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Council authorizes Prop 218 process for proposed water‑service increases; staff warns delays will deplete reserves
Summary
The council authorized staff to initiate a Proposition 218 notice and set a Nov. 17 public hearing on proposed water service rate adjustments (a tentative 3.5% annual increase plus pass‑throughs). Staff said delaying increases would deplete cash on hand and require larger increases later.
The Simi Valley City Council authorized staff to begin the Proposition 218 process and set a public hearing for Nov. 17, 2025, to consider proposed water‑service rate adjustments that would tentatively average 3.5% annually for five years, plus annual pass‑throughs tied to wholesale water costs.
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki and Principal Engineer Mark Mitchell Kadda presented projections for the waterworks fund. Staff reported roughly $35.1…
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