ITEM:		ACTION ITEM
15.	CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE FOR LAFCO PROCESS RELATED TO MEASURE J
Meeting Date:			May 17, 2021	Budgeted:	No
From:			David J. Stoldt	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	N/A
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	$80,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: None
CEQA Compliance: Action does not constitute a project as defined by CEQA

SUMMARY:  As part of the District’s application to LAFCO, it included a deposit of $7,200 for processing fees. Attached as Exhibit 15-A is LAFCO’s invoice for March and April 2021 expenses related to the District’s application, as well as their request for replenishment of funds in the amount of $39,163.00.

The door remains open to additional fee for the State Board of Equalization mapping fees, California Department of Fish and Wildlife review fees, and additional hours by LAFCO staff.

RECOMMENDATION: The General Manager recommends the Board authorize staff to continue to pay LAFCO fees and pass-throughs due other agencies for the District’s application process in a total amount not to exceed $80,000 which includes the already expended deposit of $7,200.

EXHIBIT

15-A LAFCO Invoice Dated May 7, 2021

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