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Board approves water rate changes for Indian Lakes (CSA 1) and surcharge for Sumner Hill (CSA 16)
Summary
The Madera County Board on Dec. 3 approved a CPI‑based rate increase for County Service Area 1 (Indian Lakes) and a temporary surcharge plan for County Service Area 16 (Sumner Hill) to close revenue shortfalls while Sumner Hill pursues system privatization.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 3 to adopt a rate increase for County Service Area 1 (Indian Lakes) and to approve an additional surcharge plan for County Service Area 16 (Sumner Hill) intended to close a revenue gap while the Sumner Hill homeowners association pursues privatization of its water system.
Public Works Deputy Director Andrea Saldate told the board the Indian Lakes action establishes an annual CPI escalator for five years. The monthly base rate will increase from $49.57 to $51.40 and the volumetric rate…
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