OVSD Sewer Rate Increase — Source Documents
This page provides the source materials reviewed in connection with the proposed FY 2026–27 Ojai Valley Sanitary District sewer service fee increase.
These materials include documents produced in response to a California Public Records Act request, budget workbooks, capital improvement planning materials, financial records, investment records, and wastewater permit documents.
The purpose of this page is transparency. Readers are encouraged to review the underlying records directly and reach their own conclusions.
Note: Some files are spreadsheets. They may download rather than open directly in the browser. For best review, open spreadsheet files in Microsoft Excel or compatible spreadsheet software.
Public Records Act Response
CPRA Response — FY 2026–27 Sewer Service Fee Increase
This document contains OVSD’s response to a request for the operative records supporting the proposed FY 2026–27 sewer service fee increase, including references to attached spreadsheets, budget materials, regulatory documents, and related records.
Download CPRA ResponseBudget and Rate-Support Workbooks
Draft Budget Worksheets Calculator
This workbook appears to contain internal budget calculations, worksheet summaries, transfer assumptions, and supporting figures connected to the proposed FY 2026–27 budget and sewer service charge increase.
Download WorkbookFY 2026–27 Budget Workbook
This workbook contains FY 2026–27 budget information and supporting data relevant to revenues, expenses, service charges, transfers, and projected financial needs.
Download WorkbookCapital Improvement and Infrastructure Planning
OVSD CIP Summaries, Costs, and Matrix
This workbook appears to summarize capital improvement projects, costs, project categories, and prioritization information used in connection with infrastructure planning.
Download WorkbookOVSD CIP Draft
This file appears to contain draft capital improvement planning information and related project data.
Download WorkbookCS Rehabilitation Cost Workbook
This workbook appears to contain rehabilitation cost information related to collection system planning and infrastructure maintenance.
Download WorkbookProposed and Actual Vehicle Replacement Plan
This workbook appears to identify vehicle replacement planning information and related projected costs.
Download WorkbookRegulatory and Permit Documents
NPDES Waste Discharge Requirements / Permit
This document is the wastewater discharge permit and related regulatory order governing the Ojai Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant. It includes effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, nutrient-related requirements, and compliance obligations.
Download NPDES PermitInvestment and Financial Background Records
Monthly Investment Report — December 2022
This report provides investment and financial background information relevant to OVSD’s reserve, cash, and investment position during the period reflected in the document.
Download Investment ReportHow These Documents Are Being Used
The documents listed on this page are being reviewed to understand the basis for the proposed sewer service fee increase, including the relationship between operating costs, reserve funding, capital improvement needs, regulatory requirements, and the amount proposed to be charged to property owners.
The central public question is whether the proposed increase has been clearly explained, reconciled, and supported by records that homeowners can meaningfully review before the rate is imposed.