Goals

Key Issue Area

UTILITIES

Ensure the utilities’ capacity will provide adequately for the current population and allow for growth.

Objectives

UO1- Maintain awareness of level of electrical availability at all times.

UO2- Continue to evaluate future operations and maintenance needs for Monterey and McDowell Water Systems.

UO3- Continue to evaluate future operations and maintenance needs of the Monterey sewage system.

UO4- Continue to evaluate the future need for the creation of a McDowell sewage system.

UO5- Plan for future needs of water and sewer though the designated growth areas of the County.

UO6- Maintain awareness of level of telecommunications available, including broadband

Strategies

Timeline

Responsibility

US1- Require subdivision applicants to provide documentation on whether or not their project will fall within the utilities’ current capacity. If not applicants should provide a plan for adequate utilities.

Continuous

Building & Zoning Office

US2- Coordinate with DEQ and pursuetheir assistance in ensuring permit requirements for Monterey’s wastewatertreatment facility are met.

Continuous

Monterey Town Council

US3- Seek innovative financing options to ensure appropriate improvements of Monterey and McDowell water systems are met.

Continuous

Monterey Town Council and Board of Supervisors

US4- Respond to emerging needs of publicwater and/or sewer based on public safety.

As Needed

Highland Planning Commission

US5- Pursue other potential water sources asrequired for anticipated growth.

Continuous

Monterey Town Council and Board of Supervisors

US6- Facilitate dialogue between people who have needs and electricity, water, sewer, and telecommunications suppliers

Ongoing

EDA

US7- Initiate communications with electrical utility providers

As needed

Planning Commission