The third time really was the charm for the CCSD when it comes to an increase in the rates for water and wastewater. In just one afternoon, the District held the public hearing and then counted the letters of protest and support sent in or turned today. Five of us helped the count by opening envelopes and stapling the protest (or support) to the envelope for the consultant to count.
I won’t keep you in suspense – there were 401 letters of protest against the water rate increase and 405 against the wastewater increase. To stop the increase, the district would have to receive at least 1964 protests against water and 1909 against the sewer increase. With no organized effort against the increase, it was quickly obvious that the protest would not succeed. Several of those who spoke during the hearing made it clear they are still unhappy with the way the district is spending our money. No one spoke in favor of the increase, other than acknowledging the proposed budget needed an increase to keep from going into the red.
What’s it all mean? On your September bill, you’ll see an increase in your CCSD bill. WATER: 9.75% – Effective July 1, 2009 (Bill mailed September 10, 2009) SEWER: 15% – Effective July 1, 2009 (Bill mailed September 10, 2009) Below is the rates schedule included with the letter explaining the increase.
Old Rate: New Rates: Effective 7/1/09____(For 12 units)
Water Base $ 21.70 Water Base $ 23.82
Water Units $ 33.06 Water Units $ 36.30
Sewer Base $ 56.55 Sewer Base $ 65.03
Sewer Units $ 18.59 Sewer Units $ 21.34
TOTAL $ 129.90 TOTAL $ 146.49
Next up? An increase to cover the capital improvement projects proposed. Stay tuned.
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