How does Proposition 218 language impact the management of the Sanitation Enterprise fund?
• “Requirements for Existing, New or Increased Fees and Charges. A fee or charge shall not be extended, imposed, or increased by any agency unless it meets all of the following requirements: • Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not exceed the funds required to provide the property related service. • Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed. • The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel. • No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future use of a service are not permitted. Standby charges, whether characterized as charges or assessments, shall be classified as assessments and shall not be imposed without c
