DATE: September 13, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works & Planning
SUBJECT: County Service Area 47, Quail Lake Fee Protest Hearing
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct hearing and receive written protests from County Service Area 47, Quail Lake property owners on a proposal for a new water service fee structure as required under California Constitution Article XIII-D, and, upon completion of the public protest hearing, approve item A or B.
A. If there is not a majority protest, adopt a resolution establishing the new water fee structure for County Service Area 47, Quail Lake (4/5 vote).
B. If there is a majority protest, abandon proceedings to establish the new water fee structure, and direct staff to hold a public meeting to discuss the ramifications of the majority protest.
2. Conduct hearing and receive written protests from County Service Area 47, Quail Lake property owners on a proposal to increase the sewer service fee, as required under California Constitution Article XIII-D, and, upon completion of the public protest hearing, approve item A or B.
A. If there is not a majority protest, adopt a resolution adjusting the sewer fee for County Service Area 47, Quail Lake (4/5 vote).
B. If there is a majority protest, abandon proceedings to increase the sewer fee, and direct staff to hold a public meeting announcing immediate cost savings steps which could include a reduction of services or a possible dissolution of County Service Area 47, Quail Lake.
REPORT
Recommended action number one will allow the Board to undertake the proceedings necessary to implement a new water service fee structure for County Service Area 47 (CSA 47) to fund the operations and maintenance (O&M) of CSA 47 water services, and to build a cash reserve in CSA 47. If there is a majority protest, the new water fee structure will not be implemented and staff will conduct a public meeting to discuss the ramifications...
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