Alameda County - Adoption of Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges Subject to Proposition 218 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027
Summary
SCH Number
2025060566
Public Agency
East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD)
Document Title
Alameda County - Adoption of Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges Subject to Proposition 218 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2025
Document Description
On June 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of East Bay Municipal Utility District (Board) adopted water and wastewater rates and charges subject to Proposition 218 for FY 2026 and FY 2027. Further information about these rates, charges, fees and regulations is available at http://www.ebmud.com/rates.
Contact Information
Name
Phoebe Grow
Agency Name
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Job Title
Principal Management Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Board's adoption of water and wastewater rates and charges for FY 2026 and FY 2027 is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it consists entirely of the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges necessary to (1) meet District operation expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) purchase or lease supplies, equipment or materials, (3) meet financial reserve needs and requirements, and (4) obtain funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District's existing service area. The Board's adoption of these rates, charges, various fees, and regulations is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA because there is no possibility that their adoption will have a significant effect on the environment. All of the rates, charges, and fees adopted by the Board were designed to support the District's operating and capital expenses.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Reasons for Exemption
The Board's adoption of water and wastewater rates and charges for FY 2026 and FY 2027 is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it consists entirely of the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges necessary to (1) meet District operation expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) purchase or lease supplies, equipment or materials, (3) meet financial reserve needs and requirements, and (4) obtain funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District's existing service area. The Board's adoption of these rates, charges, various fees, and regulations is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA because there is no possibility that their adoption will have a significant effect on the environment. All of the rates, charges, and fees adopted by the Board were designed to support the District's operating and capital expenses.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 21080 (b)(8)
Reasons for Exemption
The Board's adoption of water and wastewater rates and charges for FY 2026 and FY 2027 is exempt from the requirements of CEQA because it consists entirely of the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges necessary to (1) meet District operation expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) purchase or lease supplies, equipment or materials, (3) meet financial reserve needs and requirements, and (4) obtain funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District's existing service area. The Board's adoption of these rates, charges, various fees, and regulations is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA because there is no possibility that their adoption will have a significant effect on the environment. All of the rates, charges, and fees adopted by the Board were designed to support the District's operating and capital expenses.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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