County of Santa Cruz

Gather and share information about the proposed formation of a Special Financing District for the Rio Del Mar Flats stormwater drainage improvements project.

Completion of a draft engineer's report including preliminary rates.  

Host a virtual community meeting to share survey results, discuss procedures for the formation of a Special Financing District, preliminary rates, and answer questions.

Continue to share information about the formation process, including improvements, maintenance, services, and rates.  Consider comments and answer questions from stakeholders.

Host a second virtual community meeting to share final rates, discuss procedures for the formation of a Special Financing District, and answer questions.

Mail an informational flyer to stakeholders within the boundaries of the proposed Special Financing District.

The County Board of Supervisors considers the Resolution of Intention to Form the Special Financing District and the Resolution Preliminarily Approving the Engineer's Report.  The Board also sets the date and time of the Public Hearing.

Mail the notice and ballot to stakeholders subject to the new Special Financing District.

The County Board of Supervisors conducts the public hearing and ballot tabulation.  If supported by tabulation results, the Board also considers the Resolution of Formation and confirms the rates.

Charges for the newly formed Special Financing District, if approved, are submitted to the County for placement on the secured property tax bills.