AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2023-64, amending rates for the Water, Wholesale Water, Reclaimed Water, and Wastewater Treatment Utility Services in accordance with Section 86 of the San Marcos City Code of Ordinances; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2023-64, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: September 5, 2023
Department: Utilities and Finance
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Background Information:
The City conducts an annual water and wastewater rate study and the results are reviewed by staff and the Citizens Utility Advisory Board (CUAB). The CUAB held a meeting on July 27, 2023, and received a presentation on the estimated revenues and major cost drivers of the water and wastewater system. During the meeting, the CUAB voted to recommend a 5% adjustment to water and wastewater rates for fiscal year 2024. The recommended increase will cost an estimated $5 per month to the average residential user.
There are several cost drivers that necessitate the rate adjustment, including the Allianc...
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