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costs as a direct pass-through of the rates set by <br />Zone 7. <br />The City acknowledges that this change will have a <br />greater impact on low-water users; however, it is <br />necessary to comply with legal requirements and <br />ensure reliable funding for critical infrastructure. <br />Customers will continue to be charged variable rates <br />based on usage, promoting conservation and <br />savings. <br />Customers are encouraged to visit the City's website, <br />www.PleasantonWater.com/Rates, for more <br />information, including the water rate study, <br />frequently asked questions, bill comparison charts, <br />customer impact analyses, and a water rate <br />calculator. <br />3 <br />Aug. 11, 2025 <br />Yes <br />Senior citizen on a fixed income. Concerns that <br />Proposition 218, a California law approved by voters <br />the rate increase is due to mismanagement and <br />that governs rate setting, requires the following: <br />cold financial calculations. Criticism of the <br />• Rates must be proportional to the actual cost <br />requirement for a written, mailed protest versus <br />of service. <br />an email protest. <br />Revenue cannot exceed the funds required to <br />provide service. <br />• No customer should pay more than their <br />proportional share. <br />• Agencies must demonstrate the cost basis for <br />the rates. <br />The City's water rate study and cost -of -service <br />analysis were conducted by an independent <br />