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Newman Council accepts 2024 water-rate study, authorizes Proposition 218 process
Summary
The Newman City Council accepted a 2024 water-rate study and directed staff to initiate Proposition 218 notice and hearing procedures; council members approved the action 4-0 after questions about senior protections, projected bills and a major well upgrade.
The Newman City Council on Sept. 10 voted unanimously to accept a 2024 water-rate study and to authorize the city manager to begin Proposition 218 notice and protest procedures needed to change water rates.
Catherine, principal at Hansford Economic Consulting, told the council the study is designed to keep the water enterprise fund self-sustaining and to pay for operations, reserves and capital needs. "About 92% of water system annual costs in a typical year are supported by water rates," Catherine said. She projected that at the median residential use of 1,100 cubic feet per month a typical bill of $49.12 would rise to about $57.80 when the first increase takes effect in…
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