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Chino officials push back on Inland Empire Utilities Agencyproposed 18% rate increase
Summary
City of Chino officials raised questions about a proposed Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) rate study that would increase rates about 18% over two years and could raise the city's recycled-water costs by about $360,000 to nearly $400,000; city staff said they will seek follow-up information and an agenda item.
Chino elected officials told the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and agency representatives they are concerned about a proposed rate study that would raise wholesale utility charges about 18% over the next two years and could add roughly $360,000 to the city's current recycled-water costs, rising to almost $400,000 in 2026-27.
The concern emerged during council reports and follow-up discussion at the Chino City Council's March 18 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Burton said he attended the IEUA policy committee meeting and called the proposed increases "a bit troubling." Public Works Director Hajin told the council the city is the largest local user of recycled water and estimated the near-term additional cost to the general fund at about $360,000, rising to nearly $400,000 the following year.
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