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Acting on behalf of County Service Area 75 - Chualar:
a. Receive follow-up report as directed during Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014 regarding remaining FY 2014-15 funding requirements for County Service Area - 75 Chualar to meet existing operational costs, short term rate adjustment studies, and long term sewer master plan work; and
b. Consider potential funding options and provide direction to staff.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, acting on behalf of County Service Area 75 - Chualar:
a. Receive follow-up report as directed during Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014 regarding remaining FY 2014-15 funding requirements for County Service Area - 75 Chualar to meet existing operational costs, short term rate adjustment studies, and long term sewer master plan work; and
b. Consider potential funding options and provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
During the FY 2014-15 Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014, RMA - Public Works requested $325,000 to fund; (1) operation & maintenance activities, (2) a short term rate study, and (3) a long term system master plan with an associated rate study for the sewer system that serves the Community of Chualar. This sewer system is managed by the County through County Service Area 75 - Chualar (CSA 75). The Board directed staff to report back with short-term and long-term recommendations and FY 2014-15 expenditure requirements, as well as receive a status report on potential interests for acquisition of the system by an outside party.
DISCUSSION:
For FY 2014-15, $325,000 is needed to fund short and long term activities as follows:
Short Term Needs $225,000
Annual operating allocation ($80,000)
Collection System Cleaning ($10,000)
Collection System Repairs ($60,000)
Sanitation Vehicle ($50,000)
Short Term Rate Study ($25,000)
Long Term Needs $100,000
System Master Plan & Rate Study
Total $325,000
Annual Operating All...
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