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Arcata council authorizes Proposition 218 notices for water and wastewater rate adjustments
Summary
The Arcata City Council voted to initiate the Proposition 218 notice process for proposed water and wastewater rate changes, approving the staff‑recommended phased scenario. The action sets a public hearing for April 15; staff and consultants said the increases are intended to fund pressing capital repairs and build reserves.
The Arcata City Council voted to authorize staff to mail Proposition 218 notices for proposed adjustments to the city’s water and wastewater rates, adopting the phased approach staff recommended.
City officials said the notice will not implement new rates immediately but starts a 45‑day protest period and sets a hearing for April 15, when the council can consider formally adopting the changes. Assistant City Manager and Finance Director Tabitha Miller told the council the adjustments are intended to address a multi‑million‑dollar backlog of capital needs, improve reserve levels, and restore long‑term fiscal stability for both enterprises.
Why this matters: Arcata faces large near‑term capital projects, including a steel…
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