Vote: approved

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113. CASITAS BONITAS SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT HEARING (Supervisorial District: 4) Set a hearing for October 21, 2026, to approve a rate increase to cover the rate increase approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission for Liberty Utilities Corp, which provides wastewater services for the Casitas Bonitas Sewer Sanitary Improvement District. In addition, please direct the Clerk of the Board to return the signed public notice to the Office of the Superintendent of Streets. The Casitas Bonitas Sanitary Sewer Improvement District was formed in 2002 to acquire and improve a failing sewer system and provide ongoing wastewater collection, treatment, billing, and fee collection services. (C-64-02-227-7.) First National Management provided these services until closing in 2021. Liberty Utilities Corporation currently serves the District and intends to acquire its facilities and customers in the future. The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a residential service rate increase of $65.91 for Liberty Utilities Corp. on August 31, 2026, in Decision No. 82134. The previous residential rate of $42.43 was approved in 2012. (C-64-13-026-M-01) The total per-lot fee, including Casitas Bonitas maintenance and billing fees, will be $74.71. (C-64-13-026-M-02)