Public hearing on sewer service charge changes scheduled for May 5, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEWER SERVICE CHARGE CHANGES FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 7 ZONE 2 - BIG BASIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT **************************************************************** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors has scheduled Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Basement Community Room, 020, Santa Cruz, California, to allow public input and comments, if any, and to consider adoption of a resolution establishing the proposed sewer charges shown below. These charges would be effective July 1, 2026. CSA No. CSA Name Rate Code 2026-27 Rates $ per year 7 Zone 2 Single Family (Connected to Sewer) $5,345.62 Boulder Creek* Fire Station $10,691.24 Accessory Dwelling Unit $2,672.81 Stand By (Vacant Buildable Parcel) $1,336.41 * The rates above reflect a 40 percent increase. A 70 percent rate increase was presented to residents of CSA 7 Zone 2 by CDI at a community meeting held on February 12, 2026, and was also presented to the Board on March 10, 2026. On May 5, 2026, the Board will consider an interfund loan of $35,000 from CDI reserves that if approved would reduce the proposed rate increase from 70 percent to 40 percent. CSA 7 Zone 2 will repay this loan over four years. Disclaimer: Rate code assignments are based on the best available data provided by the Assessor's office, field inspections, and historical data collected by the CSA. Property owners may contact Community Development & Infrastructure to confirm or update rate codes if there is a concern about accuracy (831) 454-2160 or email dpwsanitation@santacruzcountyca.gov. The County of Santa Cruz does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs or activities. The Board of Supervisors chambers is located in an accessible facility. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Questions regarding accommodations under the ADA should be directed to the Clerk of the Board at (831) 454-2323. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: Chief Deputy Clerk