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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11182008 - CSD.3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Catherine Kutsuris, Director x, x�= Costa Department of Conservation and Development ' County ST'4 COUN'� DATE: November 18, 2008 SUBJECT: RATE INCREASE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS SERVED BY RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE UNDER THE COUNTY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. ACCEPT report from NewPoint Group dated October 9, 2008 regarding their review of the Interim Rate Application submitted by Richmond Sanitary Service (EXHIBIT A). 2. APPROVE an increase of 4.46% to the Base Service Rates for solid waste collection for customers in the unincorporated areas served by Richmond Sanitary Service under the County's Franchise Agreement, effective January 1, 2009. FISCAL IMPACT f No impact to the County General Fund. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The County has a solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Services Inc./Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS) for service to the following unincorporated areas: Bayview North Richmond East Richmond Heights Rollingwood EI Sobrante Tara Hills Montalvin Manor The County's RSS Service Area includes portions of Supervisorial Districts I and II. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): JL ACTION OF BOARD ON 2YN, 200 APPR D AS RECO MENDED O HER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE J UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT-C ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Deidra Dingman (925/335-1224) ATTESTED '` bft i g1 2005 cc: Dept. of Conservation & Development (DCD) DAVID TWA, CLERK OF THE Richmond Sanitary Service (via CDD) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY,"ft�V . , DEPUTY WConservation\Lorna\Franchised Haulers\Rates\Richmond Sanitary Service\BO-RSS Interim Year Rate Increase for 2009-REV.doc Changes in Solid Waste Collection Rates Charged by RSS November 18, 2008 Page 2 of 3 BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) NewPoint Group Review The County entered into an agreement with NewPoint Group to review the Interim Year Rate Change Application submitted by RSS. NewPoint Group conducted their review consistent with the applicable provisions of the rate setting manual approved by the County for use in the RSS Service Area. The result of NewPoint Group's review is contained in their letter dated October 9, 2008 which is attached as EXHIBIT A. Residential Collection Rates There are two components which together comprise the actual monthly rate charged to customers in the County's RSS Service Area. The first component is the Integrated Resource Recovery Facility (IRRF) rate (hereinafter referred to as IRRF Rate), which is set by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (WCCIWMA) and not subject to the approval of the County. The second component is the service rate, which is set by the County and subject to our rate review process. IRRF Rates (set by the WCCIWMA) The IRRF Rate, set by the WCCIWMA, is not subject to the approval of the County. The IRRF Rate includes the transfer and disposal costs and this rate is set each year by the WCCIWMA. The IRRF Rate component is passed onto all customers served by RSS. The WCCIWMA Board is approved a 4.9% increase to the residential IRRF Rate at their meeting on November 5, 2008. MONTHLY Cart Size IRRF Rate IRRF Rate Increase IRRF Rate (2008) (4.9%) (2009) 20 gallon $ 5.28 $ 0.26 $ 5.54 35 gallon $ 9.26 $ 0.45 $ 9.71 65 gallon $ 17.23 $ 0.84 $ 18.07 95 gallon $ 25.84 $ 1.27 $ 27.10 Service Rates (set by the County) The first component is the service rate, which is set by the County and subject to our rate review process. Rather than instituting a residential service rate decrease of 4.39% for customers in the unincorporated areas served by Richmond Sanitary Service effective January 1, 2008, the Board authorized RSS to continue charging customers the existing Service Rates (shown below as "Actual Service Rate (2007 & 2008)") through December 31, 2008 and directed that the resulting funding surplus ($111,378) be paid to the County. This approach was a divergence from the County's approved rate methodology, however was determined to be appropriate in this circumstance to stabilize rates and protect against potentially substantial rate increase in 2009. This approach served to establish a one-time funding source the County could utilize to address localized problems with illegal dumping in West County. Supervisors Gioia and Uilkema agreed that it was in the best interest of their West County constituents to utilize this designated funding to institute programs/services that directly aid in the prevention or abatement of illegal dumping within the areas served by RSS in their Supervisorial districts. MONTHLY Cart Size Actual Service Rate Deferred Service Rate Approved (2007 & 2008) Decrease (4.399,o) Base Rate for 2009 - 2011 20 gallon $ 18.65 $ 0.82 $ 17.83 35 gallon $ 19.25 $ 0.84 $ 18.41 65 gallon $ 37.50 $ 1.64 $ 35.86 95 gallon $ 55.65 $ 2.44 $ 53.21 G:\Conservation\Lorna\Franchised Haulers\Rates\Richmond Sanitary Service\130-RSS Interim Year Rate Increase for 2009.doc Changes in Solid Waste Collection Rates Charged by RSS November 18, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Currently the following rates are being charged to residential customers in the County's RSS Service Area: MONTHLYEXISTING 2008 Cart Size IRRF Rate Service Rate Total Rate Charged set b WCCIMWA set by Count to Customers 20 gallon $ 5.28 $ 18.65 $ 23.93 35 gallon $ 9.26 $ 19.25 $ 28.51 65 gallon $ 17.23 $ 37.50 $ 54.73 95 gallon $ 25.84 $ 55.65 $ 81.49 Recommended Service Rate Increase RSS submitted an Interim Year Rate Application seeking a rate increase of 4.14%effective January 1, 2009. Consistent with the general intent of the County approved Rate Methodology & Manual, the review of this 2009 Interim Year Rate Application was conducted using the Base Service Rates for 2009 rather than the 2008 Service Rates which include the 4.39% rate decrease that was deferred through December 31, 2008. The recommended 4.46% increase of the Base Service Rate is applicable to controlled costs (all costs other than the IRRF rate), in accordance with the County's Rate Manual. Controlled costs are adjusted based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which increased by 4.24%. Republic Services, under the terms of the Franchise Agreement, is obligated to pay a 5 % franchise fee to the County. This fee has also been factored into this Interim Year Rate Review and thus added 0.42% for a total recommended increase of 4.46%. The below table summarizes the per cart costs of the recommended increase of the Service Rate. MONTHLY • 2009 Cart Size Base Service Rate RecommendedRecommended (2009) Increase to Base Service Rate (2009) Service Rate 2009 20 gallon $ 17.83 $ .80 - $ 18.63 35 gallon $ 18.41 $ .82 $ 19.23 65 gallon $ 35.86 $ 1.60 $ 37.46 95 gallon $ 53.21 $ 2.37 $ 55.58 If the Board of Supervisors approves the recommended 2009 Service Rates (4.46% increase to the Base Service Rates), the new actual monthly Service Rates to be charged to residential customers effective January 1, 2009 would be slightly lower than the existing Service Rates charged in 2008 as shown below. Staff recommends that the difference (ranging between $0.02 -0.07 per cart per month depending on size) be applied to offset portion of the 4.9% IRRF Rate increase approved by the WCCIWMA. MONTHLY00• Cart Size Actual Recommended Difference" Service Rate 2008 Service Rate 2009 Service Rate decrease 20 gallon $ 18.65 $ 18.63 - $0.02 35 gallon $ 19.25 $ 19.23 - $0.02 65 gallon $ 37.50 $ 37.46 - $0.04 95 gallon $ 55.65 $ 55.58 - $0.07 * Staff recommends that the difference be applied to offset a portion of the IRRF Rate increases to be considered and approved by the WCCIWMA Board in November 2008. WONTHLY RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION2009 Cart Size Service Rate IRRF Rate Service Rate Difference set by Count set by WCCIMWA to offset IRRF Rates 20 gallon $ 18.63 $ 5.54 - $0.02 35 gallon $ 19.23 $ 9.71 - $0.02 65 gallon $ 37.46 $ 18.07 - $0.04 95 gallon $ 55.58 $ 27.10 - $0.07 Exhibit A-Letter from NewPoint Group dated October 9, 2008 G:\Conservation\Lorna\Franchised Haulers\Rates\Richmond Sanitary Service\BO-RSS Interim Year Rate Increase for 2009.doc EXHIBIT A NewPoint Group'" Management Consultants October 9, 2008 Ms. Deidra Dingman Conservation Programs Manager Department of Conservation & Development Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street 4'' Floor, North Wing Martinez, California 94553-0095 Subject: Final Report- 2009 Interim Year Rate Review of Unincorporated Contra Costa County Areas Served by Richmond Sanitary Service Dear Ms. Dingman: This letter report represents results of NewPoint Group's evaluation of an Interim Year Rate Change Application(Application) submitted by Richmond Sanitary Service Inc. (RSS) for unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). County rate setting is guided,by the County's 2003 Rate Setting Process and Methodology Manual for Solid Waste Charges as applied to Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. —a division. of Republic Services Inc. (Manual). The County Manual allows RSS to submit an interim year rate application during the three years between base years. The County regulates the following seven(7) unincorporated areas: I. East Richmond Heights 2. El Sobrante 3. Montalvin Manor 4. North Richmond 5. Rollingwood 6. Tara Hills 7. Portion of Alhambra Valley. Our review was conducted consistent with Steps 2, 4, and 5 in Chapter 3 of the County Manual. This letter report is organized into four(4) sections as follows: A. Summary B. Background C. Analysis of Interim Year Application D. Recommendations There also are three (3) attachments to this letter. • 2555 Third Street,Suite 215,Sacramento,California 95818 • Phone:(916)442-0508 • Fax:(916)442-0714 http://www.newpointgroup,com 1 NewPc int Group'" Management Cansultants Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 2 October 9, 2008 A. Summary Based on our analysis of the Application, we recommend a service rate increase of 4.46 percent to take effect on January 1, 2009. Changes to the most common residential rates in the County service rate structure (without IRRF charges) are shown on page 1, lines 2 - 5, of the Interim Year Rate Change Worksheet(Worksheet) included as Attachment 1. B. Background In 2003, the County adopted the Manual The Manual reflects the County's desire to use the operating ratio method for establishing allowable profit levels in base years. The Manual identifies guidelines for allowable, pass-through, and non-allowable costs. Every four years, during base years, the hauler submits audited financial statements and a Base Year Rate Application. These documents are reviewed to determine whether a rate change is necessary. Interim years follow a more streamlined process. Interim years occur during each of the three years between base years, and are triggered if the hauler submits an Interim Year Rate Application. The interim year process distinguishes between controlled costs (service costs) and uncontrolled costs(IRRF charges). In interim years, controlled costs (service costs) are adjusted based on the change in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Consumer Price Index(CPI), All Items, for All Urban Consumers. The CPI is published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. In contrast, IRRF charges are reviewed and approved by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority(WCCIWMA). Since that Manual's adoption, the County has conducted two base year rate reviews (in 2003 and 2008), and rates were adjusted during interim years 2005, 2006, and 2007. Service rate changes since 2003 were as follows: ■ August 1, 2003: + 4.15 percent (base year) ■ January 1, 2004: + 0.00 percent ■ January 1, 2005: + 2.00 percent (interim year) ■ January 1, 2006: + 2.95 percent (interim year) ■ January 1, 2007: + 5.04 percent(interim year) ■ January 1, 2008: —4.39 percent(recommended & deferred) (base year) In December 2007, the County Board of Supervisors deferred implementation of the recommended 4.39% decrease as a means of stabilizing rates while generating revenue the County could use to aid in the prevention or abatement of illegal dumping within the County franchise area served by RSS. RSS was authorized to continue charging customers the same service rates through December 31, 2008 and directed to provide County with the surplus revenue collected from customers in 2008 (approximately $111,378). The County received RSS's Application on August 26, 2008. A copy of the Application is included as Attachment 2. Report —2009 Interim Year Rates Newk int Group" . Management Consuttcnts Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 3 October 9, 2008 C. Analysis of Interim Year Application As part of the interim year process, the County is required to complete the Worksheet (Attachment 1). The service rate increase, based on completion of the Worksheet, is 4.46 percent, as shown on page 1 of the Worksheet. The total rate increase (service plus IRFF) corresponds to a $0.91 per customer, per month, increase for the 20-gallon can service, a $1.01 per customer, per month, increase for the 35-gallon can service, a $1.96 per customer, per month, increase for the 65-gallon cart service, and a $2.91 per customer, per month, increase for the 95- gallon cart service. In its Application, the company indicated a change in projected IRRF fees of 2.08 percent. The WCCIWMA will consider increases to the IRRF charge (the charges for all other services than collection) ranging between 3 and 8 percent, at their November 5, 2008 meeting', that would become effective on January 1, 2009. For purposes of this draft report we have assumed that IRRF rates will increase by 2.08 percent for 2009. IRRF rates, for each service level, for 2008 and 2009, are shown in the table on page 1 of the Worksheet, below the service rate schedule. As an example, the projected 2009 IRRF charge for 20-gallon service is $5.39 per customer,per month. For the service rate adjustment, we used the August-to-August CPI for this interim year review. Between.August 2007 and August 2008, the CPI increased from 216.240 to 225.411, or by 4.24 percent (see Attachment 3). To account for the fact that the hauler must pay a five percent franchise fee to the County, we adjusted the 4.24 percent increase upward to a 4.46 percent increase in the service rate. Historical trends for the change in August CPI are shown in Table 1 on the next page. The last six years has been relatively modest, but recently has been increasing. For the six-year period, since the Manual's implementation(i.e., 2003 to 2008), the change in the August CPI ranged from 1.2 to 4.2 percent, and increased by an average annual compound rate of 2.6 percent. During this same six-year period, actual implemented County rates increased by an average annual compound rate of 2.3 percent. Following three interim years (2009, 2010, and 2011), the County will conduct a base year rate review in mid-2011 for rates to be set for January 1, 2012, in accordance with the Manual requirements. The company is required to submit the Base Year Application to the County by June 30, 2011. In a "base year" rate review, the County will, among other analyses, assess whether the hauler's costs have escalated at a rate faster or slower than the CPI, which may provide a rationale for why rates would be decreased or increased at that time. Thus, if in interim years, use of the CPI has materially overstated or understated the hauler's actual change in costs, rates could in turn be decreased or increased during that base year(based on a measurement of the operating ratio level). WCCIWMA will consider five different IRRF Rate options representing increases ranging between $0.16-0.42 (20-gallon),$0.28-0.74(35-gallon),$0.52- 1.38 (65-gallon)and$0.78-2.07(95-gallon)and new total IRRF Charges ranging between$5.44-5.70(20-gallon),$9.54- 10.00(35-gallon),$17.75- 18.61 (65-gallon)and$26.62 -27.91 (95-gallon). Report-2009 Interim Year' Rates NewPoint Group'" Management Consultants Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 4 October 9, 2008 .Table 1 Change in Consumer Price Index San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose (All Items, CPI-U) 2003 to 20082 (August-to-August Period) Year Percent Change in Index 2003 1.5 2004 1.2 2005 2.2 2006 3.8 2007 2.6 2008 4.2 Average annual compound 2.6 rate of change—6 years D. Recommendations Based on our evaluation of the Application, we recommend a service rate increase of 4.46 ep rcent to take effect on January 1, 2009. New residential service rates, for typical County services, under our recommendation would be as follows: ■ 20-gallon can - $18.63 per customer,per month in 35-gallon can - $19.23 per customer,per month ■ 65-gallon cart- $37.46 per customer, ger month ■ 95-gallon cart- $55.58 per customer,per month. New total residential rates, for typical County Services, including 2.08 percent increase in IRRF charges3, would be as follows: ■ 20-gallon can - $24.02 per customer, per month ■ 35-gallon can - $28.68 per customer, per month ■ 65-gallon cart - $55.05 per customer, per month ■ 95-gallon cart- $81.96 per customer, per month. 2 CPI source data is provided in Attachment 3. 'Actual increases to residential IRRF Charge to be considered by the WCCIWMA on November 5,2008 will be higher and range between 3 and 8 percent which would equate to total monthly increases between $0.16—0.42(20- gallon), $0.28—0.74(35-gallon), $0.52— 1.38(65-gallon)and$0.78—2.07(95-gallon). Report—2009 Interim Year Rates NeWPOInt Group` Management Consultants Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 5 October 9, 2008 Total rates would increase by between 3.65 and 3.94 percent under the assumption that IRRF rates increase by 2.08 percent to County customers for 2009. Should you have any questions regarding the interim year rate review process, or any of the contents of this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at(916) 442-2456. Sincerely yours, NewPAt Groupo, Inc. Erik Nylund Principal Report —2009 Interim Year Rates s Attachment 1 Interim Year Rate Change Worksheet _NewPoint Group' Management Consultonts Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 7 October 9, 2008 Contra Costa County Interim Year Rate Change Worksheet Summary Rate Change t. Percent Change in Residential Rates. a.a6i Rate Schedule(Service Rate w1c,IRRF Charge) Current Increased New service Rate Schedule a) Service Rate Rate Adjustment b) Rate 2. 1-20 Gallon Can Service $ 17.83ffiff 3. 1-35 Gallon Can Service .41 $ 19.23 $4. 1-65 Gallon Can Service $ 355. 1-95 Gallon Cart Service $ 53.21 $ 55.58 $ Rate Schedule Cl-otal Rate Including RRI�Charge) Year 2008 Year 2009 Year 2008 New 2009 %Increase in Rate Schedule a) IRRF Rate IRRF Rate' Total Rate Total Rate Total Rate I-20 Gallon Can Service I$ 5.28 $ 5.39 $ 23.11 $OwaO' 02 3.94 1-35 Gallon Can Service $ 9.26 $ 9,45 $ 27.67uI'll a+d28?86 3,65% _ 1-65 Gallon Cart Service $ 17.23 $ 17.59 $ 53.09 ss55;OTk 3.69% 1-95 Gallon Cart Service $ 25.84 2638 $ 7905 "781€ 368% Year: 2009 Page 1 of 2 a)Does not include all of the rates in the rate structure. b)Not applicable, The County has elected not to round rates to the nearest$0.05 interval. Represents a 2.08 percent increase.Actual changes to be considered by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority on November 5.2008 include five different IRRF Rate options with increases ranging between $0.16-0.42(20-gallon).$0.28-0,74(35-gallon),$0.52-1.38(65-gallon)and$0.78-2.07(95-gallon); resulting in new total IRRF Charges ranging between$5 44-5.70(20-gallon),$9.54-10.00(35-gallon),$17.75-18 61(65-gallon)and$26.62-27.91(95-gallon). Report-2009 Interim Year Rates NewPoint Group` Management ConsUltcnts Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 8 October 9, 2008 Contra Costa County Interim Year Rate Change Worksheet Financial information Section I—Base Year Costa — Base Year Controlled Costs 1. Total Allowable Costs 2. Plus: Allowable Operating Profit 3. Minus: Tipping Fees(Profit Allowed) 4. Equals: Total Controlled Costs Base Year Uncontrolled Costs 5. Tipping Fees(Proof Allowed) 6. Plus: - Tipping Fees(Pass Through) 7. Equals: Total Uncontrolled Costs Q«r'�NfL�r 8. Base Year Revenue Requirement(Less Franchise Fee) *=btW:.W?B Section It.-Changes in Costs Change in Controlled Costs 9. Projected Change in Consumer Price Index(CPI) 4,24% 10. Adjustment Factor from Prior Interim Year 0.00% if. Adjusted Projected Change in Consumer Price Index :" Change in Uncontrolled Costs 12. Prior Year Tipping Fees Per Ton N/A 13. Plus: Prior Year Regulatory Fees Per Ton N/A 14. Equals: Total Prior Year Uncontrolled Costs Per TonIN, :hl1A 15. Projected Interim Year Tipping Fees Per Ton N/A 16. Plus: Projected Interim Year Regulatory Fees Per Ton NIA 17. Equals: Total Projected Interim Year Uncontrolled Costs Per Ton �e° >kUNtlKi 18. Projected Change in Uncontrolled Costs ,�72NtA1 Section III.-Calculation of Percentage Change in Service Rates Weighted Change in Controlled Costs 19. Controlled Costs as%of Base Yr.Revenue Requirement 100.00% 20. Multiplied by: Adjusted Projected Percent Change in CPI 4.24% 21. Equals: Weighted Change In Controlled Costs a .rte:, AR24A4 Weighted Change in Uncontrolled Costs 22. Uncontrolled Costs as%of Base Yr.Revenue Requirement WA 23. Multiplied by. Projected Change In Uncontrolled Costs WA 24. Equals: Weighted Change in Uncontrolled Costs fax'- T�NfA Total Change in Costs 25. Total Percent Change In Costs ' ,=4124% 26. Divided by: Adjustment for Franchise Fee(1-5.00%) 95 00% 27. Equals Percent Change in Existing Service Rates 'r "T"A.464� Year: 2009 Page 2 of 2 Report —2009 Interim Year Rates Attachment 2 Interim Year Rate Change Application NewR int Group` Mcnagement Consuhcnts - Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 10 October 9, 2008 �4 RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE �? sw Ift,m tiREPUBLIC 3260 BLUME DRIVE • RICHMOND,CALIFORNIA 94906 O a. August26,2008 Ms.Deidra Dingman,Solid Waste Manager Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Economic Development 651 Pine Street,4th Floor,North Wing Martinez,CA 94533 Dear Ms.Dingman: Re: 2009 INTERIM YEAR CPI ADJUSTMENT As provided for in Section 8,of the Franchise Agreement dated October 12, 1993,Richmond Sanitary Service is seeking a CPI adjustment of 4.14%in waste collection rates effective January 1,2009. The Interim Year Rate Change Application required under the Rate Setting Process and Methodology Manual for Solid Waste Charges As Applied to Richmond Sanitary Service,dated June 30, 2003,is enclosed. As you will note,we have used the CPI published for June 2008,which is the latest available that can be accommodate the Manual's review schedule. Your early consideration of this request will be appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information,please call Janna Coverston at (510)262-7144. Very trul yo rs� C� Shawn Moberg General Manager Enclosure Cc: Janna Coverston Ed Skelly Winnie Lau I Report—2009 Interim Year Rates NewPoint Group'` Management Consultants Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 11 October 9, 2008 RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE Contra Costa County Uninforporated INTERIM YEAR RATE CHANGE APPLICATION Changes In Uncontrolled Costs 1 Prior Year Tipping Fees per Ton 135.33 2 Plus: Prlor;ar Regulatory Fees per Ton(included in Tipping Fee) 3 Equals: Total riot Year Uncontrolled Costs Pon 136.33 4 Projected Interim Year Tipping Fees per Ton 139.16 5 Plus: Projected Interim Regulatory Fees per Ton 6 Equals: Total Projected Interim Year Uncontrolled Costa Per Ton 139.16 Projected Change in Uncontrolled Costs .- . . -. The IRRF per ton tipping fees are not set by RSS nor regulated by the County. The IRRF per ton fees are set by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority(WCCIWMA). The WCCIWMA has not yet set the IRRF fee,for the 2009 calendar year. M-1 1111Ae- Consumer Price Index as of Aug 2007 216.240 (effective base of last rate adjustment) Consumer Price Index as of June 2008 225.181 Change In CPI 8.941 %Change in CPI 4.14% To the best of my knowledge the data and Information in this application is complete,accurate and consistent with instructions provided by the Contra Costa County Name: Sh n M g Title: General Manager,Richmond Sanitary Service Signature: �`�^" te: Year: 2009 Page 1 of 2 Report—2009 Interim Year Rates Attachment 3 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, All Items (CPI-U) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area New nt Group' Management Cansultcnts Ms. Deidra Dingman Page 13 October 9, 2008 Seriesld: CUURA422SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose.CA Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual HALF1 HALF2� 1998 -n3.2 164.6 165.5 167. 1 6 4. 1999 9": .1 1.8 7-7,17 1 Y 4. ,rY —170—T 4", 2000 --1-716-5 1 .1 1 .4 =47 1 . 7`9 .q 20017179n, 2002 1 9 . 4. 9 2003 - 9n 7 1 ze: 1�5 77777 SSG". �1 7-1'f6-4 19 2004 81 4 1 9. 19 8 1 19 "� 99.5 2005 J,`201 2 202 5 201.2 --203-0 - ,+ 205;9 .203 4 - 7 20 . 2006 1 9 I. Y'i"d" 0.6I 2007 21'3:6 21 . 4 _ 21'6"1 3 _ - , 17.91 _ P6. 1 .O Fffi53- - 11;361 2008 -., 12-0 f 1 22i 1 Report—2009 Interim Year Rates