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Camarillo outlines Prop 218 process and outreach as proposed water, sewer rates would raise typical bill about $27
Summary
City staff presented preliminary results of the FY 2024–25 water and sewer rate study and a bilingual public outreach plan tied to the Proposition 218 notice schedule; council took no action and directed staff to return March 26 to authorize mailed notices.
The Camarillo City Council heard an informational presentation March 12 on proposed FY 2024–25 water and sewer rates and a multilingual public outreach plan that would begin the Proposition 218 notification process.
Assistant Finance Director Pam Townsend presented the draft results, estimated bill impacts and the outreach schedule. "On March 28, we're going to physically mail those Prop 218 notices to our customers," Townsend said, describing a timeline that includes mailed notices, two open houses and a public hearing. Mayor Kildee prefaced the presentation by noting, "This is an informational item. There will be no actions taken on rates tonight."
The presentation defined a "typical customer" as a single-family home using roughly 12 units of water. Staff showed a proposed average monthly increase of about $11.89 for sewer (from $74.30 to $86.19) and an approximately $14 increase on…
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