President's Message
Board Votes NOT to Increase Sewer Rates

In May 2003, the District's Board of Directors made the difficult decision to gradually increase residential sewer rates by $20 per year (for single family dwellings), five years in a row, beginning July 1, 2003. The increase was the first since 1991, and it was based on sound financial planning necessitated by increased operating costs and the predicted expense of completing the state-mandated Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Restoration Project. The fifth and final $20 per year increase approved by Board Ordinance in 2003 was to go into effect July 1, 2007.

The Board is proud to announce that during its regularly scheduled Board meeting on February 20, it voted unanimously to RESCIND the residential rate increase scheduled for 2007! Additionally, the Board voted to rescind the rate increase scheduled for 2007 for Commercial/Industrial customers.

The Board based its decision not to increase sewer service rates mainly on two factors:

1. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Restoration Project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
2. Existing capital reserves are adequate to fund all proposed capital improvements for the immediate future.

The District stands by its commitment to provide the best possible service at the lowest possible cost.

A legally-required Public Hearing to formally set the District's sewer service rates will be held at the Board of Director's meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 3:00 pm, at the Oro Loma Sanitary District office, 2655 Grant Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA.

For more information, call (510) 276-4700, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.