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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board to order the Auditor-Controller to disburse $417,982.80 to the El Dorado Hills County Water District from its Development Impact Mitigation Fee account for new and replacement apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and facility costs associated with growth within the District.
FUNDING: Development Impact Fees.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The California Mitigation Fee Act (Cal. Gov. § 66000 et seq.) provides for the establishment of fees to mitigate the impacts of new development on public facilities, thereby maintaining the established level of service. Individual Special Districts do not have the authority to establish these fees; therefore, the County establishes fees on behalf of the districts. In accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act, these revenues are segregated and deposited into a separate account for each district.
Each request is necessary to expand services in response to the demand created by new developments. The District’s request, along with the link to a reasonable relationship with their Nexus Study, is attached. In accordance with the District's impact fee nexus study, new apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and facilities may be funded entirely by impact fees, and replacement apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and facilities may be partially financed by impact fees, at a rate of 26.5%.
REPLACEMENTS
1. 2025 Pierce Type 1 Engine (VIN 27882): Replacement Type 1 Engine for Station 91 - $241,975.56.
2. Lightbar for 2022 Ram 250 (VIN 27166): Lightbar for Deputy Chief vehicle purchased in 2023 - $2,088.86.
NEW
1. Lightbar for 2004 Pierce Rescue Engine (VIN 04216): Lightbar for donated rescue engine at Station 85 by City of Sacramento in June 2023 - $9,214.71.
2. Station 91 Expansion Septic System Upgrade: Completed the septic system upgrade. The original septic system was designed for a volunteer-staffed station and needed an upgrade after Station 91 expanded to support 24-hour staffing for the District’s growth - $56,790.
3. Fire Equipment Mechanic Column Lift System: The District hired a full-time Fire Equipment Mechanic to handle the increased fleet maintenance needs, and a lift is needed for the mechanic to safely perform the required maintenance - $92,895.48.
4. Training Center Facility Equipment/Fixtures: Phase 1 construction of the training center was completed in July 2023. The following items are required for optimal use of the facility:
• Carport: The carport is required to shelter training apparatus and equipment from the weather - $4,990.23.
• Conex Boxes: The Conex boxes are used for live fire training exercises - $12,744.11.
• Holding Tank Installation: The holding tanks are used for live fire training and education - $1,400.
• EID Inspection Refund: The refund is for an inspection fee paid during the construction phase of the training facility - ($4,116.15)
The development impact fees were last revised by the County on the District's behalf on December 6, 2022 (Legistar file 22-2032) via Resolution 171-2022.
The County has entered into an agreement with the District, whereby the District agrees to "hold County harmless and defend County and its employees, officers, and agents from any claim, liability, or action" resulting from the County’s calculation, imposition, and collection of impact fees on the District’s behalf.
The Chief Administrative Office recommends the disbursement of funds for the above-described uses because they are consistent with the purpose for which the fee was collected, the District and County are currently in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act, and the indemnity agreement between the District and the County sufficiently protects the County from potential liability related to the disbursement.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
December 6, 2022 - Legistar file 22-2032 - Board approved resolution 171-2022 revising the District’s impact fees.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the County. Impact mitigation fees are collected by the County on behalf of the district and held in a separate account. As of October 6, 2025, the account balance is $3,292,534.84.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Tara Stout, Principal Management Analyst