HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 New Water Rates Agenda Item # 7
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To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: September 16, 2009
Subject: Set a Public Hearing Date Regarding Establishment of New Water
Rates
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Only the Board of Directors can set the date for a public hearing.
2. HISTORY
Proposition 218 was adopted in 1996 and became effective in 1997. It is also known
as the "Right to Vote on Taxes Act." The adoption of new water rates is subject to the
requirements of Proposition 218.
To date, the Board has held several public meetings to review and discuss various
aspects of restructuring and increasing the District's water rates.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Pursuant to Proposition 218, the District must:
• Mail a notice to all ratepayers and property owners informing them of the
proposed change in rates;
• Hold a public hearing at least 45 days after the mailing of the notices; and
• Count written protests that were received from a majority of the affected
property owners. If more than 50% of the total eligible property owners submit
written protests, the proposed change in rates is considered rejected.
Therefore, the following schedule has been developed for implementation of the new
rate structure:
• Hold a workshop on proposed water rates and draft ordinance - workshop was
held on September 2
• Consider/approve the proposed new water rates - September 16
• Schedule a public hearing - September 16
• Print and mail notices for the public hearing - September 17 to September 25
• Publish notice in the Sierra Sun - week of October 19
• Hold a public hearing on the proposed water rates and Board adoption vote -
November 18
• Implement the new water rates - January 2010
Holding the public hearing on November 18th meets both the requirements of
Proposition 218 and District policies regarding adoption of an ordinance.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this workshop item.
S. RECOMMENDATION
1) Approve the proposed new water rates
2) Set the public hearing for November 18, 2009 to receive input related to the
proposed water rates.
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Ed Taylor Michael D. Holley
Water Utility Manager General Manager