Humboldt County Grand Jury • 2022-2023 • Agency Response
Response to: Compliance Report

Response to Grand Jury Report Report Title: Incorporating the City of McKinleyville: To Be, or Not to Be?

Published: May 22, 2023 5 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
Interest in the topic of incorporating McKinleyville as a city has been demonstrated by the citizens of McKinleyville. No in-depth Initial Feasibility Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation has ever been conducted, resulting in the citizens not knowing the pros and cons of incorporation. Response: Agree
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Incorporation as a city poses financial and other impacts on the residents of the proposed new city, adjacent communities, and the county as a whole. Without an in-depth Initial Feasibility Analysis the citizens of McKinleyville cannot know how these impacts affect them. Response: Agree
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By no later than November 1, 2023, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors authorize the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee, and any of its subcommittees, to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the scope and specifics of the in-depth Initial Feasibility Analysis. (F1, F2, F3, and
F3
The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee is an appointed body that provides
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R3
By no later than November 1, 2023, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors provide additional staff support to assist the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee in accomplishing the creation of the in-depth Initial Feasibility Analysis. See below regarding suggested funding sources. (F1, F2,
F4
An independent and neutral qualified company that specializes in such matters is needed to create an in-depth Initial Feasibility Analysis. No funding for such a study exists. Response: Agree
No recommendations for this finding