprovements; and other matters related thereto. Discussion and possible action.RESOLUTION
Golconda Final Brief Description.pdf
Resolution - Golconda water - wnm updated 5.28.19.pdf
Golconda Final 3 Year Phase In.pdf
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
EXPENDITURES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration of, discussion and possible approval ofexpenses for the time period from MAY 18, 2019 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019 related to the operationof the McDermitt General Improvement District (GID) for the express purpose of maintaining andimproving the water or sewer systems. Discussion and possible action.
2
General Improvement DistrictsJune 3, 2019Page 3
9:00 A.M: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE REVENUES FOR MAINTENANCE,DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) -Consideration, discussion and possible approval of a Resolution deeming it to be in the best interestsof the McDermitt General Improvement District to increase water rates, tolls, charges to increaserevenues for the Water District to cover costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and futureimprovements; and other matters related thereto. Discussion and possible action.RESOLUTION
Amended McDermitt GID rate increase notice.pdf
Resolution - Mcdermitt water wnm.pdf
McDermitt Final 3-Year Phase-In.pdf
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
PARADISE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration of, discussion and possibleapproval of expenses for the time period MAY 18, 2019 THROUGH MAY 31, 2019 related to theoperation of the Paradise Valley Sewer District for the express purpose of maintaining and improvingthe sewer system. (Discussion and possible action).
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
3
General Improvement DistrictsJune 3, 2019Page 4
NOTICE: The County Com m ission m ay close the m eeting to receive inform ation from legal counsel pursuant toNevada Revised Statutes 241.015
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
PLACES POSTED: Humboldt Co. Courthouse, 50 W. 5th St.: Rooms 201, 205, & 207 at ___________ A.M. By :____________________________________________
Humboldt County Library : 85 E. 5th St. at ___________ A.M. By :__________________________________________________________________
County Annex: 4th & Bridge St. at ___________ A.M. By :________________________________________________________________________
Winnemucca City Hall: 4th & Melarkey St. at _____________ A.M.By : ______________________________________________________________
Humboldt County Website: www.hcnv .us at _____________A.M. By : ______________________________________________________________
State of Nev ada Website: www.notice.nv .gov . ____________ A.M. By : ______________________________________________________________
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2019 POSTED BY: _______________________________________________
DATE POSTED: ___________________________
NOTE FOR SUPPORTING MATERIAL: A copy of the supporting material f or the meeting may be obtained at Commissioner meeting/agendas on the Humboldt Countywebsite: www.hcnv .us or by contacting Dav e Mendiola, County Administrator, at 50 W. Fif th Street, Winnemucca, Nev ada 89445, (775) 623-6300
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - Reasonable ef f orts will be made to assist and accommodate phy sically disabled persons desiring to attend the meeting. Please call the Humboldt County Administrator’s Of f ice at 623-6300 in adv ance so that arrangements may be conv eniently made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE - Humboldt County is an Equal Opportunity Employ er and will not discriminate against employ ees or applicants f or employ ment orserv ices in an unlawf ul manner.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT - In accordance with Federal civ il rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civ il rights regulations and policies, theUSDA, its Agencies, of f ices, and employ ees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited f rom discriminating based on race, color,national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability , age, marital status, f amily /parental status, income deriv ed f rom apublic assistance program, political belief s, or reprisal or retaliation f or prior civ il rights activ ity , in any program or activ ity conducted or f unded by USDA (not all basesapply to all programs). Remedies and complaint f iling deadlines v ary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternativ e means of communication f or program inf ormation (e.g., Braille, ;large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc)shouldContact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (v oice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Serv ice at (800) 877-9339.Additionally , program inf ormation may be made av ailable in languages other than English.
To f ile a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, f ound online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov /complaint_f iling_cust.html and at any USDA of f ice or write a letter addressed to USDA and prov ide in the letter all of the inf ormation requestedin the f orm. To request a copy of the complaint f orm, call (866) 632-9992. Submit y our completed f orm or letter to USDA by :
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Of f ice of the Assistant Secretary f or Civ il Rights 1400 Independence Av enue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) f ax: (202) 690-7422: or(3) email: [email protected]
USDA is an equal opportunity prov ider, employ er, and lender.
4
Water Wastewater Civil 20 Vine Street Reno, NV 89503 (775) 329-5559 shawengineering.com
March 28, 2019
Golconda GID c/o Ben Garrett Humboldt County (Golconda GID) 50 W Fifth Street Winnemucca, NV 89445
Re: Proposal for Engineering Services Golconda GID Spring Line, Spring Box, Chlorination and Automatic Bypass Upgrades Preliminary Engineering Support
Dear Mr. Garrett:
At your request Shaw Engineering (Shaw) is pleased to submit an engineering services proposal for preliminary engineering support for the Golconda General Improvement District (GGID) Spring Line, Spring Box, Chlorination and Automatic Bypass Upgrades. We understand GGID has been placed on the priority list with the State of Nevada Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF). The scope of work for this proposal includes:
- Site visit with operators to confirm final scoping of required improvements - Review of sanitary survey deficiencies for the water system to confirm any additional
improvements which need to be addressed - SRF funding application support - Brief “Alternatives Analysis” report to support the SRF funding process - Final cost estimates for SRF project - General coordination with GGID/Humboldt County Staff and SRF staff for processing the
SRF funding - Attendance at meetings with Humboldt County and SRF as requested
Services for the above scope of work will be billed monthly based on our current fee schedule, attached. It is estimated a budget of $4,500 to $7,500 will be required to complete the above engineering support. Our fee will not exceed $7,500 without prior authorization.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions please call.
Sincerely, SHAW ENGINEERING
Cody Black, P.E. Principal Engineer
Exhibit A
5
Water Wastewater Civil 20 Vine Street Reno, NV 89503 (775) 329-5559 shawengineering.com
2019 FEE SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL
Principal $160.00/hr Project Manager $150.00/hr Senior Engineer $140.00/hr Professional Engineer II $130.00/hr Professional Engineer I $115.00/hr Staff Engineer II $100.00/hr Staff Engineer I $ 90.00/hr Expert Testimony
Consultations $155.00/hr Reports/Preparations $350.00/hr Trial/Depositions $400.00/hr (4 hr.Min.)
TECHNICAL
Engineering Technician $ 90.00/hr Planning Technician $ 80.00/hr Drafting/Technician II $ 80.00/hr Drafting/Technician I $ 70.00/hr Construction Inspector II $ 95.00/hr Construction Inspector I $ 85.00/hr
ADMINISTRATIVE
Office Administrator $ 65.00/hr Administrative Assistant II $ 55.00/hr Administrative Assistant I $ 45.00/hr
OTHER
Subconsultants Cost + 15% Mileage $0.70/mile Per Diem $125.00/day Expenses At Cost
The cost for office equipment, office supplies, hardware and software utilized during a Project is included in the fee schedule. Per Diem applies to Construction Inspectors that are required to spend one night or more on the Project.
Exhibit B
6
Page 1 of 8
SHAW ENGINEERING
20 Vine Street, Reno, NV 89503
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND
UTILITY SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is entered into this third day of June, 2019 between SHAW
ENGINEERING and Humboldt County, Nevada (“CLIENT”).
RECITALS
This AGREEMENT is predicated on the following facts:
A. CLIENT requires certain special planning and utility consulting services.
B. SHAW ENGINEERING is qualified to provide these services and is willing to
provide them according to the terms of this AGREEMENT.
NOW THEREFORE the parties agree as follows:
1. Duties of SHAW ENGINEERING
a. SHAW ENGINEERING agrees to perform services as outlined in the section
SCOPE OF WORK attached and incorporated as Exhibit A: Proposal for
Engineering Services, March 28, 2019. SHAW ENGINEERING agrees to perform
these services diligently in accordance with the standards of its profession and to
CLIENT’s satisfaction. Exhibit A is incorporated herein by reference.
b. In addition to the services described above, the parties may from time to time agree
in writing that SHAW ENGINEERING shall perform such additional services as
may be mutually agreed to for additional compensation.
c. Services provided by SHAW ENGINEERING will be conducted in a manner
consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily expected by members of the
profession currently practicing in this area under similar conditions. SHAW
ENGINEERING shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical
accuracy of all services furnished by SHAW ENGINEERING.
2. Time of Performance
The services of SHAW ENGINEERING are to begin upon execution of this
AGREEMENT and shall continue until all authorized work, including any
additional work requested by CLIENT in connection with the project is completed
by SHAW ENGINEERING and delivered to CLIENT. All authorized work shall
be completed according to a schedule mutually agreed to by SHAW 7
Page 2 of 8
ENGINEERING and CLIENT, taking into account deadlines expressed by
CLIENT and existing obligations of SHAW ENGINEERING as well as situations
over which each party has no control. Any performance deadlines shall be tolled
during such time that materials, data, or documentation required by and requested
by SHAW ENGINEERING have not been furnished to SHAW ENGINEERING.
This agreement is valid for one year.
3. Compensation
a. CLIENT agrees to pay SHAW ENGINEERING’s hourly rates as described in
Exhibit B: 2019 Fee Schedule for all services performed under this AGREEMENT
as described in Exhibit A.
b. SHAW ENGINEERING may bill CLIENT for work done in the preceding month
on a monthly basis. The billings shall contain, as a minimum, total hours worked
on the project by position, hourly rates in accordance with the rates described in
Exhibit B, a total amount due for the period. In addition, SHAW ENGINEERING
shall describe work that was completed during the monthly billing period.
c. Travel and other reimbursable expenses incurred by SHAW ENGINEERING in
the performance of this project(s) will be reimbursed by CLIENT upon submission
(with receipts for expenses in excess of $20) in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Exhibit “B” and subparagraph (b).
d. Each monthly bill shall be paid within 30 days of presentment.
e. Maximum Amount. Notwithstanding subparagraphs (b) and (c), the maximum
payments under this AGREEMENT shall be a total of seven thousand five hundred
dollars ($7,500) for professional services.
f. The parties shall agree in writing to any changes in compensation due to changes
in SHAW ENGINEERING’s services under Section 1(a) of this AGREEMENT.
4. SHAW ENGINEERING’s Status – Independent Contractor
The parties agree that SHAW ENGINEERING is an independent contractor and
this AGREEMENT is entered into in conformance with the provisions of NRS
Chapter 332. The parties agree that SHAW ENGINEERING is not an employee
of CLIENT and there shall be no
a. Withholding of income taxes by CLIENT;
b. Industrial insurance provided by CLIENT;
c. Participation in group insurance plans which may be available to employees of
CLIENT;
8
Page 3 of 8
d. Participation or contributions by either the independent contractor or CLIENT to
any public employees’ retirement system;
e. Accumulation of vacation leave or sick leave; or
f. Unemployment compensation coverage provided by CLIENT if the requirements
of NRS 612.085 are met.
Further, it is agreed that SHAW ENGINEERING is solely responsible for its acts.
Neither SHAW ENGINEERING nor its agents, servants, and employees are
CLIENT’s agents, employees, or representatives for any purpose.
5. Conflict of Interest
SHAW ENGINEERING understands that its professional responsibility is solely to
CLIENT. SHAW ENGINEERING warrants that it presently has no interest and
will not during the pendency of this AGREEMENT acquire any direct or indirect
interest that would conflict with its performance of this AGREEMENT. SHAW
ENGINEERING shall not employ a person having such a conflicting interest in the
performance of this AGREEMENT.
6. Ownership of Work
All documents furnished to SHAW ENGINEERING by CLIENT and all reports
or work products described in Exhibit A prepared by SHAW ENGINEERING
under this AGREEMENT are CLIENT’s property and shall be given to CLIENT
at the completion of SHAW ENGINEERING’s services or within ten (10) days
of any written request by CLIENT.
7. Assignment and Subcontracts
SHAW ENGINEERING’s services are considered unique and personal. SHAW
ENGINEERING will not assign or transfer this interest or obligation under this
AGREEMENT without CLIENT’s written consent. SHAW ENGINEERING shall
not subcontract its duties under this AGREEMENT without CLIENT’s written
consent. This agreement is binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the
parties hereto.
8. Insurance
SHAW ENGINEERING, at its own expense, shall maintain for the duration of this
AGREEMENT, the following insurance coverage. SHAW ENGINEERING shall
maintain during the terms of this AGREEMENT and for six (6) years after the
completion of all duties and responsibilities under the terms of this
AGREEMENT, errors and omissions insurance, with each subsequent renewal
having a retroactive date which predates the date of this agreement, in the amount
of not less than $1,000,000. As evidence of such insurance, CLIENT will accept
certification of insurance issued by an authorized representative of the insurance 9
Page 4 of 8
carrier. Coverage must be provided by an insurance
company licensed to do business within the State of Nevada with an A.M. Best
Rating of A-Class VII or better. Each certificate shall contain a 30-day written
notice of cancellation to the certificate holder. SHAW ENGINEERING shall
maintain during the term of this agreement:
a. General comprehensive and engineers’ errors and omissions insurance.
b. Workers’ Compensation in the minimum statutorily required coverage amounts in
accordance with California law.
c. Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the minimum
amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit, including coverage for: (i.) bodily injury,
(ii.) personal injury, (iii.) broad form property damage, (iv.) contractual liability, and
(v.) cross-liability.
All insurance shall cover SHAW ENGINEERING, its agents, representatives, employees
and subcontractors in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. In
addition, SHAW ENGINEERING shall require each subcontractor approved by CLIENT
to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and employer’s liability
insurance for all subcontractors’ employees.
SHAW ENGINEERING will provide proof of insurance to CLIENT within thirty (30)
days of signing this AGREEMENT.
9. Indemnification and Limited Liability
CLIENT shall defend, indemnify and hold SHAW ENGINEERING harmless from
all claims, damages, costs or expenses that may arise as a consequence of CLIENT’s
action or inaction on SHAW ENGINEERING’s recommendations and findings in
connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. CLIENT does not waive any
of its defenses or limitations on liability as allowed by NRS Chapter 41 or any other
applicable laws.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SHAW ENGINEERING shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the CLIENT and its officers, employees and agents
(collectively “Indemnities”) from any liabilities, damages, losses, claims, actions or
proceedings, including without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, that are caused by
the negligence, errors, omissions, recklessness or intentional misconduct of SHAW
ENGINEERING or the employees or agents of SHAW ENGINEERING in the
performance of this AGREEMENT.
10. Equal Employment Opportunity
SHAW ENGINEERING is an Equal Opportunity Employer and agrees to comply with
applicable regulations governing equal employment opportunity.
10
Page 5 of 8
11. Notices
Any notice given under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and deemed given when
personally delivered or delivered by the U.S. Postal Service as Certified Mail or
Registered Mail addressed to the parties as follows:
CLIENT
Humboldt County, Nevada
SHAW ENGINEERING
SHAW ENGINEERING
Engineering Mr. Dave Mendiola, County Manager
50 West Fifth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Cody Black, President
20 Vine Street
Reno, NV 89503
12. Litigation
The parties agree that performance of this AGREEMENT shall be governed by the
laws of the State of Nevada and any litigation under this AGREEMENT shall be
brought in that state. If either party brings an action to enforce this AGREEMENT,
the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
13. Waivers
Waiver of a breach or default under this AGREEMENT shall not constitute a
continuing waiver or waiver of subsequent breach of the same or any other
provision of this AGREEMENT.
14. Modification
No waiver, modification, or termination of this AGREEMENT is valid unless
made in writing and signed by both parties.
15. Severability
If any term of this AGREEMENT is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall remain in full
force and effect.
16. Termination
a. At any time and without cause, either party may terminate this AGREEMENT by
giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice. In the event of termination without
cause, CLIENT shall pay SHAW ENGINEERING for services rendered to date of
termination, and SHAW ENGINEERING shall deliver any work product to
CLIENT upon termination, whether complete or incomplete.
11
Page 6 of 8
b. CLIENT may terminate this AGREEMENT for cause upon giving ten (10) days’
written notice describing SHAW ENGINEERING’s substantial failure to meet its
obligations. If SHAW ENGINEERING has not cured the defects in the
performance within ten (10) days, then CLIENT may terminate this
AGREEMENT. SHAW ENGINEERING shall give CLIENT all work products
done towards completion of its services. CLIENT shall pay SHAW
ENGINEERING for the services satisfactorily rendered to date of termination.
17. Taxes
SHAW ENGINEERING shall pay any and all Federal, State and local taxes,
charges, fees or contributions required by law to be paid with respect to SHAW
ENGINEERING’s performance of this AGREEMENT (including, without
limitation, unemployment insurance, social security and income taxes).
18. No Third Party Beneficiaries
Nothing in this AGREEMENT, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer
upon any other person, any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under
or by reason of this AGREEEMENT.
19. Contradictory Provisions
If any provisions of this AGREEMENT conflict with the terms set forth in the
SCOPE OF WORK, then the terms set forth in this AGREEMENT shall govern.
20. Counterparts
This AGREEMENT may be executed in one duplicate originals or counterparts for
each party hereto, and is binding on a party only when all parties have signed and
received a duplicate original.
21. Due Authorization
Each party represents that all required authorizations have been obtained to execute
this AGREEMENT and for the compliance with each and every term hereof. Each
person signing this AGREEMENT warrants and represents to the other party that
he or she has actual authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of the party
for whom he or she is signing. A facsimile signature on this AGREEMENT shall
be treated for all purposes as an original signature.
12
Page 7 of 8
22. Entire Agreement
This AGREEMENT and its Exhibit(s) set forth the entire understanding between
the parties. Changes and amendments shall be made in writing and signed by the
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this AGREEMENT on the date above
written.
For CLIENT For SHAW ENGINEERING
By By
Jim French Cody Black
Chairman President
Humboldt County Board of Commissioners
Date: Date:
Attest:
Tami Spero
Humboldt County Clerk
13
Page 8 of 8
EXHIBIT "A" - SCOPE OF WORK
_________________________________________________________________
Humboldt County Utility Services
INTRODUCTION
This scope of work is intended to allow Shaw Engineering (SHAW
ENGINEERING) to assist Humboldt County (County) with on-call utility
planning and engineering services. SHAW ENGINEERING has a long history of
working on County systems, which include the Golconda General Improvement
District, and McDermitt General Improvement District. SHAW ENGINEERING
will assist the County with these two systems as well as other systems on an as-
needed basis.
The phase and task breakdown for the project is designated as follows:
ON-CALL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Task 1 - Project Management, Planning and Design for County Utilities
Objective
To plan, organize, direct, control, and communicate all services on an as-needed
basis for utility planning and engineering in Humboldt County. Services
performed will be on a time and expense basis, not to exceed $7,500. SHAW
ENGINEERING will not exceed this budget amount ($7,500) without prior,
written approval from the Humboldt County Commission.
14
NOTE:
$82,578.00
22,500 Gallons
Tier 1 $0.70 0 $80.45
$1,955.38 Tier 2 $1.70 5,000 $3.50
$9,952.99 Tier 3 $2.75 10000 $8.50
$0.00 $34.37
$94,486.36 $126.82
Monthly Charge 22,500 Gallons
$80.45 64.97$
$143.03 12.25$
$321.81 77.22$
$572.11
22,500 Gallons
49.48$
Projected Volume Charge Income 8.75$
58.23$
What can the residential consumer expect on a bill FY 18/19?
22,500 Gallons
34.00$
9.37$
Projected Income for Budget Year 43.37$
0.01% LOSS
Annual Budget
Percent Loss or Gain
$15,634.87
Estimated Income on Volume Used
5/8 X 3/4-inch
1-inch
11/2-inch
2- inch
$13,945.32
$142.77
$0.00
$1,546.78
Volume Charges Annual Income
$94,476.31
$94,486.36
Projected Base Charge Income
Base Rate Annual Income
Number of meters
71
2
0
1
$68,543.40
$3,432.72
$0.00
$78,841.44
$6,865.32
Funds
Residential and Commercial Meter Sizes
Proposed Budget
Short Lived Asset Replacement
Capital Improvement Reserves
5/8 x 3/4-inch
1-inch
11/2-inch
Contingency Fund
2- inch
Total Funded Budget
Charge for 10,001 or more Gallons
Total Monthly Bill
Golconda Water System Rate Analysis
2019 Budget Year
This budget includes estimated costs from the Preliminary Engineering Report for operation and maintenance of new arsenic treatment facilities. The proposed design does not include backwash water management
and so this analysis does not include any costs for backwash pumping or disposal.
What can the residential consumer expect on a bill FY 21/22?
Usage amount
Base Rate
Charge for first 5,000-Gallons
Charge for 5,001 to 10,000-Gallons
Cost per 1,000 Gallons Gallons allotted above base Rate
What can the residential consumer expect on a bill FY 20/21?
Usage amount
Base Rate
Charge for 5,001 to Usage Gallons
What can the residential consumer expect on a bill FY 19/20?
Base Rate
Charge for 15,001 to Usage Gallons
Total Monthly Bill
Total Monthly Bill
Total Monthly Bill
Usage amount
Base Rate
Charge for 10,001 to Usage Gallons
Usage amount
15
SUMMARY: A RESOLUTION DEEMING IT TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE WATER RATES, TOLLS OR CHARGES TO INCREASE REVENUES FOR THE WATER DISTRICT TO COVER THE COSTS OF MAINETNANCE, DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS; AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. RESOLUTION NUMBER: __________ WHEREAS, the Golconda General Improvement District (“District”) governed by its Board of Trustees (“Board”) was created for the purpose of managing, controlling and supervising the business and affairs of the district and to acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain any district project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to NRS 318.144 the Board may acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, extend or better a works, system or facilities for the supply, storage and distribution of water for private and public purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to NRS 318.145 the Board shall have the
power to operate, maintain and repair the improvements acquired by the district, including, without limitation, the maintenance and repair of all facilities of the district relating to any basic power which the district is authorized to exercise, and in connection therewith to exercise from time to time any one, all or any combination of the incidental powers provided in this chapter and any law supplemental thereto, except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter or in any such supplemental law; and .
WHEREAS, the District has experienced a considerable
amount of growth in the demand for Water service as the population has grown and the number of residential and commercial customers has increased during the last decade since its last rate amendment; and
WHEREAS, the current water rates charged by the district do not cover the District’s water system maintenance, improvements and needs; and
WHEREAS, The Board may fix, and from time to time increase or decrease water, rates, tolls or charges other than special assessments, including, but not limited to, service charges and standby service charges, for services or facilities furnished by the district,
16
charges for the availability of service, annexation charges, and minimum charges, and pledge the revenue for the payment of any indebtedness or special obligations of the district; and
WHEREAS, the Board being duly informed that the current water
rate charged does not adequately cover the needs of the district for the costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and future improvements, the Board finds it necessary and proper for the Golconda General Improvement District to increase the water rates, tolls and or charges from the monthly base rate per residence of;
• $34.00 for no more than 17,700 Gallons for the 2018/2019 budget year,
• $49.48 for no more than 10,000 Gallons for the 2019/2020 budget year,
• $64.97 for no more than 5,000 Gallons for the 2020/2021 budget year,
• $80.45 for the 2021/2022 budget year, Rates are attached in the “Golconda Water System Proposed 3-
Year Phase- In” and includes commodity fees charged for access water usage; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTES OF THE GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DITRICT OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA THAT:
1. The Board finds and determines that in accordance with NRS 318.199 that proper notice was given.
2. The Board deems it to be in the best interests of the Golconda General Improvement District to increase the water rates, tolls or charges to increase the revenue of the water district to cover the costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and future improvements.
3. Severability: If any provision of this resolution or amendments thereto, or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or provisions or applications of the Resolution or amendments thereto which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution and amendments thereto are declared to be severable.
4. Constitutionality: If any section, clause or phrase of the Resolution shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of
17
competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall continue in full force and effect.
5. Effective Date: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, and approval as required by law.
DATED this 3rdth day of June, 2019. THE BOARD OF TRUSTES OF THE GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DITRICT OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA By: ________________________________ Jim French, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________ TAMI RAE SPERO, Clerk
18
2019
Current Proposed
34.00$ 2.00$ Tier 1
0.70$ Tier 1
80.45$ 1.70$ Tier 2
2.75$ Tier 3
15.48$
0 Tier 1
17,000 5,000 Tier 2
10,000 Tier 3
0
Phase-in a new base rate and phase-in a new commodity charge over three years.
Rates need reviewing every year. After three years, the base rate is only where it should be for today.
The Commissioners need to keep the system aware of increases as the budget year changes.
80.45$ Tier 1 0.70$ Tier 1 0
Tier 2 1.70$ Tier 2 5,000
Tier 3 2.75$ Tier 3 10,000
Budget Year
2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022
Base Rate 34.00$ 49.48$ 64.97$ 80.45$
17,000 10,000 5,000 0
Commodity 2.00$ 0.70$ 0.70$ 0.70$
2000 34.00$ 49.48$ 64.97$ 81.85$
5000 34.00$ 49.48$ 64.97$ 83.95$
10000 34.00$ 49.48$ 68.47$ 92.45$
22,500 15000 34.00$ 52.98$ 71.97$ 106.20$
80.45$ 20000 40.00$ 56.48$ 75.47$ 119.95$
3.50$ 35000 70.00$ 66.98$ 85.97$ 161.20$
8.50$ 50000 100.00$ 77.48$ 96.47$ 202.45$
34.37$ 70000 140.00$ 91.48$ 110.47$ 257.45$
126.82$ 90000 180.00$ 105.48$ 124.47$ 312.45$
120000 240.00$ 126.48$ 145.47$ 394.95$
150000 300.00$ 147.48$ 166.47$ 477.45$
180000 360.00$ 168.48$ 187.47$ 559.95$
225000 450.00$ 199.98$ 218.97$ 683.70$
275000 550.00$ 234.98$ 253.97$ 821.20$
300000 600.00$ 252.48$ 271.47$ 889.95$
350000 700.00$ 287.48$ 306.47$ 1,027.45$
400000 800.00$ 322.48$ 341.47$ 1,164.95$
Current Allotted Gallons:
Target Allotted Gallons:
Commodity Charges (Cost/1,000-Gallons)
Gallons Allowed Before Next Tier Commodity Charge
The first two budget years will consider a Tier 1 commodity charge. The 2021/2022 year applies the three tier calculations.
FY 21/22 Expected Changes
Usage Amount/Gals
Golconda Water System Proposed 3-Year Phase-In
Gallons/Month:
The Objective:
The Understanding:
What To Do:
Base Rate in Three Years:
Gallons Allowed Before Commodity Charge:
Commodity Tiers in three years: Gallons per Tier, in Three Years:
Meter Size 3/4"
Rate Analysis Completion:
Current Base Rate For 2018/2019:
Proposed Base Rate:
Average Rate Increase For Phase-In:
Base Rate
Tier 1 Charge
Tier 2 Charge
Tier 3 Charge
Monthly Charge
19
AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
MCDERMITT WATER DISTRICT RATE STUDY The McDermitt General Improvement District Board will be holding a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Humboldt County Meeting Room #201, Humboldt County Courthouse, 50 W 5th St., Winnemucca, NV 89445 for consideration, discussion and possible actions regarding a recent rate study conducted by Nevada Rural Water to include, but not limited to, a possible rate increase to increase revenues for the water district to cover the current costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and future improvements. All interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony at said hearing. Written testimony may be submitted to the County Clerk, 50 W. 5th Street, Winnemucca, Nevada, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019. Per NRS 318.199.4: All users of the service or product shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views or arguments orally or in writing at the place, date and time specified in the notice, or at any subsequent place or time to which the hearing may be adjourned. DATED: April 15, 2019
____________________________________ TAMI RAE SPERO, Humboldt County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Humboldt County, Nevada
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the hearing are requested to notify the COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR in writing at the Humboldt County Courthouse, Room 205, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445, or by calling (775) 623-6300 or TDD# 623-6249 at least two (2) days in advance of the meeting. Publish: April 24, 2019 (1t)
20
SUMMARY: A RESOLUTION DEEMING IT TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE WATER RATES, TOLLS OR CHARGES TO INCREASE REVENUES FOR THE WATER DISTRICT TO COVER THE COSTS OF MAINETNANCE, DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS; AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. RESOLUTION NUMBER: __________ WHEREAS, the McDermitt General Improvement District (“District”) governed by its Board of Trustees (“Board”) was created for the purpose of managing, controlling and supervising the business and affairs of the district and to acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain any district project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to NRS 318.144 the Board may acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, extend or better a works, system or facilities for the supply, storage and distribution of water for private and public purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to NRS 318.145 the Board shall have the
power to operate, maintain and repair the improvements acquired by the district, including, without limitation, the maintenance and repair of all facilities of the district relating to any basic power which the district is authorized to exercise, and in connection therewith to exercise from time to time any one, all or any combination of the incidental powers provided in this chapter and any law supplemental thereto, except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter or in any such supplemental law; and .
WHEREAS, the District has experienced a considerable
amount of growth in the demand for Water service as the population has grown and the number of residential and commercial customers has increased during the last decade since its last rate amendment; and
WHEREAS, the current water rates charged by the district do not cover the District’s water system maintenance, improvements and needs; and
WHEREAS, The Board may fix, and from time to time increase or decrease water, rates, tolls or charges other than special assessments, including, but not limited to, service charges and standby service charges, for services or facilities furnished by the district,
21
charges for the availability of service, annexation charges, and minimum charges, and pledge the revenue for the payment of any indebtedness or special obligations of the district; and
WHEREAS, the Board being duly informed that the current water
rate charged does not adequately cover the needs of the district for the costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and future improvements, the Board finds it necessary and proper for the McDermitt General Improvement District to increase the water rates, tolls and or charges from the monthly base rate per residence of;
• $49.00 or no more than 15,000 Gallons for the 2018/2019 budget year,
• $54.16 for no more than 10,000 Gallons for the 2019/2020 budget year,
• $59.32 for no more than 5,000 Gallons for the 2020/2021 budget year, and
• $64.48 for the 2021/2022 budget year, and Rates are attached in the “McDermitt Water System Proposed 3-
Year Phase- In” and includes commodity fees charged for access water usage; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTES OF THE MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DITRICT OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA THAT:
1. The Board finds and determines that in accordance with NRS 318.199 that proper notice was given.
2. The Board deems it to be in the best interests of the McDermitt General Improvement District to increase the water rates, tolls or charges to increase the revenue of the water district to cover the costs of maintenance, deferred maintenance and future improvements.
3. Severability: If any provision of this resolution or amendments thereto, or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or provisions or applications of the Resolution or amendments thereto which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this resolution and amendments thereto are declared to be severable.
4. Constitutionality: If any section, clause or phrase of the Resolution shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of
22
competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall continue in full force and effect.
5. Effective Date: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, and approval as required by law.
DATED this 3rdth day of June, 2019. THE BOARD OF TRUSTES OF THE MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DITRICT OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA By: ________________________________ Jim French, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________ TAMI RAE SPERO, Clerk
23
2019
Current Proposed
49.00$ 1.25$ Tier 1
1.50$ Tier 1
64.48$ 2.10$ Tier 2
3.20$ Tier 3
5.16$
0 Tier 1
15,000 10,000 Tier 2
20,000 Tier 3
0
Phase-in a new base rate and phase-in a new commodity charge over three years.
Rates need reviewing every year. After three years, the base rate is only where it should be for today.
The Commissioners need to keep the system aware of increases as the budget year changes.
64.48$ Tier 1 1.50$ Tier 1 0
Tier 2 2.10$ Tier 2 10,000
Tier 3 3.20$ Tier 3 20,000
Budget Year
2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022
Base Rate 49.00$ 54.16$ 59.32$ 64.48$
15,000 10,000 5,000 0
Commodity 1.25$ 1.50$ 1.50$ 1.50$
2000 49.00$ 54.16$ 59.32$ 67.48$
5000 49.00$ 54.16$ 59.32$ 71.98$
10000 49.00$ 54.16$ 66.82$ 79.48$
25,000 15000 49.00$ 61.66$ 74.32$ 89.98$
64.48$ 20000 55.25$ 69.16$ 81.82$ 100.48$
15.00$ 35000 74.00$ 91.66$ 104.32$ 148.48$
21.00$ 50000 92.75$ 114.16$ 126.82$ 196.48$
16.00$ 70000 117.75$ 144.16$ 156.82$ 260.48$
116.48$ 90000 142.75$ 174.16$ 186.82$ 324.48$
120000 180.25$ 219.16$ 231.82$ 420.48$
150000 217.75$ 264.16$ 276.82$ 516.48$
180000 255.25$ 309.16$ 321.82$ 612.48$
225000 311.50$ 376.66$ 389.32$ 756.48$
275000 374.00$ 451.66$ 464.32$ 916.48$
300000 405.25$ 489.16$ 501.82$ 996.48$
350000 467.75$ 564.16$ 576.82$ 1,156.48$
400000 530.25$ 639.16$ 651.82$ 1,316.48$
Average Rate Increase For Phase-In: Gallons Allowed Before Next Tier Commodity Charge
McDermitt Water System Proposed 3-Year Phase-In
Rate Analysis Completion: Commodity Charges (Cost/1,000-Gallons)
Current Base Rate For 2018/2019:
Proposed Base Rate:
Gallons/Month:
Current Allotted Gallons:
Target Allotted Gallons:
The first two budget years will consider a Tier 1 commodity charge. The 2021/2022 year applies the three tier calculations.
The Objective:
The Understanding:
What To Do:
Base Rate in Three Years: Commodity Tiers in three years: Gallons per Tier, in Three Years:
Meter Size 3/4"
Gallons Allowed Before Commodity Charge:
Monthly Charge
FY 21/22 Expected Charges
Usage Amount/Gals
Base Rate
Tier 1 Charge
Tier 2 Charge
Tier 3 Charge
24