Notice of Public Hearing
List of Current and Proposed Water & Sewer Rates
Why Is a 10 Percent Sewer Rate Increase Proposed?
Information on City Water & Sewer Services
Solid Waste Rate Information (trash & recycling)
A Public Hearing regarding proposed utility rate increases has been scheduled for June 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The increases are needed to offset the increasing costs of maintaining, operating, and rehabilitating the water and wastewater systems, and to meet contractual obligations to compensate trash haulers for the cost of doing business. Water rates are proposed to increase by 3.5%, sewer rates by 10%, and trash/recycling rates by 2.69%. New rates would be effective on utility bills dated July 1, 2012 or later. Questions regarding water and sewer rates can be directed to 564-5460. For questions on solid waste rates and recycling, please call 564-5631. City Billing and Customer Service
Business Hours 7:30 – 5:30, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 – 5:00 alternate Fridays Tel: (805) 564-5343 Fax: (805) 897-1978 Location for walk in service and payments:
Santa Barbara City Hall, Cashiering Office 735 Anacapa Street, corner of Anacapa and De la Guerra |