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a. Approve the results of a study to increase sewer service rates within the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD);
b. Set a Public Hearing on May 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to hear protests against proposed increased wastewater service fees by property owners pursuant to Proposition 218 requirements;
c. Direct Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) staff to mail a Notice of Public Hearing to be received by property owners within the PCSD not less than 45 (forty-five) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing; and
d. Direct PWFP staff to publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the Monterey Weekly not less than 45 (forty-five) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors for the Pajaro County Sanitation District:
a. Approve the results of a study to increase sewer service rates within the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD);
b. Set a Public Hearing on May 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to hear protests against proposed increased wastewater service fees by property owners pursuant to Proposition 218 requirements;
c. Direct PWFP staff to mail a Notice of Public Hearing to be received by property owners within the PCSD not less than 45 (forty-five) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing; and
d. Direct PWFP staff to publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the Monterey Weekly not less than 45 (forty-five) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing.
SUMMARY:
To address mounting costs to operate and maintain the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD) wastewater collection system, the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) staff are working within the Proposition 218 process to increase customer sewer rates beginning July 1, 2024. During an August 23, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved delaying new rate increases until July 2024, and directed staff to establish new rates for all PCSD customers and evaluate the expected revenue shortfall if the average ...
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