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Willows staff propose phased sewer rate increases to fund $7.8 million in repairs; hearing targeted for July 14
Summary
LT Municipal Consultants presented a Proposition 218 sewer rate study recommending a 5‑year rate plan keyed to a $7.8 million capital program: a 10% revenue increase the first three years (two additional 10% years were discussed) and two 5% years thereafter, with staff proposing a public hearing on July 14 and notices mailed 45 days prior.
City staff and consultants presented a draft Proposition 218 sewer rate study April 28 that would raise rate revenue to cover roughly $7.8 million in crucial infrastructure projects over five years and preserve fund reserves.
Joe Bentancourt, Community Development Services director, introduced Sophia Mills of LT Municipal Consultants, who said current sewer rates generate about $2.9 million a year and the fund held roughly $1.6 million in cash reserves. Mills described a draft financial plan that spreads $7.8 million in capital improvements across five years and proposed a…
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