| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: September 11, 2018
CATEGORY: Regular - Public Works-7.
SUBJECT:
CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water – Local Emergency
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| | | | | | | | | DEPARTMENT: | Public Works
County Service Area No. 2-Sugarloaf Water
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| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : 4
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Take the following actions on behalf of County Service Area (CSA) No. 2-Sugarloaf Water: (1) Adopt a resolution which ratifies the Sheriff’s September 4, 2018 Emergency Declaration; and (2) request the Governor proclaim a State of Emergency. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
Dry conditions leave County Service Area No. 2-Sugarloaf Water with limited water to meet demand. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
County Service Area No. 2-Sugarloaf Water (CSA) provides water service to 62 connections near Lakehead. The CSA draws water from a well and a spring. These supplies typically wane in late summer to about 15 gallons per minute. Demand tapers off after Labor Day and winter rains replenish supplies.
The spring has traditionally met winter demand. The well was held in reserve due to water quality concerns. Last year, the well was upgraded to meet current water quality standards and was pressed into continuous service. That may have prematurely exhausted that supply. Current yield is about nine gallons per minute which is insufficient to meet demand. The State Water Resources Control Board has provided emergency funding to import 9,000 gallons per day. The Sheriff has proclaimed a State of Emergency. This action will serve to marshal additional resources. Existing grants will fund another well and/or improvements to the spring. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may not ratify the Sheriff’s proclamation. Existing supply is insufficient to meet basic demand. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The Sheriff’s Office made the initial proclamation. County Counsel has approved the documents as to form. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
The CSA No. 2 Sugarloaf Water Administration fund is currently in a negative cash position. A rate increase went into effect July 1, 2018. Wellhead improvements and waterline breaks have significantly increased operational costs. Disaster reimbursement may offset some expenditures. Potential General Fund impact is unknown at this time. |
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