1. Additional Water Bill Reduction Denied — Staff’s 40% Offer Stands Wayne and Linda Faull sought forgiveness of excess water-use charges after tree roots broke an underground line at their Pioneer home. Their October bill was $3,497.29, including $3,426.28 in water-use charges. Staff had offered a $1,372.80 leak adjustment and interest-free payments over up to 36 months. The board voted 4-1 to deny further relief. Directors discussed fairness to other customers and the risk that additional forgiveness could constitute a gift of public funds. The agency’s standard adjustment is 30% of eligible leak usage, once in a 12-month period; staff offered 40% for this leak because of its severity.
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