Budget and Rates
The District seeks to invest more in its critical infrastructure to maintain the high level of service necessary to deliver the best drinking water to its East Bay customers.
On May 14, 2013, EBMUD General Manager Alexander R. Coate presented rates proposals to the Board of Directors supporting a two-year budget plan that protects the public's $14 billion investment in the District's massive water and wastewater system. The proposal supports stronger focus on maintaining and upgrading over 4,200 miles of pipes and related facilities and operations in five counties. The proposal places EBMUD on more stable financial ground on the heels of a drought, declining water sales and the negative impacts of cuts necessitated by years of economic instability.
EBMUD water rates would increase by 9.75 percent in Fiscal Year 2014, and 9.5 percent in FY15. The typical water EBMUD customer who averages 246 gallons daily would see an increase of $3.96 more each month in FY14 and $4.19 more monthly in FY15. Wastewater rates would increase by 9 percent in FY14 and 8.5 percent in FY15, representing an increase to the average wastewater customer of a little more than a dollar a month each budget year.
On June 11, the Board will hold a public hearing on the rates and charges. Immediately following the public hearing, the Board will consider adoption of the proposed budget and rates. The FY14 rates would be effective July 1, 2013; FY15 rates would be effective July 1, 2014 if approved by the Board.
Customer Notification
Proposition 218, enacted in 1996, requires that a notice about changes to proposed rates and charges and other fees be mailed to ratepayers 45 days before the public hearing on rates and charges is held by the Board. This notice was mailed to ratepayers in late April. It explains that proposed increases will fund infrastructure reinvestment and equipment upgrades to meet or surpass environmental and public health regulations, with a portion for cost increases related to daily water and wastewater maintenance, operations, and repairs and replacements. This notice is available below.
The Budget Process
EBMUD's budget process involves the Board of Directors, staff and the public. We publish budget documents to inform the public about the District's budget and its results.
The Budget at a Glance: Where Your Dollar Goes
EBMUD's adopted budget supports EBMUD's mission, values, and strategic plan. The budget funds the highest priority projects and tasks necessary to achieve our goals while keeping our costs and rate increases as low as possible. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality water and wastewater services for our customers while keeping rates low.
Proposed FY14-15 Budget
EBMUD proposed Fiscal Years 2014 - 2015 budget provides an overview and detail of the operating budget which includes staffing changes, financial forecast, strategic plan goals, and detail of the capital budget which includes a summary of the capital program and capital project descriptions. The budget documents below are PDF files that can be viewed and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free software.
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FY12-13 Budget Documents
Biennial Budget Report - The Biennial Budget Report contains two volumes. Volume I contains a budget overview, priorities, financial forecast, and staffing changes. Volume II provides the details of our Capital Improvement Program.
Mid-Year Budget Cycle Update - Our Board of Directors approves the budget covering a two-year period. The Board will review and reaffirm the second year of our two-year budget prior to the start of a new fiscal year in July. The Mid-Cycle Budget Update provides a budget status and projected changes to revenues, expenditures and staffing.
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