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RESOLUTION NO. i~0ESTABLISHING
RATES
AND
RULES
of the
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
As adopted by the Board of Directors
Effective June 3, 1957
Office
EncinitasRoad, San Marcos, California
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 37
San Marcos, California
Hours
8 A. M. to 12 Noon - 1 Po M. to 5 p. M.
Cibesed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Phone
744-0460
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BISTRICT RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Installation of distribution facilities
It is the policy of the San Marcos Connty Water District to install
transmission lines at the expense of the District as a whole to
major &istribution areas.
Extensions of these transmission lines, when required for the de~el-
opment of any given area, . and installàtion of distribution lines
within such an area, are to be paid by the developers or subdividers
of such an area .under the following schedulw:
(a) Following receipt at the District office of a
written application for pipeline extension, the Manager
and the Board of Directors of the District, if they
determine such extension to be for the best. interest
of the District, will, upon receipt of an adequate
deposit, prepare an estimate of cost and cause to be
prepared plans and specifications for the construction
of such pipeline extension. Such pipeline extension
shall be made at no cost to the District.
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(b) The San Marcos County Water District will enter
into an agreement with such developer or subdivider
to refund such costs under a 25 year schedule for
asbestos cement pipe or a 20 year schedule for cement
lined and asphalt coated steel pipe.
(c) Annual refund of a portion of these costs will
be made on or before March 15th of each year and will
be 40% of the net revenue derived by the District for
the sale of water during the calendar year next pre-
ceeding, throught meters located on such lines. Such
refund will commence only after at least three water
meters serving separately owned parcels pm land shall
have been installed on said pipeline, and will con-
tinue for the time specified above or until the entire
cost has been refunded, whichever is first to occur.
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(d) At the expiration of the agreement time schedule
as outlined in (b) above, no further refunds will be
made to the developer or subdivider, nor will any
refunds be made which would return to such developer
or subdivider an amount in excess of the actual cost
of installation of the pipelines.
(e) All pipelines o~ other facilities which are to
be accepted for operation and use by the District must
be installed in accordance with the District's Standard
Specifications and approved by an inspector designated
by the District. Title to such pipelines will vest in
the District and District shall operate and maintain
said pipelines and applicant shall warrant said pipe-
lines to be free and alear of all liens for labor and
~aterials and any and all encumbrances of whatsoever
kind and description.
(f) Wherever possible, line sHtensions shall be
placed within County roads. Should the installation
of pipelines be not feasible within County roads,
then, and in that event, applicants shall furnish to
the District wibhout cost suitable easements or;rights
of way for said pipelines.
(g) All line extensions of 150 feet or less and
serving less than ten acres in one ownership shall be
considered as a service connection and shall not be
subject to the provisions of this section.
2. Applications for service
(a) Each applicant for service shall sign an application and fur-
nish a legal description of the property upon which the water is
to be used.
(b) At the time the application form is completed, a deposit in
accordance with the following rate schedule is to be made:
5/8" - $ 120.00
1" - 175.00
1 1/2" - 275.00
2" - 51518000
These amounts to be higher when and if necessary, in the opinion
of the Superintendent, to adequately guarantee the cost of meter
amd service installation.
(c) After installation of the meter has been completed, the
District will compute the actual cost of installation bases on a
service run to the center of the read, to which will be added a
charge of $15.00 for overhead and administrative costs and the
balance of the deposit, if any, will be refunded to the applicant.
In the event the cost exceeds the amount of the deposit, a bill
will be rendered which must be paffid within 30 days, if service is
to be continued through such meter.
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(d) The District-reserves the right to regulate the size,
character and location of each meter and service. Applications
for meters larger than 5/8" shall be subject to approval by the
District1s Superintendent and applications for meters of 1 1/2"
or over shall be subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
(e) Provœded there are
property to be served,
Total Irtdqahle Acreaqe
adequate size pipelines adjacent to the
the following meter sizes may apply:
Maximum
Meter Siøe
Normal Delivery
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1.00
5.00
10.00
0.99
4.99
9.99
and over
5/8"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
20 gallons pe rmIiuimu te
50 " " "
100 " " "
160 " " "
(f) In case of mecessity, the Board of Directors may place con-
sumers on anyone or more pipelines upon an irrigation schedule
or may prorate the water available in such manner as. will assure
an equitable supply to all consumers concerned.
(g) A consumer may have a larger meter exchanged for a smaller
meter and in that event a refund will be made of the salvage value
of the large meter less the cost of the small meter and installation.
The District may require such an exchange to be made if the nature
of the water use shall no longer warrant the larger size meter.
(h) In the event a consumer requires a smaller meter exchanged
for a larger meter, such change must be approved as in paragraph (d)
above and payment made of the actual cost plus $15.00 for overhead
and administration cost. A credit will be allowed of the salvage
value of the original meter, less cost of service connection.
(i) When service is requestedffor property not adjacent to a
District pipeline, a meter may be installed on the nearest existing
Dietrict pipeline, provided applicant shall secure permission of
property owner on whose property meter will be located and enter
into a recordable contract with the District to relocate the meter,
at his expense, at such time as an adjacent pipeline may be installed.
(j) A temporary meter may be installed for the same cost as a
permanent meter of similar size with a credit applicable upon
.removal, of the depreciated value of the meter less cost of removal.
A temporary meter is one not intended for use for a period in excess
of six months. At the time of installation of a. temporary meter,
the District may require a deposit of the estimated cost of water to
be used through said meter.
(k) Cross-connections between D~istr{ct water and a supply from
any other source shall be avoided wherever possible. Whenever
a cross-connection exists, the District's supply shall be protected
against back flow by the installation of protective devices as
specified by the Health and Safety Codes of the State of California
anè the County of San Diego, and all rules and regulations of any
regulatory body having jurisdiction therof. The cost of such
protective device is to be paid at time application is made for
service. Following completion of installation of such check valve
assembly, the actual cost of installation will be determined and
the consumer will be billed, if necessary, or a refund will be
made of the unused portion of his deposit, together with settlement
of meter installation deposit.
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3. Fire service
(a) Fire hydrants on District lines are the propert¥ of the District.
However, installation, repair or moving expenses are the responsibility
of the property owners concerned, except when the fire hydrant is auth-
orized for other use by the District, in whwch case, if damage should
occur, the responsible party shall be liable.
(b) The charges for installation of fire hydrants on new or existing
lines are based on actual costs of installation and are to be paid
by person or persons requesting fire hydrant installation.
(c) Installatibnof a fire service line to private property will be
permitted only when supplied through a meter of adequate size, which
is installed in accordance with the regulations of the District, and
which will be subject to the mormal charges for such size meter.
4. Payment of water bills
(a) Bills will be rendered monthly for all water service and these
bills are payable within 30 days of the billing date. The following
monthly water rates will apply on all water used within the District
with the exception of special rate areas which may include additional
charges for pumping, etc.:
$3.50 monthly meter service charge
plus the following charges for water used:
1st 3,000
3,000 - 6,000
6,000 -10,000
allover . -10,000
cubic feet per month - $ 0.21 per œQDicubic feet
" " " " 0.16 " " " "
" " " " 0.11 " " " "
" " " " 0.08 " " " "
Charges for water used are for a single occupancy only and will be
repeated for each extra occupancy served through the same meter.
(b) Bills paid later than 20 days áfter billing will be subject to
an additional penalty charge of l~~ for late payment.
(c) Service will be subject to discontinuance after bills for such
service remain unpaid 30 days after billing date and in the event
service is so terminated, a charge of $5.00 will be added to the
bill and all charges must be paid in full before service wil~ be
restored.
(d) Should the; final date for payment without penalty fall on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the date tssautomatically extended
one business day.
5. Adiustment for meter error
(a) Any consumer may demand that the meter through which he is
receiving service be tested for accuracy upon making a deposit
with the District according to the following schedule:
5/8" meter $ 3.00
1" " 5.00
1 1/2 " " 10.00
2" " 15.00
(b) If, upon test, it shall be found that the meter does not register
more than 5% above true registration, the deposit will be retained by
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the District. If the meter so tested shall be found to register more
than 5% above true registration, another meter will be installed by
the District, the deposit returned to the customer and a credit given
on the most recent four months bills. If the meter so tested shall
be found to register more than 5% below true registration, a bill will
be rendered to adjust for the billing of the most recent four months.
(c) Should any meter in service fail to register during any month,
the consumer will be billed for the estimated use of water as de-
eermined by the District.
6. Resale of water
If the customer shall sell, use or deliver water supplied by the
District to property other than that for which meter application
was made, the District shall. have the right to discontinue water
service to said customer.
7. Unauthorized use or waste of water
(a) No consumer may use water upon any tract of land other than
that covered by the application for service.
(b) No consumer shall knowingly permit leaks or waste of water
on his property.
(c) The District assumes no responisbility for the delivery of
water through private pipelines or for any damage resulting from
the pperation of same, or for delivery of water through District
pipelines or damage resulting from operation of these lines.
8. Riqht of inspection and access
The officers and agents of the San Marcos County Water District shall
have unrestricted access at reasonable hours to all premises suppleid
by the District to inspect the supply system, meters, or other measur-
ing devices and to see that the rules and regulations of the District
regarding the taking, use or waste of water ~re being observed.
9. Service connections
Only duly authorized employees of the District are allowed to
connect or disconnect the consumer's service.
10. Damaqe to District property
(a) Any damage to a meter, pipes, or any other property of the
District caused by carelessness or neglect of the consumer must
be paid for by the consumer on presentation of a bill therefor.
(b) Damage to pipelines and other structures of the District during
planting operations or construction work may be avoided if the owner
or his agent will ascertain from the District the location of pipe-
lines and other structures belonging to the District before work is .
started.
11. Interruption of delivery
(a) In case of necessity, water may be shut off from the District's
mains and conduits, but such stoppage will be for the shortest time
possible. However, the consumer will be notified in advance of such
action except in case of emergency.
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(b) The District will not be responisble for the safety of steam
or hot water tanks or boilers on the premises of any consumer.
(c) Upon finding that no water is available at their premises,
consumers should immediately shut off the gas or electricity at
the hot water tank.
12. Amendments
The Board of DirectoEs of the San Marcos County Water District may,
at their discretion, alter, amend or add to these rallies and
regulations.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the unanimous vote of the Board of
Directors of the San Marcos County Water District this 3rd day of
June, 1957.
John C. Wells, President
Anna D. Charlton, Secretary
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before
me, Inez Fitzpatrick, Notary
Public, this 25th day of June,
1957.
My commission expires October
5, 1958
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RESOLUrION NO. ~6 ESTABLISHING
RATES
AND
RULES
of the
SAN MARCOS COUNTY VlATEIt DISTRICT
As adopted by the Board of Directors
Effective Junè 3, 1957
Office
Encinitas Road, San Marcos, California
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Mailing Address
P. O. Box 37, San Marcos, California
Hours
8 A. M. to 12 Noon - 1 P. M. to 5 P. M.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Phone
SHerwood 5-2533
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DISTRICT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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1. Installation of distribution facilities
It is the policy of the San Marcos Co\mty Water District to install
transmission lines at the expense of the District as a whole to
major distribution areas.
Extensions of these transmission lines, when required for the devel-
opment of any given area, and installation of distribution lines
within such an area, are to be paid by the developers or subdividers
of such an area under the following schedule:
(a) Following receipt at the District office of a
written application for pipeline extension, the Manager
and the Board of Directors of the District, if they
determine such extension to be for the best interest
of the District, will, upon receipt of an adequate
deposit, prepare an estimate of c~st and cause to be
prepared plans and specifications for the construction
of such pipeline extension. Such pipeline extension
shall be made at no cOst to the District.
(b) The San Marcos County Water District will enter
into an agreement with such developer or subdivider
to refund such costs under a 25 year schedule for
asbestos cement pipe or a 20 year schedule for cement
lined and asphalt coated steel pipe.
(0) Annual' refund of a portion of these costs will
be made on or before March 15th of each year and will
be 40% of the net revenue derived by the District for
the sale of water during the calendar year next pre-
ceeding, through meters located on such lines. Such
refund will commence only after at least three water
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meters serving separately owned parcels of land shall
have been installed on said pipeline, and will con-
tinue for the time specified above or until the entire
cost has been ref\mded, whichever is first to occur.
(d) At the expiration of the agreement time schedule
as outlined in (b) above, no further refunds will be
made to the developer or subdivider, nor will any
refunds be made which would return to such developer
or sHbdivider an amount in excess of the actual cost
of installation of the pipelines.
(e) . All pipelines or other facilities which are to
be accepted for operation and use by the District must
. be installed j,n accordance with the District s Standard
Specifications and approved by an inspector designated
by the District. Title to such pipelines will vest in
the District and District shall operate and maintain
said pipelines and applicant shall warrant said pipe-
lines to be free and clear of all liens fo.r labor. and
materials and any and all encumbrances of whatsoever
kind and description. .
(f) Wherever possible, line extensions shall be
placed within County roads. Should the installation
of pipelines be not feasible within County roads,
then, and in that event, applicants shall furnish to
the District without cost suitable easements or rights
of way for said pipelines.
(g) All line extensions of 150 feet or less and
serving less than ten acres in one ownership shall be
considered as a service connection and shall not be
subject to the provisions of this section.
2. Applications for service
(a) Each applicant for service shall sign an application and fur-
nish a legal description of the property upon which the water is
to be used.
(b) At the time the application form is completed, a deposit in
accordance with the fOllowing rate schedule is to be made:
$ 120.00
175.00
275.00
465.00
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These amounts to be higher when and if necessary, in the op1n1on
of the Superintendent, to adequately guarantee the cost of meter
and service installation.
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(c) After installation of the meter has been completed, the
District will compute the actual cost of installation based on a
serviceJrun to the center of the road, to which will be added a
charge of $15.00 for overhead and administrative costs and the
balance of'the deposit, if any, will be refunded to the applicant.
In the event the cost exceeds the amount of the deposit, a bill
will be rendered which must be paid within 30 days, if service is
to be continued through such meter..
(d) The District reserves the right to regulate the size,
character and location of each meter and service. Applications
for meters larger than 5/8" shall be subject to approval by the
District's Superintendent and applications for meters of 1 1/2"
or over shall be subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
(e) Provided there are adequate size pipelines adjacent to the
property to be served, the fOllowing meter sizes may apply:
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Maximum
Total Irrigable Acreage Meter Size Normal Delivery
0 - 0.99 5/8" 20 gallons per minute
1.00 - 4.99 1" 50 " " "
5.00 - 9.99 1 1/2" 100 " " "
10.00 and over 2" 160 " " "
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(f) In case of necessity, the Board of Directors may place con-
sumers on anyone or more pipelines upon an irrigation schedule
or may prorate the water available in such manner as will assure.
an equitable supply to all consumers concerned.
(g) A consumer may have a larger meter exchanged for a smaller
meter and in that event a refund will be made of the salvage value
of the large meter less the cost of the small meter and installation.
The District may require such an exchange to be made if the nature
of the water use shall no. longer warrant the larger size meter.
(h) In the event a consumer requires a smaller meter exchanged
for a larger meter, such change must be approved as in paragraph (d)
above and payment made of the actual cost plus $15.00.for overhead
and administration cost. A credit will be .allowed of the salvage
value of the original meter, less cost of service connection.
(i) Vfuen service is requested for property not adjacent to a
District pipeline, a meter may be installed on the nearest existing
District pipeline, provided applicant shall secure 'permission of
property owner on whose property meter will be located and enter
into a recordable contract with the District to relocate the meter,
at his expense, at such time as an adjacent pipeline may be installed.
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(j) A temporary meter may be installed for the same cost as a
permanent meter of similar size with a credit applicable upon
removal, of the depreciated value of the meter less cost of removal.
A temporary meter is one not intended for use for a period in excess
of six months. At the time of installation of a temporary meter,
the District may require a deposit of the estimated cost of water
to be used through said meter.
(k) Cross-connections between District water and a supply from
any other source shall be avoided wherever :possible. Yfuenever
a cross-connection exists, the District's sup:ply shall be protected
against back flow by the installation of protective devices as
specified by the Health and Safety Codes of the State of California
and the County of San Diego, and all rules and regulations of any
regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof. The cost of such
protective device is to be paid at time application is made for
service. Following completion of installation of such check valve
assembly, the actual cost of installation will be determined and
the consumer will be billed, if necessary, or a refund will be
made of the unused portion of his deposit, together with settlement
of meter installation deposit.
3. Fire service
(a) Fire hydrants on District lines are the property of the Dis-
trict. However, installation, repair or moving expenses are the
responsibility of the property Oimers concerned, except when the
fire hydrant is authorized for other use by the District, in which
case, if damage should occur, the responsible party shall be liable.
(b) The charges for installation of fire hydrants on new or
existing lines are based on actual costs of installation and are
to be paid by person or persons requesting fire hydrant installation.
(c) Installation of a fire service line to private property will
be permitted only when supplied through a meter of adequate size,
which is installed in accordance with the regulations of the District,
and which will be sUbject to the normal charges for such size meter.
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4. Payment of water bills
~ (a) Bills will be rendered monthly for all water service and
these bills are payable within 30 days of the billing date.
The following monthly water rates will apply on all water used
within the District with the exception of special rate areas
which may include additional charges for pumping, etc.~
$3.50 monthly meter service charge plus the fOllowing
charges for water used:
1st 3,000
3,000 - 6,000
6,000 -10,000
allover 10,000
cubic feet per month- $
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0.20 per
0.15 "
0.10 ·tt
0.085 "
100 cubic feet
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Charges for water used are for a single occupancy only and will
i . be repeated for each extra occupancy served through the same meter.
(b) Bills paid later than 20 days after billing will be subject
to an additional penalty charge of 10% for late payment.
(c) Service will be subject to discontinuance after bills for
such service remain unpaid 30 days after'billing date and in the
event service is so terminated, a charge of $5.00 will be added
to the bill and all charges must be paid in full before service
will be restored.
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\ (d) Should the final date for payment without penalty fall on a
\ Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the date is automatically extended
\one business day.
5. Adjustment for meter error
(a) Any consumer may demand that the meter through which he is
receiving service be tested for accurßcy upon making a deposit
with the District according to the following schedule:
5/8"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
$ 3.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
meter
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(b) If, upon test, it shall be found that the meter does not
register more than 5% above true registration, the deposit will
be retained by the District. If the Deter so tested shall be
found to register more than 5% above true registration, another
meter will be installed by the District, the deposit returned
to the customer and a credit given on the most recent four months
bills. If the meter so tested shall be fo~~d to register more
than 5% below true registration, a bill will be rendered to
adjust for the billing of the most recent four months.
(c) Should any meter in service fail to register during any
month, the consumer will be billed for 'i;he estimated use of
water as determined by the District.
6. Resale of water
If the customer shall sell, use or deliver water supplied by the
District to property other than that for which meter application
was made, the District shall have the right to discontinue water
service to said customer.
7. Unauthorized use or waste of water
(a) No consumer may use water upon any tract of land other than
that covered by the application for service.
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(b) No consumer shall knowingly permit leaks or waste of water
on his property.
(c) The District assumes no responsibility for the delivery of
water through private pipelines or for any damage resulting from
the operation of same, or for delivery of water through District
pipelines or damage resulting from operation of these lines.
8. Ri~ht of ins~ection and access
The officers and agents of the San Marcos County Water District shall
have unrestricted access at reasonable hours to all premises supplied
by the District to inspect the supply system, meters, or other measur-
ing devices and to see that the rules and regulations of the District
regarding the taking, use or waste of water are being observed.
9, Service connections
Only dUly authorized employees of the District are allowed to
connect or disconnect the consumer's service.
10. Damage to District property
(a) Any damage to a meter, pipes, or any other property of the
District caused by carelessness or neglect of the consumer must be
paid for by the consumer on presentation of a bill therefor.
(b) Damage to pipelines and other structures of the District during
~lanting operations or construction work may be avoided if the owner
or his agent will ascertain from the District the location of pipe-
lines and other structures belonging to the District before work is
started.
11. Interruption of delivery
(a) In case of necessity, water may be shut off from the District's
mains and conduits, but such stoppage will be for the shortest time
possible. However, the consumer will be notified in advance of such
action except in case of emergency.
(b) The District will not be responsible for the safety of steam
or hot water tanks or boilers on the premises of any consumer.
(c) Upon finding that no water is available at their premises,
consumers should immediately shut off the gas or electricity at
the hot water tank.
12. Amendments
The Board of Directors of the San Marcos County Water District may,
at their discretion, alter, amend or add to these rules and
regulations.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the unanimous vote of the Board of
Directors of the San Marcos County Water District this 3rd day of
June, 1957.
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-'John C. Wells, President
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Anna D. Charlton, Secretary
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me,
Inez Fitzpatrick, Nbtary Public,
this 25th'day of June, 1957.
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