Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Victorville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in water utilities
Sewer Diversion at Winona and 11th Avenue
The sewer line along Winona at 11th Avenue is at capacity, and this $261K project will divert flows to the north-south line on 11th to relieve it. It's funded from existing sewer fund money, so no new rates or taxes for this project.
Baldy Mesa Water District Debt Early Redemption
The water district is paying off $6.3 million in old debt early using cash reserves to save on interest and keep water rate increases low.
Turnout No. 5 Water Pipeline Project
The city is building a 1.25-mile pipeline to connect Victorville's water system to the Mojave Water Agency's regional storage and recovery network. This helps secure supplemental water supplies and assists in blending down naturally occurring arsenic.
1MG SCLA Reclaimed Water Reservoir 2 Project
To support growing industrial needs around the airport, the water board approved building a new 1-million-gallon reclaimed water storage tank and upgrading electrical lines. The project replaces an aging, problematic rubber-lined pond.
Water Rate Study and Proposed 4% Annual Rate Increase
The budget assumes year-four rate hikes of 3% for sewer, 5% for solid waste, and a 4% water increase under the new five-year rate plan, plus an 18% street lighting charge increase driven by Edison's rising costs.
IWWTP Direct Connection 1 & 2 Project Bid Rejection
Bids for a required wastewater treatment plant bypass came in far over the engineer's estimate — one line ranged from $986,000 to $2.3 million between bidders. The project is required under the city's regional wastewater permit, so it will be redesigned and rebid.