Fiscal Commission - September 2, 2026

The City of Davis Fiscal Commission met on September 2, 2026, to discuss several fiscal matters including an update to wastewater capacity fees. The commission reviewed a staff proposal to revise these one-time fees charged to developers for connecting to the city's wastewater system. The update reflects significant capital improvement needs driven by reduced plant capacity and increased treatment costs, with a proposed fee increase from previous levels last adjusted in 2013. The fee structure was simplified to be based on water meter size rather than dwelling units, aiming for administrative ease and clearer cost expectations for developers. Commissioners discussed the rationale behind the fee increase, comparisons to other cities, and the importance of transparent communication to developers and residents. The commission voted to approve the staff recommendation to move forward with the updated fees for city council consideration. Additionally, the commission received updates on ongoing financial audits and the planned implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to modernize city operations, anticipated around 2028. No other procurement actions or contract awards were reported during the meeting.