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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Recommendations 7
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R1Page 141Pasadena Water and Power: Bill Date 11/24/09: Fixed Cost: 1” Meter $ 42.06 Variable Costs: Capital Improvement Charge (106 HCF) 62.43
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R2Page 14229 The CGJ recommends that LADWP incorporate the findings of Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation into their proposed Strategic Planning Process for objectives and targets. 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 123 SECTION III SMART BILLS GENERAL DISCUSSION Water Bill Comparisons The CGJ investigated several water bills within LAC and there was one fact in common, i.e., those who use less pay more per gallon than those who use more. This, in part, is due to the fact that fixed rate portions of the bills and the tiered or block rates are not structured at a point to effectively reward those who conserve versus those who exceed their allowances. There was also a wide diversity in the types and complexity of the bills. The CCG examined the utility bills from several water retailers in LAC. The results were: 1. Pasadena Water and Power: Bill Date 11/24/09: Fixed Cost: 1” Meter $ 42.06 Variable Costs: Capital Improvement Charge (106 HCF) 62.43 Block 1 24 HCF 21.21 Block 2 56 HCF 136.11 Block 3 26 HCF 75.83
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R3Page 142Los Angeles Department of Water & Power: Bill Dated 09/28/09: Fixed Cost: Not stated Variable Costs: First Tier 44 HCF
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R4Page 142Glendale Water and Power: Bill Dated 08/13/09: Fixed Costs: Water Delivery Charge (CIP) $ 26.23
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R5Page 142Golden State Water Company (Lawndale), part of West Basin Municipal Water District: Bill Dated 10/26/09: Fixed Costs: Water Service Charge (1” Meter) $ 75.90 Variable Costs: Water Usage Prorated (4 HCF) 11.62 City Tax 4.81
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R6Page 143Long Beach Water Department Bill Dated 11/02/09: Fixed Costs: Water Service Charge 30 days @ 1.15880 $ 34.76 Variable Costs: Tier 1 Usage 5 HCF @ 2.16570 10.83 Tier 2 Usage 8 HCF @ 2.40540 19.24
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R7Page 143Suburban Water Systems (Covina), part of Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District: Date of Bill 11/01/09: Fixed Costs: Service Charge ¾” Meter $ 13.92 Variable Costs: Water Charge 11 HCF 18.00