COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rate Study Time Line

A lot goes into preparing for a proposed utility rate increase and that preparation begins far in advance of the Public Hearing. Documented are a few key tasks that have taken place to ensure the Sanitation District is meeting all of the guidelines under Proposition 218 and providing sufficient justification and documentation for the increase. 

• January 28, 2020 - Rate Study request approved by Board of Supervisors
• March 17, 2020 - Project kickoff with Consultant
• July 13, 2020 - Draft Model presented including COVID impacts
• October 8, 2020 - Consolidation scenario's presented
• January 4, 2021 - Updated draft Model presented for comment and review
• January 22, 2021 - Updated draft model presented for comment and review
• April 6, 2021 - Updated ear Final Draft Rate Study presented for final review and comment. 
• April 8, 2021 - Rate Study Findings reported to Sanitation District Advisory Commission (SDAC) Members
• April 15, 2021 
  • Prop 218 Notice drafted and sent to Clerk of the Board for review and approval and Request Dated of Public Hearing. 
  • Confirmed Tax Roll Deadlines for Auditors Office
  • File Request to go to OEC
  • Begin preparing Community outreach materials
  • Schedule Date for mailing 218 Notices
• April 30, 2021- Launch Community Outreach materials via a variety of sources - 218 Mailings, NCSD Web Site, County News letter, Next Door.  
  • 218 Public Hearing Notice
• June 22, 2021 - Public Hearing 
  • Location: Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA . 
  • The meeting can be viewed live through the web at: www.mynevadacounty.com/boardmeetings .