RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF A
WATER/WASTEWATER RATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (W/WRAP) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025; AND FINDING THE APPROVAL OF THE EXTENSION EXEMPT
FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) 15061(b)(3)
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the District is projecting increases in both the Water and Wastewater Rates over the next five years; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of projected rate increases, in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, the District Board implemented a Pilot Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program for customers who demonstrate financial need; and
WHEREAS, the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program provides for a $15 per month discount each for water and wastewater accounts; and WHEREAS, the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program was extended until June 30, 2024, at which time it will automatically sunset unless extended by the EMID Board; and
WHEREAS, a non-rate revenue source must be used to offset the cost in order to maintain compliance with California Proposition 218.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby:
1. Find that the adoption of the resolution approving the extension of W/WRAP is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Extend the Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program of $15 each per water and wastewater account per month for eligible applicants until June 30, 2025, when the program will automatically sunset unless extended by the EMID Board, and
3. Authorize the use of delinquent payment fees as the revenue source for FY 2024- 2025 program costs; and
4. Authorize the District Manager or designee to maintain and update the Program Guidelines and Materials as needed to administer the program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 3 rd day of June, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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PATRICK SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY