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frequently asked questions, bill comparison charts, <br />customer impact analyses, and a water rate <br />calculator. I am running a few minutes late; my <br />previous meeting is running over. <br />If not currently enrolled, the City offers a 20% <br />discount for seniors (65 years and older) and a 30% <br />discount for qualified low-income households, <br />limited to 30 CCF of bi-monthly usage. These <br />programs, which assist over 3,400 customers each <br />year, are funded by the City's General Fund. <br />15 <br />October 6, <br />Yes <br />Oppose all increases, concerned about senior <br />Proposition 218 requires that water rates be based <br />2025 <br />discount decreasing or going away <br />on the actual cost of providing service and prohibits <br />agencies from collecting more than necessary. <br />The City's water rate study and cost -of -service <br />analysis were conducted by an independent <br />consultant, Water Resources Economics, and are <br />available online. The study and the resulting rate <br />recommendations were determined in accordance <br />with Proposition 218 and the City's financial and <br />infrastructure needs. This included the City's Water <br />System Management Plan and financial plan, which <br />identified more than $73 million in essential <br />improvements over the next five years to ensure the <br />safety and reliability of Pleasanton's water system. <br />Customer impacts vary by meter size and water use, <br />and most customers will see smaller, incremental <br />increases. The City has provided a rate calculator, <br />