DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution for County Service Area No. 5 - Wildwood Island
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for County Service Area 5 - Wildwood Island, Org 9145 in the amount of $20,000 for increased operational costs (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action which will increase FY 2025-26 appropriations, in the amount of $20,000 for increased operational costs associated with water system repairs for County Service Area 5 (CSA 5), Org 9145. This item pertains to a location in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved for CSA 5, the district will be unable to pay for necessary expenditures, as appropriations are expected to be exhausted before the end of FY 2025-26.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with any of the recommended action. The proposed budget resolution will increase appropriations by $20,000 using CSA 5 Fund 0750 reserves. All costs for administering CSA 5 are budgeted in Department of Public Works and Planning - CSA 5, Org 9145, and all costs for CSA 5 are paid by the 149 parcels which receive water service from CSA 5.
DISCUSSION:
CSA 5 was established in 1963 to provide water services for the subdivision known as Wildwood Island, located on the east side of the Kings River, approximately two miles northeast of Centerville, north of Piedra Road. CSA 5 contains 147 residential parcels and currently provides water and sewer service to 147 residential connections and two out-of-district users.
In July 2025, a water main leak occurred, requiring excavation of the roadway to repair it. The repair cost over $6,500. Only a month later, another leak required excavation of a resident’s front yard, at a cost of $2,300. These repairs, combined with several other unexpected expenses, including curb stop repairs, partial replacement of a chlorine pump, and pump repairs have led to a projected deficit of about $20,000.
For the reasons outlined above, staff recommends increasing the district’s appropriations for FY 2025-26 to ensure continued service delivery and financial stability.
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Budget Resolution
CAO ANALYST:
Maria Valencia