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Adopt a resolution:
Certifying compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges for the Pajaro County Sanitation District.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Pajaro County Sanitation District:
Certify compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges for the Pajaro County Sanitation District.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On May 21, 2024, an ordinance was adopted amending Section 16 of the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD) Ordinance No. 05054 to provide for the collection of the sewer charges through the County of Monterey Property Tax Rolls beginning with Fiscal Year 2024-25. Previously, Monterey One Water (M1W) provided PCSD monthly sewer billing services, however, as of June 30, 2024, M1W has moved to the collection of sewer charges via the tax roll.
Staff has prepared a resolution for the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD) to collect annual sewer service charges on the County Tax Roll in compliance with State and County requirements. As required, the resolution contains a report of sewer service charges for the individual property owners with the PCSD within Exhibit 1 of the Resolution.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Placement of annual assessments on the property tax roll is facilitated by the Office of the Auditor-Controller.
FINANCING:
Previously, Monterey One Water (M1W) provided annual sewer billing and collection services for the PCSD at an annual cost of $14,804. This service was terminated on June 30, 2024, because M1W changed from monthly billing to collection of their owner service fees on the Property Tax Rolls and no longer offers traditional billing services to the PCSD. Internal expenses resulting from the billing modification will be minimal, including staff time to prepare the necessary annual Board of Directors report to allow the County to collect annual sewer service charges. This incremental cost will be offset by a saving in staff time as delinquent account processing will no longer be necessary. Additionally, the Auditor Controller’s Office charges ¼ of 1 percent of revenue collected on the County Property Tax Roll. The estimated 2024-25 revenue from PCSD billing is $1,324,000, resulting in an estimated annual charge by the Auditor-Controller’s Office of $3,310. This is the least expensive option to collect PDSD sewer fees.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Collection of PCSD assessments on the Property Tax Rolls contributes to the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiatives for Administration, promoting efficient and effective management practices.
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Prepared by: Lynette Redman, Management Analyst III, (831) 796-6038
Reviewed by: Tom Moss, PG, Senior Water Resources Hydrologist
Reviewed by: Enrique Saavedra, PE, Chief of Public Works
Approved by: Randy Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Location Map