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File #: 20-884    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/14/2020 In control: Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
On agenda: 10/27/2020 Final action: 10/27/2020
Title: Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SA) for the period September 19th, 2020 - October 2nd, 2020
Attachments: 1. Bills and Claims Approved for Payment Report
REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SA) for the period September 19th, 2020 - October 2nd, 2020

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency

BACKGROUND
Disbursements made by the City are based on invoices submitted for payment. Prior to payment, staff reviews all disbursement documents to ensure they are reflective of the goods or services provided. Invoices are usually paid within 30 days of receipt of an accurate invoice. As the final step, the City Auditor, or her designee verifies all documents before payment is issued. Payments are issued through accounts payable checks and wire transfers. It's important to note that items that pertain to the Stadium Authority are billed to the Stadium Manager (ManCo) to pay on behalf of the Stadium Authority for Non-NFL events and the 49ers for NFL events.

The Bills and Claims Report represents the cash disbursements required for operations of the City during the period. The report reflects the payment date, invoice number, description of the payment, funding source, and payment amount for all invoices. The budget control is set by the City Council through the budget adoption process.

DISCUSSION
Significant expenditures in this time period include:

* Payment to Northern California Power Agency in the amount of $9,653,220 for September 2020 all resources bill and Western Restoration fund.
* Payment to MSR Power Agency/Energy Authority in the amount of $3,436,851 for August and September 2020 power purchases and July 2020 shaping fee.
* Payment to Santa Clara Valley Water District in the amount of $2,022,314 for July 2020 treated water purchase and Pump Tax, a groundwater charge that is used to pay for the protection and augmentation of water supplies in the basin.
* Payment to Ethos Energy Field Services, LLC., in the amount of $1,190,122 for release of retention held for services provided at Donald Van Raesfeld Facility.
* Payment to Mission Trail Waste i...

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