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Santa Cruz LAFCO: Countywide Service Review Flood Protection and Stormwater Services 8) Government Structure Options The Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District is a dependent special district formed to provide enhanced stormwater drainage services to the Pajaro Watershed area excluding the City of Watsonville. The County has recently established Zone 7A of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control & Water Conservation District; the boundaries of Zone 7A are contiguous with those of the Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District. There may be benefit to consolidating the two districts. 9) Local Accountability and Governance The Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District and the services it provides are addressed by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors during regular meetings. Public notice is provided for all meetings. The County provides information on flood protection and stormwater management on its website. – CSA 57 – Graham Hill (Drainage Only) – 1) Population and Growth CSA 57 currently serves a population of 14; this is expected to reach 120 by 2015 as parcels are developed. 2) Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies The County operates and maintains the drainage facilities of CSA 57, including the storm drain line that extends from the community to the outfall at the San Lorenzo River. No infrastructure needs or deficiencies were noted for CSA 57. 3) Financing Constraints and Opportunities CSA 57 funds its drainage services through annual parcel assessments. Future capital improvements will be funded through the CSA’s reserves. 4) Cost Avoidance Opportunities CSA 57 is reducing costs by using the resources of the County to administer the district and maintain and operate the facilities. 5) Management Efficiencies CSA 57 is achieving management efficiencies through the use of County staff and operational experience. 6) Shared Facilities CSA 57 shares resources with the Zones 5, 6, 7A, and 8 of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control & Water Conservation District as well as the Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District. June 2005 – Public Review Draft Section 5 - 27
Santa Cruz LAFCO: Countywide Service Review Flood Protection and Stormwater Services 7) Rate Restructuring CSA 57 charges a per parcel assessment of $420 for drainage services; rates are established by the County Board of Supervisors. The rate structure allows for adjustments based on the CPI. 8) Government Structure Options CSA 57 is a dependent special district formed to provide enhanced drainage and sewer services to the Graham Hill community. No other government structure options were identified. 9) Local Accountability and Governance CSA 57 and the services it provides are addressed by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors during regular meetings. Public notice is provided for all meetings. The County provides information on flood protection and stormwater management on its website. June 2005 – Public Review Draft Section 5 - 28
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