To: Board of Directors
From: Wiedemann Ranch Geological Hazard Abatement District
Report Title: Wiedemann Ranch GHAD Resolution No. 2024/01
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Wiedemann Ranch GHAD Resolution 2024/01 authorizing an assessment levy less than the assessment limit for the Norris Canyon Estates, Henry Ranch, Elworthy Ranch, and Red Hawk developments for FY 2024/2025, adopting the GHAD budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 and updating the GHAD Manager payment limit pursuant to the Consulting Services Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Wiedemann Ranch Geological Hazard Abatement District Funds.
BACKGROUND:
On September 1, 1998, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 98/438 approving the formation of the Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) which included the Norris Canyon Estates development and appointed itself to serve as the GHAD Board of Directors.
Four developments have been annexed into the Wiedemann Ranch GHAD since its formation in 1998. These include:
* Henry Ranch (Subdivision 8118) in San Ramon on April 11, 2000, with the adoption of Resolutions 2000/166 and 2000/167
* Elworthy Ranch (Subdivision 9009) in Danville o n July 29, 2014, with the adoption of Resolution 2014/03
* Red Hawk (formerly Podva Property) (Subdivision 9309) in Danville on January 19, 2016, with the adoption of Resolution 2016/01
* Magee Preserve (Subdivision 9291) in Danville on July 13, 2021, with the adoption of Resolution 2021/03
The Magee Preserve development was annexed into the Wiedemann Ranch GHAD and has an approved assessment, but currently receives no services from the GHAD. The Magee Preserve development will be eligible to transfer of GHAD-related Plan of Control responsibilities in 2026 at the earliest.
As part of the preparation for the Wiedemann Ranch GHAD's FY 2024/2025 budget, the GHAD Manager reviewed the current GHAD reserves. The G...
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