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What are Connection Fees? <br />•Connection fees are one-time charges for new development to connect to <br />the City’s sewer system <br />•Establishes financial equity between existing and new customers <br />•“Growth pays for growth” <br />19 <br />Rates vs. Connection Fees <br />•Sewer rates are regulated under Prop 218; sewer connection fees are <br />under Prop 26 <br />•Sewer rates pay for costs of operating and maintaining the system for <br />existing customers <br />•Sewer connection fees pay for capacity in the sewer system to serve new <br />customers <br />20 <br />19 <br />20 <br />Page 375 of 617