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Adopt a resolution approving the proposed Resolution of Intention and Boundary Map for the Aromas Water District's proposed Assessment District No. 2012-1.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the proposed Resolution of Intention and Boundary Map for the Aromas Water District's proposed Assessment District No. 2012-1.
SUMMARY:
The Aromas Water District (“District”) is considering the initiation of the process to create a benefit assessment district for connection of the Oak Ridge Mutual Water Company and a portion of the Via Del Sol Drive area to the Aromas water system. California Streets and Highways Code section 10104 requires the County Board of Supervisors to approve the Resolution of Intention and Boundary Map that would be adopted by the District for that purpose. The recommended action will provide the required County approval.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors previously approved funding for the effort to annex the Oak Ridge and Via Del Sol areas into the District and to create a benefit assessment district to fund the necessary improvements to connect those areas to the Aromas system. In April 2010, the Board approved the expenditure of $155,000 from the County’s Capital Projects Fund 402 to the District for preparation of an Engineer’s Report to include surveying, engineering and design fees, Appraisers Fee, LAFCO Report Fee and Environmental Document costs ($7,500 being previously approved by the CAO pursuant to his authority).
On March 27, 2012 the Board approved the additional expenditure of $50,000 from the County’s Capital Projects Fund 402 to the District to finalize preparations for the creation of an assessment district and conduct of a Proposition 218 majority protest procedure for the proposed connection. Also at that time, in the County’s role as a responsible agency as required by CEQA, the Board considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration approved by the Ar...
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