Announcement from the State Water Resources Control Board

The memo represents the results of an analysis by Bartle Wells of existing rates. The approach was to estimate required revenues necessary to fund operations and capital improvements over the next five years. The goal of the analysis is to propose rates that meet this objective and rise gradually over the time period with no large single year increases.

The purpose of the Study is to look at all District operational expenses and provide recommendations for future rates that will insure the District meets all of its operational, maintenance, and administrative goals. The Study includes a thorough review of revenue requirements, cost of service allocations, and design of a system of user charges for the District's wastewater service consistent with…