Proposition 218
Proposition 218 was passed by voters in 1996. It specifies requirements for how utility rates for water, sewer, drainage and solid waste services are set and how the funds generated by those rates are used.
Some of the notice requirements for Proposition 218 include:
•Public Hearing for rate changes for water, sewer, drainage or solid waste services.
•45 day advanced mailed notice of public hearing to record owner of each parcel.
•Using funds generated by a particular rate, such as water rates, for water projects only.
