The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has established Water Capacity Fees within Zones of Benefit effective November 17, 2025.

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has established revised water capacity fees effective November 17, 2025, for new customers and developments within existing Zones of Benefit to ensure sufficient funding for capital expenses necessary to maintain current levels of water service. These fee adjustments are grounded in the findings of the 2023 Water Capacity Fee Study and are not intended to expand service capacity but rather to preserve the existing infrastructure and operational standards within the district’s service area, which covers approximately 31,000 acres in northwestern San Diego County including Olivenhain, Encinitas, Cardiff, and Solana Beach. The fees will be used exclusively to support operating expenses, employee compensation, financial reserves, and capital projects that uphold the quality and reliability of water delivery without increasing system capacity. The action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Sections 15273(a)(1), 15273(a)(3), 15273(a)(4), and 15061(b)(3), as it constitutes a fiscal policy change with no physical environmental impact and does not meet the definition of a project under CEQA. No federal procurement processes or FAR provisions apply, as this is a local government administrative decision rather than a competitive federal contract. There is no solicitation number, no formal contract value stated, and no procurement evaluation criteria or delivery schedule beyond the effective date. The primary point of contact for administrative inquiries is Leo Mendez, Finance Manager, reachable at the district’s office in Encinitas, California. The implementation relies on internal administrative processes and regulatory compliance rather than vendor engagement, subcontracting, or physical delivery of goods.