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related to growth. Connection fees have been <br />updated as part of this process. <br />The City's final water rate study, along with additional <br />information including frequently asked questions, <br />connection fees, customer impact analyses, and a <br />rate calculator, is available at <br />www.PleasantonWater.com/Rates. <br />2 <br />Aug. 7, 2025 <br />Yes <br />Concerned that the increase is mainly in the <br />Proposition 218 is a voter -approved California law <br />fixed costs, which can't be reduced by <br />requiringwater rates to be proportional to the actual <br />conservation. Urges the City Council to place a <br />cost of service. Fixed charges are established fees <br />larger burden of the rate increases on heavy <br />that apply to all customers, regardless of their water <br />water users rather than those using water <br />usage. These charges cover the costs of operating, <br />responsibly. <br />upgrading, and maintaining the water system, <br />including pipelines, tanks, hydrants, and pump <br />stations, which are necessary regardless of <br />individual consumption. The City's Water System <br />Management Plan and financial plan identified over <br />$73 million in critical improvements needed in the <br />next five years to ensure the safety and reliability of <br />Pleasanton's water system. <br />Additionally, the City currently recovers only 32 <br />percent of Zone 7's fixed costs, with the remaining <br />costs covered by variable charges. This creates <br />uncertainty for the City, as water use varies with <br />rainfall, drought, and changes in customer behavior. <br />To improve revenue stability and reduce financial <br />risks, the City must recover 100% of Zone 7's fixed <br />