FORT BRAGG RESOLUTION NO. ______-2025
AND
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. -2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG AUTHORIZING A SEWER CONNECTION FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31250 CEDAR STREET (APN 020-480-18) WHEREAS, the property located at 31250 Cedar Street (APN 020-480-18) is outside the boundaries of the City of Fort Bragg and the Fort Bragg Municipal Improvement District No. 1, but within the City’s Sphere of Influence; and WHEREAS, the property is currently served by City water but relies on an on-site septic system for wastewater disposal, which has been reported to be failing during periods of heavy rainfall; and WHEREAS, the property owners, Albert and Sondra Weaver, submitted a request to connect to the City’s sewer system due to the failure of their septic system, and subsequently submitted an appeal of the administrative denial of that request; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 56133(c) allows for the extension of municipal services outside of jurisdictional boundaries in response to an existing or impending threat to the health or safety of the public or affected residents, as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); and WHEREAS, A licensed professional has reviewed the circumstances and determined that the failing septic system constitutes a public health and safety concern under Government Code Section 56133(c); and WHEREAS, Fort Bragg Municipal Code Section 14.24.170 only allows for sewer services in the district boundaries and any exception to this requires City Council/Board of Directors authorization; and WHEREAS, the proposed connection qualifies for a categorical exemption from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d), which exempts utility extensions of reasonable length to serve small structures such as single-family residences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Fort Bragg Municipal Improvement District No. 1 and the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg as follows:
The request to connect the property located at 31250 Cedar Street (APN 020-480-18) to the City’s sewer system is hereby approved.
The property owner shall be responsible for all applicable connection, inspection, and capacity fees as established by the District.
The property owner shall comply with all applicable City and District requirements for sewer service installation and inspection.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by the Councilmember/Boardmember , seconded by , and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the District Board of the Fort Bragg Municipal Improvement District No. 1 and the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 22nd day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Jason Godeke
Chair/Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli
District Clerk/City Clerk
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