A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without adhering to the procedure described in Section 15.04.030, the water provider may, upon written notice to the City, pass through to customers in the water service area, in a manner substantially similar to that permitted by the California Public Utilities Commission, any increase or decrease in the cost of water or power (to the extent not already reflected in rates), as well as any new city-imposed fees, charges, taxes, license or permit fees, so long as the water provider promptly passes through in a manner substantially similar to that provided by the California Public Utilities Commission any decreases in water or power costs. The water provider shall, at City’s request, provide City with all information which documents any modifications in the costs of water and power.
B. Water provider may, without adhering to the procedure described in Section 15.04.030 impose conservation or rationing penalties on those customers exceeding their allocations in the event of mandatory water rationing involving penalties imposed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
C. Without adhering to the procedures described in Section 15.04.030, the water provider may forthwith reduce any rate, charge, surcharge, or penalty.
(Ord. 1776, (part), 1998)