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Council adopts utility rate framework but opts to implement a lower initial increase for water and sewer rates
Summary
After a multi‑year study, city staff and consultant Willdan presented two rate scenarios to fund capital needs and chromium‑6 compliance; the council adopted the formal maximum rates in the study (scenario 1) but voted to implement the lower, deferred option (scenario 2) to reduce the initial rate shock.
Vacaville City Council continued a public hearing on water and sewer rate adjustments June 24 and, after extended presentations and public comment, adopted the rates authorized in the Prop 218 notice but directed staff to implement the smaller initial increases described in the alternative scenario.
Background and two scenarios
Utilities staff and consultant Willdan presented a revised rate study and two scenarios to restore utility reserves, fund capital replacement and address compliance with the state’s hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) maximum contaminant level. Director of Utilities Justin Cole and project manager Larissa Morris summarized the water fund needs, including a multi‑decade pipeline replacement backlog and the need to fund rehabilitation and new supply. Morris said the…
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