DATE: July 13, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: County Service Area 32 Expanded Sphere of Influence and Annexation of Lands
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a Change of Organization and Municipal Service Review Applications to the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission to expand the sphere of influence and annex approximately 49.10 acres to County Service Area 32 and authorizing the Director of Public Works and Planning or his/her designee to act on the County's behalf, and to execute and submit documents as required, effectuating the proposed Change of Organization.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning or his/her designee to request a fee waiver for the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission Change of Organization and Municipal Service Review Application Fees.
REPORT
The Department of Public Works and Planning (Department) is proposing a 51.05 acres expansion of the sphere of influence and 49.10 acres annexation of lands to County Service Area 32 (CSA 32) with the inclusion of nearby parcels; the Cantua Creek Elementary School and those homes located on the school property, and one independently owned and operated water system. The Change of Organization is being proposed per the request by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to improve the collective drinking water quality of the area while increasing administrative, and operations and maintenance (O&M) efficiency.
The first recommended action will direct the Department to initiate proceedings with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for the Reorganization, and will authorize the Director of the Department or his or her designee to act on the County's behalf, and to execute and submit application(s) and all other documentation required to effectuate the proposed Reorganization.
The second recommended action will eliminate the fee i...
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