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a. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2017-18 adopted budget for County Service Area 47 Carmel Views/Mar Vista, Fund 076, Appropriation Unit RMA072, increasing appropriations in the amount of $139,583 where Fund 076 unassigned fund balance is the financing source.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2017-18 adopted budget for County Service Area 47 Carmel Views/Mar Vista, Fund 076, Appropriation Unit RMA072, increasing appropriations in the amount of $139,583 where Fund 076 unassigned fund balance is the financing source.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
County Service Area 47 (CSA 47) was formed on December 13, 1966 to provide extended county services to the Carmel Views area of unincorporated Monterey County. On August 25, 1972, a non-contiguous area known as Mar Vista was annexed into CSA 47. Current active services are street lighting, street and sidewalk maintenance, storm drain maintenance and the disposition of surface water.
A section of roadway along Outlook Drive has wooden railing. Residents of the CSA have expressed concern about the safety of drivers traveling along that section of the roadway and made requests to install new railing. Monterey County Traffic Engineer Dr. Mohammad Qureshi reviewed this request and supports replacement of the existing wooden railing with guard rails compliant with current design standards (guardrail replacement project).
Special Districts staff was invited to a Carmel Views Homeowners Association meeting to discuss concerns about the guardrails along Outlook Drive in CSA 47. Many residents commented on the condition of the existing wooden railing and specifically requested that it be replaced.
A follow up survey was sent to all residents in CSA 47 to insure residents not attending the HOA meeting were given the opportunity to provide input on the proposed guardrail replacement project. The survey allo...
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