VENTURA : Proposal Would Hike Water, Sewage Rates
Residential water and sewage rates in Ventura would rise 7% under a proposal the City Council will vote on tonight.
A median household in Ventura spends about $75.25 on water and sewage every two months. The ordinance under consideration would raise that bill by $4.91 bimonthly.
The council voted 5 to 2 last week in preliminarily approving the increase, which also raises rates for commercial customers by 10% and industrial customers by 12% to 18%. Councilmen Jack Tingstrom and Jim Monahan voted against the increase because they said it was not good for business.
If approved, the increases would be effective July 1.
The fee hikes would pay for increased operating costs, and future water and sewer projects. A limited amount would pay for a low-interest loan program to help businesses invest in sanitation pre-treatment facilities that would lower their overall sanitation costs.
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