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When were water rates last increased?

Water rates were last studied in 2014, and the City Council adopted a 5-year schedule of increases. The last rate increase was 5% which was implemented in February 2018.

How much is the rate increase?

Customers’ actual increases will differ depending on the type of account (residential, commercial, industrial), meter size, and water use. The specific increase to you will depend on the size of your meter and the amount of water you use. There will be a rate increase effective September 1. There will not be a rate increase...

How much more revenue does the Water Utility need to raise?

The overall utility-wide revenue increase needed from September 2018 through June 2019 is 3.5%. Subsequent required revenue increases are 7.5% in each of July 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The total revenue increases needed per year results in the rate increases shown in the Proposed Monthly Service Charges table in the Proposition 218 Notice.

Why do my water rates need to increase?

Residents, visitors and businesses in Sonoma count on the City to deliver high-quality, reliable water for a variety of community needs including indoor use, outside irrigation and fire protection. The water utility is self-funded, meaning its revenues must equal its expenditures. Water rates must cover the cost of service and maintain prudent reserves in case...

What do water rates pay for?

Water rates pay for ongoing operations, maintenance, repair and improvements of the City’s water utility. Costs include the purchase of water plus operation and maintenance of wells, water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters, pumps and other infrastructure. Rates also pay for capital improvement projects to upgrade water pipes and other infrastructure to ensure the City...

2018 Pavement Management Plan

2018 Citywide Slurry Seal Project

Project Location: Twelve (12) street segments and three (3) multi-use pathway segments throughout the City of Sonoma. Project Achievement: The project was a part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets and multi-use pathways in a safe and functional condition for multi-modal circulation. Project Description: The project generally involved street surface treatment (slurry...

City of Sonoma Water Service Addresses in Zone 2

Water Rates Notice - Part 2

Water Rates Notice - Part 1

2018 Water Rate Update - Proposed Rate Increases

Notices concerning proposed water rate increases were sent to City water customers and property owners last week. The City of Sonoma is subject to the California Water Code and Proposition 218 and is required to charge its customers only the cost to serve water. In January 2018, the City hired Raftelis to prepare a detailed...

2018 Water Rate Update

Proposed Water Rates Tables

City of Sonoma Water Rate Study Report

Sonoma Cheese Factory Appeal Set for July 30th

Following approval by the Planning Commission at the meeting of April 12, 2018, an appeal of the mitigated negative declaration and use permit for the Sonoma Cheese Factory was filed. This appeal has been scheduled for hearing by the City Council on July 30th, 2018.

Harvey Form 501

Agrimonti Form 501

Workshop #4 – Water Rate Structure Draft Study and Proposed Rates Workshop

The City of Sonoma’s fourth and final Water Rate Study workshop was held with City Council on Monday, June 25th, 2018. The primary purpose of this workshop was to present a draft Water Rate Study report which included an updated Financial Plan , the proposed rate structure, and the corresponding proposed water rates for the...

City Seeks Candidates for Accounting Technician Position

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN – City of Sonoma ($59,774-$72,655 per year) Immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Technician. Performs a variety of complex and technical accounting functions in one or more assigned areas, including payroll, utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business licenses, and/or cash entries and deposits; provides technical support to the Deputy Finance Director and/or...

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