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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.b.2) (Handout)5, b. 2) (Handoai)- Attached are copies of Protest Letters received since Board Packets were distributed. June 2, 2011 ' HAND.- DELIVERED, -Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place . Martinez; CA 94553 Re: Protest of Proposed Increase of Sewer Service Charges As a residential customer facing increases of over 18% during the next two years under your proposed service charge rates, I am deeply troubled at the District's callous treatment of ratepayers who are struggling to make ends meet in a down economy. Given the current economic outlook, it is anticipated that construction activity and property values will remain depressed for several years to come; resulting.in continued low revenues to . the District. At the same time; the District's operating costs - notably -its labor costs including . pension and other benefit liabilities — continue to escalate. Asking ratepayers to close the gap between lagging revenues and rising employee benefits costs is not a long -term solution, particularly when the District has failed to take reasonable steps to pare back and modernize its pension and other labor costs which clearly are no longer affordable.. Ratepayers expect the District to tighten its own belt before raising rates. Proposing a rate increase of this magnitude without acting prudentlyto pare back District cost- drivers is offensive to ratepayers and an abuse of the public's trust and goodwill. Ratepayers expect and deserve the District to maintain competitive compensation' levels in order to retain quality employees to perform the complex, specialized work requisite to District operations. At the same time ratepayers have ,a reasonable expectation that the District will . Make affirmative steps to control labor costs and avoid placing an undue burden'on ratepayers. It is unrealistic for the District to expect.ratepayers to pay higher rates to maintain employee benefits at levels which exceed what-is necessary and what the District can'afford. Ratepayers should not be expected to pay whatever the pricetag is to provide employee benefits at "levels to which District employees have become accustomed:" Some areas "in which the District can and should modernize its benefits plans and'reduce costs _ include the following: 1. Consider more economical pension plan alternatives to CCCERA and /or reduce pension benefits tolevels the District can afford;' 2. Increase employee cost - sharing for pension benefits; Protest of Proposed Increase :of Sewer-Rate Charges, June 2; 2011 Page 2 3. 'Eliminate supplemental, "cafeteria" cash benefits that currently are provided'on top of other benefits;',' 4.. 'Eliminate antiquated "longevity pay" plan; establish competitive pay leJ_ els and,-' eliminate sup p(emental'pay_categories; 5. Eliminate thes6pplemenial .employer- paid401a retirement plan'oc convert it to 100% employee- funded ;' 6. ,Pay down unfunded liabilities -for OPEB an& ;pension benefits; 7. Increase employee cost - sharing for health 'and dental benefits; reduce employers , ,contribution fo.employee. only coverage (that is, employees_pay full premium "for " covered dependents)--' 8. "Eliminate the - "waiver'cash -out" _benefits option; which ,permits employees to „decline employer- paid;beriefit's'in lieu of casfi;,. 9. ; Redu'ce em to er, aid; life insu�ance,benefits.to minimum',level p y p ('$10K.benefit) arid` allow empfoyeesto buy up�to purchase additional coverage; • ”: 10. Maintain pay plan using,markei studies that include, at least• in, part; private' sector.` J. •, :'employers within, the local leborma'rket; avoid cherry = picking of highest - paying r employers for, pay comparison purposes: After the District has demonstrated ifs�commitment'to living within its:means by implementing changes such as those listed'aboye, then property owners such as me.wilI be receptive to, :. reasonable proposals to increase, District rates: - Sincerely; Wendy,MLack" 'Pleasant Hill Resident :4'= Property Owner: APN' #166 -291- 008 -0.00' ' • - - - =} ' From:AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Attention: Elaine Boehme Dear Ms. Boehme, 06/02/2011 13:01 #654 P.001/001 1254 Andreas Way San Ramon, CA 94582 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when wages are suppressed due to high rates of unemployment and the rate of inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. CCCSD should explore alternate means to meet budget shortfalls including cutting cost through use of furlough days, reduction in salaries and benefits to_ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities within the existing budget. For example, the Contra Costa Times reported on 4/26/11 that a member of your Board of Directors collected over $35,000 in 2010 for insurance benefits. This payment is for a Board Position that is apart- time position (27 meeting in 2010) and is for insurance benefits alone. These payments for benefits are excessive, especially compared to the median household income of $52,029 in 2008 as reported by the US Census Bureau. Please explore reduction of costs before saddling struggling households with this Sewer Service Charge increase. Thank y u. Thomas Yan June 2, 2011 Secretary Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhof Place Martinez, CA 94553 RECIaVED ON 0 2 Z011 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT RE: Protest against Proposed Increase on Annual Sewer Service Charge Dear Secretary: 1 am writing to protest the proposed increase of $30 for the Annual Sewer Service Charge to be effective for the 2012 -2013 fiscal year and an additional increase of $30 that would be effective for the 2013 -2014 fiscal year. The CCCSD must first examine its own spending before they can expect the public to sit by and approve what amounts to a 20% increase over the next two years. We are wasting taxpayers' money by paying exorbitant rates for medical insurance coverage for part time officials who are already covered by their full time positions. You must stop this unnecessary spending and the double dipping before you can expect taxpayers to consider such an increase. Sincerely, Janny Peng 771 Pradera Way San Ramon, CA 94583 U? /Uliii 11:41NM PL)-1 —> Ms, boehme 9256767211 Pg 2/2 05/31/2011 Attn Secretary of the CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Fax: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme. I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011.2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012.2013 for a total charge of up to S371.The proposed increases for Sewer Service Charges for residences are too high. These 9.6% and 8.8% increases are substantial increases to the residential rates at a time family resources are already under pressure. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase is not justified for any reason. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. Thank you, Raj Raghaven 3083 Hastings Way, San Ramon CA 94582 Jinn 02 11 12:00a Stuart Darby 925 -348 -4539 p.1 To: The Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District S019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA From: Stuart Darby 126 Hardy Circle Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 RE: Proposition 218 I write to voice my opposition to the proposed rate increase contained in Proposition 218. I believe that all customers of the CCCSD must have more time to seek alternatives to such a drastic rate increase. Thankr ou. 1 Stuart Darby 2011 /06/01 16:30:55 1 /1 Dated May 31, 2011 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme, I am writing to protest against the proposed increase In Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy Is weak and the rate of Inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not Justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases In payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before it recommends to make such large scale Increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Nk' Name: Abhinav Ni am Address: 5001 Queensbury Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 Vol V 11 IV i1 io. vo rnn gvbadzLf Ho SUVEKIUH UUM RUM1N It 001 /001 To: Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I atn writhe to protest against the proposed Increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for coveting additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to [Hake such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Name; Jenny Le Address: 5632 Stratton Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 Michael Reaves 64 Lost Valley Drive Orinda, CA 94563 June 1, 2011 Secretary of the District Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Mr. Secretary: RECEIVED JUN 0 1 2011 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT I wish to protest the proposed increase in the annual sewer charge, to be discussed at the public hearing on June 2, 2011. The rates are high enough. A 9.6% and 8.8% increase over two years is too much. As a ratepayer and property owner in the district, I would recommend cost - cutting measures, not rate increases, particularly during poor economic times such as these. Sincerely, Michael P. Reaves 6506070587 ORACLE 11:48:34 a.m. 06 -01 -2011 1/1 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed Increase in Sewer Service Charge Increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an Increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities In the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies Including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget In order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surety this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular Increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale Increases. Thanking you in a ticipatio . Signature: Name: Raghu Sampathkrishna Address: 2866 Vernon Way San Ramon CA 94582 e U6 /U1 /2U11 WHO 13:21 FAX 650 633 2230 oracle To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear M.S. Boehme: Im001 /001 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012.2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of Inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: N.C. Date: 06 /01/2011 Name: Ramesh N Chakravarthula Address: 710 Prestwick Ct, San Ramon, CA 94582. To: Secretary of the CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 From Srikanth Raghavendra 108 Alvo Ct, San Ramon CA 94582 JUN 012011 cccso SECRErARY OF THE DISTRICT We Protest the Large Rate Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge. The proposed increases for Sewer Service Charges for residences are too high. These 9.6% and 8.8% increases are substantial increases to the residential rates at a time when family resources are under pressure. We ask that the CCCSD do cost cutting and reduce benefits to balance the budget. Thank you, Srikanth Raghavendra 06/01/2011 iviay ju i i Uare'[p Date: May 30th 2011 Fax to: (925)676 -7211 To, Secretary of CCCSD,5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: P.1 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in orderto compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash Flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale Increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Name: Uday Ayyagari & House Hold Address: 2312 Kats Ln, San Ramon, CA - 94582 May 30, 2011 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (92S) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge Increase of up to $30 for - Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation Is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall Including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you In anticipation. Signature: Name: Jaysheel Mehta Address: 1107 Chancery Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 May 31, 2011 Secretary of CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Nts. Boehme: I am writing to protest the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charges of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is iYOT justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to cover any budget shortfall, such as cutting costs through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance, as well as minimizing capital expenditures of the sewer facilities to fit within the existing budget. As the housing market has deteriorated and new home fees have declined, it seems as if most public service agencies, including CCCSD, have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortcoming in the abilities of the management team. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41 M to $49M — surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should justify the increases by providing details about the existing use of funds — particularly to explain increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents. Furthermore, there should be full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before recommending such a large percentage increase. The key to any successful business is to figure out ways to do more with less resources, rather than automatically raise rates. Thank you for your consideration. Pamela Wong 604 Kirkstone Ct. San Ramon, CA 94582 May 31, 2011 Secretary of CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez. CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: 1 am writing to protest the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charges of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is N (justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to cover any budget shortfall, such as cutting costs through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance, as well as minimizing capital expenditures of the sewer facilities to fit within the existing budget As the housing market has deteriorated and new home fees have declined, it seems as if most public service agencies, including CCCSD, have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortcoming in the abilities of the management team. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to S49M — surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should justify the increases by providing details about the existing use of funds — particularly to explain increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents. Furthermore, there should be full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before recommending such a large percentage increase. The key to any successful business is to figure out ways to do more with less resources, rather than automatically raise rates. Thank you for your consideration Ofl� Johnathan Wong 604 Kirkstone Ct. San Ramon, CA 94582 fflz� bit stAz SECRETARYOF HEDlgwot?��-- go RECOVED JUN 0 12011 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Board of Directors: Lawrence Englund 1821 Sunnyvale Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597 May 26, 2011 Re: Proposed Rate Increase for Year 2011 Please be advised that the proposed rate increases which you will discuss at the District's Meeting on June 2. 2011 are an affront to the vast majority of people who are suffering financial setbacks during this period of continuing economic downturn. While many employees of private companies have lost their jobs, many others have taken pay cuts, most government employees have been given non -paid furloughs, cost of living adjustments under Social Security have been cancelled, and most federal employees will have their wages frozen, the District apparently does not intend to let the recession affect its desire increase spending in coming years. Instead, the District proposes disgracefully exorbitant rate increases of 9.6 % in July 2011 and an increase of 8.8% the following year. Under current economic circumstances it would be appropriate if the District did not increase its revenue at this year at all. Personally, I have not had a cost of living increase in my social security payment for the past two years and do not expect any increase for the foreseeable future. If people like myself have to suffer because of a lack of cost of living adjustment increases, I don't believe that it is too much to ask the District to do the same and operate with the same rate amounts that have been in effect for the previous year. Sincerely, Lawrence E. Englund p.2 -77-;5 i&eM, 7'-M41v, /. 9-11W Px'oiESTiA�� ,9��iai17' ��v��s /10,✓/� AlZb les t eerSf .' CC5« 11dNE '- O,�AIV/(Lri C:#) 1 � ✓/P"4 Ir %Sod p dui ..cu / uame coenme - opposnion to proposition 218 " "— " °' - Page From: Mort Shafie <mortshafie@yahoo.com> To: <eboehme ®centralsan.org> Date: 5/31/2011 10:17 PM Subject: opposition to proposition 218 we are sending our opposition and protest to proposition 218. property owners: MORTEZA & SHAHNAZ SHAFIEBEIK . ADDRESS: 316 SQUIRREL RIDGE WAY DANVILLE, CA. 94506 CELL. 925487 -3758 05/31/2011 V1dy of i i uawoa J.F. UUKAY 1- 925 -820 -2261 p.1 May 31,2011 Dear Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District CCCSD, . Regarding your proposed increase in the homeowners Sewer Service, I think it's unconscionable on your part at this point in time. Homeowners like myself are struggling to keep our home from being foreclosed. Unemployment is very high. Wages are stagnant My Social security benefits that I depend on have been frozen for two years. Please find another way. Do what private businesses do when they are in a survival mode. I used to work for large international corporation that could not raise prices on consumers to survive. We, the employees endured 10 years of frozen salaries, reduced benefits and 10% lay offs every 2 years until the company became somewhat profitable. I talk to many of my neighbors and they are all outraged! The public in general is outraged with public institutions not being realistic. How easy is it to write a letter announcing rate increases. Have you tried other ways? Can you demonstrate that your current operating expense is justified? Can you be more creative? Can you understand that your money well is dried up? Do you know what no more money from us means? I hope you do because you are going to break us soon. Sincerely, Nancy Goray 333 Camaritas Way Danville. CA Central Sanitary D&Woct NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGICOMPLIANCE WITH PROPOSITION 218 A proposed increase in your Annual Sewer Service Charge will be considered at a Public Hearing at 2 p.m. on June 2, 2011 at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board Room, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553. Dear Property Owner and /or Customer: The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) provides sanitary sewage collection and treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, and recycled water services in the central county area. The District operates with an annual budget of about $100 million. CCCSD collects an annual Sewer Service Charge from each property connected to the sewer system. The current residential rate of $311 per year per single family unit is billed as a line item labeled "CCCSD SEWER CHG" on your Contra Costa County property tax bill. CCCSD also receives approximately $73 per residence each year from the County's property tax to renovate and /or replace existing facilities. The CCCSD Board must consider an increase in the annual Sewer Service Charge of up to $30 (58 cents per week) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 -2012 for a total of up to $341 per year effective July 1, 2011, and up to an additional $30 increase for FY 2012 -2013, effective July, 1, 2012, for a total of up to $371 per year. U0 /J1 /[e11 10:26 6504674666 GENENTECH PAGE 01/01 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 876 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. 4 In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is notjustified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities In the existing budget. It seems like-as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary outs to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, can be utilized for covering additional costs. surely this cash The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: KA/' Name: Ashwin Patel Address: 725 Balmoral Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 niay. J1. 2U11 IU:J9AM 81ackKock No. 1131 P. i To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676.7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9,6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls, This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation that the correct action will be taken. Signature: Name: Sashikanth Gaddam Address: 1588 Banbury Dr San Ramon, CA 94582 iviay•]I. ail I:4dem To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: No. 1423 P. 1 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge Increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total cha rge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not Justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall In the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs, The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and In particular Increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before Its recommends to make such large scale Increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: /�I� 7 Name: Satish Chandra Address: 3774 FIRPOINTE STREET, SAN RAMON, CA 94582 vJ/Jl /LV11 4.JV:00 Vii -UrUV CAXUUM To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: PAGE 1 OF 1 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Name: Sandeep Bajaj Address: 226 Paige Court, San Ramon CA 94582 _�_�____._ ea_rn.� ♦ oiV you J141 I,JV Q001 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge Increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of Inflation Is low an Increase of 9.6% and 8.8% Is not Justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall Including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county Is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities In the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public, service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget In order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and In particular increases In payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale Increases. Thankin ticipation. Dilip Champanerl 1958 Hollyview Drive San Ramon, CA 94582 i May. j). ioll 1,3hFM BlackRock No, 1134 P. 1 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $491x1, surely this cash can be utilized'for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation that the connect action will be taken. Signature: Name: Deeps Duvvuru Address: 1588 Banbury Dr San Ramon, CA 94582 Date May 31, 2011 2221 GMT To 19256767211 From Haramandeep Singh, M D., Entail hsinghmd@gmail com Subject: Re: ATTN: Secretary of CCCSD Nfay 31, 2011 To: Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear hIs Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service > Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore > alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost throug h > use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county i s able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital > expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems lik e M the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have > declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these > shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CC CSD > management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amou nt of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41 M to $49M surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and > also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Haramandeep Singh (electronically signed) Name: Haramandeep Singh Address: 7580 Balmoral Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 --=20 'Haramandeep Singh, M D, D ABPN' 'Sleep Medicine Specialists of Califomia* , <http: / /www.diablodocs.com/> *5201 Norris Canyon Rd, Suite 120 San Ramon, CA 94583 888- SMS -CALI 0:925 -415- 5353 ** F: 888 - 850 - 1210 *" *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email transmission and any documents, files o r previous email messages attached to it may contain infonnation that is confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient o r a person responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are herby noted that you must not read this transmission and that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution " * *or use of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or ** * *by a = 93reply to sender only =94 message and destroy all electronic and hard copi es of the communication, including attachments" without reading or saving in any manner.* wiay of 11 uv.00p Secretary of CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez; CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: P.1 May 31, 2011 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to 5341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41 M to $4911, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale.increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Mary Lope ✓ j 3151 Ashbr ok Lane t San Ramon, CA 94582 iviay o i 1 1 uv.00p Secretary of CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place Martinc7._ CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: p.2 May 31, 2011 I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to 5341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified: The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41 M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. St Nguyen 3151 Ashbrook Lane San Ramon, CA 94582 05/29/2011 14:33 4084004101 PAGE 01 May 31, 2011 To, Secretary of CCCSD. 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez. CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms, T3oehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to 5341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371, in the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not.justifted. The CCCSD should explore alternate meatus to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days. salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to tnanag: the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really sterns like a shortfall in the abilities o'fthe CCCSD management. In addition; the financial reports elcarly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from S41 M to $49M. surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in p utictdar increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large state increases. Thanking you' a icipation. Signature: Sri �a 0 Name: Address: 3 ar to dun ul 11 u /:Uta LIM FAMILY 925#560#0592 PA May 31, 2011 To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676 -7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to S30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to 5371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low, an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined, most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a defect in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41 M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular, increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Name: Jennie LLiiifm' Address: 3357 Middlebrooke Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 To: HEamVED MAY 30ZU11 CCCSD Secretary of the CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Fax: (925) 676 -7211 May 16, 2011 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what_alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Name 0i F03e k5 Address 72Lf7 6ri2a LovP, 544, P,4WC7vn, CA 98592 Phone: 925 -'152 -7830 M � NJ �j w � 8 do tj Ul v Ul O 144 V � I 3 � J � � � a is 3 � J � � o � toT /zui 1) thine tioehme - proposed sewer service charge rate increase- Page From: Roseann Dowdall <rosedowdall(dyahoo.com> To: <eboehme@centralsan.org> Date: 5/27/2011 10:43 PM Subject: proposed sewer'service charge rate increase I am writing to protest the proposed sewer service charge rate increase of up to 9.6% effective 7/1/11 and up to 8.8% in the second year. I am a single woman who was laid off over almost 2 years ago and unable to find a job. It seems that no one will hire a woman my age. I had no choice but to claim retirement benefits earlier than I had planned to, and the amount I receive is pitifully small. I am having an extremely difficult time paying all the bills, as are so many other people. Please do not raise the rates. Thank you, Roseann Dowdall 10078 Foxboro Circle San Ramon, CA 94583. Scott Lewis 24 Diamond Drive Danville, CA 94526 Dear Sirs: G° MEOMCD MAY 10 ZUII SECRETARY pp THE DISTRICT 1 am writing in protest of planned increases in fees associated with service by the CCCSD. The district should put its own house in order, rather than demanding a handout by its customers. Gross abuse of pensions, and health care plans appears to have largely caused the shortfall. No amount of'other people's money' will make up for the pyramid scheme you've put in place for your employees and retirees. Examples include James Nejedly, a part-time employee, and commissioner of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, whose policy covering him and three family members cost $35,636. Those of us in the private sector have no pensions, no ridiculous overtime hours, and no exotic health care plans. We've cut fat, trimmed down, watched our spending, and it's time for you to do the same. No increases. Period. Scott Lewis i ko/a uzu i.i / tiaine c+oenme - Vrotest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase Page From: " Param Pavaf' <parampavar@gmx.com> To: <eboehme@centralsan.org> Date: 5/30/2011 9:32 AM Subject: Protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase To, Secretary of CCCSD, 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 FAX: (925) 676-7211 Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. In addition, the financial reports clearly show that the amount of unrestricted cash on CCCSD cash flow statement has grown from $41M to $49M, surely this cash can be utilized for covering additional costs. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Thanking you in anticipation. Signature: Param Pavar Name: Param Pavar Address: 1227 HALIFAX WAY, SAN RAMON, CA - 94582 Gary Nickles 6851 Plymouth Rd Suite 56 Stockton, CA 95207 April 24, 2011 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District c/o Secretary of the District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925- 335 -7702 Fax 925- 676 -7211 To whom it really matters: RECEIVED) MAY 2 7 [011 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DWR OT Apparently CCCSD officials think it is business as usual in Contra Costa County with no end to tax hikes and fee increases. Never mind that nearly 19% (true numbers) of the workforce that is unemployed. The economy is In the dumpster and the county suffers from one of the highest foreclosure rates in history. Households are already struggling to pay bills, buy food, clothes, medicine and gasoline . Here's the news to those who live in a bubble: Contra Costa County residents are hurting. On top of wanting to increase sewer rates 18.4 %, EBMUD also wants to increase water rates by 12% during the next two years for the average homeowner. You can already hear the District coffers chime cha- chingi My question: Are District officials living in la -la- land? This isn't simply a compliance with prop 218 issue —it's another money grab to fund bigger government and expand development at a time when nobody is building. The rate Increases are expected to add 10 +/- million dollars per year to fund 345 million in capital projects and an additional 27 million on ongoing repair and 70 million for nitrification and 56 million in bond interest payment plus cover cost of increases in pension fund and retiree health Insurance obligation. Wowl Maybe somebody needs to inform CCCSD officials and board of directors once again that we're in the depths of one of the deepest recessions and housing busts in Contra Costa County s history — a double whammyl The decline of commercial construction and the loss of more jobs isn't far behind. However, all we keep hearing from CCCSD officials is the want to raise taxes and fees and spend more of the tax - payers hard earned money. Here is a clue: Most Contra Costa County residents can't afford to pay what they are paying now. Any increase in sewer and water rates would be a slap in the face, and resident rate payers should take it personally, especially those having trouble putting food on the table. Any CCCSD officials who votes to increase taxes and fees in this desperate economy needs to understand the ramifications, especially considering the spending spree the county officials have been on the past ten years, when money flowed like wine Into district coffers, so much so that you couldn't find enough perks and projects to spend it on fast enough. Simply put, our debit binging has to stop. NO NEW RATE HIKES OR FEES. • Take a tough. stand —cut expenditures. • Private individual pensions all lost money— so let the district fund take the same loss /hit we private citizens are facing. • Lower retiree health insurance obligations (for example, higher co- pays). • Take an across the board pay reduction for all employees to keep everyone working. Management take a larger reduction to show solidarity. • Eliminate all appointed board of director health insurance premiums and other perks. Let them serve as board members as a duty and desire to Improve the sanitary district. Whatever happened to community pride and the gratitude to live in this country? A concerned, over -taxed citizen, Gary 14 Sassafrass Lane 7104 Pelican St San Ramon, CA Danville, CA APN 217 - 450 -075 -7 APN 206 - 420-021 -1 -00 tt 6t: 3 ti Ni w`y2ita tY4 �t ; e.? e?1.. f� �l Oy.G t 7 r.; J . r' .I nenlor nome care a challenge IN BUSINESS Volume 134, Number 305 'AY AREA NEWS GROUP 27 MILLION READERS WEEKLY IN PRINT AND ONLINE An edition of the SOn 3ose Allcrr tug Netus I fry :- `t� K �r '�' Ir �' . yK,. o-•t �... is »t • , Part -tlx are PART -TIME OFFICIAL WITH THE James Nejedly Central $35,635.56 in in officials get pricey frill -time health insurance; d to take c,-'Lsh even if they decline coverage INSURANCE COST: Costa Sanitary District benefits in 2010 lames Neledly attends a sanitary district meeting April 7 in tviar:Inez Neledly says he was unaware of his health policy's cost -until learning Bay Area News Group was requesting romriensation data "That's a large amount I am the first nrl son to say that number's totally out of whack It's crazy:' By Thomas Peele, Daniel Willis and John Woolfolk Omvtrca Nrus Group Hundreds of part -time elected officials throughout the Bay Area received full -time health care benefits in 2010 at taxpayer expense, with individual policies sometimes costing tens of thou- sands of dollars, according to government compensation data acquired by Bay Area News Group and published on its websites Sunday. Several officials with multiple government positions double- dipped on health coverage, receiving two taxpayer - funded poli- cies, the data show, and at one small school district in San .Jose, the cost of health coverage provided to an elected official was more than four times higher than the cost of insurance provided to each rank- and -file employee. "The only reason there isn't more outrage is that most people aren't aware of this," said Kris Vossberg, executive director of the Howard .Jarvis Taxpayers Association. "It amounts to a gilt of public funds, a theft from taxpayers. That's what it comes down to." See BENEFITS, Page 13 Expanded Salary DATABASE Our salary database shows a full accounting of how much money government agencies spend on their employees. Including salaries. pension contributions, deferred compensation and insurance coals. The data covers 255 government entities in 10 counties in and around the Bay Area. covering 224,346 people and totaling more than $15 billion View the searchable database at ContraCostaTimes.com /salaries or InsideBayArea.com /salaries `DOUBLE- DIPPERS,' BAY AREA HEALTH CARE BENEFITS, 2010 r'­ -•1 ^`. Alhar4 JarrlaC I Fpdaral I I onro I Brian Nirhnlae To: R ` C OMGD Secretary of the CCCSD 5019 Imhoff Place 'L 7 2011 MAY Martinez, CA 94553 Fax: (925) 676 -7211 CCCSo OF THE Dt` May 16, 2011 SECAEfARY Dear Ms. Boehme: I am writing to protest against the proposed increase in Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $30 for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 for a total charge of up to $341 and an additional $30 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a total charge of up to $371. In the times when the economy is weak and the rate of inflation is low an increase of 9.6% and 8.8% is not justified. The CCCSD should explore alternate means to get any budget shortfall including cutting cost through use of furlough days, salary and benefit cuts to ensure that the county is able to manage the operations and maintenance as well as capital expenditures of the sewer facilities in the existing budget. It seems like as the housing market has deteriorated and new home connection fees have declined most public service agencies including CCCSD have not been able to make the necessary cuts to the budget in order to compensate for these shortfalls. This really seems like a shortfall in the abilities of the CCCSD management. The CCCSD should provide details about the existing use of funds and in particular increases in payroll and capital expenditures to residents and also full disclosure about what alternatives have been considered before its recommends to make such large scale increases. Also, looking at the financial reports, it looks like you are sitting on $49M in unrestricted cash at the end of 2010. This has grown from $41M in 2009. How is it that we are to absorb such a high increase when you are sitting on so much cash!!!! Thanking you in anticipation. OLee,.a Pa-+6I 975 'Sm t ('V7 S4'� , C-A %�fSf�z