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HEARING - Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment of all interested parties for or against the dissolution of the Cavalry Meadows Drainage Zone of Benefit 98379;
2) Make findings consistent with the County's Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Creation and Administration of Zones of Benefit within a County Service Area, as amended September 10, 2024;
3) If there is no majority protest, adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 167-2025.
4) Approve the transfer of any remaining funds to the General Fund. (4/5 vote required)
(District 4)
FUNDING: Cavalry Meadows Zone of Benefit Assessments. (100%)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Board formed the Cavalry Meadows Zone of Benefit #98379 (Zone) on February 26, 1991, by Resolution 58-91, in response to a petition to form the zone submitted by the developer to satisfy conditions of Tentative Map 88-1135 (TM88-1138). On October 23, 1991, the Board of Supervisors accepted the final map for the subdivision (page 56 of Subdivision Maps Book H) and rejected the drainage easements.
The Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Creation and Administration of Zones of Benefit Within a County Service Area, as amended September 10, 2024 (Guidelines), allow the Board to dissolve a zone of benefit when such action is in the best interest of the public. Proceedings may be initiated either by petition of property owners and/or registered voters, or by the Board.
Government Code Section 25217.2 authorizes the Board to dissolve a zone, following procedures in sections 25217 and 25217.1, as appropriate.
On June 8, 2021, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to fully recover all administrative and indirect costs associated with the Zone of Benefit program by equitably charging each zone its fair share of these costs (Legistar File #21-0781). Should a zone’s account balance fall below a minimal sustainable amount to cover insurance and administrative ...
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