CCWD- Cost Saving Efforts Result in Refunds for the Community (Valley Springs)

SAN ANDREAS, CA – Valley Springs residents in the DaLee/Cassidy Water System

Assessment District area will be receiving refunds from CCWD in the form of a refund

check and/or reduction in their yearly assessments.

Due to the cost saving efforts by CCWD’s staff and its management of the construction,

the actual cost of the DaLee/Cassidy water system improvements came in below the

initial projected cost by approximately $85,000. With construction finishing nearly

seventy days ahead of schedule and within budget, the CCWD Board, at its February

board meeting, decided to give the remaining funds back to the community rather than

absorb it into a designated maintenance budget as is typically done in assessment

district proceedings.

“This project was a great effort by staff, especially the field crew and the project team

who worked hard to help the residents,” said Board President Davidson. “The best part

was the close working relationship and trust that we were able to build with the

community.” Residents attending the board meeting expressed their appreciation for a

successful partnership between a community in need and CCWD.

Whether or not the residents get a refund check and/or receive a reduction in their

annual assessment depends on their individual financing approach. For those who paid

for the improvements upfront, they’ll receive a refund check. Others who financed the

improvements will receive a reduction in their annual assessment. Along with the

detailed CCWD February Board memo, which was mailed out to the residents, they will

also be receiving individual letters to let them know what they can expect in savings

based on their financing decisions.

In July 2010, DaLee/Cassidy residents voted to approve the formation of an

assessment district to receive water from CCWD. Many of their wells had either dried

up or were starting to fail, which drove the residents to haul water to their homes. The

community and CCWD staff worked closely to keep costs down to mitigate the financial

hardship on the residents. Both the CCWD Board and staff committed to making every

effort to contain cost and expedite the delivery of water.

Throughout the project, CCWD conducted extensive outreach to the residents to keep

them informed and responded timely to any concerns. During these tough economic

times, cooperation and trust were critical in the overall success of this project.

Calaveras County Water District is a public agency committed to meeting the diverse

needs of the historical gold country that spans 1,100 square miles. CCWD is

responsible for potable water delivery, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution

and hydroelectric power operation within the Calaveras County. Through responsible

management and innovative planning, CCWD strives to protect the region’s rich

resources and advance its mission to serve the public.

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Calaveras County Water District Delivers on Its Commitment to

DaLee/Cassidy Assessment District Residents

Cost Saving Efforts Result in Refunds for the Community