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Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission CENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ASTA <b>LAFCO</b> Municipal Services Review & Sphere of Influence Update Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update Contents 1. Executive Summary..... 2. General Background ...... 3. District Services..... a. Infrastructure, Facilities, Services ...... b. Administration, Management, Operations..... c. Fiscal..... d. Governance..... 4. Regional context/Relevant services by other agencies ..... Agency Boundary & Proposed Sphere of Influence Service Area 6. Written Determinations for Municipal Service Review..... a. Growth & population projections..... b. Disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) ...... c. Present and planned capacity of public facilities ...... d. Adequacy of public services..... e. Infrastructure Needs or Deficiencies ..... Financing Constraints and Opportunities ..... f. g. Opportunities for Rate Restructuring..... h. Status of and Opportunities for Shared Facilities..... Accountability for community service needs, governmental structure and operational efficiencies ..... 7. Written Determinations for Sphere of Influence Update ...... a. Present/planned land uses ...... b. Present and probable need for public facilities and services..... c. Present capacity of public facilities/adequacy of services ...... d. Existence of social or economic communities of interest ...... e. Present and probable needs of disadvantaged unincorporated communities within area..... 8. Conclusion..... 9. References ...... 10. Exhibits...... a. Map of District showing proposed SOI Boundary Update b. 1941 hand-drawn map of District boundaries Map of Abatement Districts throughout California d. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community (DUC) Calculator e. Notice of Intent to Adopt CEQA Determination - Statutory Exemption PRC 21083 No Effect Determination - California Department of Fish & Wildlife f. g. Water Quality Order No. 2011-0002-DWO Discharge Permit Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Local agency formation commissions have been tasked with updating local agency municipal service reviews (MSR) and sphere of influence boundaries (SOI) every five years since 2008 [Government Code Section 56425 et seq.]. This study presents a baseline review of the Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District services and SOI needs, satisfying the requirements of this statute. 2. GENERAL BACKGROUND To understand how integral mosquito and vector control district services are to the protection of public health in Shasta County, it will help to take a quick look at how these seldom heard of local agencies came into being in California. For one thing, most everyone knows what mosquito are and how it doesn't take very long for standing water to provide an excellent habitat for mosquito reproduction purposes. A vector may be a more unfamiliar term. Vectors are organisms, typically biting insects or ticks that transmit a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another. For diseases where there is no effective cure, such as West Nile Virus and Dengue fever, vector and mosquito control remains the only way to protect populated areas. Even where effective treatments are available, the high cost of treatment is often more than developing countries can afford, thus preventing adequate protection. Malaria continues to have a major adverse impact in these areas, especially in Africa where the World Health Organization estimates a child dies from malaria every 45 seconds. Effective treatment in high-incidence areas can have a positive economic and longevity effect in these sensitive populations. An August 20, 2002 Shasta County Grand Jury analysis of the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District provides the following history of mosquito and vector abatement needs, and state and local responses to the need for managing these statewide health issues: In the 1800s a large portion of California were practically uninhabitable because of problems caused by mosquitos. Large numbers of gold rush miners came into the Shasta County area in the 1850s and were stricken with malaria. Fort Reading (a military station that was located a few miles east of Anderson) was abandoned in 1856 because of widespread sickness and death caused by malaria. Legislation authorizing the organization of mosquito abatement districts was passed in 1915. This law was incorporated into the California Health and Safety Code and is still the legal authority under which mosquito control work is done today. This law gave districts Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update reliable funding through local property tax rates that could be adjusted, as necessary, to provide the adequate resources needed to protect the public's health. In 1919 the Redding Mosquito Abatement District was formed after Shasta County citizens petitioned the Board of Supervisors. In the 1920s, the Anderson, Clear Creek, and Cottonwood Mosquito Abatement Districts were formed. These four districts were consolidated in the 1950s to form the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District, with the Balls Ferry area annexed in 1975 and the Palo Cedro area in 1976. There are now [2002] three mosquito and vector con troll districts within the boundaries of Shasta County. The other two districts are Pine Grove District in McArthur and the Burney Basin District. Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District encompasses approximately 387 square miles including the incorporated cities of Anderson, Redding, and the City of Shasta Lake. These special districts were established to fund organized mosquito control activities for public health protection against malaria, yellow fever, and Dengue fever; recently, their focus has broadened to include protection against the West Nile Virus. Water treatment by these districts also provides protection against heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Districts are regulated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and interact with the following: The Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) • American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network . American Mosquito Control Association . Vector Control Joint Powers Agency . Fourteen watershed areas bring water into Shasta County from all directions, contributing to a natural habitat for a wide variety of mosquitos and other vectors: McCloud Uppe Carramonto Pitt River/Big Bend Burney Uppoi<br>Cloar Crook Cow Crook Lowe Clea Churn Croo Boat Crook Crook Chasta Battle Creek Wost Cottonwood Crock Andersor Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update 3. AGENCY SERVICES The Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District (BBMAD) is a special district, charged with the mission of protecting the public's health from vector-borne disease and nuisance, through a comprehensive mosquito and vector control program focused on innovation, experience, and efficiency. The District operates within approximately 131,200 acres of unincorporated areas in eastern Shasta County, providing mosquito and vector control for the community of Fall River Mills, McArthur and the outlying areas. It was formed circa 1931, with its outer boundaries formed from all the territory included within the following school districts existing at the time: Beaver Creek SD Fort Crook SD Island SD Fall River SD Wooden SD Fall River Mills SD In July 1971, County Counsel Robert Rehberg, representing LAFCO, received a letter from the State Board of Equalization about a legal description issue revolving around the old Fall River Mills School District. Apparently a county-wide map showing all Shasta County school districts between 1934 and 1940 was incorrect with regards to a portion of the FRMSD boundary. The SBOE was endeavoring to learn whether the FRMSD boundaries had been changed between 1925 and 1940. The map accompanying that letter is found as "Exhibit b" for this study. The Shasta County Public Works Department confirmed the current correct boundary of the Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District in June 1973. It is organized under the Mosquito Abatement Act of California which authorizes "...the formation, government, operation and dissolution of mosquito abatement districts in any part of the State, to facilitate the extermination of mosquitos, flies and other insects; and to provide for the assessment, levy, collection and disbursement of taxes therein." [Statutes 1915, page 1011, as amended] The District has accomplished many projects, large and small, since its formation. This rural District serves the local towns of Fall River Mills, McArthur and the surrounding areas and smaller communities. Communications with landowners and citizens is usually by personal contact and at board of directors meetings. The District does not currently maintain a website. a. Infrastructure, Facilities and Services The district maintains an office and equipment storage area in McArthur, and has not identified any other facility needs. Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update a. Administration, Management and Operations Day by day services are provided by the District Manager and such personnel that may be required during periods of treatment. The district did not provide a description of operations program or its need for capital improvement funds. A copy of its 2013 Discharge Permit is included as "Exhibit g." c. Fiscal COUNTY OF SHASTA <b>Budget to Actual Figures</b> Fiscal Month End Date: 06/30/2013 Ledger: GL Budget: AG Fiscal Year: 2013 Report Run Date and Time$3/27/2014 13:05:55 Title Director Cost Center PINE GROVE MOSQUITO ABATE ADMN 00461 Balance Encumbrance Object Description Budget A-ctual. 0.00 183,464,42 0.00 (188,464.42) 001000 CASH IN TREASURY 0.00 100.00 0.00 (100.00) 001100 IMPREST CASH (1,518.60) 0.00 1,518.60 0.00 004800 DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 4,864.00 0.00 (4,864.00) 005000 DEPOSITS WITH OTHERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 219.64 (219.64) 007000 SALARY AND BENEFITS PAYABLE 0.00 (6,163.29) 0.00 6,163.29 007101 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 564.38 0.00 (564.38) 007400 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 0.00 5.00 0.00 (5,00) 007509 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0.00 (178,712.16) 0.00 178,712.16 0.00 009700 FUND BALANCE UNASSIGNED 919.00 0.00 (919.00) 009720 FUND BALANCE ASSIGNED 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 011000 REGULAR SALARIES 30,000.00 0.00 2,235.00 5,500.00 3,265.00 0.00 017000 EXTRA HELP 2,736.04 (36.04) 2,700.00 0.00 018100 EMPLOYER SHARE OASDI 38.15 2,400.00 2,361.85 0.00 018201 EMPLOYER SHARE RETIREMENT 8,096.00 (1,196.00) 0.00 018300 EMPLOYER SHARE HEALTH INSUR 6,900.D0 500.00 018400 EMPLOYER SHR UNEMPLOYMENT 500.00 O.OD 0.00 9,565.00 9,343.83 0.00 221,17 032100 AGRICULTURAL EXPENSE 91.36 0.00 (16.36) 032300 CLOTHING/PERSONAL SUPPLIES XP 75,00 1,350.36 149.64 1,500.00 0.00 032500 COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSE 50,00 50,00 0.00 0.00 032700 FOOD EXPENSE 50.00 11.34 0.00 38.66 032900 HOUSEHOLD EXPENSE 0.00 0.00 5,820.00 5,820,00 033100 INSURANCE EXPENSE 1,434.49 99,0 365.51 1,800.00 033500 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 360.09 139.91 0,00 033700 MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES 500,00 (130.58) 0.00 130.58 00.0 033900 MEDICAL/DENTAL/LAB SUPPLIES 980.62 0.00 119.33 034100 MEMBERSHIPS 8,100,00 00,0 (500.00) 4,000.00 4,500.00 034399 MISC XP AUDIT ADJ 250.00 296.24 0.00 (46.24) 034500 OFFICE EXPENSE 00.00 (195.00) 1,100.00 1,295.00 034800 PROF & SPECIAL SERVICES 0.00 13.75 25,00 11.25 034807 PROFBANK SVS 00.0 328.00 2,572.00 034893 CHGS AUD PROP TAX SVS 2,900.00 00.0 50,00 034900 PUBLICATIONS & LEGAL NOTICES 50.00 0.00 50.00 155.19 00.0 (105.19) 035100 RENTS & LEASES OF EQUIPMENT 2,750.00 1,608.06 00.0 1,141.94 035500 MINOR EQUIPMENT 220.00 00.0 0.00 035752 SP DEPT XP LICENSE/PERMIT/CERT 220,00 00.0 47.71 035900 GAS & OIL TRAVEL 4,200.00 4,152,29 0.00 177.39 700.00 522,61 036100 UTILITIES 0.00 269.00 00.0 269.00 051387 CONTR TO LAFCO 6,770.77 67,829,23 00.0 101000 CURRENT SECURED TAXES 74,600.00 (8,034,46) 101001 CURRENT UNITARY TAXES 0.00 3.034.46 00.0 794,68 101011 CURR SEC TAX DEL ADV TEETER 2,200.00 1,405.32 00.0 100.00 213.66 0.00 (113.66) 101100 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES CURRENT 113.28 0.00 (113.28) 101111 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES CURR O.DD 4,500,00 4.381.97 00.Q 118.03 102000 CURRENT UNSECURED TAXES 0.00 4.56 5.44 103010 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES PRIOR 10.00 102.93 (42.93) 0.00 60.DD 104000 PRIOR YEAR UNSECURED TAXES 79.29 O.DD 0.71 109100 TIMBER YIELD TAXES 20.DD 0.00 1,217.42 (42.42) 420000 INTEREST 1.175.00 Current Date: #3/27/2014 User file: 18414 - OSBORNE, SAMUAL C Page: 3 Corvest Vine: 13.05:56 Report 8D: GL00500 - 02500 - Budget to Actual Figures Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update COUNTY OF SHASTA <b>Budget to Actual Figures</b> 06/30/2013 Fiscal Month End Date: Ledger: GL Finant Venr: 2013 Report Run Date and Time63/27/2014 13:05:56 Budget: AO Cost Center Title Director 00461 PINE GROVE MOSQUITO ABATE ADMN Encumbrance Object Description Balance Budget Actual 1,430.00 1,447.86 0.00 <math>\{17.86\}</math> 546000 STATE HOMEOWNERS EXEMPTION 48.71 0.00 (48.71) 795100 PRIOR YEAR VOIDED WRTS/CHECKS 0.00 2,123.00 (2,123.00) 799391 PRIOR PERIOD REV ADJUSTMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,724.00 (2,724.00) 799600 INSURANCE LOSS & REFUNDS 0.00 89,726.57 (5,571.57) Total Revenue 84,155.00 0.00 81,363.02 0.00 Total Expense 84,974.00 3,610.98 8,363.55 (819.00) 0.00 (9,182,55) Net Total (Revenue - Expense) Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update COUNTY OF SHASTA <b>Budget to Actual Figures</b> Fiscal Month End Date: 06/30/2014 Ledger: Gl. Budget: AG Fiscal Years 2014 Report Run Date and Time$3/27/2014 13:07:06 Director Cost Center Title 00461 PINE GROVE MOSQUITO ABATE ADMN Encumbrance Balance Actual Object Description Budget 177,839.60 0.00 (177.839.60) DOLDOU CASH IN TREASURY 0.00 0.00 (100.00) 001100 IMPREST CASH 0.00 100,00 4,860.00 0.00 (4,860.00) 005000 DEPOSITS WITH OTHERS 0.00 (1,652.36) 0.00 1,652.36 0.00 007000 SALARY AND BENEFITS PAYABLE (187,894,71) 187,894,71 0.00 009700 FUND BALANCE UNASSIGNED 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.D0 (100.00) 009720 FUND BALANCE ASSIGNED 21,725.00 0.00 8,275.00 011000 REGULAR SALARIES 30,000.00 0.00 3,265.00 1,735,00 017000 EXTRA HELP 5,000.00 742.84 1,957.16 Q.DO 018100 EMPLOYER SHARE OASDI 2,700.00 718.32 1,811.68 0.00 618201 EMPLOYER SHARE RETIREMENT 2,600.00 5,189.20 0.00 2,010.80 01KH00 EMPLOYER SHARE HEALTH INSUR 7,200,00 0.00 0.00 500.00 018400 EMPLOYER SHR UNEMPLOYMENT 500.00 0.00 (1,597.00) 018500 WORKERS COMPEXPOSURE 0.00 1,597.00 0.00 6,830.18 4,855,82 032100 AGRICULTURAL EXPENSE 11,686.00 00.0 0.00 100.00 032300 CLOTHING PERSONAL SUPPLIES XP 100.00 1,013.67 0.00 436.33 032500 COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSE 1,450.00 0.00 50,00 0.00 50.00 032900 HOUSEHOLD EXPENSE 1,597.00 4,828.00 0.00 033100 INSURANCE EXPENSE 6,425.00 1,351.52 498,48 0.00 033500 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 1,850.00 0.00 993.57 6.43 031700 MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES 1,000.00 0.00 4.34 995.66 034100 MEMBERSHIPS 1,000.00 0.00 315.03 034500 OFFICE EXPENSE 350.00 34.97 1,000.00 0.00 500.00 034800 PROF & SPECIAL SERVICES 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 25.00 034807 PROF BANK SVS 25.00 2,561.00 0.00 39.00 034893 CHGS AUD PROP TAX SVS 2,600.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 034900 PUBLICATIONS & LEGAL NOTICES 50.00 0.00 0.00 69.00 60.00 035100 RENTS & LEASES OF EQUIPMENT 776.71 0.00 1,123.29 035500 MINOR EQUIPMENT 1,900,00 220.00 140.00 0.00 20.00 035752 SP DEPT XP LICENSE/PERMIT/CERT 1,796.16 0.00 3,203.84 D35900 GAS & OIL TRAVEL 5,000.00 #38.11 0.00 (138.11) 700,00 036100 UTILITIES 0.00 13.00 269.00 256.00 051387 CONTR TO LAFCO 0.00 28,365.02 39,134.98 101000 CURRENT SECURED TAXES 67,500.00 3,943,48 0.00 4,156.52 101001 CURRENT UNITARY TAXES 8,100,00 0.00 1,800.00 101011 CURR SEC TAX DEL ADV TEETER 1,800.00 00.0 258.85 (118.85) 140,00 0.00 101100 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES CURRENT 4,318.28 0.00 181.72 4,500,00 102000 CURRENT UNSECURED TAXES 2.55 0.00 2.45 103010 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES PRIOR 5,00 44.87 0,00 15.13 104000 PRIOR YEAR UNSECURED TAXES 60,00 65.80 0.00 (15.80) 50.00 109100 TIMBER YIELD TAXES 420000 INTEREST 650.00 245.92 0.00 404.08 728.79 701.21 0.00 546000 STATE HOMEOWNERS EXEMPTION 1,430.00 48,928.98 0.00 35,306.02 84,235,00 Total Revenue 31,763,27 52,471.73 04,0 84,235.00 Total Expense 3,542.75 0.00 (3,542.75) 00.9 Net Total (Rovempo - Expense) Current Bute: 03/23/2014 Coor ID: 18414 - OSBCRNE, SAMUAL C Page: 1 Current Time: 13:07.06 Report ID: GL02500 - 52500 - Budget to Arnal Figures Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update d. Governance The District is governed by an appointed five member board of trustees. Meetings are held monthly or as needed. Regional Context/Relevant Services by Other Agencies 4. Land use and building regulation services are provided by the County of Shasta, as are law enforcement, road services and other general services provided to the unincorporated areas of the county by various county departments. 5. Agency Boundary and Proposed Sphere of Influence Update Maps. The proposed sphere of influence boundary is recommended to be coterminous with the District's existing boundary. 6. Written Determinations for the Municipal Service Review a. Growth & Population Projections An estimated 8,862 people are within the area and benefit from District services. Growth has been significantly slow in Eastern Shasta County over the past decade. b. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUCs) The communities within the Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District qualify for the designation of "Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities." California State Parks (www.parks.ca.gov) provides a Community Locator tool which helps with identifying the general income of those living in the service area. It usually sufficient to provide a guideline for this classification (see attached sheets). The population counts shown on these reports encompass a 25 mile diameter and do not always reflect the actual population assigned to the identified communities. The median income for the state is $46,477, and communities qualify for this designation if their median income falls below 80% of this figure. The median income calculation for communities in Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District service area is calculated at $23,731, or under 60% of the state median income, qualify these communities for a general designation of Severely Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities. An estimated at 1,378 people are currently living below the poverty level within this service area. Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update c. Present and Planned of Public Facilities Public facilities appear to be adequate to the needs of the District and the community. d. Adequacy of Public Services A number of other special districts provide community services and facilities within the area of this District. As a service-based agency involved in projects with private landowners and other public agencies, the Pine Grove MAD has little need for maintaining public facilities per se, and has not identified any plans for future facilities of this nature at this time. e. Infrastructure Needs or Deficiencies There are no known infrastructure needs or deficiencies at the time of this study. f. Financing Constraints and Opportunities The District operates with funding from property taxes and assessments g. Opportunities for Rate Restructuring Please refer to the District Manager for current details on this matter. h. Status of and Opportunities for Shared Facilities Please refer to the District Manager for details on this matter. i. Accountability for Community Service needs, governmental structure, and operational efficiencies. This issues appear to be adequate to the needs of the District and the community. 7. Written Determinations for the Sphere of Influence Update a. Present and planned land uses Shasta County designates much of the area served as rural residential and agricultural, with areas of commercial and industrial uses. This serves a primarily a rural area, with community development clustered around the smaller communities and incorporated cities of Shasta County. Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update b. Present and probable need for public facilities; adequacy of services The District has not identified a need for additional public facilities. Services are adequate, are currently meeting the needs of citizens, and are fulfilling the needs of associated state and federal agencies by facilitating programs that assure adequate protection of public health and safety. Present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of services Again, services are adequate, are currently meeting the needs of citizens, and those of associated state and federal agencies affiliated with or charged with oversight of their programs and services. d. Existence of social or economic communities of interest All local rural communities within the District share social and economic interests. Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake provide local commercial and industrial centers for the outlying unincorporated communities, and a number of smaller clusters of both commercial and light industrial business are often found in the smaller communities and neighborhoods. e. Present and probable needs of disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) within the service area. As identified in the MSR section, the unincorporated communities served by the District qualify as disadvantaged unincorporated communities. Shasta County is studying these DUCs as part of their General Plan update, and additional information should be available for an expanded analysis of this designation during the next MSR/SOI Update due in 2019. 8. Conclusion The District's current boundary sufficiently covers those places most in need of their services. It is recommended that the municipal service review and sphere of influence update for the Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District be adopted as proposed, with the Sphere of Influence Boundary remaining coterminous with the current District boundary. Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update 9. References a. Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District (interviews, records, reports, website) b. County of Shasta c. Shasta County 2002 Grand Jury Report d. Shasta LAFCO files for this district e. Internet research on various related sites 10. Exhibits a. Map of District showing proposed SOI Boundary Update b. 1941 hand-drawn map of District boundaries c. Map of Abatement Districts throughout California d. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community (DUC) Calculator e. Notice of Intent to Adopt CEQA Determination – Statutory Exemption PRC 21083 f. No Effect Determination - California Department of Fish & Wildlife g. Water Quality Order No. 2011-0002-DWO Discharge Permit Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014 Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update H ers District LABBEN Pine Grove Mongailte Burney Mosquitte Abs Courty Place Pine Grove Mosquito Abatement District SOI Update April 2014 <b>O</b> Pittville elo alazzaria E100 MODOC McAnthur 04016 نتي Fall River Mills Glenburn ALTHOUGH BILL Gomez <b>新外面 79</b> Mark All EXTENSION OF Cassel Dana 153 SIBKIYOU Four Corners SHEED OF Spalding Corner son Park Four MO MOUNTARY <b></b> <b>■</b> Cayton John Clay May (6 Harlow<br>Place Obje Shasta LAFCO Draft MSR/SOI Update April 2014