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Home My WebLink About04.a. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY 2010-2011 O&M BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND & SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, ESTABLISHMENT OF FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, & ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL4.a. Public Hearings CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FY 2010-2011 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, AND ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION SUGGESTED AGENDA JUNE 3, 2010 President McGill will announce that two separate public hearings will be conducted: 1) Approval and adoption of the FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget, and establishment of the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charge rates; and 2) Collectibn of the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. Call for staff report on both public hearings. 2. Open first public hearing and call for comments. 3. Close public hearing. 4. Board deliberation, and: a. Vote to approve and adopt the FY 2010-2011 O&M Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget, incorporating Sewer .Service Charge as determined by ordinance to be considered separately; and b. Vote to set the Sewer Service Charge for FY 2010-2011, to be incorporated in the FY 2010-2011 budget: 1) Adopt an uncodified ordinance increasing the Sewer Service Charge by $16 for a total Sewer Service Charge of $327 per RUE (staff recommendation.), or 2) Adopt an uncodified ordinance setting the Sewer Service Charge increase between $0-$16 for a total Sewer Service Charge between $311 and $327 per RUE, or 3) Take no action which continues the Sewer Service Charge at the maximum rate of $311 as set forth in Resolution 2008-063, N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\RATCLIFF\public hearing -sewer service charge & O&M 2010.doc c. Request additional information from staff and continue the public hearing to June 17, 2010. 5. Open second public hearing and call for comments. 6. Close public hearing. 7. Board deliberation, and: Vote to adopt resolution allowing collection of the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\RATCLIFF\public headng -sewer service charge & O&M 2010.doc Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS "' POSITION PAPER Board Meefing Date: June 3, 2010 No.: 4.a. Public Hearings Type otAction: CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Subject: CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FY 2010-2011 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, AND ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION Submitted By: Initiating DeptJDiv.: DEBBIE RATCLIFF ~ ADMINISTRATIVE / CONTROLLER FINANCE & ACCOUNTING REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: D. Ratcl' R. Musgrav ~n ~ ~ James elly, General Manager ISSUE: The District Code and State law require public hearings for the establishment of the Sewer Service Charge rates for FY 2010-2011 and on placing the FY 2010-2011 .Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll for collection. An uncodified ordinance passed by four affirmative votes is needed to increase the Sewer Service Charge. A resolution passed by four affirmative votes is needed to place the charges on the Contra Costa County tax roll. Although not required by law, the District will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and the Self-Insurance Fund Budget. RECOMMENDATION: Conduct two separate Public Hearings and upon their respective conclusions, take the following actions, if considered appropriate: Approve and adopt the FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget (O&M), Debt Service Fund Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget Approve an uncodified ordinance increasing the Sewer Service Charge by $16 for a total Sewer Service Charge of $327 per residential unit effective beginning FY 2010-2011. Approve a resolution authorizing collection of the 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\POSPAPER\Conduct Public Hearing 2010-2011 Budgets & SSC 06-03-10.doc POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: June 3, 2010 subject. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FY 2010-2011 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, AND ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The draft FY 2010-2011 O&M Budget is based on a $0 rate, increase in the Sewer Service Charge for a total of $311 per residential unit equivalent, allocating $300 to Operations and Maintenance and $11 to the Sewer Construction Fund. At the January Financial Workshop, staff recommended a $16 Sewer Service Charge increase. In April, the Board approved sending a Proposition 218 Notice to property owners advising them of a possible Sewer Service Charge increase of up to $16 for a total Sewer Service Charge of $327. If the Board approves an increase in the Sewer Service Charge, staff recommends that it be allocated to the Sewer Construction Fund to support the capital program. Also, a $4.3 million allocation towards the unfunded liability associated with GASB 45 post retirement benefits is included in the draft 2010-2011 budget. This allocation will remain unencumbered until action by the Board. The proposed $16 Sewer Service Charge increase would generate approximately $2.6 million in new revenue for fiscal year 2010-2011 with the recommendation that it be allocated to the Sewer Construction Fund. From the total $327 Sewer Service Charge, $300 would be allocated to O&M and $27 to the Sewer Construction Fund. This allocation was set with the goal of restoring approximately a 10% O&M prudent reserve. The proposed budget would result in a decrease to O&M reserves at fiscal year end of $640,000 for a projected O&M reserve balance at June 30, 2011, of $5.5 million. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS: The Board could decide not to increase the Sewer Service Charge for FY 2010-2011, keeping the Sewer Service Charge at the current $311, or choose another amount of increase up to $16 which was included in the Proposition 218 Notice sent to customers in April. Effective with the 1982-1983 fiscal year, Contra Costa County imposed a fee for collecting the Sewer Service Charge on the tax roll. The County fee, which approximates $100,000 annually, is much more economical than the alternative of direct billing by the District. N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\POSPAPER\Conduct Public Hearing 2010-2011 Budgets & SSC 06-03-10.doc POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: June 3, 2010 Subject. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FY 2010-2011 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, AND ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION BACKGROUND: The FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget was - submitted for review at the May 20, 2010, Board Meeting. A detailed presentation was made to the Board at that meeting and a copy of the overheads used is attached (see Attachment 1). A Proposition 218 notice, which requires the District to provide at least a 45 day notice to all rate paying property owners for a Sewer Service Charge rate increase, was sent in April 2010. Approximately 105,200 Proposition 218 notices were mailed. As of May 28, 2010, a total of 149 telephone calls, a-mails and letters have been received (see Attachment 2). This is less than .1 % of total notices mailed. Legal notices were published in the Contra Costa Times and the San Ramon Valley Times for the June 3, 2010, Public Hearing to receive public comment on the FY 2010- 2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and the Self- Insurance Fund Budget, for the establishment of the Sewer Service Charge rate for FY 2010-2011, and on collection of the 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. It is recommended that two separate hearings be held to consider the matters described. Hearing to receive public comment on the FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget and for the establishment of the Sewer Service Charge rate up to $327 for FY 2010-2011: The FY 2010-2011 O&M Budget and Debt Service Fund Budget were submitted to the Board of Directors for initial review at the May 20, 2009, Board Meeting and the Self-Insurance Fund Budget was approved by the Board at the April 1, 2010, Board Meeting. All three are scheduled for approval and adoption at the June 3, 2010, Board Meeting. Upon approval of the three budgets and determination of adequate levels of reserves, the Board must establish the 2010- 2011 Sewer Service Charge rates. N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\POSPAPER\Conduct Public Hearing 2010-2011 Budgets & SSC 06-03-t0.doc POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: June 3, 2010 subject CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FY 2010-2011 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET, DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES, AND ON PLACING FY 2010-2011 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION Hearing to consider collection of the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll: The law requires that a public hearing be held each year before the Sewer Service Charge can be placed on the County tax roll. The Sewer Service Charge has been collected on the County tax roll since inception of the service charge in 1976. Collection on the tax roll provides the most economical and efficient means for the District to collect the charges for approximately 105 000 accounts. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Conduct two separate public hearings and upon their respective conclusions, take the following actions, if considered appropriate: • Approve and adopt the FY 2010-2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget (requires 3 votes) and • Approve an uncodified ordinance increasing the Sewer Service Charge by $16 for a total Sewer Service Charge of $327 per residential unit effective beginning FY 2010-2011. (requires 4 votes) • Approve a resolution authorizing collection of the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. (requires 4 votes) N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\POSPAPER\Conduct Public Hearing 2010-2011 Budgets & SSC 06-03-t0.doc BASED ON $327 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND WILL BE MODIFIED IF BOARD APPROVES A DIFFERENT AMOUNT ORDINANCE NO. AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.24.030 WHEREAS, the District has previously developed and instituted a Sewer Service Charge Program to finance the services and facilities furnished by the District, and WHEREAS, it is reasonable and necessary that all users of the District's wastewater and household hazardous waste collection, treatment, recycling, reuse and disposal services and facilities, including-those temporary users served under Special Discharge Permits, contribute their appropriate portion of the funding for such District services and facilities; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed the current Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates and has determined that the annual residential sewer service charge rate should be increased by $16.00 per living unit to $327.00 per living unit and that non-residential sewer service charge rates be increased by proportionally similar amounts as the residential sewer service charge rate; and WHEREAS, Chapter 6.24.030 of the District Code provides the enabling authority for the District to implement the proposed uncodified Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates; and - WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing to receive comments and protests and to consider the proposed uncodified Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates was held on June 3, 2010; and WHEREAS, in adopting this Ordinance, the Board of Directors finds that: Written notices of the proposed increase in sewer service charge rates were sent by first class U.S. mail to every owner of property connected in the District at least 45 days prior to the Public Hearing on the proposed increase conducted on June 3, 2010. b. All written protests against the proposed increase in the sewer service charge rates, including those provided in person, by facsimile, email and U.S. mail, were considered and tallied at the Public Hearing conducted on June 3, 2010, and the District was not presented with protests by a majority of the owners of the identified parcels affected by this change. N:\ADMINSUPWDMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Draft-SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC c. The amount of the charge imposed does not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the properties receiving service and the charge is only imposed on those properties actually receiving service or for those which service is immediately available. d. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 (a) (1-4) of the District CEQA Guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the District does ordain as follows: Section 1 (To be Uncodifie~ The "Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates" as set forth in full in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance, which exhibit is incorporated in full herein by this reference, is hereby adopted in uncodified form pursuant to the provisions of District Code Section 6.24.030. As of the effective date of this Ordinance, Sewer Service Charges shall be charged at such rates and for such categories of users as set forth in said Schedule, and shall remain in effect until amended or replaced by ordinance. Section 2 All ordinances, parts of ordinances and any provision of Resolution 2008-063 in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing provisions relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof and not as new enactments. To the extent this ordinance or any portion or section of this ordinance is determined invalid or unconstitutional, such portions of Resolution 2008-063 shall remain in effect and such rates and charges due thereunder for any categories of users shall remain due and payable as if those portions of Resolution 2008-063 had not been repealed. With respect, however, to violations, rights accrued, liabilities accrued, or appeals taken, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, under any chapter, ordinance, or part of an ordinance, such chapter, ordinance or part of an ordinance shall be deemed to remain in full force for the purpose of sustaining any proper suit, action, or other proceedings, with respect to any such violation, right, liability or appeal. Section 3 This Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, and the San Ramon Valley Times newspapers of general circulation within the District, and shall be effective on July 1, 2010. This ordinance shall be kept on file with the Secretary of the District. N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Draft- SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District on the 3rd day of June, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Michael R. McGill President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California Elaine R. Boehme Secretary of the District Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to form: 'Kenton L. Alm District Counsel N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Drak- SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC EXHIBIT "A" Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates (Uncodified) This schedule of Sewer Service Charges (to tie effective July 1, 2010, was established by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Ordinance No. , adopted June 3, 2010. User Group Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 Residential (rate per living unit): Single Family Dwellings, Mobile Homes, Townhouses, Condominium Units, Multi-Famil Units $327.00 Commercial INon-Industrial (rates per hundred cubic feet): Bakeries $8.36 Supermarkets w/garbage disposals $6.31 Mortuaries $5.95 Restaurants $6.19 Others $3.03 Minimum Annual Charge $340.00 Industrial (rates per unit specified): Wastewater Flow (million gallons per year) $1,668.00 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (1,000 lbs. per year) $695.00 Total Suspended Solids (1,000 lbs. per year) $497.00 Peak (Demand) Flow (million gallons per day) $200,418.00 Minimum Annual Charge $340.00 Special Discharge Permits & Contractual Agreements: Determined Individually Page 1 Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates (continued) N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Draft - SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC User Grou Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Mixed Use (shared water meter; rates per hundred cubic feet): Rate Group XA $3.35 Rate Group XB $3.66 Rate Group XC $3.98 Rate Group XD ~ 29 Rate Group XE $4.61 Rate Group XF ~ 93 Rate Group XG $5.24 Rate Group XH $5.56 Rate Group XI $5 87 Rate Group XJ $6.51 Rate Group XK $6 82 Rate Group XL $7 14 Rate Group XM $7.45 Rate Group XN $~ ~~ Rate Group XO $8.09 Minimum Annual Charge $340.00 Page 2 Schedule of Sewer Service Charge Rates (continued) N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Draft- SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC User Grou Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Institutional (rates per hundred cubic feet unless otherwise noted): Churches $3.03 Schools (Daycare, Preschool, University) $3.03 Schools (Elementary) $4.18 /student Schools (Intermediate) $4.42 /student Schools (High School) $4.67 /student Fraternal & Service Organizations $3.03 Local & State Institutionsr $3.03 Other Tax Exempt (Except Federal) $3.03 Federal Institutions $3.03 Utilities with Special Tax Status $3.03 Independent Living Facilities, Rest Homes, & Convalescent Hospitals $3.03 Minimum Annual Charge $340.00 Page 3 N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\DIST-SEC\Ordinances\Draft • SSC Ordinance 2010-11.DOC RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT THE FY 2010-2011 • SEWER SERVICE CHARGES BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL WHEREAS, the District has previously developed and instituted a Sewer Service Charge Program for services and facilities furnished by the District to finance yearly Operation and Maintenance of the District; and WHEREAS, the Sewer Service Charge is collected through a direct charge to the users: and WHEREAS, the District Code provides that the District may elect to collect current and delinquent charges on the tax rolls as provided by Sections 5470 and following of the Health & Safety Code; and WHEREAS, it is considered to be economically and efficient to continue the existing practice and collect the Sewer Service Charges for the 2010-2011 fiscal year on the county tax roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, that the FY 2010-2011 Sewer Service Charges are to be collected on the County of Contra Costa tax roll. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2010, by the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members ABSENT: Members COUNTERSIGNED: Michael R. McGill President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California Elaine R. Boehme Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to form: Kenton L. Alm Counsel for the District 2010-2011 O>3<M BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS: Sewer Service Charge - $311 $300 Allocated to 08M $11 Allocated to Sewer Construction Total Budgeted Ad Valorem Tax $12.9 million: $5.7 Million Allocated to Debt Service Fund Attachment 1 $7.2 Million Allocated to Sewer Construction Fund EXPENSE ASSUMPTIONS: $7.5 Million allocation for GASB 45 post retirement benefits ($4.3 Million to Trust, remainder is retiree health premiums) Retirement Expense-1.31% increase in rate Increases to Healthcare costs for active employees: - Healthnet -12.5% - Kaiser -11.2% Increases to Healthcare costs for retirees - Healthnet - 16.1 % Weighted Average - Kaiser - 7.6% Weighted Average Administrative Overhead percentage-117% (Of Capitalized Salary) Vacancy Factors: - 3% for Salaries - 4% for Benefits N:WDMINSUP\ADMIN\R4TCLIFF\Budget Overheads 2010-2011.doc W y W a X W ~ W • Z W ~ •~ r ~0O N U i °o Foo y O ~ N O m O H 0 ~ c u F 3 c c d --~ °.~ N ~ •_o O W ~ ~ ~ ~^ u N ~ = C U •3 u ~ y a •~ o ,~ c O y ~ O ~ ~ ~ •3 ~ C C O +~ d ~ V C H 3 ~ ~ N N ,~,~ O ~ h ~ ~ C U 3• e8 ~ N C C ~ O C :- d a ,~ Q CCQ O C ~ ~ ~ ° M v o N N N ~0 0 ~ ° ~ v v - p~ A O ~ ~ •O ~ ~ N ~ t/> ~ M N H w W N C a X W i ~ N H ~ ~ C C C G7 N Cl W ~ ~ a N O N N O 10 d L d V OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE 2009-2010 BUDGET COMPARED TO 2010-2011 BUDGET (000 Omitted) 2009-2010 2010-2011 Budget Budget Increase (Decrease) Revenues $61,668 $62,326 1.1% Expenses 59,746 62,966 5.4% Revenues Over Expenses 1 923 640 Fund Balance 06/30/10 $5,523 Sewer Service Charge Rate $292 (O&M Portion Only) $300 Total Sewer Service Charge $321' $311-$327 'Budgeted a $10 SSC increase, however the Board chose to hold the SSC at $31 1. N:WDMINSUPWDMIN\RATCLIFF\BUdget Overheads 2010-2011.doc KEY LABOR COSTS - O11rM (000 Omitted) 2009-2010 2010-2011 Increase Budget Budget (Decrease) Salaries & Wages $24,557 $25,543 $986 Salary Vacancy Factor (682) (705) (23) Retirement 8,148 8,754 606 Medicallnsurance 6,lgg 7,042 854 Dental Insurance 716 855 139 Workers' Compensation 628 560 (68) Benefit Vacancy Factor (830) (965) (135) Capitalized Adm. Overhead 3,460 ( ) (3,654) (194) All Other 5,062 6,896 1,836 Total Labor Costs 4 27 44 2 5.999 N:WDMINSUPWDMINV2ATCLIFFlBudget Overheads 2010-2011.doc KEY INCREASES 2009-2010 BUDGET TO 2010-2011 BUDGET (000 Omitted) Dollar Increase (Decrease) % Increase 2009-2010 Budget $59,746 Salaries (Includes 3% vacancy 963 4.0% factor) Benefits (Includes 4% vacancy 3,036- 18.5 factor) Chemicals 162 10.1 Utilities (665) (12.6) Repairs & Maintenance 163 4.9 Hauling 8~ Disposal 3 .3 Professional & Legal (191) (27.6) Outside Services (139) (6.1) Self Insurance (533) (38.5) Materials ZL Supplies 52 2.8 All Other 369 19.3 2010-2011 Budget $62,966 5.4% N:WDMINSUPWDMINIF2ATCLIFF\Budget Overheads 2010-2011.doc DEBT SERVICE FUND 2010-2011 BUDGET (000 Omitted) Revenue Debt Service $5, 674 Interest Expense 2,062 Principal Payments 3,612 TOTAL $5,674 N:WDMINSUPWDMIMRATCLIFF\Budget Overheads 2070-2011.doc Attachment 2 April 21, 2010 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Secretary of the District Reference: Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge. As I understand your notice, the California State Assembly decided to borrow 8% of the property taxes collected by CCCSD because the State cannot raise property taxes in excess of that allowed by Proposition 13. The District therefore, is taking the position of a tax collector for the state of California by imposing a tax disguised as a service rate increase that I believe to be in violation of Proposition 218, "the right to vote on taxes Act" passed by H1TA in 1996. In these hard economic times the private sector and the public sector have taken drastic measures to adjust to the shortage of operating revenues by going into staff reduction mode. In fact my employer recently, laid me off and reduced the work week for the rest of the p"ersonnel to prevent additional layoffs. The DMV has eliminated work every other Friday to prevent lay-offs etc.; therefore, I don't see why CCCSD couldn't take similar reduction measures. ~ Si 'rely, /~~CC~~6f / .,~ iGn Leone Arostegui 2219 Gill Port Lane / Walnut Creek, CA 94598 cc: H1TA APR 212010 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Board of Directors Contra Costa Sanitary District, Central c/o Secretary of the District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA. 94553 To The Board of Directors: P,O. Box 769 Alamo, CA. 84507 April 19, 2010 RE; Proposed increase in annual sewer service ch~rg~ Your proposal is outrageous. It is presumptive and supports a dangerous, slippery slope for.everyone. The State Assembly has passed on, ie "kicked- the- can; down the road and you as well as everyone should be making the loudest of protests. The State must decrease and balance its budget just as I do. It should not be allowed to shrug off its responsibilities, deferring them to others. It is not acceptable to "allow" (!?!) the State•.,to••"borrow 80 of property taxes." I do not believe. it would'`ever be repaid, just as the sewer tax increase would Heuer revert. In addition, this proposal creates a very bad preseddnt;,;,,CJhat next? If this preposterous usurpation is allowed to persist' unrefuted, i3x will only lead to more wrongful seizures. When is it going to become clear to all cities„ counties, State and Federal governments that the message from paying peo~Le is NO MORE TAXES (or increases)? I assert my strongest NO! NO! NO! Sincerely yours, Mar`~ivens CC: All regional newspapers April 17, 2010 G3CC~GOMCD Secretary APR 2 "I 20110 Central Gonna Cost-Ya Sanitary District cccsD 5019 Imhoff Place SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Martinez, CA 94553 RE: Proposed Increase in Annual Service Charge This is to serve notice to The Board of Directors of The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District that simply throwing money at a problem, shortfall, condition, or incompetence, is not the best or only solution, as they seem to think it is! I would ask The Board to think again. I would ask The Board to consider other solutions than asking for more money, or spending more money to solve problems they face. Our society is fixated on a course to spend, spend, and spend to fix any problem. Our miserable education system is a good example. A lot of folks, probably most folks think that if we pay teachers more money, it will make them better teachers, which is simply not the case Yet that's what we do. We give the schools more and more money to perpetuate their laziness, greed and incompetence. The result: A dumbed-down society that can't read nor write, never mind think. Unfortunately, we are doing the same thing with you folks. So, I challenge the Board to become creative in problem solving which is not a process for lazy people, or people without common sense or an education. Problem solving is not always easy nor the solution always simple, but it is possible... and it's often possible without throwing Jo A. Sallay L yette, Califon John-& Patr'maa Sallay _ . 3256 Sihreredo Coed , ~ Lafay~te, CA 9G549 ~ ,i G3C~~G~Mf~D APR 19 2010 CCCSD SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94593-4392 Board of Directors: Lawrence Englund 1821 Sunnyvale Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597 April 16, 2010 Re: Proposed Sewer Charge for Year 20]0 Complaint Please be advised that the new sewer rate increases which you will discuss at the District's Public Hearing on June 3, 2010 is an affront to the vast majority of people who are suffering financial setbacks during this period of economic downturn. While many employees of private companies have lost their jobs, many others have taken pay cuts, many government employees have had to suffer .forced furloughs, and Social Security recipients are not being given a cost of living increase, the District apparently does not intend to let the recession decease its spending. Instead, the District proposes an across the board rate of 5% for itself in 2010. How disgusting and callous! I don't expect that the District will change its position, but I will do my best in coming years to place a measure on the ballot, similar to Proposition 13 which limited property tax increases, to limit the amount of the annual sewer rate increase which the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District can make. In addition, the ballot measure will specify that when there is negative economic growth, the District shall be prohibited from raising its water rates at all. You people are completely out of touch with reality and it appears that you will do what you want until the people take charge and restrict your authority to squeeze more and more money from people living within the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Sincerely, Lawrence E. Englund Suzanne K. McCreary 4 Crown Ct. Orinda, CA 94563 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez. CA 94553 April 22, 2010 Dear Sir or Madam: Received your Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge, and although I understand your financial situation, I also have financial difficulties. I am living on $ l 100 a month (Social Security) and can not keep supplementing every agency needing additional funds. I have no one to go to for more money. If this proposed increase goes through, I will have to cut back on my living expenses. The first thing I will do is cancel the newspaper which I presently receive. So your increase will have.a domino effect. You probably think $1.33 a month isn't that much and everybody certainly can afford that. No, not true, as it isn't just the $1.33 which you will charge, but the schools, PG& E, EBMUD and the phone as well as groceries., just to name a few are also coming to the citizens for more money. I know no one wants to cut back on salaries and benefits, but I have to, and why am I different from CCCSD employees and management, AND I personally feel, the EPA is causing everybody a lot of problems. I appreciate your attention to my concerns. Suzanne K. McCreary Rf~C~G~~dl~'fr~~ May 21, 2010 Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District MAY 2.41010 ~R~A ~OF 7HE This letter is in response to your recent mailing: "Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge". I own residential and commercial property in San Ramon. The proposed increases will involve both of my properties. I am adamantly opposed to raising these charges. In view of current economic conditions, the CCCSD should be making every effort to maintain or lower their current rate structure. Most private businesses and many government agencies have made difficult reductions in their operating budgets. The management of CCCSD should do the same! As a former resident of San Leandro, I am familiar with the rate structure of the Oro Loma Sanitary District. The OLSD currently charges residential rate payers: $178 per year. CCCSD charges are already substantially higher than the rates in the OLSD. Your proposed increase will widen this mazked disparity in chazges. Clearly, the OLSD has managed to control their expenses. I urge you to curb expenses at CCCSD, reconsider these increases, and strive to maintain the current rate structure. I regret that I will be out of town during your public hearing on June 3. Please accept this written statement in opposition to the proposed rate increases. Sincerely ~~ H. ay Kerr 1146 Canyon Hills Rd San Ramon, CA 94582 925-997-9990 hjaykerr~iJyahoo.com ln)~I~ W+4~N r~~ ~~~ ~~. ~ac~~. L~5 !!J ~ ~#~I~S ~v ~ou p~*~pE 'ryF~~1~~~~° "fU -J ~S~~~W2 E~~eTs f}l.J~ 11'1f~=5 i1n~ ~. S ~~~, ~J dDU 'TlJD ~'~%`~ ~~~ ~~ . =r ay ~ ~ w~~ ~ 1° r~~y l ~c ~~ ~n f ~~ O only zip code provided" 9 ~~ CURRENT & PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS USER GROUP CURRENT RATE PROPOSED RATE FY 2009-2010 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 Commercial and Other Non-Industrial Customers (per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF)) Bakeries $7.95 $8.36 Supermarkets with garbage disposals $6.00 $6.31 Mortuaries $5.66 $5.95 Restaurants $5.89 $6.19 Others $2.88 $3.03 Minimum Annual Charge $323.00 $340.00 Industrial Customers Flow per million gallons $1,586.00 $1,668.00 Biochemical Oxygen Demand per thousand pounds $661.00 $695.00 Suspended Soilds per thousand pounds $473.00 $497.00 Demand per million gallons per day $190,612.00 $200,418.00 Minimum Annual Charge $323.00 $340.00 Special Discharge Permits and Contracts Determined individually Determined individually Notes: A nonresidential customer's annual sewer service charge is determined by multiplying the appropriate user group rate times the annual wastewater discharge volume measured in HCF (Hundred Cubic Feet), usually estimated from the property's water use. For example, a bakery discharging 250 HCF per year would pay an annual sewer service charge at the July 1, 2010 proposed rate calculated as follows: ($8.36 per HCF) x (250 HCF per year) _ $2,090.00 Alternatively, for fiscal year 2010-2011, the annual sewer service charge can be estimated by multiplying the amount listed beside "CCCSD SEWER CHG" on your 2009-2010 property tax bill by 1.051, which assumes equivalent water use. If you are billed directly, multiply the amount on the 2009-2010 invoice by 1.051. If you have questions regarding the Sewer Service Charge program, or would like us to calculate aproperty- specific estimate of the sewer service charge for 2010-2011, please send an a-mail request including your name, Assessor's Parcel Number, address and phone number to rates[7a centralsan.org, or call the CCCSD Environmental Services Division rate hotline at (925) 335-7739. Additional information is available on the CCCSD website: www.centralsan.org. _ -_ --- - - - - - _ - - _. . _- - rv-W-~' ~uzu~~7 ~~ .~_ ~,.t:.9-2 ~-~-e~-c~ I ~.~-~. :-aJ i 1' ~ -L_,Y+.~ ,,.,,•c,.y ,..,.k-L~ .~•s-1. cLL .hx~Ya~,r.~ i.io-i1- ~-~--;~~~ ~ ` ~- ,1 6 ~_- - ~~ '~~ ~ Ardelle Tt7illiams _, zo2 virginin circle Martinet' CA 9455.? .l Central Contra NOTICE OF PROPOSED INCREASE IN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Dear Property Owner: District Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) provides sanitary sewer, household hazardous waste collection, and recycled water services in the central county area. Sanitary sewer service includes the operation, maintenance, and construction of public sewer pipelines, pumping stations, our wastewater treatment plant, and the pipeline that discharges clean, treated, disinfected water to Suisun Bay. To pay for these services, CCCSD collects an annual Sewer Service Charge from each property connected to the sewer system. The current residential rate is $311 per year, billed as a line item labeled "CCCSD SEWER CHG" on the property tax bill you receive from Contra Costa County. (About 300 properties, particularly government and non-profit facilities are billed directly). CCCSD also receives approximately $73 of your property tax for operating, maintaining, and renewing of facilities. In July 2009, the California State Assembly passed a bill as part of the 2009-2010 State budget that allowed the State to borrow 8% of the property taxes collected by counties, cities, and special districts. For CCCSD, that 8% takeaway amounted to more than $960,000. That money is_not.expected to be repaid until at least 2012..CCCSD did. not.increase-its SewervService_Charge after-this akeaway: --~ ~ ~ ct~-~` Given this significant loss, no Sewer Service Charge increase for FY 2009-2010, and the necessity to continue meeting all our regulatory requirements, including our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements; collection system improvements to prevenUreduce sewer overflows and new overflow reduction regulations; pipeline and facility improvements; and other new increasingly stringent and expensive environmental regulations, the CCCSD Board must consider an increase of the annual Sewer Service Charge of up to $16 ($1.33 per month) for a total of up to $327 per year, effective July 1, 2010. FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS, whether single-family home, mobile home, townhouse, condominium, apartment, or other multi-family home, this would be a maximum increase of just slightly more than 5% over the present rate, up to $327 per year. FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY: The service charge rates are calculated for each customer group based on the cost to provide service, considering both the quantity of sewage discharged and other sewage characteristics affecting the cost for treatment. The service charge increases being considered for this category are shown on the reverse side of this notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on this matter in the CCCSD Board Rodm, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard. Written comments or protests should be mailed to the Secretary of the District at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553, or emailed to rates(a)centralsan.org and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 28, 2010 to ensure a full review. If you have questions about the proposed Sewer Service Charges, please call CCCSD's Environmental Services Division at (925) 335-7739. Notice mailed by April 16, 2010. Page 1 of 1 RA"CES RATES - Proposed rate increase From: <rplahs@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 12:12 PM Subject: Proposed rate increase With the economy still) floundering and unstable, with the growing number of citizens who are long-term unemployed, why would you select this time to raise rates? Though not a large increase by most standards, your Board of Directors needs to consider that the time is not right for a large portion of the citizenry to absorb rate increases in any utility. Instead of rate increases, why not look at salary cuts for the management employees in the Contra Costa Sanitary District? Why not eliminate stipends for managers for cell phones, conferences, and car allowances? For Board members, many of whom are employed in other jobs, why not cut back on stipends and on benefit packages which often duplicate what they receive from their private sector jobs? As a retiree on fixed income, I encourage the Board of Directors to look at cost cutting measures prior to enacting another rate increase. Richard Lloyd San Ramon, CA file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC702ACGW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Comment on 4/16/10 Notice of Proposed Sewer Increase From: "Carl Dinerman" <dinerman@sbcglobal.net> To: <rates(acentralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 3:11 PM Subject: Comment on 4/16/10 Notice of Proposed Sewer Increase I just read your 4/16/10 Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge brought about by the state taking $960K away, and not to be repaid till 2012. The notice didn't address refunding our money when you get your $960K back. (You are planning to refund our money, right?) file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC72C93GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of I RATES RATES -request for property specifc estimate From: Karol Hansen <brookviewpark@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan:org> Date: 4/15/2010 4:32 PM Subject: request for property specific estimate HANSEN, STANLEY K & JANICE THE PARCEL 127-150-017-3 00 1201 MONUMENT BLVD #33, CONCORD CA 94520 925-682-0433 Please calculate aproperty-specific estimate of sewer service charge for 2010-2011, thank you. :iy~ a-~- ~ i1 .$P~° d1GC~ CIN~ file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC73F94GW... 4/16/2010 j (4/16/2010) RATES RATES -Notice of proposed increase comment Page 1 I From: "Sprott, Carson C." <sprottc@uchastings.edu> To: <rates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 4:43 PM Subject: Notice of proposed increase comment Dear CCCSD, I received your April 16, 2010 re: proposed increased rates. I understand that the State has taken money from your budget temporarily. However, I suspect that if you looked into your internal operations you could find far more than 5% in savings. As a long-time CCC resident, I have for years heard the boasts of CCCSD workers who drag out projects for overtime, dramatically increasing their wages, while producing no additional value for the County or the CCCSD. Moreover, I have heard stories of teams allowing members to sleep or nap while others cover for them in the field or in the plant. Increased supervision and accountability could dramatically reduce personnel costs. Furthermore, since the State of California has only "borrowed" the money, it is imperative that any increase have two mandatory conditions: 1) that the rate increase be temporary, matching the time the State borrows the money, and 2) that the money be repaid to CCCSD customers in the future, since CCCSD will eventually get that portion of the budget back from the state. As it is appears now, it looks like a permanent increase is proposed for a loss that is not only short-term, but not really a loss at all -since it is essentially a loan. If you want a loan from your customers, make sure the terms are in the proper form. Regards, Carson Sprott Walnut Creek, CA Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed rate increase From: "Jim" <jmsimoraga@att.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 7:23 PM Subject: Proposed rate increase I wondered haw the State balanced the budget; sorry to hear of this "borrowing." No mention is made in the notice of proposed increase in annual sewer service charge as to what happens IF the State actually pays back the loan. I would appreciate it if this point was covered at the June 3'd meeting. Cheers, Jim Siefkin (925) 377 1604 340 Glen Alpine Moraga, CA. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC767CSGW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 2 RATES RATES -Sewer Service Charge Increase Proposal From: Elizabeth Masten <ermasten39@msn.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 7:48 PM Subject: Sewer Service Charge Increase Proposal CC: <gayle@bos.cccounty.us>, <john@bos.cccounty.us>, <mary@bos.cccounty.us>, <susan@bos.cccounty.us>, <federal@bos.cccounty.us> Dear Directors of the CCCSD, Thank you for the notice explaining the proposed 5% increase in annual charges to property owners, and giving us an opportunity to comment. I certainly can sympathize with the precarious position in which the State of California has placed you, the county, and other agencies. Apparently, the trend in California is municipal cannibalization, and we're all in big trouble. Although, on the one hand, I think the increase is justified and not exorbitant on its surface, life as a California homeowner has taught me (and others) to be skeptical about the context in which such things are couched. You likely will be on the business end of that anger-stick at your scheduled hearing on June 3. It's fairly clear that, following any repayment by the State to the county,' and subsequent (or not) repayment to the CCCSD by the county, the higher property tax charge for the CCCSD will continue. Some things never roll back. It is not beyond reasonable thinking that our county/city coffers will continue to be cannibalized by the State, that rates for all manner of services will rise year-after- year, that the California economy eventually will normalize, that the State may repay the counties/cities, and that service rates, like the one which you are proposing, will not return to adjusted levels in 2012. By then, the CCCSD and others will have found a bazillion, compelling reasons why it needs both the repayment and the increased rate to support additional capital improvement projects, salaries, facilities maintenance, addressing regulatory requirements, whatever. Californians should be used to poor management tactics by now, but w.e don't take to them readily. If I were you (selling me the idea of a rate increase), I would include a clearly written and enforceable statement from the county's Board of Supervisors promising to reimburse the CCSD, if it is repaid by the State in 2012; and another statement from the CCCSD on how, if reimbused by the county, that money will be distributed back to taxpayers, and how rates will be rebalanced following the "loan period" ending in 2012. I also would encourage you to tell those of us, who you are about to tax, what you have been doing to cut expenses during the current fiscal crisis. We know that file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC76DAIGW... 4/16/2010 Page 2 of 2 you had wonderful plans for your.budget prior to the State's appropriation of county property taxes, and that your 5% charge increase proposal will not cover fully-your temporary losses. At present, your notice makes it appear that you didn't have to or will need to manage the remainder of the budget reduction. You need to demonstrate a recognition that the world is different now... we're atl pinching pennies, adjusting spending, re-ordering priorities. It may not help taxpayers greet your proposal with glee, but such statements of accountability should accompany each and every rate increase proposal coming our way from county/city governments and public services. We're still in shock over the revelations on county employee pensions. This will not be the end of similar predicaments and proposals by other affected agencies in the county, and I am conscious of the tough fiscal decisions faced by the county. I'm also buckling my seatbelt and holding tightly to my wallet each time that I open the mail. Sincerely, Elizabeth Masten 2375 Lake Meadow Circle Martinez file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC76DA1GW... 4/16/2010 j Jarred Miyamoto Mills - Re: rate increases Page 1 ; From: Jim Kelly To: Clarkson, Richard Date: 4/15/2010 5:08:59 PM Subject: Re: rate increases Dear Mr. Clarkson, Thank you for your email. We are testing the web address to ensure it is working okay. Also, email will be provided to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors before they consider a rate increase. This will insure they had an opportunity to read and consider your comments. Sincerely, Jim Kelly James M. Kelly General Manager Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: 925-229-7386 Fax: 925-676-7211 »> "Richard Clarkson" <rjclarkson@astound.net> 4/15/2010 3:41 PM »> Your letter informing me of how to protest your proposed rate increase says to go to ratesCa~centralsan.org. I could not find this when I tried so I am sending my protest to you. A rate increase at this time is a bad choice. I urge you to reconsider and find ways to cut your costs until our tax base recovers. Thank You. Richard Clarkson CC: Ann Farrell; Debbie Ratcliff; Elaine Boehme; Jarred Miyamoto Mills; Jim Kelly Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Rate Increase From: "Chip Eskildsen" <chipeski@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 8:03 PM Subject: Rate Increase April 15, 2010 Hello CCCSD I just received your "Notice Of Proposed Increase In Annual Sewer Service Charge'. I am disheartened. This year I as a middle class home owner have been attacked on all fronts. I have endured a pay cut. I have endured a bonus cut. I have endured a shares cut. I have endured added hours at work for the above privilege. I pay over 10K in property tax a year while my next door neighbor pays 2K thanks to the totally unreasonable Prop 13. Stop KILLING US FINANCIALLY!! Property tax is not the answer. You need to get I line with the rest of the world. Cut your costs to make ends meet. Just like we have to. Chip Eskildsen 240 Golf Links Street Pleasant Hill, CA file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC77108GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Incresement proposed? From: Soon Kwon <wi114iron@yahoo.com> To: <rates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 8:24 PM Subject: Incresement proposed? People loosing their homes and jobs. Employers try to cut pay rates or lay-off more employees. Majority of people loosing their living stuffs these days but you want to increase sewer service fee? Well, let me ask my boss first. If he is willing to increase my salary then you can do it too. ridiculous file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC775FSGW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed Annual Sewer Charge Increase From: "Walter T. Liu" <waltliu@astound.nev To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 8:31 PM Subject: Proposed Annual Sewer Charge Increase 1. How much will the $16 increase raise in a fiscal year? 2. When the State returns the borrowed $960,000, will the $16 be refunded to us plus interest? 3. Why does not CCCSD go out and borrow the $960,000 to be repaid from the State repayment? 4. Is blaming the State just an excuse to increase fees forever? file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC77799GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed Increase In Annual Sewer Svc Chg From: <bianchiori@comcast.net> To: <rates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 9:08 PM . Subject: Proposed Increase In Annual Sewer Svc Chg We received your noticed of proposed rate increase. We object to this increase. You do not indicate that these rates will return to previous levels once the State repays its loan. We assume that since this is a loan, the State will repay this money with interest. How will this repayment be used and how will it reduce our rates and/or improve our services. Have you initiated and implemented cost cutting measures, and if so, what have you done? Sincerely, Denis and Diane Bianchi 71 Muth Drive Orinda, CA 94563 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC78045GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES - 4-16-2009 sewer increase -keep on squeezing us dry From: "Karen Adams" <k marie@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 10:42 PM Subject: 4-16-2009 sewer increase -keep on squeezing us dry CC: "Rosie Rivera" <RRivera@hbmcorp.com> Hello CCCD- Environmental Services Division RE: Letter Dated Notice 4/16/2009 Thanks for the heads up about the increase. Our Fed Tax's are going up next year, our incomes and job are down.. blood out of a turnip going on in CA. Water shut down in San Juaqin Valley.. so the farmers now there can't grow produce anymore.. Almonds, Tomatoes.. all that Organic Produce Japan fights to buy from the USA. Now we will likely import our "organic" Produce from China" Who practically owns the USA now.. Very Smart People. We may be living.in Walnut Creek, Ca but we will still continue fighting for our survival as home owners. Don't worry. Martinez is a lovely, Historical town where the "Martini" was first discovered. Many close friends of mine enjoy living there. Maybe that's where I should have purchased my first home :) Single, WhitelHispanic, fluent in Spanish, female... Blessed to have Born and raised in California. Thanks for taking the time to read this email. Maybe I'll will buy my next home in another County...better yet, Mexico. Take care. Karen M. Adams 2600 Oak Rd #190 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC7966CGW..: 4/16/2010 i (4/16/2010) RATES RATES - Do the math -your request for 5% is outrageous Page 1 From: Walter Smith <Ismith921@sbcglobal.net> To:_ crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/15/2010 11:27 PM Subject: ~ Do the math -your request for 5% is outrageous To: Board of Directors CCCSD Secretary of District Martinez CA . Dear Board, From Central San's own website, we have "Central San Financial Information CCCSD operates under a fiscal year budget cycle beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Like many public agencies, CCCSD has two primary budgets: one for Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and another for Capital Improvements. The 2009-10 O&M Budget is $59.7 million. The planned 2009-10 Capital Improvement expenditures are $40.1 million" So the "takeaway' of $960,000 -call it $1 million - is just a 1.7% hit, NOT 5%, even using just the smaller O&M number. More soundly, if we use the full budget of $100 Mil, the "takeaway" is only a 1% hit. SO WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO RAISE FEES 5%?? If you were approaching this in an honest manner, you'd be requesting a 1% increase for two years and then a rollback when you are repaid by the State. The 5% request is outrageous, would last indefinitely into the future, and is an attempt to rip off customers under a smokescreen of blaming the State. See you on June 3rd, A CCC resident Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -increase rates From: Don Hayward <dhayward75@sbcglobal.net> To: <rates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 6:49 AM Subject: increase rates Dist.managers I just got a notice of increase.You say it's because the State of Cal. takes 8% (borrows).You should stand up to the state and protest just as I am doing now with you.No new taxes is a joke, and I think you should consider eating the costs with cuts in wages,benifits and perks Don Hayward file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC80879GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATS RATES -Proposed rate increase effective July 1, 2010 From: <vjmjmm@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 11:52 AM Subject: Proposed rate increase effective July 1, 2010 Dear Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, I am writing to oppose the proposed rate increase. we are retired and on a.fixed income. Taxes are rising at an alarming rate. All government entities are spending beyond their means and coming to the tax payers to pay for this lack of fiscal responsibility. This Board must cut costs and not services. This means you will have to take a firm stand with the unions and negotiate realistic contracts. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Maiorana file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC84F99GW... 4/16/2010 Yage 1 of 1 RATES RATES -PROPOSED INCREASE IN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE From: "J. Scardino" <scardino@pacbell.net> To: <jkelly@centralsan.dst.ca.us> Date: 4/16/2010 12:11 PM Subject: PROPOSED INCREASE IN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE CC: crates@centralsan.org> Dear Mr. Kelly, We received the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's notice of a proposed increase in the annual sewer service charge. Based on my understanding of the notice, we would like to make the following presumptions: Since the increased charge appears to be a result of the State's borrowing a portion of property taxes that otherwise would be going to Central Son; and Central San expects to be repaid by 2012 (or later); we would expect that, when the amount is repaid (with interest, presumably): 1) the (proposed) residential increase will at that time be eliminated; and 2) residential customers will be refunded the increased amounts we have paid in the interim (with interest, presumably). Are our presumptions correct? Sincerely, Joe & Judy Scardino 44 Derby Court San Ramon, California file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC8540EGW... 4/16/2010 ~i (4%16/2010) RATES RATES -rate increase ~ y Page 1 From: Elaine Hannah <ehan5@sbcglobal.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 12:32 PM Subject: rate increase I feel your company needs to find ways to become more efficient, streamlined and cost effective without price increases. We, the public, are being pickle and dimed to death by utilities we must have while our own incomes are reduced. We've had to tighten our belts, you need to also. Get yourselves internally solvent without additional funds. Elaine Hannah Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES From: taslim <Idtaslim@sbcglobal.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 2:52 PM Dear Sir, [ would oppose the rate increase. We are taxed enough already. Sincerely, L Taslim Danville, CA. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC87990GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Porposed increase in sewer service charge From: <msheldonl8@aol.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 3:04 PM Subject: Porposed increase in sewer service charge Based upon your recent letter, the proposed increase in annual sewer service charge is due to the State of California "borrowing" approximately $960,000 from the CCCSD. According to the letter, that money is not expected to be repaid until at least 2012. What does not appear to covered in your letter is what happens when the State of California repays this money (with interest, I would expect). I would anticipate that my annual rate will be reduced by at least the same amount that you proposed raising now. Failure to do so will amount to the theft of this money by the State of California which should then result in prison time for those responsible. Please clarify this issue. Murray Sheldon, MD 938 Corte Diablo Martinez, CA 94553 925-250-2006 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC87C63GW... 4/16/2010 Page 1 of 2 RATES RATES - Re: Rate Increase From: <chipeski@comcast.net> To: "RATES RATES" <RATES@centralsan.dst.cn.us> Date: 4/16/2010 5:18 PM Subject: Re: Rate Incrense Thanks for the fallow-up Chip Eskildsen Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device From: "RATES RATES" <RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us> Dote: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:47:56 -0700 To: Chip Eskildsen<chipeski@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Rate Increase Thank you for taking the time to respond to CCCSD's Sewer Service Charge rate notification. CCCSD appreciates your concern about the rising costs of services. Your email message will be provided to the CCCSD Board of Directors before the public hearing where the Board will consider whether or not to revise the Sewer Service Charge. The public hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the CCCSD Boa pd Room located at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Because of the number of messages received, we have been unable to respond to specific questions or requests that you may have included in your message. If you asked a question or requested information, we will send a response to you within the next week. If you have additional questions about CCCSD's operations or the proposed rate increase, please do not hesitate to contact us. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 229-7335: Voice (Direct) »> "Chip Eskildsen" <chipeskiC~coincast.net> 4/15/2010 8:02 PM »> April 15, 2010 Hello CCCSD: I just received ycur "Notice Of Proposed Increase In Annual Sewer Service Charge" file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC89BFBGW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Rates From: "Jill Riter" <jill.riter@sbcglobal.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/16/2010 7:45 PM Subject: Rates To whom it may concern, I would like to be on record to protest any rate hikes from present prices. I do my best to recycle and buy products to minimize waste -rates hikes nre not viewed as reward for this. I know several people who nre pulling from service and going to hnndle their own waste management, manually recycle and recoup costs. I'd prefer not to join them and am hoping you can contnin costs as most of us have done in our own jobs to mannge the bottomline. Thanks, Jill file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC8BE3CGW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge From: Keith Wilton <keithwilton57@gmail.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/17/2010 12:02 PM Subject: Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge I do not understand your request to increase the Annual Sewer Service Charge to compensate the CCCSD for a loan that you are making to the State of California, although a forced loan. The State of California is BORROWING the money from you, therefore creating an asset on your balance sheet in the form of a loan receivable from the State. However, you propose to replace the working capital that you must use to fund the loan by revenue from your users. The State is obligated to repaid the loan eventually but, by replacing the working capital with revenue, CCCSD has no obligation to repay the revenue that you are taking from the users to fund the working capital used for the loan. Why don't you get a working capital loan against the asset, being the loan to the State to fund the working capital reduction. Under your proposal, when the state repays the loan and you have collected the amount of the loan from the users via revenue, your balance sheet will have additional cash in the amount of the loan than if you had not had to make the loan to the State and could not use it as an excuse to increase the Annual Sewer Service Charge because you are not required to repay the users for the loan that you are getting from them in the form of increased revenue. This is unfair and notjustified by the facts. Take the loan to the State to the bank and get a loan against it to fund your working capital needs. Keith Wilton file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BC9A36DGW... 4/19/2010 __ .. (4h 9/2010) RATES RATES -Increase in Sewer Service Charge _ _ Page 1 I From: Judy Sykes <sykes@me.berkeley.edu> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/17/2010 12:50 PM Subject: Increase in Sewer Service Charge To Whom It May Concern: I write this a-mail to show support for the proposed increase in annual sewer service charge for the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. The state of our California infrastructure is shameful - if we continue to allow it to deteriorate it will cost much more than this proposed -5% increase. Judith Sykes Property Owner 1740 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES - My opinion regarding the letter "Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge" From: "Audrey Matveyev" <andreymatveyev@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/17/2010 10:06 PM Subject: My opinion regarding the letter "Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge" Dear Sir or Madam, " I just received a letter from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District about proposed increase in annual sewer service charge. I decided to express my opinion reading this matter. From this letter I have understood that the state borrows money from property taxes that will be paid off at some point (the letter says that this will be repaid until at least 2012) and this is one of the main reasons why the charge for the service will be increased. In my opinion the key here is borrowing. Since the main purpose of the increase is borrowing by the state and money will be repaid, at the end of the term I would like to get these money back with the same terms as these money were borrowed from the property tax. We have some kind of domino effect of borrowing, I would like to see the same effect at the end of the term; otherwise the state, Contra Costa county, and CCCSD put this problem on our shoulders. That is my opinion. Regards, Audrey Matveyev 1211 Halifax Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 c: 650.619.7043 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCA3102GW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Rate Increase From: Leslie Gallaugher <lallaugher@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> llate: 4/18/2010 12:23 PM Subject: Rate Increase Hello: , We were required to hook up to the sewer system from a septic tank as a condition of obtaining a building permit to add an additional master bedroom suite to our home in 1985. At that time, the annual sewer service charge was $85. The current annual residental rate of $31 I. represents an average annual increase over those 25 years of 5.33% which is well in excess of the annual rate of inflation as measured by the CPI. Therefore, I strongly urge the CCCSD Board Not to increase the annual Sewer Charge and in fact to reduce it effective 7/1/2010. Leslie C. Gallaugher 3104 Perra Way Walnut Creek, CA 94598 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\1'emp\XPgrpwise\4BCAF9BAG... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge ' From: "Yamila Germes" <agermes@astound.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/18/2010 1:14 PM Subject: Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge In response to notice mailed regarding proposed sewer service charge. Do not increase rate. You have two options: Use litigation to recuperate lost revenue from state And/or Apply for Homeland security funds to off set loss. Thank you, Arnulfo and Yamila Germes 3113 Valley Vista Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-939-4967 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCBOSCDGW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed rate increase From: Ed Siebert <egs37@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/18/2010 6:22 PM Subject: Proposed rate increase As a senior citizen, I and many others have to live on a fixed income With the economy as bad as it has been for the last 50 years, it amazes me to think you would have the gall to raise our rates at this time. I.would think that you would be trying to figure ways to reduce your rates instead. Please reconsider the increase. Ed Siebert 562 Saint George Rd Danville, Ca. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCB4DPDG... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Annual sewer service charge increase From: Gregg Schnepple <gregg.schnepple@gmaiLcom> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 8:30 AM Subject: Annual sewer service charge increase I received your notice that our annual sewer service charge is proposed to increase because the state "borrowed" money from the CCCSD and I have three comments: 1. While $16 per year doesn't sound like much, it is on top of all of the increases in the cost of almost everything. Whether it is EBMUD, PG&E, or whatever, Contra Costa County is becoming increasingly unaffordable as a place to live. Eventually it will force us to leave. 2. I hope that you will join with tax payers to oppose the continual money grab of local funds by the state government and support the initiative that is being proposed to prohibit it from happening in the future -hands off our money, legislature. 3. Finally, aquestion -what happens when the legislature pays back the $960K "take away" as you call it -will you credit our property tax bills accordingly or just pocket the money? Hopefully it will be the former. Gregg Schnepple 427 Corte Dorado Danville, CA 94526 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCC14A2GW... 4/19/2010 [4/19/2010) RATES RATES -Sewer Service Charge ~' ~ ~ Page 1 it From: "Steve Buell" <steve@sequoiafoods.com> To: <rates@centralsan.org>" Date: ` 4/19/2010 9:34 AM ~ Subject: Sewer Service Charge Attachments: text.rtf Gentleman, RE: notice of proposed increase in annual sewer service charge This is just another attempt by the government to rob Peter to pay Paul. In these economic times the Sanitary District and the State have to run their business like a business and cut costs. A 5% rates increase is unacceptable. In the unlikely event the state repays the sanitary district will we get reimbursed this increase? I'm the homeowner at 1990 Saint George Rd, Danville.CA and tax payer and I vote, and you are all going out. I look forward to your reply? Thank You, Steve Buell SEQUOIA FOODS sieve@seq uoiafood s. com PH 831 636 3229 FX 831 636 7871 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -rate increase From: <rccg@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 9:48 AM Subject: rate increase I will not be able to attend the Public Hearing on June 3. However, I strongly object to any rate increase. Families, including myself, are struggling in this economy just to place food on our tables. This is one more cost that I simply cannot afford yet are we over a barrel in that we have no choice? I hope the written comments/protests do not fall on deaf ears. This is just one more increase request amongst many that have shown their ugly head during these hard times. Find ways to cut the budget just like families are forced to do. Please do not raise the rates. Robert Mes 760 John Way Lafayette, CA Property owner file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCC2709GW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -State Takeaway Repayment From: "Herman Minkowski" <homl@astound.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 12:47 PM Subject: State Takeaway Repayment CCSD, Your notice of Apr 16, 2010 indicated the increase in annual sewer service charge from $311 to $327 is triggered in part by the state takeaway of more than $960,000 which is not expected to be repaid until at least 2012. If and when the takeaway is repaid, does CCSD expect to repay residential customers in some way? Herman O. Minkowski 316 Dogwood Dr Walnut Creek CA 94598 Tel: 925-935-3274 Mobile: 510-220-0795 tile://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCCSOFOGW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Protest of Proposed Sewer Service Charge From: bait carr <bart Carr@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> llate: 4/19/2010 1:55 PM Subject: Protest of Proposed Sewer Service Charge CC: Bart Carr <bart_carr@yahoo.com> Good Morning, As allowed by statute under Prop 218, I respectfully submit my protest of the proposed sewer rate increase and request that the CCCSD Board decline implementation of the increase. Thank you, Edwin Carr 3386 sweet dr lafayette, CA 94549 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCC60C3GW... 4/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed Increase in Sewer Service Charge From: 1 tsang <lotsang@att.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 11:56 PM Subject: Proposed Increase in Sewer Service Charge . We oppose the proposed increase in the annual sewer service chat°ge!!!!!!!!!!!! . Central Contra Costa Sanitary District needs to cut costs within, rather than raise our rates. $327/yr. increase in out~~ageous!! . We are seniors on a fixed income and all we see are rate increases that we can not afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ray & Lois Tsang 3412 Lanai Dr. San Ramon, CA 94582 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCCEDA7G... 4/20/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Comments and Questions on Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge From: "Stefan Rubendall" <sbrokerl@gmail.com> To: <rates(u~centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 10:39 PM Subject: Comments and Questions on Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge In resporise to the notice that was mailed to us regarding the increase in annual service charges, I am here by submitting the following comments and questions for the record to be address. 1. If the reason for the rate increase is to offset the losses posed by the borrowing of fees collected, then why is this rate increase only temporary for this year? 2. Will the assessed parties receive a rate decrease when the funds are repaid? That would only seem fair. 3. Has the new economic environment with fewer developments coming on line and higher efficiency plumbing fixtures created a savings for the Sanitation District that is not being considered in this rate increase? One other question, separate from the rate increase, but of interest to me, is how the fee calculated? Is it by water used or a flat rate? Thank you for your attention to these questions, and please forward me a copy of the responses from the June 3rd hearing. Sincerely, Stefan Rubendall Stefan Rubendall 10218arrenger Drive Danville, CA 94506-6134 925.216.1274 (v) 925.407.2941 (n This email may contain mafedal that is con(dential and/orpmileged /or the sale use ollhe intended recipient. Any review, reliance or disMbution by others or forwarding without express permission is stdcty prohibited. Ir you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCCDB9AG... 4/20/2010 x(4/20/2010) RATES RATES -Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service ChargePage 1 ;~ From: Bob McClain <rossstreet@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 10:28 PM Subject: Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge Dear Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, I recently received the "Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge" in the mail and have the following comment for your consideration. In the Notice is described the "significant" loss of the 8% takeaway by the State. The Notice states that this takeaway is one of the reasons for the necessity of a rate increase. It is important to point out that this takeaway was a one time event. Approving a permanent rate increase to offset a temporary cost is neither appropriate nor fair to the ratepayers. Therefore, the portion of the eventual rate increase that can be attributed to this takeaway should be for only a single year. Also, the State must repay the municipalities with interest within three years. When the State repays the takeaway, the District will be receiving surplus revenues, i.e., the full property tax apportionment plus the takeaway repayment. When this happens, the repayment should be passed on to the ratepayers via a temporary rate decrease. Since the ratepayers are being asked to supplant District revenues lost to the takeaway, when the takeaway is repaid, it only makes sense that the repayment flow back to the ratepayers who supplanted the lost takeaway revenues in the first place. Regards, ' Bob McClain Lafayette ~ (4/20/2010) RATES RATES -Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge ~~ -~ Page 1 From: Andrew Wolfe <apwolfe24@yahoo.com> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 10:23 PM Subject: Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge Gentlemen, I'm in receipt of your notice of proposed increase in annual sewer service charge. From the information therein this appears to be no more than a TAX levied by the state upon the people you provide service. Tell me what stops the State Assembly from passing a similar bill this year as part of the 2010-2011 State budget that allowed the State to borrow 10% or 15% of the property taxes collected by CCCSD. Would you then pass this cost on to the people you service? Have you conferred with representatives of the cities and the county to determine if the State is planning to borrow 8% from them and whether they are passing on the costs to their citizens? What are the terms of this so called loan? Please advise as to the interest rate, length of contract, any consideration provided by the State other than interest. Ycur statement "that money is not expected to be repaid until at least 2012" is at best very vague. How much money will you receive annually from the interest charges? How will this money be utilized and how will it be accounted for to the people you provide service and plan to further charge? . It would be greatly appreciated if you would provide the answers to the fore going questions so I would have a better understanding as to how you operate your business. Thanking you in advance. Andrew Wolfe Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge From: <dmollard@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/19/2010 9:26 PM Subject: Proposed increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge The good people of California can no longer bear the burden of our poorly managed state budget, if you could even call it that. I am no longer able to afford my home and after taking a significant pay cut to maintain employment and having bonuses eliminated...find it completely . unreasonable to be increasing rates for "needed" services. Please consider alternate means of securing funding vs. raising residential rates. Regards, Dave Mollard file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4B000A9BG... 4/20/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge From: "JAMES LEAL" <JAMES.LEAL@newark.org> To: crates@centralsan.org> llate: 4/19/2010 3:36 PM Subject: Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge Hello, I am writing you to voice my opposition to the proposed rate increases effective July 1, 2010. While I appreciate that all cities, counties, districts and public entities are struggling with California's Budget Balancing Act, I simply cannot afford or support another increase passed down to the tax payers. Enough is enough. I think it's ironic that the same state that touts such high environmental standards and places all these regulations on you, takes away the funding to support such high regulations. Maybe its time you and the public push back on these unsustainable regulations. I work for a large city in the Bay Area in a government job so I know how tough it has been the past few years, however, we have made cuts, reduced our personnel costs, laid off employees, reduced our payroll, taken furlough days and reduced services rather than pass more costs onto residents. I ask that you consider doing the same. The bottom line is the state has not taken your funding it has "borrowed" it, so you will get it back and you need to make adjustments in the meantime. If we are to pay this additional fee, will we be getting a refund in 2012 when the CCCSD gets paid back from the state???? I kind of doubt it. The increased rate will continue and costs will continue to sky rocket. I ask that you please consider other "affordable" alternatives. Thank you, James and Misa Leal 1270 Sunshine Circle Danville, Ca. 94506 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCC7873GW... 4/20/2010 Page I of 1 RATES RATES -Comments on rate increase From: "David Azevedo" <davidjazevedo@gmail.com> To: crates@centralsati.org> Date: 4/20/2010 9:08 AM Subject: Comments on rate increase This is the wrong time for a rate increase. Many of us our struggling financially in these difficult times, yet you ask for 5%: why does government believe it is immune to cost constraints like all of us live under? What other business is raising prices today? The State "take away" sounds temporary, why ask for a permanent rate increase? I have always resented the extravagant benefit packages government, especially special district, employees receive. What cuts have you made in that area? Why is it always easier to ask us for an increase than to ask those who work for you to give a little? ff they are not happy with their pay and benefit packages, there is a line of people who would gladly step into their jobs. I am opposed to this increase. I realize, as is always the case with these special districts, our opinions count little. -david azevedo file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCD6F09GW... 4/20/2010 Page ] of 1 RATES RATES -Proposed Rate Increase From: "Bernd Keine" <bkeine@comcast.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/20/2010 2:44 PM Subject: Proposed Rate Increase Dear Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, I am writing to oppose [he proposed rate increase. I am retired and on a fixed income. Taxes are rising at an alarming rate. Already my property tax alone is almost $9000.00/year which eats a big chunk of my social security income. All government entities are spending beyond their means and coming [o the [ax payers [o pay for [his lack of fiscal responsibility. Don't you people have any sense ofjustice and fairness [o even consider a rate increase at this time? Please cut your expenditures ! Maybe I should request an increase from the social security administration? Ha, ha, ha !!! This Board must cut costs and no[ services. This means you will have to take a firm stand with the unions and negotiate realistic contracts. Sincerely, Bernd and Noriko Keine Bernd Keine 200 Casa Reale Orinda, CA 94563 USA Phone: (925)254-1840 Pax: (925)254-1840 bke ine(rDcomcast.net file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCDBDBEG... 4/20/2010 Page 1 of 1 RATES RATES -Rate Change From: Charles Fenner <99sts@pacbell.net> To: crates@centralsan.org> Date: 4/20/2010 3:54 PM Subject: Rate Change . Because the State is borrowing funds from you is not justification to permanently take funds from me. 1"he rate increase must be temporary, all funds collected in excess of the standard existing fee need to be accounted for and repaid to the rate payers when the State refunds the money borrowed from the District. As stated in your news release, the "take away" is not permanent and the rate increase is not to be permanent either. C Fenner file://C:\Documents and Settings\bwener\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4BCDCE45GW... 4/20/2010 RATES RATES -Proposed increase in annual sewer service charge ~ ~ Page 1 From: M Kay Robinson <insightconsulting@sbcglobal.net> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Wed, Apr 21, 2010 4:17 PM Subject: Proposed increase in annual sewer service charge I want to go on record to oppose the proposed increase. As we all know things are not the same as they were. The years of abundance are over and now all of us do not have the resources we need. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District does not have the resources to operate as it has in the past let alone making changes. I (we), a consumer, does not have the resources I had in the past, have lost my job and cannot bear the burden of giving you more. Agencies and services cannot expect to go to the consumer or the taxpayer in these times of lack because WE cannot afford it! So I suggest that the district tighten its belt in the same way each and everyone of us needs to. I do not approve accepting any charges to me to help out your defcit. I have deficits as well but I don't have taxpayers and consumers to bail me out. NO to increases! M Kay Robinson www. insightintu itiveconsulting. com CC: therevmc@sbcglobal.net RATES RATES -Proposed Sewer Services-Rates Increase- PROTEST wW_. Page-1 From: "Janet" <jgavidia@comcast.net> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Fri, Apr 23, 2010 5:14 PM Subject: Proposed Sewer Services Rates Increase- PROTEST Notice is hereby given, as a residential customer I am not in agreement for proposed rate increase. 296 Eastridge Dr. San Ramon, Ca 94593 RATES RATES -Oppose rate increase ~.w_ v ~ _ ~ Page '-1 From: Kristin Darrow <darrowk@gmail.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Sat, Apr 24, 2010 7:50 AM Subject: Oppose rate increase Dear Board of Directors, My husband and I are property owners in Contra Costa County, and we oppose any increases to annual sewer service charges. We respectfully request the Board find alternative solutions, such as cutting costs, to solve the revenue deficiency. Regards, Kristin Darrow Judson and Kristin Darrow 10 Vista Hermosa Walnut Creek, CA 94597 `RATES RATES -Sewer Service Charge ~~ ~ Page 1 From: Jason Tan <blessingmail@yahoo.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: Sewer Service Charge To Whom It may Concern: I am writing this mail to protest the proposed increase in annual sewer service charge. There is no reason to propose any increase charge/fee during this economy difficulty time. Again, I would like to express my highly and strong opinion of protest the increase in annual sewer service in Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Jason Tan 700 Bowen Court San Ramon CA 94582 From: "Michael John Stead" <michael@stead.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dstca.us Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 8:22 AM Subject: Contra Costa County Sewer Assists State in Violation of Prop 13! Dear Sirs, Re: Facilitation of the State's Violation of Prop. 13 By passing a bill in July 2009, the California State Assembly allowed the State to borrow 8% of the property taxes collected by counties, cities and special districts. CCCSD now wishes to pass this on to the tax payers in the form of an increase in service charges, since repayment is not expected until 2012 at best. This is outrageous and deserves to be not only rejected but, discussed throughout California in the mass media.This amounts to an increase in property taxes, a breach of Prop 13, in a most devious mariner, reminiscent of accounting tricks and gimmicks alledgedly used by private sector businesses, over which our politicians display such outrage: (Would Whitman or Brown care to offer an opinion pre-election?) Please reconsider your proposal. Michael J. Stead Email: michael@stead.com Mobile: (925) 852-5315 Office: (925)975-3895 CC: alan@stead.com; info@jerrybrown.org; tabate@sfchronicle.com; 4listens@kron4.com From: Jim Kelly To: Scahill, Michael Date: 4/26/2010 12:42:45 PM Subject: Fwd: Proposed Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Rate Increase pls respond James M. Kelly General Manager Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: 925-229-7386 Fax: 925-676-7211 »> "Bernd Keine" <bkeine@comcast.net> 4/24/2010 11:02 AM »> Dear Mr. Kelly, As suggested by the City of Orinda Council Member Victoria Smith, I like to request that my email below to be forwarded to the Board of Directors. Thank you very much, Bernd and Noriko Keine Dear Mr. and Mrs. Keine: Thank you for your a-mail. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is a special district that serves all of Contra Costa County, with a Board of Directors directly elected by the ratepayers, and is not under the jurisdiction of the City of Orinda. Please contact the General Manager of Central San directly, Jim Kelly, at Ikellv(a.centralsan.dst.ca.us; you can request that he forward your a-mail to the Board of Directors. Thanks-- Victoria From: Bernd Keine fmailto:bkeine(a)comcast.netl Sent: Wed 4/2112010 10:21 AM To: Victoria R. Smith Subject: Proposed Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Rate Increase Dear Council Member Victoria Smith, I am writing to oppose the proposed rate increase. I am retired and on a fixed income. Taxes are rising at an alarming rate. Already my property tax alone is more than $9000.OOlyear which eats almost half of my social security income. All government entities are spending beyond their means and coming to the tax payers to pay for this lack of fiscal responsibility. Don't people have any sense of justice and fairness to even consider a rate increase at this time? I say: "Please cut your expenditures !" Maybe I should request an increase from the social security administration? Ha, ha, ha !!! This Board must cut costs and not services. This means to take a firm stand with the unions and negotiate realistic contracts. Sincerely, Bernd and Noriko Keine Bernd Keine 200 Casa Reale Orinda, CA 94563 USA Phone: (925)254-1840 Fax: (925)254-1840 bkeine@comcast.net ~ RATES RATES - RE: Parcel 174-150-072-0 - _ ~ Page 1 From: "Linhares, Lynn KWP" <LLinhares@kennedywilson.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:07 AM Subject: RE: Parcel 174-150-072-0 Hi Brenda This is very interesting since our water expense last year was $28,070. If the Board votes the sewer service charge increase will our costs increase by $22,300?....for a total annual expense of $59,370? Is the increase, if approved, effective in January 2011? Our fiscal year is from Jan -December. Can you please just verify that your estimate is correct and let me know if this is in addition to. Thank you! Lynn Linhares -License 01247953 CALIFORNIA PLAZA @ WALNUT CREEK, INC. 2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 230 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 T: 925/932-3700 F:925/932-7971 Ilinhares@ken nedywi Ison.com From: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us [mailto:RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 9:58 AM To: Linhares, Lynn KWP Subject: Re: Parcel 174-150-072-0 Hi Lynn, Sorry for the delay in responding, your email was forwarded to my supervisor who has been out ill the past few days. CCCSD bases sewer service charges on water usage from the pervious calendar year and we just received 2009 EBMUD water data earlier this week, so I was able to estimate the 10111 charges. If the Board votes the sewer service charge increase as proposed, your charges would be approximately $22,300. Hope this will assist with your business plan. If you have any additional questions, please contact me RATE RATES - RE: Parcel 174-150-072-0 ~ ~ ~~" ~'~ Page 2 directly at 925-229-7115. Brenda Wener Engineering Assistant III »> "Linhares, Lynn KWP" <LLinhares@kennedywilson.com> 4/27/2010 12:50 PM »> I received a Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge 2010-2011. I would like you to estimate or calculate the sewer service charge for the above listed parcel as I am preparing the Business Plan for 2011. My address and phone number are listed below if you have any other questions or need additional information to provide this calculation. Lynn Linhares -License 01247953 CALIFORNIA PLAZA @ WALNUT CREEK, INC. 2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 230 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 T: 925/932-3700 F:925/932-7971 Ilinhares@kennedywilson.com RATES RATES -Rate Increase Proposal -Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ^""- Page 1 From: Alex Smith <a lfirearmsl@att.net> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 6:28 PM Subject: Rate Increase Proposal -Central Contra Costa Sanitary District To the Board of Directors, Central Sanitation: I would like to offer the following observations and recommendations, concerning the recently proposed rate increase for the 2010-11 Budget (June 3, 2010 hearing). First, I do not see a 'sunset' clause, included in the wording, for this newly proposed rate increase. While it's true that the State of California did "borrowed" $960,000.00 from the Central San 2009-10 tax year income, there is no indication that this will happen again in future Budgets. That borrowed money is directed to be re-paid to the District in 2012. Therefore, I would propose that this new increase only be levied for a one (1) year period. Second, if this new increase is to be levied, as an on-going open-ended tax increase, I believe this new money source will be spent, and continue to be spent, even when the 'lost' money is eventually returned to the District by the State of California. The Board of Directors have a fundamental, fiduciary responsibility, to ensure that their ratepayers are not overcharged for the services rendered and that new' sources of income will not be foolishly spent, just because it's there. Third and finally, the Board of Directors should not use these new funds to pay for employee compensation or any anticipated raises. Their use is outlined in the prospectus, that was distributed to the ratepayers. During these 'tough times', everyone needs to tighten their belts and make do with what they currently have. Sincerely, Alex C. Smith Ratepayer @ 2456 Camino De Jugar San Ramon, Ca. 94583 ORATES RATES -Rate Increase Proposal -Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Page 1 From: Jagdish Saini <jksaini@yahoo.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 7:51 AM Subject: Rate Increase Proposal -Central Contra Costa Sanitary District To the Board of Directors, Central Sanitation I would like to offer the following observations and recommendations, concerning the recently proposed rate increase for the 2010-11 Budget (June 3, 2010 hearing). First, I do not see a'sunset' clause, included in the wording, for this newly proposed rate increase. While it's true that the State of California did "borrowed" $960,000.00 from the Central San 2009-10 tax year income, there is no indication that this will happen again in future Budgets. That borrowed money is directed to be re-paid to the District in 2012. Therefore, I would propose that this new increase only be levied for a one (1) year period. Second, if this new increase is to be levied, as an on-going, open-ended tax increase, I believe this new money source will be spent, and continue to be spent, even when the'lost' money is eventually returned to the District by the State of California. The Board of Directors have a fundamental, fiduciary responsibility, to ensure that their ratepayers are not overcharged for the services rendered and that'new' sources of income will not be foolishly spent, just because it's there. Third and finally, the Board of Directors should not use these new funds to pay for employee compensation or any anticipated raises. Their use is outlined in the prospectus, that was distributed to the ratepayers. During these 'tough times', everyone needs to tighten their belts and make do with what they currently have. Sincerely, Jagdish Saini Ratepayer @731 Palmira Ct. San Ramon, Ca. 94583 RF„TES RATES - NO TO ANY INCREASES. NO NO and NO!!!!! ___ Page 1 From: Larry McColm <mccolm@gmail.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:27 AM Subject: NO TO ANY INCREASES. NO NO and NO!!!!! To the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors. PLEASE! NO INCREASES! We just received your notice requesting an increase in the annual sewer service charge for our commercial property located at 480 San Ramon Valley Blvd. All expenses are paid by the tenants. They cannot take any additional burdens for fees or taxes at this time. Business is down 30% to 50% and we have had to reduce our rents accordingly. The state has already imposed increased income and sales taxes in the past year. The burden is overwhelming for these small businesses. They are mostly local small business owners who are trying to keep their families fed but government is constantly increasing the burden on them. NO INCREASES. We are hereby requesting that the CCC Sanitary District DECREASE FEES 30% to correspond to the actual decrease in the economy during the past 18 months. Please decrease all sewer fees across the board 30%. Thank you for your understanding during these unprecedentedly depressed economic times. Please relieve the burden for these families. Larry Larry McColm Danville Crossroads Associates c/o McColm Commercial RE 350 Main St #K Pleasanton, CA 94566 Ph: 925.734.6300 Fax: 925.397.3000 email: mccolm@gmail.com CC: donna@hayesassociates.biz; larrystepp@mac.com Office: 925.734.6300 Fax: 925.397.3000 entail: info@mccre.com www.mccre.com 350 Mnin Sr • Ste. K • Pleasanton, CA 94566 April 29, 2010 To the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors. PLEASE! NO FEE INCREASES in 2010! We just received your notice requesting an increase in the annual sewer service charge for our commercial property located at 480 San Ramon Valley Blvd. All expenses are paid by our tenants, all small local family businesses. These poor people cannot take any additional burdens for fees or taxes WHATSOEVER at this time. Business is way down, in most cases 30% to 50%. We have had to reduce our rents accordingly. The state of California has already imposed increased fees and taxes in the past year. These and other burdens have become overwhelming for these small businesses. They are mostly local family business owners who are trying to cover expenses with less sales but our government on all levels is constantly increasing the burden on them. PLEASE NO INCREASES can be absorbed at this time. Not only no increase, but we are hereby requesting that the CCC Sanitary District DECREASE FEES at lease 30% to correspond to the actual decrease in the economy during the past 18 months. Please DECREASE all sewer fees across the board 30%. Thank you for being reasonable and for your understanding during these unprecedentedly depressed economic times. Please relieve the burden for these families. Sincerely: ~Z~.~ Larry McColm, Landlord 480 San Ramon Valley Blvd Danville, CA 94526 From: nuru neem <nuruneem@yahoo.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 4:18 PM Subject: Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge. Re; Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge. Dear Sir, In these hard economic times when people are losing jobs, Revenues are falling, people are taking furloughs and all state/county/city departments are learning to live within their new assets and NOT raising taxes, You have to learn to manage with what revenues you have. I VOTE, "NO" to raising Sewer Charges. Thankyou, Capt. Nuru Neemuchwalla WEBMAIL WEBMAIL -Proposed increase in arinual sewer service charge ~ ~ ~ Page 1 i From: "Alan Brown" <abrown1395@sbcglobal.net> To: WEBMAIL@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Sat, May 1, 2010 1:43 PM Subject: Proposed increase in annual sewer service charge The E-mail address that you provided in your notice of April 16, 2010 does not work (rates@centralsan.org). I want to lodge a formal protest of rate increases and need to know how and who I should send the protest to. Please respond with a good E-mail address. Thanks, in advance, for your immediate response in this matter. ALAN BROWN 422 EI Rio Danville, CA 94526 (925)838-7083 RATES RATES -Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge Page 1 ' From: maritra faed <maritrafaed@yahoo.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Thu, May 6, 2010 1:49 PM Subject: Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge We are not agree on the proposed of the increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge, we already helping a lot with this issue. State of California should find another way to get the money. Tax payers needs a break with this new charges. We totally oppose to this new increases Jafar and Maritra Faed 3530 Sugarbery Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 RATES RATES -Rate increase '-'~' Page 1; From: Lynn McAuliffe <lynnm@champagnedesignco.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Sun, May 9, 2010 4:46 PM Subject: Rate increase Secretary of the District, I would like to let you know that I feel a rate increase in this economy is ridiculous to even propose. I run a business and have had to make my company run much more efficiently in this down turned economy. I expect all businesses to do the same under the current economic climate. Expecting people to pay more when they are making less is absurd and you should be embarrassed to even suggest it. Thanks, Lynn champagne design 27 kinston ct. moraga, ca. 94556 phone & efax: 925.377.1997 www. champag nedesig nco. com _._,_._,__..w - --__~.._._._...._~ -- _____~_.___ __. ~_ . ?RATES RATES -Service charge increase _ .~W _~ ____._.__ ~~ _~__._ page 1 j From: "H. Jay Kerr" <hjaykerr@yahoo.com> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Sat, May 22, 2010 7:42 AM Subject: Service charge increase Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Attached is a letter in opposition to proposed increases in sewer service charges. Signed hard copy is in the mail. Regards H Jay Kerr May 21, 2010 Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District This letter is in response to your recent mailing: "Notice of Proposed Increase in Annual Sewer Service Charge". I own residential and commercial property in San Ramon. The proposed increases will involve both of my properties. I am adamantly opposed to raising these charges. In view of current economic conditions, the CCCSD should be making every effort to maintain or lower their current rate structure. Most private businesses and many government agencies have made difficult reductions in their operating budgets. ,The management of CCCSD should do the same! As a former resident of San Leandro, I am familiar with the rate structure of the Oro Loma Sanitary District. The OLSD currently charges residential rate payers: $178 per year. CCCSD charges are already substantially higher than the rates in the OLSD. Your proposed increase will widen this marked disparity in charges. Clearly, the OLSD has managed to control their expenses. I urge you to curb expenses at CCCSD, reconsider these increases, and strive to maintain the current rate structure. I regret that I will be out of town during your public hearing on June 3. Please accept this written statement in opposition to the proposed rate increases. Sincerely, H. Jay Kerr 1146 Canyon Hills Rd San Ramon, CA 94582 925-997-9990 hjaykerr ,yahoo.com RATES RATES -Increase of Property Tax Page 1 From: Michael Ross-Smith <myca1925@comcast.net> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Sat, May 22, 2010 6:39 PM Subject: Increase of Property Tax Central Contra Costa Sanitary District: I suppose I dont mind an increase in rates when you show what you have done to rein in costs. You have failed to give any facts in the increase. Cut expenses such as retreats in exotic places would be a start. Look into out sourcing the Sanitary District and have an outside agency run the business. The county does not need to run the sanitary district when it can be run for half the cost. The county can still make a profit without the contractual obliagations. What I find abhorant is the increase in costs in a declining market. There is simply no excuse! There is no accountability but bringing the attention to yourselves via increase of rates is something that you will have wished you had not done. There is a seathing discontent and our Founding Fathers that said no taxation without representation, will be your undoing. I simply encourage you to explain all the costs you have and how much you have cut expenses and only then can you resonably explain an increase in rates. You have not done your homework in educating the communities. t look forward to June 3, 2010 at 2pm. Michael F. Ross-Smith County Resident since 1961 RATES RATES -Increase in Annual Sewer Charge Page 1 From: <porter.diane@comcast.net> To: RATES@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Mon, May 24, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: Increase in Annual Sewer Charge This seems reasonable to me, and should be approved. Diane Porter 2890 Treat Blvd Concord, Ca 94518 ?WEBMAIL WEBMAIL -Public Notice :Proposed increase in annual Sewer service charge Page 1~`i From: John Oswell <jmoswell@sbcglobal.net> ~ ~ 0. r To: WEBMAIL@centralsan.dst.ca.us Date: Fri, May 28, 2010 1:36 PM Subject: Public Notice :Proposed increase in annual Sewer service charge Attention :Secretary of The District, My Name is John D. Oswell. I own a residence at 325 Alviso Way, Danville, CA 94526. I protest the increase in Sewer Service Charge announced in the Subject Public Notice. Among the reasons the citizens of California passed Proposition 218 is to make clear what is a tax, make sure people know when they are paying a tax and that the tax has been approved. The sewer service charge which CCCSD is authorized to impose covers "operation, maintenance, and construction of public sewer pipelines, pumping stations, our wastewater treatment plant,and the pipeline that discharges clean, treated, disinfected water to Suisun Bay." The current residential rate for those services is $311 per year. As far as I know there has been no voter authorization to divert any of those monies to defray any other State of California expenses. The increase proposed in the subject Public Notice is in violation of Proposition 218. Sincerely, John D. Oswell 4.b. Public Hearings CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE 2010-11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2010 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SUGGESTED AGENDA JUNE 3, 2010 I. Request staff presentation. II. Conduct public hearing: A. Open public hearing. B. Receive public comments. C. Request staff response, as appropriate. D. Close public hearing. III. Board deliberation to consider approval of the 2010 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and approval and adoption of the 2010-11 Capital Improvement Budget for inclusion in the overall 2010-11 District Budget. N:\ENVRSEC\Position Papers\Millier\2010\Agenda - CIB-CIP Public Hearing 6-03-10.doc