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Nevada City directs staff to begin Prop 218 process after consultants present water and sewer rate options
Summary
After consultants reported a $368,795 water fund shortfall and a $60,176 wastewater shortfall, the council directed staff to begin a Prop 218 public-notice and outreach process using staff-recommended options (water scenario up to 25% annual increases; wastewater near 12%) while seeking affordability measures and further public engagement.
Nevada City Council on Jan. 28 heard a detailed water and wastewater rate study from the Rural Community Assistance Corporation and directed staff to begin the Prop 218 public-notice and hearing process using the staff‑recommended rate options while expanding outreach and researching affordability measures.
Consultants Abigail Seaman, Sarah Bixler and Jean Thompson told council that the water fund operating expenses exceeded revenues by about $368,795, creating a shortfall that would require a substantial rate change to avoid…
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