REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 11, 2018
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
SUBJECT
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Actions related to initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed changes to the schedule of rates for water, wastewater and solid waste services:
1. Direct City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed changes to rates for water, wastewater and solid waste services, and
2. Set public hearings regarding proposed changes to rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste services to December 6, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recommends the City Council direct DPU staff to initiate the Proposition 218 hearing process for proposed changes to the schedule of rates for public water, wastewater and solid waste services, and set public hearings for all proposed rate changes to December 6, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DPU has developed a five year schedule of rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste services to cover the five-year forecast of capital costs, operations and maintenance costs, debt service obligations, and provide for adequate fund reserves during the period covering Fiscal Year 2020 through Fiscal Year 2024. The Administration has reviewed the rate plans and proposed schedules of rates as presented in the Notice of Proposed Changes to Schedule of Rates for Public Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Services (Attachment 1) and recommends implementation of the proposed rates to support the ongoing delivery of essential services provided by DPU.
In order to implement the new rates, the City must initiate a Proposition 218 (Article XIII-D of the California Constitution, 'Prop 218') process consisting of a 45-day public notice period followed by a public hearing. The first item before Council today directs staff to begin the first step of the Prop 218 process by mailing notices related to the proposed water, wastewater, and s...
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