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Dale Helvig <br /> Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706 <br /> From the Final Report... <br /> Section 1.3 Rate Recommendations and Proposed Rates <br /> This section states: <br /> "Water <br /> Adjusting rates annually by the recommended revenue adjustments of 9.0 percent <br /> in May 2026, followed by 9.0 percent annual adjustments July 2027 through July <br /> 2029, with a final adjustment of 8.0 percent in July 2030. <br /> Sewer <br /> Adjusting rates annually by the recommended revenue adjustment of 13.5 percent <br /> in May 2026, followed by a 13.5 percent annual adjustment July 2027, and then <br /> 10.0 adjustments July 2028 through July 2030 <br /> The current fixed cost for water, based on meter size is $24.31. The proposed rate <br /> increase for 2026 is$26.71. This is an increase of 9.87%. The following years are as stated <br /> in the report, 9%, 9%, 9%, 8%. <br /> Table 5. Proposed Monthly Fixed Charges for All Customers by Meter Size, 2026 to FY 2030 <br /> Retail Fixed Charges <br /> 5/8" X 3/4" $2p.71 $29.11 $3 1.73 $34.59 $37.36 <br /> Likewise, the current fixed cost for sewer, based on meter size is $7.62. The proposed rate <br /> increase for 2026 is$10.56. This is an increase of 38.58 percent. The following years are <br /> as stated in the report, 13.4%, 10%, 10%, 10%. Current payment is $15.26 every two <br /> months. Tables 10 and 11 do not take into account this item should be adjusted for <br /> monthly billing. If it did it would show we will see a 38.58 percent increase in the first <br /> year, not the 13.5 percent shown in Table 10 <br /> Table 11. Proposed Monthly Fixed Sewer Rates 2026 to 2030 <br /> ChargesSewer Fixed <br /> 5/8" X 3/4" $10.56 $11.98 $13.18 $14.50 $15.95 <br /> My Calculations: <br /> Table 11.Proposed Monthly Fixed Sewer Rates 2026 to 2030 <br /> Monthly Proposed Sewer Fixed Charges <br /> Current Rate: $ 15.24 Effective Date 5/1/2026 7/1/2027 7/1/2028 7/1/2029 7/1/2030 <br /> Adjusted for Monthly Billing: $ 7.62 Monthly $ 10.56 $ 11.98 $ 13.18 $ 14.50 $ 15.95 <br /> Delta From Current Rate $ 2.94 $ 4.36 $ 5.56 $ 6.88 $ 8.33 <br /> Year to Year Increase 38.58% 13A% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% <br /> Percent Increase From Current Rate 38.58% 57.22% 72.97% 90.29% 109.32% <br /> Page 4 of 5 . - <br /> 2026-03-17 Letter to City Council-Item 23 <br />