Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Water and Wastewater Rates of the Marina Coast Water District
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
Water rates for residents of the former Fort Ord are higher than those for residents of Marina. However, the rate differential is justified due to the cost of replacement and repair of the existing infrastructure.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
If the former Fort Ord is annexed into the Marina Coast Water District, it should add additional board members based upon the population and connections in the annexed territory to ensure equal representation on the Marina Coast Water District Board of Directors. Requests for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury requests a response to all Findings and the Recommendation from Marina Coast Water District Board of Directors. 88
F2
The MCCGJ examined the possibility that rates might be higher in the former Fort Ord Marina due to water loss caused by leaks in the infrastructure. An independent audit of water loss was conducted from July 2014 to June 2015. That audit determined that the water loss rate to be 2.8%, which is well within acceptable standards. Recommendations:
No recommendations for this finding