Flood Control - Santa Cruz LAFCO

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Santa Cruz LAFCO: Countywide Service Review Flood Protection and Stormwater Services 3) Financing Constraints and Opportunities The City of Santa Cruz funds the operations and maintenance of the stormwater collection system through the Wastewater Fund. The City appropriates some funding from the City’s General Fund each year for capital improvements to the stormwater system. The City has established a dedicated funding source for flood protection and stormwater management through the Stormwater Utility Fee. The City issued $6,665,000 in Storm Water Certificates in 1999 to finance the City’s share of the San Lorenzo River Flood Control and Beautification Project and to repay the Wastewater Enterprise fund for loans to rehabilitee and retrofit bridges that cross the river. The Certificates will mature in 2019; annual payments range from $105,000 to $250,000. 4) Cost Avoidance Opportunities The City of Santa Cruz is avoiding costs associated with water quality impacts by implementing a program of routine street sweeping and regular cleaning of the storm drain pipe system. 5) Management Efficiencies The City of Santa Cruz has developed a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan in order to fulfill the requirements of the City’s Phase II NPDES permit. The City provides its flood protection and stormwater collection services through the Wastewater Mains division of Public Works; this allows for efficient staff assignments and resource allocation. 6) Shared Facilities Other city departments provide support services for the Department of Public Works; no additional opportunities to share facilities were noted. 7) Rate Restructuring The City of Santa Cruz charges a Stormwater Utility fee on every parcel within the city based on estimated runoff by land use type. An additional Stormwater Utility Fee is imposed on parcels within the 100-year floodplain of the San Lorenzo River to pay for debt service on large capital costs associated with the levee. 8) Government Structure Options The City of Santa Cruz provides flood protection and stormwater management services through its Public Works Department. No other government structure options were identified. June 2005 – Public Review Draft Section 5 - 21
Santa Cruz LAFCO: Countywide Service Review Flood Protection and Stormwater Services 9) Local Accountability and Governance Drainage services are addressed by the Santa Cruz City Council during regular meetings. Public notice is provided for all meetings. Information on the Public Works Department and stormwater programs is provided on the City’s website. – City of Scotts Valley– 1) Population and Growth Population within the City of Scotts Valley is expected to reach 14,275 by 2030 with an annual growth rate of 0.3%. Although growth is limited, there will be a continued need for drainage services for public protection. 2) Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies The City of Scotts Valley Storm Drain Master Plan identifies areas requiring improvement and infrastructure needs. Deficiencies and improvements are addressed as funding is available. The City’s storm water is discharged into Carbonera Creek and its two tributaries. 3) Financing Constraints and Opportunities The City of Scotts Valley funds its drainage services through the City’s General Fund and development impact fees. Impact fee revenue will likely be reduced in the future due to decreasing development. 4) Cost Avoidance Opportunities The City of Scotts Valley is avoiding flooding incidents by emphasizing pre-event debris removal. 5) Management Efficiencies The City of Scotts Valley has allocated 1.25 full-time staff to drainage services. The City reports that it has had a very limited number of claims regarding flooding and drainage. 6) Shared Facilities Other city departments provide support services for the Department of Public Works; no additional opportunities to share facilities were noted. 7) Rate Restructuring The City of Scotts Valley charges a development impact fee for storm drain facilities on all residential, commercial and industrial projects. The fee structure is reviewed annually. June 2005 – Public Review Draft Section 5 - 22
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