Approve annual sewer service charges for city properties

Sewer Service ChargesBudgetAppropriation

In Plain English

The city must formally approve sewer charges each year as required by state law. These charges cover the cost of treating wastewater from city-owned buildings and facilities. If approved, the charges appear on the city's annual tax roll alongside property taxes.

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Votes

Close the public hearing

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Vice Mayor Rogers
Passed

8 to 0

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAbstain
GriffinAye
ThurmondAye
Tom ButtAye
Irma L. AndersonAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council closed a public hearing on required annual sewer service charges with broad support, with only Councilmember Marquez abstaining. This is a routine administrative step mandated by state law that allows the city to collect fees for treating wastewater from city buildings and facilities. These charges will appear on the annual tax roll along with property taxes. The vote simply closed the hearing process rather than setting the actual charge amounts.

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Adopt Resolution No. 118-05

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Griffin
Passed

9 to 0

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye
ThurmondAye
Tom ButtAye
Irma L. AndersonAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved the city's annual sewer service charges as required by state law. These charges cover the cost of treating wastewater from city-owned buildings and facilities like City Hall and fire stations. The charges will appear on the city's tax roll alongside property taxes. This is a routine administrative action that the city must take every year to comply with state requirements.

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Community Discussion

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