COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

DATE:

June 23, 2004

BOARD MEETING DATE:

July 6, 2004

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Annexation of Territory to the Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District – Lands of Harris - Woodside Area

Recommendation

After conducting the public hearing:

1.

adopt a resolution ordering the annexation; and

2.

instruct the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of the adopted resolution to the Town of Woodside.

Previous Board Action

1.

Entered into an agreement (Agreement) with the Town of Woodside to provide for the transport and the treatment of sewage from the Town’s Redwood Creek Main Trunk and Glens Collection System Assessment District.

2.

Adopted a resolution setting 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, in your Chambers as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the annexation of the Lands of Harris to the Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District (District).

Key Facts

1.

The property to be annexed is within the Assessment District but is not within the current boundaries of the District.

2.

The Agreement requires the Town of Woodside to approve annexations of property in the Town into the District.

3.

The Town has consented to the proposed annexation by execution of Town Resolution No. 2004-6441.

4.

A public hearing to consider an annexation to the District is required pursuant to Section 5820 et. seq. of the Streets and Highways Code.

Discussion

William G. and Julie C. Harris, whose property is at 120 Croyden Way and identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 069-141-050, have requested that their property be annexed to the District for the purpose of receiving sewer services.

The public hearing for the proposed annexation has been properly noticed and the appropriate description prepared and we are therefore recommending that the annexation be approved.

Vision Alignment

We believe our recommendation is consistent with the Shared Vision Commitments to “ensure basic health and safety for all” and to be a “responsive, effective and collaborative government” and Goal Number 7, “maintain and enhance the public safety for all residents and visitors,” as proceeding with the annexation hearing can result in providing effective sanitary sewer service to a parcel in a suburban area, which would otherwise use an “on site” method to handle wastewater and which could have an impact on neighboring residents.

Fiscal Impact

The property owners have paid all required fees as follows, except the Sewer Inspection Permit Fee, which will be paid:

*

Annexation Processing Fee:

$800

*

District Connection Fee:

$2,992

*

Sewer Inspection Permit Fee:

$100

*

The State Board of Equalization’s Recording and Mapping Fee:

$350

There is no impact to the General Fund.

A form of resolution has been approved by County Counsel.