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Mill Valley council authorizes collection of annual sewer service charge on tax roll
Summary
After a public hearing, the council voted to authorize collection of the city’s annual sewer service charge for FY 2025–26 on the county tax roll; staff described the fee's purpose and the fee composition (40% fixed, 60% flow-based).
Following a public hearing July 21, Mill Valley staff asked the council to adopt a resolution authorizing collection of the city’s annual sewer service charge for fiscal year 2025–26 via the county tax roll. Staff explained that the fee is authorized under the California Health and Safety Code and funds sewer operations, maintenance and treatment provided through the Sewage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM).
Staff emphasized the fee structure is a blend of two components: a fixed charge that covers 40% of total annual costs and a flow-based usage component that makes up the remaining 60%. The staff report noted that the city raised sewer fees modestly in the prior fiscal year and that fee-setting discussions and a more comprehensive rate study are underway to guide future adjustments.
Action: Council moved to adopt the resolution authorizing collection on the tax roll and voted in favor; the motion passed with the vote recorded as 'Aye' in the meeting minutes. No roll-call tallies were read on the record in the transcript.
