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Solid Waste Rate Study
In January 2024, Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) retained NBS Government Finance Group (NBS) to conduct a solid waste rate study. The purpose of the rate study is to evaluate CMSD's current solid waste rates and projected annual revenues and expenditures, including anticipated expenses related to compliance with SB 1383 and the associated transition to the three-cart system in the fall of 2024, in order to determine CMSD's revenue requirements and a fair and equitable flat rate. The rate evaluation ensures that rates annually contribute enough to meet the minimum operations and maintenance reserve balance. NBS worked cooperatively with CMSD staff to develop and evaluate rate alternatives and study results.
| Service Type | Current Rates | Proposed Rates | ||||
| FY 2023/24 | FY 2024/25 | FY 2025/26 | FY 2026/27 | FY 2027/28 | FY 2028/29 | |
| Annual Increases | 16.80% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | |
| Annual Rates | ||||||
| Flat Rate | $289.20 | $337.68 | $368.07 | $393.84 | $421.40 | $442.47 |
| Monthly Rates | ||||||
| Flat Rate | $24.10 | $28.14 | $30.67 | $32.82 | $35.12 | $36.87 |
Below is the 2024 Solid Waste Rate Study schedule, along with supporting documents.
| Date/Time | Meeting & Discussion Type | Location | Supporting Documents |
| March 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. |
Board of Directors Study Session Review of Draft Report |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Staff Report Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Report Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Presentation |
| March 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. |
Citizens Advisory Committee Review of Draft Report |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Staff Report Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Report Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Presentation |
| April 9, 2024 8:00 a.m. |
Board of Directors Study Session Review of Draft Report |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Staff Report Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Report (Revised) Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Presentation (Revised) |
| April 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. |
Board of Directors Special Meeting Review of Draft Report & Orange County Rate Survey |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Staff Report Orange County Rate Survey Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Report (Revised) Draft Solid Waste Rate Study Presentation (Revised) |
| April 22, 2024 4:30 p.m. |
Board of Directors Meeting Consideration of approval to proceed with Proposition 218 process & schedule public hearing |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Staff Report Final Solid Waste Rate Study Report Final Solid Waste Rate Study Presentation |
| May 9, 2024 | Proposition 218 Mailing Deadline In order to impose an assessment on a property, special districts must hold a public hearing, mail an advanced notice of the public hearing to the affected property owners, and conduct a ballot protest proceeding to determine whether there is a majority protest. The notice must be mailed no less than forty-five calendar days prior to the public hearing. |
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| June 24, 2024 | Board of Directors Meeting Public Hearing |
290 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Public Hearing |