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20J (01)Long Nguyen Anaheim, CA 92802 ,x = a May 5, 2025 City Clerk City of Anaheim P.O. Box 3222 Anaheim, CA 92803 Subject: Protest Against Proposed Rate Increases for Solid Waste and Wastewater Services Dear City Clerk, I am writing to formally protest the proposed increases to the solid waste and wastewater service rates in the City of Anaheim. As a resident of Anaheim, I am deeply concerned about the continued rise in living costs, including groceries, utilities, and housing. Inflation has placed a heavy burden on many households, and for many of us, our incomes have not kept pace with these rising expenses. Increasing utility rates at this time would further strain already tight budgets and force residents to make difficult choices just to keep up with basic necessities. Given the current economic pressures, I urge the City of Anaheim to reconsider this rate increase and seek alternative solutions that do not place additional burdens on working families and residents. Please count this letter as my formal protest against the proposed rate increases. Sincerely, Long Nguyen City of ey-,,helm Q P.U. Box 3222PRSRT STD � Anaheim, CA 92503 U.S. POSTAGE CITY OF ANAHEIM PAID SANTAANA,CA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMIT N4.928 **************ECRWSH**CO21 T53 P1 228 CURRENT OCCUPANT ANAHEIM, CA 92802-4814 �tli116d��IPtlbrlrrl1�Pli�Iil1�hPllpmpgn�IlPPuhl J%/��y; MIX .jy,) Paper FSC .C^C010385 Proposed Fee Increase for Solid Waste and Wastewater Rates NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, a public hearing to consider a proposed increase for solid waste fees and wastewater, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2025, will be held for all interested parties in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. PUBLIC NOTICE. REQUIREMENT California State Law requires the mailing of notices (no less than 45 days in advance of a hearing) of proposed increases for water, solid waste and wastewater rates/fees. EXPLANATION OF RATE INCREASES The City of Anaheim (the "City") levies monthly and bi-monthly fees for solid waste collection and disposal services provided to its customers. These fees reflect the cost of providing solid waste collection, disposal, recycling, and organics service to customers, including the cost of: (1) an annual CPI adjustment to the City's waste hauler as required by the :;o d : W tr franchise agreement (2) contractual payments to the City's waste hauler for collection, processing, transfer, and disposal services of refuse citywide; (3) tipping fees at the County of Orange owned and operated landfills and independently owned transfer stations; (4) collection and disposal of solid waste in City's right-of-way; (5) solid waste and recycling collection vehicle impact; (6) cost to implement and comply with State mandates, and (7) labor and administrative costs. The City levies monthly and bi-monthly fees for wastewater collection and disposal services provided to its customers. These fees reflect the cost to the City for providing wastewater collection and disposal service to customers, including the cost of. (1) operations and maintenance; (2) inspection, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of wastewater facilities to maintain compliance with the State Sewer Waste Discharge Requirements; (3) compliance with State stormwater regulations; (4) acquisition of appurtenant equipment, materials, and supplies; (5) labor and administrative costs; and (6) meeting ongoing debt service obligations. Properly funded, the City will continue to improve the condition of the wastewater collection system, ensure that it will not have a negative impact on the environment, endanger wildlife, or pose a public health concern. The proposed Solid Waste Collection Fees and Wastewater Maintenance Fees for said services are on the reverse side of this Notice. PROTEST OF PROPOSED RATE INCREASES To protest the proposed rate increases, written protests must be received by the close of the public hearing, which is scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. If mailed, they must be sent to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 3222, Anaheim, CA 92803, or, if hand delivered: City Clerk, City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Blvd., 2nd floor, Anaheim, CA 92805. Each written protest must identify the affected property (by assessor's parcel number or street address), indicate whether it is the solid waste and/or wastewater rate increase that is being protested, and include the signature of the record property owner or tenant, as applicable, Protests received by telephone, electronic mail (e-mail), or Anaheim Anytime will NOT be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written pwo:si, andror written and/or oral comments on the proposed rate increases. However, oral comments made at the public hearing will not qualify as a formal protest of the rate increases unless accompanied by a written protest setting forth the required information. If written protests are received from a majority of the affected parcels, the proposed rates will not be implemented. The City of Anaheim wishes to make all of its public meetings and hearings accessible to all members of the public. If requested, the Notice and supporting materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of, 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted in implementation thereof, Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division either in person at 400 East Vermont Avenue, Anaheim, CA, or by telephone at 714-765-6883, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding the scheduled public hearing. If you have any questions regarding the proposed increases to solid waste rates or have questions on bow to submit a written protest, please contact 714-765-6883. 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