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Key Issue Area |
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UTILITIES |
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Ensure the utilities’ capacity will provide adequately for the current population and allow for growth. |
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Objectives |
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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 |
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Strategies |
Timeline |
Responsibility |
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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 |
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US2- Coordinate with DEQ and pursuetheir assistance in ensuring permit requirements for Monterey’s wastewatertreatment facility are met. |
Continuous |
Monterey Town Council |
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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 |
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US4- Respond to emerging needs of publicwater and/or sewer based on public safety. |
As Needed |
Highland Planning Commission |
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US5- Pursue other potential water sources asrequired for anticipated growth. |
Continuous |
Monterey Town Council and Board of Supervisors |
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US6- Facilitate dialogue between people who have needs and electricity, water, sewer, and telecommunications suppliers |
Ongoing |
EDA |
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US7- Initiate communications with electrical utility providers |
As needed |
Planning Commission |