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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Department of Public Works |
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DATE: |
February 25, 2004 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
March 2, 2004 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works |
SUBJECT: |
Amendments to Agreements with the Town of Woodside - Transmission of Sanitary Sewage, and Treatment Capacity Rights and Services for the Town Center Sewer Assessment District |
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Recommendation |
Acting as the Governing Board of the Fair Oaks Sewer Maintenance District (FOSMD), adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board, after the required fees have been paid by either the Town of Woodside (Town) or the property owner, to execute amendments to agreements between FOSMD and: |
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The Town for the transmission of sanitary sewage from the Town Center Sewer Assessment District (TCSAD) through FOSMD's facilities to facilities operated by the City of Redwood City; and |
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The Town and the City of Redwood City for sanitary sewage capacity rights and services to the Town. |
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Previous Board Action |
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Authorized the two agreements referenced above on August 7, 2001. |
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Adopted a minimum miscellaneous fee of $150 for services provided by the sewer districts to property owners not within the district. |
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Authorized amendments to the two agreements to allow connection of two other properties with failing septic systems to the TCSAD. |
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Key Facts |
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The residence at 208 Miramontes Road has a failing septic system and is outside the TCSAD sewer area. |
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The two agreements need to be amended if sewer service is to be provided to this residence. |
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The Town has requested that the agreements be amended in order that sewer service can be provided to the property. |
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Discussion |
The property at 208 Miramontes Road is adjacent to but was not included in the TCSAD when the TCSAD was originally created. The original agreements allow for amendments and staff believes the proposed amendments are justified as the Town has confirmed that the property's septic system has failed, cannot be repaired and is a public health problem. |
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Vision Alignment |
We believe our recommendation is consistent with the Shared Commitment of "ensure basic health and safety for all", and Goal Number 7, "maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors", as failing septic systems are a public health concern and amending the agreements provides for effective sanitary sewer service to this parcel which is located in a suburban area. |
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Fiscal Impact |
The terms of the original agreement provide that FOSMD shall receive a connection fee equal to $1,142 per parcel and an annual amount equal to one-third (1/3) of FOSMD's annual Sewer Service Charge, which is currently $227 per year. We are also recommending a miscellaneous fee of $150 as provided by the County Ordinance be paid to FOSMD to cover the staff time involved in reviewing the application, preparing the staff report and developing the amendments to the agreements. The total amount to be paid to FOSMD is $1,367. |
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We are also recommending that the fees be paid prior to the President of the Board executing the amendments on behalf of FOSMD. There is no impact to the General Fund. |
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A form of resolution and amendments to the agreements have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel and the Town has executed the amendments to the agreements. |