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Monterey council initiates Prop 218 process for full storm‑water fee after contested debate
Summary
After an extended debate over costs, fairness and polling, the council voted 3‑2 to initiate Prop 218 proceedings for the storm‑water utility at the full cost‑recovery level (previously proposed $7.72/month for a medium single‑family equivalent) and to adopt protest and ballot procedures.
Monterey — The City Council voted March 3 to begin Prop 218 proceedings that would ask property owners whether to adopt a city storm‑water utility fee intended to fund operations and maintenance of the municipal storm‑water program. Staff presented both a revised, lower‑cost option ($4.81 per month for a medium single‑family equivalency) and the original full‑cost figure ($7.72/month) after a consultant’s mailed survey showed 42.9% support for the higher charge.
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