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Staff outlines sewer rate study, $7 million CIP and protest letter process
Summary
City staff described a sewer rate study and a 45-day protest process; staff said the plan funds about $7,000,000 in sewer capital projects over five years and that protest letters from property owners could block an increase if they reach a threshold.
Commissioner/Resident (S3) raised concern after seeing social-media posts about a proposed sewer rate increase and asked how the process works. Staff explained the city follows a notice-and-protest process: notices are mailed in a 45-day period to property owners in the city (using parcel records), and property owners must submit a protest letter with their address and APN to be counted.
Staff said the rate study supports roughly $7,000,000 in capital improvements over a five-year period — targeted to sewer main replacements and wastewater treatment plant upgrades — and that a successful majority protest (generally interpreted as 50% plus one of affected parcels) can prevent the increase from moving forward to the council. Staff encouraged residents to consult the mailed notice and the city’s newsletter and website for details.
