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Placentia council adopts six‑year sewer rate schedule to close $19 million shortfall
Summary
After a public hearing and four written protests, the Placentia City Council adopted a six‑year sewer‑utility rate schedule to address an estimated $19 million capital shortfall; single‑family bills are expected to rise about $6 per month initially. Adoption passed 5–0.
The Placentia City Council on Oct. 7 adopted a six‑year sewer‑utility rate schedule after staff outlined a funding gap for upcoming capital projects.
Public Works Deputy Director Gabe Guerrero told the council the existing sewer rate, set in 2021, is insufficient to cover both ongoing maintenance and a $19,000,000 projected capital improvement budget deficit. Guerrero said staff worked with the finance team to draft a six‑year proposal and mailed…
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