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Board leans toward 50¢ per 1,000-gallon water-rate option; staff projects $22K–$44K revenue depending on scenario
Summary
Staff presented two water-rate scenarios: a 25¢ per 1,000-gallon increase (estimated $22,000 annual revenue) or 50¢ (estimated $44,000). After discussion several board members favored the larger immediate increase or a planned escalation, and agreed to advertise the proposal for public hearing in June.
County staff presented two water-rate scenarios for the sanitation district: a 25¢ per 1,000-gallon increase and a 50¢ per 1,000-gallon increase. A staff member summarized revenue estimates: "It generates about, $22,000 annually for the 25¢ increase... And then about 44,000 for the 50" (transcribed). The packet compared typical residential usage (3,000–4,000 gallons) and showed the 25¢ scenario would raise an average customer's bill roughly $2.50 and the 50¢ scenario roughly $5.
Board members discussed phased increases versus a single larger increase and the need to revisit rates annually. Several members favored the 50¢ option or a planned escalation because the sanitation district budget (roughly $1.1 million) needs additional revenue to approach balance; staff will include the selected scenario in advertising for the June public hearing.
