Finding F2
When the City updated its Cost Allocation Plan in 2024, reduced allocation of indirect costs left approximately $714,000 in the Enterprise Funds to be used for systems maintenance and capital improvements.
Jury report: City of Sebastopol’s Water and Sewer Systems – Deferred Action Has Consequences · PDF page 19
Permanent linkOfficial response
Sebastopol City Council
Confirms approximately $510,000 lower water charges and $204,000 lower wastewater charges, but says savings are not earmarked for a particular use.
Read official response · PDF page 3Specifies the disagreement over use of savings and explains possible operating, capital, reserve or rate effects, citing the 2024 allocation plan and its cost bases.
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