1 Capital Projects, Rate Study, and Strategic Priorities Paul A. Sciuto, Executive Officer
INFORMATIONALINFORMATIONAL
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2 OUR ROLE
MONTEREY ONE WATER
Water & Energy
Industry Policy & Position
Technology
Employer of Choice
Community
Mission
Working together for
safe, resilient water
solutions that benefit
our community and
environment
3 SERVICES & FACILITIES
MONTEREY ONE WATER
WASTEWATER
CONVEYANCE
WASTEWATER
TREATMENT
RESOURCE
RECOVERY
Recycled Water
Agriculture
Recycled Water
Potable + Landscape
Energy
Wastewater Solids
+ Food Waste
4 SERVICES & FACILITIES
MONTEREY ONE WATER
WASTEWATER
CONVEYANCE
WASTEWATER
TREATMENT
RESOURCE
RECOVERY
Recycled Water
Agriculture
Recycled Water
Potable + Landscape
Energy
Wastewater Solids
+ Food Waste
35 Years Old
5 PUBLIC WORKS IN ACTION
MONTEREY ONE WATER
PUMP STATION
UPGRADE
TREATMENT PLANT
MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT &
EFFICIENCIES
Example:
Rebuild of two coastal
pump stations (new pumps,
electrical, instrumentation)
Example:
Cleaning and inspection of
treatment steps
Example:
New instrumentation
for power generation
6 WHAT’S IN THE WORKS
MONTEREY ONE WATER
Current Priorities
Electrical Reliability
Biosolids Management
Treatment Master Plan
7 CUSTOMER GROUPS
MONTEREY ONE WATER
WASTEWATER
Funding “Bank Accounts”
RECYCLED WATER
RECYCLED WATER
ENERGY
Municipal Non-Potable
Potable Onsite
8 SUPPORTING OUR PRIORITIES
MONTEREY ONE WATER
Wastewater Rate Study
WHAT DRIVES RATES?
Reliable Service • Rising Costs (chemicals/power) • Capital Projects
FINANCIAL
PLAN
Financial analysis
and revenue
requirements
COST OF
SERVICE
Analysis of revenue
needed to serve each
user group
RATE
DESIGN
Monthly rate
schedule
over set period
9 SUPPORTING OUR PRIORITIES
MONTEREY ONE WATER
Wastewater Rate Study Recommendation
Current
Rate (per unit)
Projected for FY Ending June 30
2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
$54.00 $57.27 $61.86 $66.80 $72.82 $79.37
M1W Proposed FY27: $57.27 | FY27 Member Entity Average: $22.57 | Total: $79.84 M1W Proposed Monthly Rates: Residential
10 PUBLIC RATE SETTING
MONTEREY ONE WATER
APRIL
BOARD ACTION
• Accept Rate Study
• Initiate Prop 218 process
MAY
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
• Mail Prop 218 notice by May 8
Including right to formally protest or object
to proposed rate changes
JUNE PUBLIC HEARING
• June 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm
11 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MONTEREY ONE WATER
Public Info Sessions
Understanding Your Wastewater Rates
Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
El Gabilan Library
1400 N Main Street, Salinas
MontereyOneWater.org/Rates
• Rate Study
• Proposed Rates
• Protest and Objection Details
• FAQs
• Spanish Resources
• Questions? Email [email protected]
Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m.
Community Center at Soper Field
200 Coe Ave, Seaside
Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m.
Marina Library
190 Seaside Circle, Marina
Virtual participation available
Spanish interpretation in person
Understanding Your Wastewater Rates
Join us to learn more about your
wastewater rates and what they
support, including the important
investments necessary to keep
wastewater treatment reliable
and safe.
Every time you shower,
wash dishes, or flush the
toilet, Monterey One Water
safely cleans and treats
that water to reintroduce
it into the environment
and protect public health.
City of Salinas
Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
El Gabilan Library
Community Room
1400 N Main Street
City of Marina
Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m.
Marina Library
Community Room
190 Seaside Circle
Attend virtually
MontereyOneWater.org/Rates
In Person Sessions
Spanish interpretation available in person
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12 Paul A. Sciuto
Executive Officer
[email protected]
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