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File #: 24-011    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/27/2023 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action:
Title: Adopt a resolution approving the Notice of Intent to increase the Monthly Sewer User Rates, initiating proceedings under Proposition 218, scheduling a public hearing to consider updates and increases to the Monthly Sewer User Rates, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 - Resolution, 2. Attachment 2 - Notice of Intent, 3. Attachment 3 - Exhibit “A” to Resolution - Proposition 218 Notice, 4. Attachment 4 – Draft Sewer Rate Study
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City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council


From:
Kevin Jorgensen II, Director of Engineering/City Engineer


Prepared by:
Somporn Boonsalat, Deputy Director of Engineering


Date:
December 17, 2024


Subject:
Approve the Notice of Intent, Initiate Proposition 218 Proceedings, and Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Increases to the Monthly Sewer User Rates

Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution approving the Notice of Intent to increase the Monthly Sewer User Rates, initiating proceedings under Proposition 218, scheduling a public hearing to consider updates and increases to the Monthly Sewer User Rates, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.

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Background:
On March 5, 2024, the City of Manteca (City) adopted the 2024 Final Sewer Master Plan (2024 SMP). With completion of the 2024 SMP, staff now has an accurate accounting of the funding needed for the maintenance and operation of existing assets and development of future assets.

The Manteca Municipal Code imposes on sewer customers the requirement to pay sewer rates to cover the City's costs of providing sewer services. The City worked with its consultants at Stantec to develop the draft 2024 Sewer Rate Study (Attachment 4). The 2024 Sewer Rate Study includes a comprehensive cost of services review and analysis of the City's sewer rates and a new rate structure that is compliant with all legal requirements, including Article XIII-D, Section 6 of the California Constitution ("Proposition 218").

Prior to extending, imposing or increasing sewer rates, the City must hold a public hearing to consider the rates and mail written notice of the public hearing ("Proposition 218 Notice") (Attachment 3) to property owners at least 45 days prior to the public hearing. Under Proposition 218, ratepayers and owners of property receiving City sewer services may protest the proposed rates by submitting...

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