Title
Adopt a Resolution certifying with State Law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges for County Service Area 75 - Chualar.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution for County Service Areas 75 - Chualar to certify compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges.
SUMMARY
County Service Area 75 - Chualar annual service charges fund operations and maintenance of the sewer system. To levy annual service charges, the Board of Supervisors must certify compliance with State law and authorize/direct the Auditor-Controller to enter the service charges for each respective parcel on the tax roll.
DISCUSSION:
On May 21, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance No. 5415 amending Section 16 of County Service Area 75 - Chualar (CSA 75) Ordinance No. 04225 to provide for the collection of sewer charges through the County of Monterey (County) Property Tax Roll beginning with Fiscal Year 2024-25.
A Resolution has been prepared to collect annual CSA 75 sewer service charges on the County Property Tax Roll in compliance with State and County requirements. As required, the proposed resolution contains a report of sewer service charges for the property owners of record, according to the corresponding Assessor’s Parcel Numbers, in CSA 75 (Attachment A).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Placement of the assessments on the County Property Tax Roll is facilitated by the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
FINANCING:
Internal expenses for the collection of sewer charges are minimal and include staff time to prepare the annual report to the Board of Supervisors and proposed Resolution. The Auditor-Controller’s Office charges administration costs of 0.25% of revenue collected on the County Property Tax Roll. The estimated 2026-27 revenue from CSA 75 sanitation billings is $217,909 resulting in an estimated charge by the Auditor-Controller’s Office of $545.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
CSA75 sewer service charges provide revenue necessary for continued operation and maintenance of the sewer system which contributes to several Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiatives including Well-Being and Quality of Life, Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future, and Safe and Resilient Communities.
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
__ Diverse and Thriving Economy
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: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Location Map