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Kingsburg council signals preference for Option 1 in water rate study; staff to finalize Prop 218 notice
Summary
On Feb. 19, 2025, Kingsburg's City Council heard a detailed presentation on a five-year water rate study and directed staff to proceed toward a Proposition 218 notice and public hearing, expressing a Finance Committee preference for Option 1.
On Feb. 19, 2025, Kingsburg's City Council heard a detailed presentation on a five-year water rate study from consultant Lehovich and Zeng Municipal Consultants and public-works staff. The study recommends ending the current base fee that includes the first 11,000 gallons, scaling fixed base charges by meter size and billing all water usage at a per-thousand-gallon volume rate, and adopting a five-year revenue plan to cover operating costs, capital needs and debt service.
Consultant Allison said the city's water rates "have not been increased in a few years since 2019," and explained Proposition 218 notice and protest requirements, including a mailed notice to…
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