Response Form Grand Jury Report Title: Forming and Reforming a Community Report Dated: May 1, 2013 Response Form*

The significant areas of concern for LAFCo to address are the problems of water and sewer service in the valley. AGREE. The City agrees that there are water and sewer service issues in the Ukiah Valley and that LAFCo could play an important role in the resolution of these issues. For example, as identified in the adopted City of Ukiah Municipal Service Review, there are parcels located within the City limits where services are provided by the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, which has different rates than the City. These differing rates and other issues can best be resolved by the detachment of these parcels from the UVSD so that all the parcels within the City limits are equally billed for services. LAFCo will play a key role in reviewing and acting on such a detachment proposal.

There is a proliferation of Special Districts in the coastal and valley areas of Mendocino County. AGREE. The City agrees that there are a large number of Special Districts within Mendocino County. A competent, collaborative, and proactive LAFCo is needed to work with the Special Districts on short and long-term issues.

There is a need for more proactive outreach and coordination with the local agencies by LAFCo. AGREE. The City agrees and acknowledges the recent hard and competent work of the current LAFCo staff and leadership. Communication, confidence and trust between LAFCo and the City have improved. Continued team-building efforts are important as staff and leadership changes occur in the future. That LAFCo be more proactive in identifying interagency