CEQA EXEMPTION FINDINGS FOR WATER RATE INCREASES, DEMAND REDUCTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AND RATE REIMBURSEMENT CREDITS
Summary
SCH Number
2024020927
Public Agency
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Document Title
CEQA EXEMPTION FINDINGS FOR WATER RATE INCREASES, DEMAND REDUCTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AND RATE REIMBURSEMENT CREDITS
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/23/2024
Document Description
The Project is to increase water rates and charges, to implement Demand Reduction Rate Adjustments, and to implement new Rate Reimbursement Credits within the area already served by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District. The purpose of the Project is to raise essential funds to meet anticipated operating expenses, to provide adequate reserve funds, and to maintain service within the existing service areas in
compliance with the Government Code Section 66016. The increased fees and charges are not tied to any development project.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Graffam
Agency Name
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Job Title
Financial Analyst II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Diego, Solana Beach
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
OMWD service area covers approximately 31,000 acres in northwest San Diego.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15273(a)(1)-(4); 15378(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
1) No Project per Section 15378(b)(4) - The Project is a continuing administrative activity of the District which will not result in any physical change in the environment. The increase of water rates and charges, and implementation of drought rates is not being considered in conjunction with the approval of any specific project and will be used solely to meet anticipated operating expenses, to provide adequate reserve funds, and to maintain service in existing service areas.
(2) Exemption - the new increase in water rates and charges, and implementation of drought rates are being set based on accounting evaluations of the
District's operating expenses and capital costs necessary to maintain service in existing areas.
(3) No Significant Effect - the activity will not have any significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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