Vote on water rate increases and capacity charges
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve maximum rate increases for municipal water, including pass‑throughs of wholesale water cost increases and establishing water capacity charges.
What's happening
- Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve maximum rate increases for municipal water, including pass‑throughs of wholesale water cost increases and establishing water capacity charges.
Why it matters
Impacts water bills for residential and commercial users and provides funding for water system capacity improvements.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: jaherren@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
Passed
The City Council voted 4‑1 to adopt a resolution approving maximum water rate increases for Menlo Park Municipal Water effective July 1 2026, with annual adjustments in 2027 and 2028, pass‑through of wholesale water cost increases, and the establishment of water capacity charges.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.