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Vacaville council opens Proposition 218 process on water and sewer rate changes; public hearing set for May
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a five-year water and wastewater plan and the council authorized initiation of the Proposition 218 process, including mailed notices and a May public hearing; the plan would raise combined bimonthly bills gradually to finance capital, operations and chromium‑6 treatment projects.
Vacaville City Council members on March 11 authorized staff to begin the Proposition 218 public-notice process for proposed increases to water and wastewater rates, following a presentation by Willdan Financial Services and city utilities staff.
The study presented a five-year financial plan that shows both utilities operating at deficits under current rates, while capital needs include an estimated $96 million for water projects and $58 million for sewer projects. A sizable portion of the water capital plan — roughly…
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