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To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: March 14, 2003
Subject: Annexation policy
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1. Why this matter is before the board:
This matter recommends that the board adopt a resolution establishing a policy governing
annexations. Only the board can adopt a resolution.
2. History:
During a recent Board meeting we discussed annexation of a parcel in Placer County into our
District. I was directed to prepare a draft policy for the Board’s consideration that would govern
the process of annexing property.
3. New information:
Attached is such a draft policy. It provides for the following:
1. It states that it is the intent of the District to serve all property within our territory and within our
Sphere of Influence.
2. It requires the approval of LAFCo before we serve property outside our territory.
3. It requires the applicant to pay the cost to process an application at LAFCo
4. It requires District staff to prepare a report for the Board’s consideration stating that either
there is sufficient capacity in our system to serve the applicant, or the applicant must provide for
the construction of facilities necessary to serve the project.
We have been annexing parcels into the District in recent years. The eastern portion of Glenshire
is a fairly large area that was recently annexed into the District. There have also been a few
small areas in Placer County on Highway 267 (Brockway Road) that have been annexed.
As stated in the first sentence of this memorandum, there is another small property in Placer
County that is now applying to us for water service. Attached is a map showing the location of
this new applicant. If the board approves the draft annexation policy we will follow its provisions
in bringing this application to the Board for review and action at the next meeting.
4. Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board adopt the resolution establishing the policy governing annexations.