Title
a. Receive a report on proposed new customer service rates for the Pajaro County Sanitation District wastewater collection system; and
b. Provide direction regarding new customer service rates and implementation schedule for inclusion in Proposition 218 Engineer's Report.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Directors for the Pajaro County Sanitation District:
a. Receive a report on proposed new customer service rates for the Pajaro County Sanitation District wastewater collection system; and
b. Provide direction regarding new customer service rates and implementation schedule for inclusion in Proposition 218 Engineer's Report.
SUMMARY:
To address mounting costs to operate and maintain the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD) wastewater collection system, Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (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 establish new rates for all PCSD customers and to evaluate the expected revenue shortfall if the average residential rate increase was limited to approximately $60/month.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The County-Owned PCSD wastewater collection system (System) is in the northern unincorporated area of the County of Monterey. The System serves the communities of Bay Farms, Las Lomas, Pajaro Sunny Mesa, and Pajaro. It includes approximately 16.5 miles of gravity sewer pipe, six pump stations, and approximately 2.4 miles of force sewer main. There are approximately 1,047 sewer connections and 1,768 billing units.
The PCSD System is a collection system only and does not provide wastewater treatment. Instead, collected sewage is pumped to the City of Watsonville (City) wastewater treatment plant (plant). Under an agreement with the City the plant accepts ...
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