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same source at the same cost. Based on recent <br />court decisions like Patz v. San Diego, the City would <br />be unable to legallyjustify cost differences for tiered <br />rates since all water comes from the same source at <br />the same cost. Therefore, the City has proposed a <br />uniform rate structure for all customers to ensure <br />greater consistency and reduce legal risks. <br />The drought surcharge threshold aligns with the <br />City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan, which is <br />mandated by state law. <br />All revenues will be used exclusively for water <br />services, including operations, maintenance, and <br />infrastructure, and cannot exceed the actual costs of <br />providing those services. The City's Water System <br />Management Plan and financial plan identified over <br />$73 million in essential improvements needed within <br />the next five years to ensure the safety and reliability <br />of Pleasanton's water system. <br />Both of these documents, as well as the City's Water <br />Rate Study and Cost-of-Services Analysis, are <br />available online at <br />www.PleasantonWater.com/Rates. <br />6 <br />Sept. 4, 2025 <br />Yes <br />General protest without specific comments. <br />The City acknowledges this written protest and <br />records it as part of the official Prop 218 record. No <br />further response is needed; however, the City <br />reaffirms that the proposed rates comply with <br />Proposition 218 and the City's ordinance. <br />