HomeMy WebLinkAbout8 Water meter surcharge Agenda Item # 8
Public Utility District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Michael D. Holley
Date: October 15, 2008
Subject: Set Public Hearing Date and Time for FY09 Budget and Water Meter
Surcharge
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Only the Board can set the date for a public hearing.
2. HISTORY
On September 17, the Board and staff held the first FY09 Budget workshop which
covered mission, goals, objectives, budget assumptions, labor and debt. On October
1, another workshop was held on high level Department presentations to review
operations and capital budgets.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The Water Meter Project is part of the FY09 Budget. In order to implement th.is
surcharge a public hearing must be held to receive comment. Two notices will be
placed in the local newspaper, the Sierra Sun. In addition, Proposition 218 requires
notification to all parcels liable for payment of water fees. Letters will be mailed to all
water customers on October 17.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this agenda item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Set the public hearing for December 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter at the
regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Michael D. Holley
General Manager