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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 CS...
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