Proposition 218 Assistance Clause Samples

Proposition 218 Assistance. Identify substantive and procedural requirements for Proposition 218 and discuss requirements and options with District staff. As directed by the District, draft or assist in drafting the required Proposition 218 notice. BWA recommends the notice go beyond the minimum legal requirements and provide clear and concise explanation of the reasons for any rate adjustments as well as any actions the District has taken to help reduce costs. BWA has helped many agencies adopt rates via the Proposition 218 process. We have found that ratepayers are more accepting of rate increases or rate structure modifications when they understand the reasons underlying the adjustments.