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Crescent City council introduces Prop 218 process and ordinances to raise water and sewer rates after prolonged budget shortfalls
Summary
After lengthy public comment, the Crescent City Council introduced ordinances and adopted Proposition 218 notice procedures April 6 to begin a phased five‑year increase in water and sewer rates intended to restore enterprise fund sustainability and cover rising operation and maintenance costs.
Crescent City officials introduced ordinances April 6 to begin the Proposition 218 protest and public‑hearing process that would raise water and sewer rates over roughly five years if ultimately adopted.
City Manager Eric Weir and rate consultants told the council the city's utility enterprise funds have not kept pace with inflation or rising operating costs. Samantha Ryan of RCAC said the water rate study projects the fund could be short roughly $8.5 million over five years if rates are not changed and recommended restructuring base charges and a phased increase. "Over the 5 years, though, it's looking like the city is gonna be short $8,500,000 if they don't increase their rates," Ryan said.
The RCAC proposal would move the city toward American Water Works Association rate standards, remove included usage from the…
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