Water, Sewer, and Integrated Waste Utility Rate Resolution No. 2025-146

The City of Ontario has established a rate resolution to set user fees for water, sewer, and integrated waste services, aiming to generate revenues that fully cover ongoing operational, maintenance, and capital facility expenses for these utility systems. This administrative action, designated as Resolution No. 2025-146, was adopted following a public hearing on October 7, 2025, and officially posted on December 2, 2025, with a signing date of November 24, 2025. The resolution is statutorily exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15273(a), which permits the establishment of rates, tolls, and charges without requiring a full environmental impact report. A $50 non-refundable filing fee was required to process the Notice of Exemption, which was submitted to the California State Clearinghouse. Performance of the rate schedule applies city-wide across Ontario, California, with no defined start or end date, as the fee structure is intended to be an ongoing mechanism rather than a time-bound contract. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company acts as the project applicant, while Dennice Raygoza, Departmental Administrator, serves as the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries. No formal procurement structure, contracting officer roles, FAR clauses, payment office details, invoicing systems, or contractor qualifications are involved, as this is a regulatory and administrative rate-setting action rather than a competitive acquisition. Payment for utility services is handled through standard municipal channels including cash, check, or credit, with no use of federal payment platforms or standardized accounting codes. The resolution does not include contract clauses, evaluations, delivery terms, or inspection criteria beyond the environmental exemption process, and no solicitation or competitive bidding was conducted.