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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2011 05:45 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/24/2011 05:46 PM
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Calaveras County Water District Delivers on Its Commitment to DaLee/Cassidy Assessment District Residents.....Cost Saving Efforts Result in Refunds for the Community
San Andreas, CA....Valley Springs residents in the DaLee/Cassidy Water System Assessment District area will be receiving refunds from CCWD in the form of a refund check and/or reduction in their yearly assessments. Due to the cost saving efforts by CCWD’s staff and its management of the construction, the actual cost of the DaLee/Cassidy water system improvements came in below the initial projected cost by approximately $85,000. With construction finishing nearly seventy days ahead of schedule and within budget, the CCWD Board, at its February.....
board meeting, decided to give the remaining funds back to the community rather than absorb it into a designated maintenance budget as is typically done in assessment district proceedings.
“This project was a great effort by staff, especially the field crew and the project team who worked hard to help the residents,” said Board President Davidson. “The best part was the close working relationship and trust that we were able to build with the community.” Residents attending the board meeting expressed their appreciation for a successful partnership between a community in need and CCWD.
Whether or not the residents get a refund check and/or receive a reduction in their annual assessment depends on their individual financing approach. For those who paid for the improvements upfront, they’ll receive a refund check. Others who financed the improvements will receive a reduction in their annual assessment. Along with the detailed CCWD February Board memo, which was mailed out to the residents, they will also be receiving individual letters to let them know what they can expect in savings based on their financing decisions.
In July 2010, DaLee/Cassidy residents voted to approve the formation of an
assessment district to receive water from CCWD. Many of their wells had either dried up or were starting to fail, which drove the residents to haul water to their homes. The community and CCWD staff worked closely to keep costs down to mitigate the financial hardship on the residents. Both the CCWD Board and staff committed to making every effort to contain cost and expedite the delivery of water.
Throughout the project, CCWD conducted extensive outreach to the residents to keep them informed and responded timely to any concerns. During these tough economic times, cooperation and trust were critical in the overall success of this project.
Calaveras County Water District is a public agency committed to meeting the diverse needs of the historical gold country that spans 1,100 square miles. CCWD is responsible for potable water delivery, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution and hydroelectric power operation within the Calaveras County. Through responsible management and innovative planning, CCWD strives to protect the region’s rich resources and advance its mission to serve the public.
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