On this episode, I chat with Chad Davison, the General Manager for the Ironhouse Sanitary District who serves ratepayers in both the City of Oakley and Bethel Island.  We get into the proposed 9% rate increase (Prop 218) where Davison explains the purpose and the process. We get into bio solids.

Episode Overview:

• 01:18 – Bio on Chad Davison
• 03:08 – Why Davison came to Ironhouse Sanitary District
• 06:49 – Prop 218 notice on rate increases and reasoning behind it.
• 10:32 – Davison explains the 9% rate increase.
• 12:50 – Davison clarifies the rate structure which is 9%, but further broke down rates by fair share.
• 17:20 – where does the Ironhouse Sanitary District service begin and end with a home. He also explains they have to have a legally defendable rate policy.
• 20:02 – June 16 Public Hearing, what is the publics role and process?
• 23:30 – Davison explains wipes down the toilet are a no-no and the impacts.
• 26:25 – Ironhouse is preparing for a major upgrade project in the older neighborhood of Oakley (downtown).
• 29:13 – Recycled water pump turns on soon.
• 32:04 – Davison explains the myths on these hookup fees for the District.
• 37:40 – ISD rates are hidden in property tax and people won’t see it unless they look at Tax Rate Area (TRA). Davison explains options board had for 19% increase for next 5-years vs. 25% increase.
• 41:04 – We get into “poop island” (bio-solids). Davison explains what it actually is and its benefits.
• 46:56 – What has been the impact COVID-19 has had on Ironhouse.

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