Interfund Transfers and Rising Water Rates
Summary
Councilmember Zorrilla questioned why transfers from water, sewer and sanitation funds to the general fund have jumped 55% since 2021 without a clear cost-allocation formula — while ratepayers face projected water hikes of up to 9% over three years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Interfund transfers have grown 55% since 2021, from about $3.3 million to $5 million, while water rates are projected to rise up to 9%.
The general fund benefits from the transfers; the question is whether water and sewer customers are paying more than their fair share.
Water and sewer ratepayers, who face continued rate increases, may be subsidizing general city costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 23, 2026
Veteran water staff with 87 combined years are retiring, and Vradenburgh wants long-overdue pay upgrades for positions untouched in 30 years. Big equipment purchases may go into a bond paid through facility fees instead of water rates, keeping user rates flat.
City Council - Jul 9, 2026
Councilmember Zorrilla questioned why transfers from water, sewer and sanitation funds to the general fund have jumped 55% since 2021 without a clear cost-allocation formula — while ratepayers face projected water hikes of up to 9% over three years.
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