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STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: June 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Adoption of Rates and Fees for City Services; Resolution 2026-18
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Review and adopt the proposed Rates and Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for Administrative, Building, Community Development, Parks, Recreation, River Lodge, Police, Transit, and Water & Wastewater; Resolution 2026-18.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On May 18, the City Council considered and approved the adoption of the City's fee schedule.

Following that action, staff identified that the public notice requirements associated with the fee schedule adoption were not fully completed in accordance with applicable procedural requirements. Specifically, the required public notice was not published within the timeframe prescribed by policy.

To ensure full compliance with public notice requirements and to maintain transparency in the fee adoption process, staff have re-noticed the proposed fee schedule hearing and is returning the item to the City Council for consideration and adoption. No substantive changes have been made to the fee schedule previously presented to the Council.

BACKGROUND:

The proposed fee schedule reflects increases directly correlated with rising City operating expenses. Over the past year, inflationary pressures have elevated the cost of program supplies, utilities, and contracted services, while state‑mandated minimum wage increases have significantly affected personnel costs for recreation programs. Because staffing represents the largest share of Recreation Division expenditures, these wage adjustments, combined with higher recruitment and retention costs, necessitate corresponding fee updates to maintain service levels without reducing program quality.

Additionally, the Building Division is proposing a transition from a unit‑based building permit fee structure to a valuation‑based fee structure, aligning the City’s practices with widely adopted industry standards, including those used by the Cities of Arcata and Eureka. A valuation‑based model calculates permit fees according to the estimated construction value. This approach improves consistency, enhances cost recovery, and ensures that larger or more complex projects contribute proportionately to the resources required for plan review, permitting, and field inspections. The updated structure also provides a clearer way for applicants to know what fees they will be charged, improving transparency for applicants and supporting long‑term sustainability of Building Division operations.

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The purpose of this Public Hearing is to adopt the proposed fees for FY 26-27. For transparency and clarity, the adopted fees from FY 25-26, the proposed changes to the adopted FY 25-26 fees and the proposed FY 26-27 fees are all presented in the attached proposed fee schedule.

A summary of changes from the prior year are listed below:

Administrative Fee Schedule: Added Film Permit, Special Event Permit, and Bingo Permit fees (pg. 5)
Building Fee Schedule: Established new fee structure for building permits as explained in detail above; Increased Building Department fees by 2.9% (pg. 6-11) Community Development Fee Schedule: decreased Cottage Industry/Home Occupation permit and Sign Permit (pg. 12); increased actual cost Land Use and Development fees by ~3% (pg. 13); Parks Fee Schedule: Removed Recreation Hall Partial Day Rate and Added Recreation Hall Hourly Rate (pg. 25); Increased Pavilion Use Hourly and Daily rates (pg. 26) Recreation Fee Schedule: Increased Hot Shots fees by $10 (pg. 27); Increased Summer Fun and Break Camp Weekly rate by $10 and Half-Day Summer Fun by $33 a week (pg. 27-28); Changed Skating fee to flat $5 rate and increased private skating parties by $25 (pg. 28); Added City Hosted Activity Classes (pg. 28)
River Lodge and Monday Club Fee Schedule: Removed alcohol deposit, coffee service, and linen service at the River Lodge (pg. 30-31); Increased Monday Club rental fees and added a rescheduling fee (pg. 32-33)
Police Fee Schedule: Increased Shelter drop-off fee for dogs (pg. 35); increased Civil Court Appearance deposit and added pocket bike removal impound and release fee (pg. 36) Transit Fee Schedule: Added new fee for General population fares and Eureka Shopping trip fares (pg. 39)
Water and Wastewater Fee Schedule: Increase to Water and Wastewater Rates (pgs. 40-49); Increased Service Line Installation fee (pg. 46); Increased Installation for Sewer Cleanout fee (pg. 49)
FISCAL IMPACT:

The various rates and fees for services have a direct financial impact on City revenues. The changes included in the adopted Fee Schedule will be incorporated into the FY 26-27 Budget.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff report and review questions with staff

2. Open Public Hearing

3. Close Public Hearing

4. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-18; and read by title only. Roll Call Vote ATTACHMENTS:
• FY 26-27 Proposed Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-18; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for Administrative, Building, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Police, River Lodge, Transit, and Water & Wastewater within the City of Fortuna for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

CITY OF FORTUNA

FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2026-18
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE

1. ASSESSMENT FEES 1

2. BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES 1

3. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 3

4. NOTARIAL SERVICES 4

5. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 4

BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE

1. BUILDING PERMITS 5

2. OVER THE COUNTER PERMITS 7

3. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES 9

4. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES 11

5. MECHANCIAL PERMIT FEES 12

6. GRADING PERMIT FEES 13

7. MISCELLANEOUS 14

8. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 14

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE

1. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT FEES 15

2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - SEISMIC FEE 18

3. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - DRAINAGE FEES 19

4. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES 19

5. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR RD. EXTENSIONS 20

6. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 20

PARKS FEE SCHEDULE

1. PARK USE FEES 21

2. RECREATION HALL FEES 24

3. PAVILION USE FEES 25

4. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 25

RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE

1. RECREATION CLASS CONTRACTOR FEES 26

2. RECREATION PROGRAM FEES 26

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 27

RIVER LODGE & MONDAY CLUB FEE SCHEDULE

1. RIVER LODGE 28

2. MONDAY CLUB 30
Table of Contents

POLICE FEE SCHEDULE

1. ANIMAL CONTROL 31

2. POLICE FEES 32

3. PARKING PENALTY ASSESSMENTS 33

4. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 34
TRANSIT 35

WATER & WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE

1. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES 36

2. SPECIAL AGREEMENTS - BOD - TSS - FLOW 37

3. DISCHARGE FEES 37

4. STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES 38

5. WATER SERVICE CHARGES 38

6. OTHER WATER SERVICE CHARGES 39

7. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES 39

8. HYDRANT METER DEPOSIT 39

9. SALE OF BULK WATER 40

10. STANDBY FIRE SERVICE CAPACITY CHARGE 40

11. INSTALLATION FEES FOR WATER SYSTEM 40

12. WATER METER CAPITAL CONNECITON FEES 42

13. WASTEWATER CAPITAL CONNECTION FEES 43

14. INSTALLATION FEES FOR SEWER CLEANOUT 43

15. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 44

WATER & WASTEWATER LABORATORY FEE SCHEDULE

1. WATER AND WASTEWATER LABORATORY FEES 45

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS 45

CITY OF FORTUNA

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. ASSESSMENT FEES
A. FBID
B. Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment Charges
Commercial < 15,000 sf $ 1.75
Commercial > 15,000 sf $ 2.81
Industrial < 15,000 sf $ 1.65
Industrial > 15,000 sf $ 2.65
Multi-family < 15,000 sf $ 0.45
Multi-family > 15,000 sf $ 0.45
Residential < 15,000 sf $ 0.55
Residential > 15,000 sf $ 0.88

2. BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES
A. License Fees - General, Inside City
A - $0 to $10,000 $ 20.00
B - 10,001 to 20,000 $ 30.00
C - 20,001 to 40,000 $ 45.00
D - 40,001 to 80,000 $ 65.00
E - 80,001 to 140,000 $ 85.00
F - 140,001 to 250,000 $ 110.00
G - 250,001 to 500,000 $ 160.00
H - 500,001 to 900,000 $ 210.00
I - 900,001 to 1,400,000 $ 280.00
J - 1,400,001 - 2,000,000 $ 350.00
K - > 2,000,000 $ 465.00
The City will levy a benefit assessment fee on all businesses, trades, and professions located within the boundaries and benefit zones, as applicable, within the Fortuna Business Improvement District and the fee is established by Ordinance.

The following monthly user charges shall be assessed each developed parcel, multi-family dwelling unit, or place of business based on the type of use and size of parcel:

Every business including professions, trades and occupations and every kind of calling whether carried on for profit or not who engages in business at a fixed place of business shall pay a license fee based upon the immediately preceding calendar year's (or FY for corporations) gross receipts at the following rates and in the following classifications unless specifically licensed by other subdivisions of this resolution.
*On September 19, 2012 Governor Brown signed into law SB 1186 which adds a state fee on any applicant for a local business license or renewal thereof. The purpose is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws as specified.

Effective January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2023 any applicant for a local business license or renewal thereof shall pay an additional fee of $4.00.
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
B. License Fees - Rentals - Residences/Apartments
Base Charge (4 units) $ 16.00
Each additional Unit $ 4.00
C. License Fees - Rentals – Commercial
D. License Fees -Delivery Vehicles
E. License Fees – Nonresident Contractors
Per day charge $ 5.00
F. License Fees - Other Nonresidential Businesses
Per day charge $ 5.00
G. License Fees - Carnivals
Carnival, per day charge $ 50.00
Each separate show, attraction or exhibition; per day charge $ 5.00 Every person carrying on the business of renting residences or apartments, and renting four or more units, must obtain a license from the city.

Every person owning, maintaining, conducting, or presenting a carnival in the City, after having first obtained a permit so to do from the City Council, shall be charged a license fee at the following rates. All fees shall be collected in advance.

Every person receiving income from two or more units used commercially shall be required to obtain a license and shall be included in the same category as those persons described in Section 2, Subsection (A) of this resolution.

Every person not having a fixed place of business with the City, who delivers goods, wares or merchandise of any kind by vehicle, or who provides any service by the use of vehicle in the City, shall pay a license fee in accordance with Section 2, Subsection (A) of this resolution measured by gross receipts from business done within the City.

Every person not having a fixed place of business within the City, who engages in the business of contracting within the City. In place of paying the per day charge any such person may elect to pay a license tax under Section 2, Subsection (A) measured by gross receipts from business done within the City.

Every person not having a fixed place of business within the City, who engages in business within the City. In place of paying the per day charge any such person may elect to pay a license tax under Section 2, Subsection (A) measured by gross receipts from business done within the City. 2 CITY OF FORTUNA

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
H. License Fees - Circuses and Kindred Performances
One-ring circus, per day charge $ 50.00
Two or more ring circus, per day $ 100.00
I. License Fees - Coin Operated Entertainment Devices
J. License Penalties
Business License Penalty.

Late Fee, not to exceed 100% of the total business license fee. 25% of license fee per month

3. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Copies (including but not limited to; public records requests, agenda packets & misc. copies of documents)
1 sided black & white per page $ 0.15
2 sided black & white per page $ 0.20
1 sided color per page $ 0.25
Budget Document Actual Cost
Zoning Ordinance Actual Cost
Standard Improvement Plan Actual Cost
General Plan Actual Cost
Business License Reprint, each $ 5.00
Business License Listing, each $ 25.00
Fireworks Permit, each $ 10.00
Film Permit, each $ 100.00
Special Event Permit, each $ 100.00
Bingo Permit, each $ 100.00
ABC License $ 50.00
Zoning Map (color), each $ 10.00
Zoning Map (black & white), each $ 5.00
Aerial Photo 72x42, each $ 60.00
Aerial Photo 42x28, each $ 35.00
Plan copies (black & white), per sheet $ 4.00
Every circus, menagerie, acrobatic performance, or exhibition of trained animals connected by or showing with other attractions shall be charged a license fee at the following rates. All fees shall be collected in advance.

Any establishment maintaining or operating a vending device or any other mechanical device for the purpose of entertainment, the operation of which is permitted, conducted or allowed or made possible by the depositing of any coin, plate disc, slug or key into any slot, crevice, or other opening or by the payment of any fee, shall pay a license fee based upon the immediately preceding calendar years gross receipts from the total of such machines so operated at the rates set forth in Section 2, Subsection (A).
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

4. NOTARIAL SERVICES
Notary fee per notarial act $ 15.00

5. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
This fee will not apply to Notarial Acts performed for the benefit of the City. This fee is not applicable to notaries employed by the City while outside of their scope of employment for the City of Fortuna.

The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit. 4 CITY OF FORTUNA

BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. BUILDING PERMITS
A. Building Permit Fees
Minimum Permit Fee $ 130.00
Permit Issuance $ 53.85
Building Permit Fee (Under $500 Valuation) $ 70.00
Building Permit Fee ($501-$2,000 Valuation) $ 70.00
for each $100 over $500 $ 4.73
Building Permit Fee ($2,001-$25,000 Valuation) $ 140.95 for each $1,000 over $2,000 $ 21.79
Building Permit Fee ($25,001-$50,000 Valuation) $ 642.12 for each $1,000 over $25,000 $ 14.75
Building Permit Fee ($50,001-$100,000 Valuation) $ 1,010.87 for each $1,000 over $50,000 $ 9.94
Building Permit Fee ($100,001-$500,000 Valuation) $ 1,507.87 for each $1,000 over $100,000 $ 7.73
Building Permit Fee ($500,001-$1,000,000 Valuation) $ 4,599.87 for each $1,000 over $500,000 $ 6.55
Building Permit Fee (Over $1,000,000 Valuation) $ 7,874.87 for each $1,000 over $1,000,000 $ 5.17
Plan Review Fee - collected at time of application, based on Building Permit Fee 65% Plan Review Fee - Expedited, based on Building Permit Fee 100% Substantial Plan Redesign Fee, based on Plan Review Fee 100% Additional plan review costs required by use of consultant Actual Cost Additional plan review costs required by use of consultant, or changes, additions, or revisions to plans
Actual Cost
Permit or plan review renewal fee: to renew an expired permit or plan review when the same construction codes remain in effect, based on original fee 50%
B. Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees
Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee, Residential Valuation x $0.00013) or
$0.50, whichever
is greater
Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee, Commercial and Residential over 3 Story Valuation x
$0.00028) or
$0.50, whichever
is greater
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
C. Other Inspection and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour * (Min. Charge - 2 Hrs.) $ 107.67 Code Compliance / re-inspection fee, per hour* (Min. Charge - 1 Hr.) $ 107.67 Re-Inspection fee assed under provision of FMC, per hour * (Min. Charge - 1 Hr.)
$ 107.67
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour* (Min. Charge - 1 Hr.)
$ 107.67
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to the plans or to plans for which and initial review has been completed * (Min. Charge - 1/2 Hr.)
$ 107.67
Work Without a Permit Fee, in addition to permit fees Equal to the amount of the
Permit Fee
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. The total hourly cost shall include Supervision, Overhead, Equipment, Hourly wages and benefits of the employees involved. 6 CITY OF FORTUNA

BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description Est. Time
(in min.) FY 26-27 Fee

2. OVER THE COUNTER PERMITS
A. Administrative and Miscellaneous Fees
Travel and Documentation 60 $ 107.67
B. Mechanical Permit Fees
Stand Alone Mechanical Plan Check & Inspection See CBO See CBO Furnaces, New (F.A.U.) 90 $ 161.48
Furnaces, Replace (F.A.U.) 60 $ 107.67
Boiler 90 $ 161.48
Fan Coil Unit 60 $ 107.67
Heat Pump 60 $ 107.67
Duct Work only 60 $ 107.67
Make-up Air System 60 $ 107.67
Exhaust Hood and Duct (RESIDENTIAL) 60 $ 107.67
Walk-in Box / Refrigerator Coil 105 $ 188.38
Other Mechanical Inspections (per hour) 60 $ 107.67
Other Mechanical Fees See CBO See CBO
C. Plumbing / Gas Permit Fees
Stand Alone Plumbing Plan Check & Inspection See CBO See CBO Bathtub 60 $ 107.67
Floor Drain 60 $ 107.67
Gas System (First Outlet) 60 $ 107.67
Gas Outlets (Each Additional) 15 $ 26.93
Building Sewer 60 $ 107.67
Grease Trap (inside building) 90 $ 161.48
Grease Interceptors / Pump (Out side building) 180 $ 322.94 Lavatory (First Fixture) 60 $ 107.67
Laundry Tubs 60 $ 107.67
Backflow Preventer (First 5) 60 $ 107.67
Shower Drain 60 $ 107.67
Sink 60 $ 107.67
Washing Machine Standpipe 60 $ 107.67
Water Closet (First Fixture) 60 $ 107.67
Residential / Small Commercial Water Heater (First Heater) (50% Credit Included in Fee)
60 $ 53.85
Commercial Water Heater (First Heater) 60 $ 107.67
Water Service 60 $ 107.67
Other Plumbing and Gas Inspections (per hour) 60 $ 107.67 Other Plumbing and Gas Fees See CBO See CBO
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description Est. Time
(in min.) FY 26-27 Fee
D. Electrical Permit Fees
Stand Alone Electrical Plan Check & Inspection See CBO See CBO Services - residential (swap-out old to new)
Service (up to 200 amps) 90 $ 161.48
Service (200 up amps) 120 $ 215.29
Temporary power Service/Pole (each) 60 $ 107.67
Other Electrical Inspections (per hour) 60 $ 107.67
E. Roofing Permit Fees
Commercial Roof See CBO See CBO
Residential Roof
Up to 2000 SF 120 $ 215.29
Up to 3000 SF 150 $ 269.24
Over 3000 SF 180 $ 322.94
New Sheeting (Add to Roof) 30 $ 53.85
F. Solar Permit Fees
Commercial System Up to 50 Kw $ 1,000.00
Commercial System 50Kw to 250 Kw, per Kw $ 7.00
Commercial System over 250 Kw, per Kw $ 5.00
Residential System Up to 15 Kw $ 400.00
Over 15 Kw, per Kw $ 15.00
Battery Backup, per Pack 30 $ 53.85
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

3. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
A. New Residential Buildings
Single and Two Family: For new single-and two-family residential buildings constructed at the same time, not including the area of garages, carports, and accessory buildings, per S.F.
$ 0.124
Multifamily: For new multifamily buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three or more dwelling units constructed at the same time, not including the area of garages, carports and accessory building, per S.F. $ 0.112
B. Temporary Power Services
For a temp. service pole, inc all pole or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each
$ 106.60
C. Receptacle, Switch Light Fixtures and Light Outlets
First 20 fixtures, each $ 2.38
Additional fixtures, each $ 1.61
D. EV Charging Station
Residential $ 10.29
Commercial See CBO
E. Power Apparatus
Up to and including 1, each $ 10.29
Over 1 and not over 10, each $ 26.47
Over 10 and not over 50, each $ 53.03
Over 50 and not over 100, each $ 106.60
Over 100, each $ 160.29
F. Signs, Outline, Lighting and Marquees
For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one branch circuit, each
$ 53.03
For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee, each
$ 10.29
The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time.

For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous conveners, capacitors, industrial heating, AC and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows: Rating m horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), kilovolt-amperes (kVA) or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (kY AR).

NOTE: These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contaetors, thermostats, relays and other directly related controlled equipment.
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
G. Services
For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each $ 65.61 For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1,000 amperes, each $ 133.75 Subpanel $ 32.80
H. Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors
For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth
$ 39.17
NOTE: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment. 10 CITY OF FORTUNA

BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

4. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
A. Fixtures and Vents
For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (incl: water, drain piping, backflow protection)
$ 21.14
B. Sewer
Sewer Pressure Pump $ 32.80
House sewer (sewer line) $ 53.10
Commercial Greece Interceptor (Interior) $ 53.85
Commercial Greece Interceptor (Exterior) $ 107.67
C. Water Piping System
For installation, alteration, or repair of water piping or water-treating equipment, or both, each
$ 10.29
D. Gas Piping and Water Heaters
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets $ 13.25 for each additional outlet over five, each $ 2.38
E. Swimming Pools
For each swimming pool and spa See CBO
F. Fire Sprinkler System
New Fire Sprinkler System, per S.F. (Min fee cost $350.00) $ 0.11 Rework Existing Fire Sprinkler System See CBO
G. Miscellaneous
For each appliance or pieces of equipment regulated by the (CPC) California Plumbing Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which the fee is listed in the table
$ 22.98
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

5. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
A. Furnaces
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner. including ducts and vents attached to such appliance Up to and including 100,000 Btulh $ 64.52
Over 100,000 BtuIh $ 71.78
B. Appliance Venting
For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit
$ 16.80
C. Repair or Additions
For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical Code
$ 31.80
D. Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems
Installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor:

Up to and including 3HP (10.6 kW) $ 34.11
Over 3HP (10.6 kW) up to and including 15HP (52.7 kW) $ 62.89 Over 15HP (52.7 kW) up to and including 30HP (105.5 kW) $ 86.27 Over 30HP (105.5 kW) up to and including 50HP (176 kW) $ 128.40 Over 50HP (176 kW) $ 214.65
E. Air Handlers
For each air-handling unit up to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute (cfrn)(4719 Us), including ducts attached thereto
$ 24.75
For each air-handling unit over 10,000cfrn (4719 Us)* $ 42.73 F. Ventilation and Exhaust
For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or airconditioning system authorized by a permit $ 24.75 Duct Work, Per SF $ 0.042
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BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

6. GRADING PERMIT FEES
A. Grading Plan Review
1 cubic yard to 100 cubic yards $ 50.66
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $ 79.64
1,001 to 10,000 cubic $ 105.99
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
Base Charge $ 105.99
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 52.76 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards
Base Charge $ 580.56
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 43.63 200,001 cubic yards or more
Base Charge $ 972.83
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 15.64 B. Grading Permit Fees
1 cubic yard to 50 cubic yards $ 50.66
51 to 100 cubic yards $ 79.64
101 to 1,000 cubic yards
Base Charge $ 79.64
For each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 37.71 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
Base Charge $ 418.61
For each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 31.25 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
Base Charge $ 699.58
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 142.06 100,001 cubic yards or more
Base Charge $ 1,977.06
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $ 78.60 NOTE: ADA path of travel, onsite structures i.e. trash enclosures, retaining walls, and ect will be charged at building fee structure and/or hours per task.

NOTE: ADA path of travel, onsite structures i.e. trash enclosures, retaining walls, and ect will be charged at building fee structure and/or hours per task. 13 CITY OF FORTUNA

BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

7. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion
Qualifying Covered Administrative Fee $ 175.00
Qualifying Covered Residential Deposit* $ 500.00
Qualifying Covered Nonresidential Deposit* Greater of 0.25% Project Cost or
$500
Appeals - Staff Level $ 250.00
Appeals - City Council Level $ 500.00
B. Other Fees
Technology Surcharge (applied to all permits) 5.50%
General Plan Surcharge (applied to all permits) 11.00%
Digitization/Processing Fee $ 26.00
Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) OCE $ 8.00
Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) 11"x17" $ 1.00
Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) 8 1/2" x 11" $ 0.50
Refunds, request must be made in writing and the Building Official may authorize the refund of permit and/or plan review fees up to 80% if the plan review has not been initiated or the permit not acted on and has not incurred costs Up to 80%

8. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit. * Upon project completion and the determination of compliance with Ordinance 2023-762 by the Building Official, deposits will be refunded.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT FEES

FIXED FEE
Application Intake Fee $50
Zoning Clearance $135
Short Term Rental $600
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit $312
Cottage Industry/Home Occupation Permit $40
Mobile Food Vendor $175
Notice of Cultivation $156
Pre-Application Meeting (No charge for first hour per project) $450 per hour Burn Down / Zoning Verification Letter $165
Address Assignment $156
Request for Reasonable Accommodation $100
Sign Permit Administrative $40
Extended Review or Reprocessing Required for any Fixed Fee Permit 50% of application fee
Rent Stabilization Ordinance: Annual CPI Rent Increase Application Fee $594 plus $10 per space

ACTUAL COST
Prezoning for Annexation (1, 2, 3) $4,900
Prezoning for Annexation with LAFCO Sentiment Survey (1, 2, 3) $5,122 Design Review (1) $1,075
Conditional Use Permit—Exempt from CEQA (1) $895
Conditional Use Permit—Not exempt from CEQA (1) $1,300
Lot Line Adjustment or Parcel Merger (1) $1,350
Variance (1, 2, 3) $1,215
Major Subdivision (1, 2, 3) $7,550
Minor Subdivision (2) $5,400
Certificate of Compliance (1, 2) $5,400
Map Extension (1, 2, 3) $1,550
Reversion of Acreage (2) $5,400
Fee amounts for "Actual Cost" permits represent a non-refundable deposit due at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for all charges (at fully burdened staff rates and third-party costs) exceeding the deposit. Any additional monies due must be paid prior to project approval or the granting of a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy. All fixed fee and actual cost permits will be assessed a technology surcharge for cost recovery of specialized license fees, maintenance of computer hardware, and computer software that are instrumental in the City's ability to provide efficient service and maintain accurate records, and a surcharge for the purpose of recovering a portion of the cost of service associated with planning, preparing, and updating the general plan and zoning code, design guidelines and other related services attributable to standards for construction. Projects requiring a Planning Commission (1) or City Council (2) Public Hearing will be assessed a 15% administrative fee and a $300 public noticing fee for each required public hearing.

Projects requiring attorney review (3) will be charged the actual cost for these services. 15 CITY OF FORTUNA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
Entitlement Extension (excluding Subdivisions) $778
Permit Modification or Amendment - Administrative 50% of current fee
Permit Modification or Amendment - Public Hearing 75% of current fee
State Density Bonus (1, 2, 3) as appropriate $3,000
Applicant Appeal of Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission Decision (2, 3)
75% of
application fee
Applicant Appeal of Environmental Determination (2, 3) 75% of application fee
Applicant Appeal of Administrative Decision (1) $2,100
Neighbor/Non-Applicant Appeal to Any Review Authority (1, 2, 3 as applicable)
$754
Neighbor/Non-Applicant Appeal of Environmental Determination (2, 3) $2,000 Neighbor/Non-Applicant Appeal of Zoning Interpretation (2, 3) $2,000 Zone Reclassifications (also called Re-Zoning) (1, 2, 3) $3,975 General or Specific Plan Amendment (1, 2, 3) $3,975
Annexation (1, 2, 3) $4,500
CEQA Exemption - Standard $200
CEQA Exemption - Enhanced Service (requires staff research or administrative review of technical reports, also includes Tribal consultation for SB 35 applications
$1,000
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - Pre-EIR Administration (Request for proposals and contract administration)
$3,000
CEQA Initial Study & Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration (1, 2, 3 as applicable)
$4,040
CEQA Initial Study & Environmental Impact Report (2, 3) $5,500 Mitigation Monitoring Fee $250
Surveyor Map Checking Actual cost
Outside City Limits Connection to Water/Wastewater System (2,3) $2,250 SB 9 2-Unit Development $1,144
SB-9 Lot Split $3,432
Reprocessing (required to repeat steps that exceed standard processing expectations)
50% of
application fee
Rent Stabilization Ordinance: Capital Improvement Pass Through Application Fee
$9,217 plus $10
per space
Rent Stabilization Ordinance: Fair Return Rent Increase Application Fee $12,311 plus $10 per space

ADD ON FEES
Technology Surcharge (applied to all fixed fee and actual cost permits) 5.50% General Plan Surcharge (applied to all fixed fee and actual cost permits) 11.00% Attorney Fees Where Applicable Actual cost
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES
Application Fee (up to 5 small wireless facilities as defined by 47 C.F.R. §

1.6002)
$520
Each Additional Small Wireless Facility $104
Lease of City Facilities for Small Cell Wireless Installation, including Right of Way Access Fee or Fee for attachment to City-owned Structures $750 per year
New Pole Installation in the City Right of Way $1,400

CITY MAP CHECKING
Minor Subdivision Tentative Map Review $338 + $50 per
lot*
Major Subdivision Tentative Map Review $400 + $50 per
lot*
Subdivision Final Map Check $1,000*
Re-submittal of Tentative or Final Subdivision Map, each Submittal $250

ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING
$0 to $100,000 1.00% of
improvement
cost*
$100,001 to $200,000 0.75% of
improvement
cost*
Greater than $200,000 0.50% of
improvement
cost*
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEE
$0 to $100,000 1.00% of
improvement
cost*
$100,001 to $200,000 0.75% of
improvement
cost*
Greater than $200,000 0.50% of
improvement
cost*
Record Drawings (As-built) Deposit $3,000
Conditions of Approval Compliance Deposit equal to
permit fee*
Subdivision Construction Agreement $500 plus
bonding
Abandonment of a Right-of-Way $275
Rebate and Payback Agreements $325
Special Engineering Studies & Review Actual cost
Encroachment Permit (project value under $5,000) $75
Encroachment Permit (project value $5,000 and over) $125 Oversize Load Permit $75
Special Events Permit $75
Nonprofit $50
Street Closure Permit $75
Nonprofit $50
Chamber of Commerce Holiday Signage $25
Overhead Banners in Public Right-of-way $50
Downtown Parking In-Lieu Fee $2,180

2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - SEISMIC FEE & SB1473 FEE
Group R-3 (Residential) occupancies, as defined in the current California Residential Code, one to three stories in height, except hotels and motels $13.00 per
$100,000 (min.
of $0.50)
All other buildings as defined in the California Building Code $28.00 per $100,000 (min.
of $0.50)
SB 1473 - Charged per $25,000 valuation $ 1.00
*To be charged at an hourly rate. Amount shown is to be used as a deposit. Staff efforts will be charged at staff’s fully burdened rate plus overhead rate. Additional deposit will be collected once the fee shown is reached. Maximum fee will be no more than one additional deposit or twice the percentage shown.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

3. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - DRAINAGE FEE
A. Subdivisions
Vacant Parcels, charged per parcel $ 600
Parcels developed prior to 1985, charged per square foot for all impervious surface coverage on the parcel
$ 0.32
B. Building Permits
Drainage Fee*, charged per square foot of impervious surface coverage** created.
$ 0.32

4. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES
A. Traffic impact fees - Home Avenue
Subdivisions, charged per parcel $ 2,137.50
Building Permits, charged per new dwelling. * A customer shall receive a credit for any fees paid under section 4 (A) titled "Subdivisions". $ 4,275
The following fees shall be collected by the City of Fortuna prior to the filing of any parcel map, final map, or prior to the issuance of any building permit. These fees shall be paid into the City's Drainage Facilities Fund.
* A drainage fee calculated upon the issuance of a building permit shall be reduced by the amount of the drainage fee paid for drainage improvements constructed for the parcel. The reduced building permit drainage fee shall only apply to the initial building permit approved for the development of the parcel. All subsequent building permits for the construction of buildings or additions and modifications shall pay the building permit drainage fee for that additional work. ** The amount of impervious surface coverage created by new structures included in building permit applications or existing when a subdivision application is approved shall be determined by the Building Official. Impervious surface coverage shall include residential dwellings and accessory structures, commercial buildings, garages, carports, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and other such impermeable surfaces.

The following fees shall be collected by the City of Fortuna from all property located on Home Ave. or any street or private drive that connects to Home Ave. as described in Resolution 90-14 prior to the filing of any parcel map, final map, or prior to the issuance of any building permit for a dwelling. 19 CITY OF FORTUNA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
B. Traffic impact fees - Hillside Drive
Subdivisions, charged per parcel $ 1,310
Building Permits, charged per new dwelling. * A customer shall receive a credit for any fees paid under section 4 (B) titled "Subdivisions". $ 2,620

5. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROAD EXTENSIONS AND EXPANSIONS Subdivisions, charged per vacant parcel $ 305
Building Permits, charged per new dwelling. * A customer shall receive a credit for any fees paid under section 5 titled "Subdivisions". $ 610

6. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit.

The following fees shall be collected by the City of Fortuna from all property located on Hillside Drive or any street or private drive that connects to Hillside Drive as described in Resolution 95-07 prior to the filing of any parcel map, final map, or prior to the issuance of any building permit for a dwelling.

A fee established under this Section shall be for all residential developments within the City with the exception of those properties that pay the Home Avenue Fee or the Hillside Drive Fee. 20 CITY OF FORTUNA

PARKS FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. PARK USE FEES
A. Additional Costs Incurred
B. Park Use Fee Exemptions
C. Miscellaneous Storage*
Cleaning/Damage Deposit $ 250.00
Monthly rate per storage space (City structure or land) $0.50/sq ft *Note: Only when approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.

D. Picnic Area and Event Field Rentals
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 250.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 500.00
User fee per number of persons
0-50 $ 200.00
51-100 $ 250.00
101-300 $ 350.00
301-500 $ 500.00
500+ $ 600.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Deep Pit Barbecues
Deep Pit Cleaning /Security Deposit $ 250.00
Small Pit, per day $ 75.00
Medium Pit, per day $ 100.00
Large Pit, per day $ 100.00
Reschedule Processing Fee (Reschedules must be requested 30 or more days prior to rental date and new rental date must be within 6 months of initial rental date. If reschedule date is cancelled then full deposit will be held) $ 25.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 30 or more days prior to rental date) $ 50.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 29 or less days prior to rental date) $ 250.00 Bounce House (not associated to other park rental) Non-Refundable Fee $ 50.00 For all Park Use (Exempt and Non-Exempt), User groups will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the City associated with their event, including but not limited to; Park Maintenance staff, Police Department staff, garbage and additional cleanup fees, janitorial supplies, damages to facilities and/or grounds.

PARKS FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
E. Rodeo Grounds and Grand Stand Area
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 500.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 1,000.00
Rodeo Grounds, per day (includes Arena, Livestock stalls, Grand Stands, and up to 900 c/f water)
$ 500.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Reschedule Processing Fee (Reschedules must be requested 30 or more days prior to rental date and new rental date must be within 6 months of initial rental date. If reschedule date is cancelled then full deposit will be held) $ 25.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 30 or more days prior to rental date) $ 50.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 29 or less days prior to rental date) $ 500.00 F. Bocce Court and Horseshoe Area Rentals
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 100.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 200.00
Hourly Rate $ 10.00
Cancellation Fee $ 25.00
G. Open Space Classes held in the Park
Damage deposit (No Alcohol) $ 250.00
Damage deposit (Alcohol) $ 500.00
Hourly Rate $ 35.00
H. Sports Field Use
For event use, please refer to Section D. Picnic Area and Event Field Rentals Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol), per field $ 250.00 Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol), per field $ 500.00 Field Lighting, per hour, per field (also applies to lights left on after field use) $ 35.00 Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits, lighting, and add-ons)
20% Discount
Field Rental Fees
Williams Field (Softball field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 20.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 125.00 Harwood Field (Softball field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 20.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 125.00 Shelton Field (Hardball field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 20.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 125.00 22 CITY OF FORTUNA

PARKS FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
Berti Field (Hardball field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 20.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 125.00 "Back Forty" Field (Grass field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 15.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 100.00 Dennis Wendt Sports Complex Softball/Hardball Outfields Only Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 15.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 100.00 Lesku Field (Main soccer field - Dennis Wendt Sports Complex, Newburg Park) Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 20.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 125.00 Rohner Park Sports Fields (Youth fields)
Per Hour (4 hours or less - including set up and clean up) $ 15.00 Per Day (Over 4 hours - including set up and clean up) $ 100.00 Cancellation and Rescheduling Fees
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 10 or more days prior to rental date) $ 25.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 9 or less days prior to rental date) No Rental Fee Refund
Weather/Field Condition Reschedule Processing Fee (New Date must be within User Group's same sports season as the initial rental date)* $ 10.00
*Note: Only when approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.

I. Newburg Concession Stand
Cleaning / Damage Deposit Required $ 250.00
Per Day (Over 4 hours; 12-hour max) $ 100.00
Per Hour (4 hours or Less - including set up and clean up) $ 15.00 Registered Non-Profit 20% Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Park Staff Assistance Fee, per hour per staff member $ 60.00 Improper Fryer Oil Disposal Fee $ 500.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 10 or more days prior to rental date) $ 25.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 9 or less days prior to rental date) No Rental Fee Refund
*Note: Only when approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.

The City reserves the right to rent the Newburg Concession Stand to any User Group regardless of which User Groups are renting sports fields.
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PARKS FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

2. RECREATION HALL FEES
A. Additional Costs Incurred
B. Recreational Hall Fee Exemptions
C. Recreation Hall Rental
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 250.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 500.00
Entire Building, Hourly Rate (4 hours or less) $ 50.00
Entire Building, Daily Rate (Over 4 hours; 12-hour max) $ 250.00 Main Hall, Hourly Rate (4 hours or less) $ 40.00
Main Hall, Daily Rate (Over 4 hours; 12-hour max) $ 200.00 Meeting Room, Hourly Rate (4 hours or less) $ 20.00
Meeting Room, Daily Rate (Over 4 hours; 12-hour max) $ 160.00 Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Reschedule Processing Fee (Reschedules must be requested 30 or more days prior to rental date and new rental date must be within 6 months of initial rental date. If reschedule date is cancelled then full deposit will be held) $ 25.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 30 or more days prior to rental date) $ 50.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 29 or less days prior to rental date) $ 250.00 For all Recreation Hall Use (Exempt and Non-Exempt), User groups will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the City associated with their event, including but not limited to; Park Maintenance staff, Police Department staff, garbage and additional cleanup fees, janitorial supplies, damages to facilities and/or grounds.

PARKS FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

3. PAVILION USE FEES
A. Additional Costs Incurred
B. Pavilion Use Fee Exemptions
C. Pavilion Use Fees
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 250.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 500.00
Hourly Rate (4 hours or less; available Mon-Thurs, 8am - 9pm) $ 50.00 Fri/Sat Daily Rate (available 8am - 11:59pm) $ 600.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Facility Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Reschedule Processing Fee (Reschedules must be requested 30 or more days prior to rental date and new rental date must be within 6 months of initial rental date. If reschedule date is cancelled then full deposit will be held) $ 25.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 30 or more days prior to rental date) $ 50.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 29 or less days prior to rental date) $ 250.00

4. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit.

For all Recreation Hall Use (Exempt and Non-Exempt), User groups will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the City associated with their event, including but not limited to; Park Maintenance staff, Police Department staff, garbage and additional cleanup fees, janitorial supplies, damages to facilities and/or grounds.

RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. RECREATION CLASS CONTRACTOR FEES
A. All Activity Class Contractors
Charge will be based upon gross revenues (excluding materials fee) 30% of gross revenues

2. RECREATION PROGRAM FEES
A. Youth Basketball
Hot Shots Youth Basketball
Per individual $ 70.00
Per additional sibling $ 65.00
Non-resident, additional cost per child $ 10.00
B. Adult Sports Leagues (Slowpitch Softball, Co-Ed Slowpitch Softball, and Basketball) Adult Sports League Fee, per team $ 100.00
C. Camp Programs
Full-Day Summer Fun (Closed on Holidays)
Weekly rate, per child $ 150.00
Non-resident rate, additional cost per child $ 10.00
Half-Day Summer Fun (Closed on Holidays)
Weekly rate, per child $ 113.00
Non-resident rate, additional cost per child $ 10.00
Leader-in-training, weekly rate $ 35.00
Recreation Break Camp Program (Closed on Holidays)
Weekly rate*, per child $ 150.00
Non-resident rate, additional cost per child $ 10.00
Team League fees equal the cost to the City divided by the number of teams entered into each of the leagues plus a processing fee, as follows:

Fees for new recreational programs are based on actual costs incurred by the City divided by the number of participants.
* Weekly rate is based on a 5-day week. If camp is less than 5 days, weekly amount will be prorated based on the number of camp days.
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RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
D. Roller Skating
Skating:

Admission (Skates included) $ 5.00
5-Session Punch Card $ 20.00
Bulk Party Pass Punch Card (up to 20 skating guests) $ 80.00 Concessions $ 2.00
Socks $ 3.00
Private Skating Parties (up to 50 people), (Non-Refundable Fee) $ 125.00 Each additional 15 people $ 50.00
Table Rental during Public Skate session, per table (Non-refundable) $ 20.00 Private Party and Table Rental additional cleaning fee $ 25.00 E. Other Programs
Drop-in Sports $ 4.00
City Hosted Activity Classes Cost

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit. 27 CITY OF FORTUNA

RIVER LODGE AND MONDAY CLUB FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. RIVER LODGE
A. Rental Fees
Cleaning / Damage Deposit $ 500.00
River Lodge - Daily Rates (Max 12 hours, hourly charge after 12 hours will apply) Bar Room (260 sq. ft.) $ 200.00
Fireside Room (510 sq. ft.) $ 300.00
Coho Room (1,000 sq. ft. ) $ 500.00
Steelhead Room (2,000 sq. ft.) $ 700.00
Chinook Room (3,000 sq. ft.) $ 1,300.00
Chinook + Steelhead + Coho (6,000 sq. ft.) $ 2,000.00
River Lodge - Half Day Rates (Max 4 hours; May not be available on Sat.) Bar Room (260 sq. ft.) $ 150.00
Fireside Room (510 sq. ft.) $ 225.00
Coho Room (1,000 sq. ft. ) $ 300.00
Steelhead Room (2,000 sq. ft.) $ 550.00
Chinook Room (3,000 sq. ft.) $ 850.00
Chinook + Steelhead + Coho (6,000 sq. ft.) $ 1,000.00
Large Attendance
Attendance Fee exceeding 150 (Per additional group of 100), per day $ 150.00 Alcohol Presence
Alcohol Presence Fee, per day $ 150.00
Kitchen
Half Day Rate (Max 4 hours) $ 200.00
Full Day Rate (Max 12 hours, hourly charge after 12 hours will apply) $ 400.00 Use of Dishware (Plates, Utensils, Cups, Glasses, etc.) per day $ 150.00 Staff
Table/Chair Set-Up per Room $ 100.00
Events exceeding the 12-hour period, per hour for each staff member $ 75.00 Extra staff services, per hour for each staff member $ 75.00 Audio/Visual System Use Daily Fee (per room) $ 50.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Room Rental Fee (excluding kitchen, deposits and add-ons) * See Below Definition in Section C 20% Discount
Cancellation fee if cancelled less than 6 months prior to event $ 500.00 Cancellation fee if cancelled more than 6 months prior to event $ 250.00 Reschedule Fee (must be within 6 months from original date) $ 100.00 Application approval is required.
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RIVER LODGE AND MONDAY CLUB FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
B. Wedding Event
Wedding Event Deposit $ 1,000.00
Wedding Event Base Rental Fee (Linens, Table/Chair Set-up, Turnover sold separately - See Section A)
$ 5,000.00
Cancellation fee if cancelled less than 6 months prior to event $ 1,000.00 Cancellation fee if cancelled more than 6 months prior to event $ 500.00 Reschedule Fee (must be within 6 months from original date) $ 100.00 C. Nonprofit Organization Definition
IRS Code:

D. Exemptions / Non-Profits per MOUs
Nonprofit organizations are (1) organizations which have an IRS Code 501 (c) 3,4,5,6,7,10,19 determination letter and (2) local and non local governmental agencies. 501(c)3 Organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, public safety, or cruelty prevention. 501(c)4 Organized and operated exclusively for promotions of social welfare organizations.
501(c)5 Organized and operated as labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations.

The Wedding Event rental includes access to the entire facility from 4pm - 8pm on the day prior to wedding day (if available), 8am - 11:00pm on the wedding day, and 8am-12pm on the day after the wedding day (if available). If the day prior or the day after are not available upon booking, there is no proration of wedding package.
501(c)6 Organized and operated as a business league, chamber of commerce, board of trade, or real estate board.
501(c)7 Organized and operated as social and recreational clubs. 501(c)10 Organized as domestic fraternal societies and operated under the lodge system. 501(c)19 Veteran organization, post, auxiliary, society, trust, or foundation.

Exemptions will be memorialized within individual user group Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). Any exempt use that is not contained within a user group MOU will need to be brought before Council for approval. Exempt organizations will be required to provide the corresponding security deposit and liability insurance for all rentals. 29 CITY OF FORTUNA

RIVER LODGE AND MONDAY CLUB FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

2. MONDAY CLUB
A. Rental Fees
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (No Alcohol) $ 250.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Alcohol) $ 500.00
Full Day Rate $ 450.00
Partial Day Rate (4 Hours or Less) $ 225.00
Audio/Visual System Use Daily Fee $ 30.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular Room Rental Fee (excluding deposits and add-ons)
20% Discount
Reschedule Processing Fee (Reschedules must be requested 30 or more days prior to rental date and new rental date must be within 6 months of initial rental date. If reschedule date is cancelled then full deposit will be held) $ 25.00
Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 30 or more days prior to rental date) $ 50.00 Cancellation Fee (Cancellations processed 29 or less days prior to rental date) $ 250.00 B. Nonprofit Organization Definition
IRS Code:

C. Exemptions / Non-Profits per MOUs
501(c)10 Organized as domestic fraternal societies and operated under the lodge system. 501(c)19 Veteran organization, post, auxiliary, society, trust, or foundation.

Nonprofit organizations are (1) organizations which have an IRS Code 501 (c) 3,4,5,6,7,10,19 determination letter and (2) local and non local governmental agencies. 501(c)3 Organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, public safety, or cruelty prevention. 501(c)4 Organized and operated exclusively for promotions of social welfare organizations.
501(c)5 Organized and operated as labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations. 501(c)6 Organized and operated as a business league, chamber of commerce, board of trade, or real estate board.
501(c)7 Organized and operated as social and recreational clubs. 30 CITY OF FORTUNA

POLICE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. ANIMAL CONTROL
A. Dog License
Spayed or Neutered
One year $ 20.00
One year (Senior Citizen 65 or over) $ 5.00
Two Year $ 36.00
Two Year (Senior Citizen 65 or over) $ 10.00
Three Year $ 54.00
Three Year (Senior Citizen 65 or over) $ 15.00
Unneutered
One Year $ 50.00
Two Year $ 75.00
Three Year $ 100.00
Late Payment Penalty (after 30 days delinquent) $ 10.00 B. Impound Violations
Base Fee
First violation in a 12-month period $ 50.00
Second violation in a 12-month period $ 100.00
Third and subsequent violations in a 12-month period $ 150.00 Additional fee if non-spayed or unneutered (1st Offense) $ 35.00 2nd Offense $ 50.00
3rd and subsequent Offense $ 100.00
Additional fee if not vaccinated for rabies $ 25.00
Maintenance fee, per day (beginning day number 2) $ 20.00 Nuisance Dog Impound fee Actual Cost
(minimum of
$155.00)
C. Shelter Drop-off Fees
Base Drop-off fee, per cat $ 50.00
Base Drop-off fee, per dog $ 100.00
Rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering fees, if needed Actual Cost The owner of every dog within the incorporated area of the city shall pay a license fee as follows:

Impound, license and maintenance fees shall be collected prior to the release of the impounded animal.
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POLICE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

2. POLICE FEES
A. Miscellaneous
Copies (including but not limited to; public records requests & misc. copies of documents)
1 sided black & white per page $ 0.15
2 sided black & white per page $ 0.20
1 sided color per page $ 0.25
Photo copy of reports, per report $ 10.00
Fingerprinting Fee (1 card included) $ 35.00
Additional card, per card $ 5.00
Bicycle License Fee $ 2.00
Ticket sign off (other than Fortuna citation) $ 20.00
Police Response Fees
2nd False Alarm during calendar year $ 50.00
3rd False Alarm during calendar year $ 100.00
4th False Alarm during calendar year $ 150.00
5th and subsequent false alarms during calendar year $ 250.00 2nd and subsequent responses to disorderly party Actual Cost D.U.I. Administrative charge Actual Cost (not
to exceed
$1,000.00)
Digital Photographs, per case $ 20.00
Solicitors Permits
New Permit, per year $ 170.00
Renewal Permit, per year (Must be within 30 days of expiration date) $ 100.00 Naturalization Letter (No Criminal Conduct), per letter $ 25.00 Repossession Fee $ 25.00
Civil Court Appearance Actual Cost
Deposit Required $ 275.00
Digital Audio & Video Copies (Fee per CD/USB) $ 20.00
Pocket bike removal impound and release fee, per bike. To be paid by Money Order or Cash Only
$ 150.00
Vehicle removal impound and release fee, per vehicle. To be paid by Money Order or Cash Only
$ 200.00
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POLICE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description

3. PARKING PENALTY ASSESSMENTS
Violation Penalty City Portion
County / State
Portion
Late Penalty
Time Zones $ 35.00 $ 24.00 $ 11.00 $ 74.00
Colored Curbs $ 38.00 $ 27.00 $ 11.00 $ 80.00
Posted No Parking $ 40.00 $ 29.00 $ 11.00 $ 84.00
Abandoned Vehicle $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22500 (a/b/e/f) CVC $ 40.00 $ 29.00 $ 11.00 $ 84.00
22502 (a) CVC $ 40.00 $ 29.00 $ 11.00 $ 84.00
22500 (d/g/h/k) CVC $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22500.1 CVC $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22514 CVC $ 48.00 $ 37.00 $ 11.00 $ 100.00
22515 CVC $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22517 CVC $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22521 CVC $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
22507.8a CVC $ 340.00 $ 279.00 $ 61.00 $ 684.00
22522 CVC $ 340.00 $ 279.00 $ 61.00 $ 684.00
M/C Violations $ 43.00 $ 32.00 $ 11.00 $ 90.00
Government Code 76100 & 76101 Penalty:

Delinquent penalty:

Distribution funds for 22507.8a and 22522
FY 26-27 Fee
Includes $2.50 assessment to Humboldt County Criminal Justice Facility Temporary Construction Fund A (1410) and $2.50 assessment to Humboldt County Courthouse Temporary Construction Fund B (1420).

Original penalty plus a late fee equal to the original penalty plus $4.00 administrative charge for the DMV hold.
$250.00 penalty set by section 42001.5 CVC plus, the assessments identified in i and ii above, plus a $25.00 assessment (1465.6 PC) deposited into general fund of the governing body wherein the violation occurred, plus a $50.00 assessment (1465.6 PC) deposited into County Trust Fund3856, Linkages Assessment Fund 3856.
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POLICE FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

TRANSIT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. Transit Fees
A. Senior and Disabled Bus Fares
15 ride prepaid punch card $ 30.00
Without prepaid punch card, per ride $ 3.00
Eureka Shopping Trip (limited service) $ 9.00
B. General Population Bus Fares
Per ride $ 9.00
C. Event Bus Fares (outside normal working hours/special events) Bus rental, per hour (City Bus Driver Required) $ 60.00 City Bus Driver, per hour Drivers Hourly
Wage x 1.5
Note: Only when approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and with available staff. 35 CITY OF FORTUNA

WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
A. Inside City Limits
Residential: Includes all residential dwelling units including single family, apartments.

Base Charge (includes first 500 cu. ft.) $ 75.61
Additional Charge for usage over 500 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 16.79 Light Commercial: Includes all businesses that produce an effluent with a strength factor of less than 200 mg/l.

Base Charge (includes first 500 cu. ft.) $ 74.17
Additional Charge for usage over 500 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 16.49 Medium Commercial: Includes all businesses that produce an effluent with a strength factor of between 200mg/l and 500mg/l.

Base Charge (includes first 500 cu. ft.) $ 95.64
Additional Charge for usage over 500 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 21.25 Heavy Commercial: Includes all businesses that produce an effluent with a strength factor of greater than 500mg/l.

Base Charge (includes first 500 cu. ft.) $ 188.63
Additional Charge for usage over 500 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 41.93 Industrial: Includes any industry where the waste is difficult to treat because of strength, flow, or solids
Base Charge (includes first 2590 cu. ft.) $ 1,497.37
Additional Charge for usage over 2590 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 57.82 Palmer Creek CSD
Base Charge (includes first 2590 cu. ft.) $ 327.79
Additional Charge for usage over 2590 cubic feet, per 100 Cubic feet $ 12.67 B. Outside City Limits
C. Multiple Unit Sewer Rate Calculation
D. Summer Bill Calculation
E. Penalties
Overdue payment amounts will be assessed a penalty.

Per month charge 10%
The rate charged shall be one and one-half (1.5) times the rate for service within the City Limits.

The sewer rates for residential multiple units will be calculated by multiplying the residential rate by the number of units. If a commercial establishment has multiple units, the highest user class rate will be used and multiplied by the number of units.

Residential Sewer usage for the months of May through November will be based upon an average water usage from the previous winter months of December through April. 36 CITY OF FORTUNA

WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

2. SPECIAL AGREEMENTS
A. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Volume (Flow) Residential, Light Commercial, Medium Commercial, Heavy Commercial and Industrial:
$/Ib BOD $ 2.66
$/Ib TSS $ 2.45
$/100 cu. Ft. $ 10.13
Palmer Creek:
$/Ib BOD $ 2.40
$/Ib TSS $ 2.21
$/100 cu. Ft. $ 7.62

3. DISCHARGE FEES
A. Discharge Fees
Single discharges of less than 1,000 gallons of petroleum contaminated water as approved by the Public Works Director
Actual cost for
staff time
expended for
inspection.

Long term discharge of fully treated ground water No additional costs
Septic Discharges $120.00 per
truckload
Portable Toilet discharges $120.00 per
truckload
Contaminated Water $120.00 per
truckload
B. Waste Discharge Permit
Per each two-year permit period $ 200.00
Billing based upon the strength and volume of the wastewater according to the tables listed under “Special Agreements” plus any costs listed below:
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

4. STORM DRAINAGE FEES
A. Maintenance Service Charges
Residential
< 15,000 sq. ft. $ 0.55
> 15,000 sq. ft. $ 0.88
Multi-family
< 15,000 sq. ft. $ 0.45
> 15,000 sq. ft. $ 0.45
Commercial
< 15,000 sq. ft. $ 1.75
> 15,000 sq. ft. $ 2.81
Industrial
< 15,000 sq. ft. $ 1.65
> 15,000 sq. ft. $ 2.65

5. WATER SERVICE CHARGES
A. Inside City Limits
Base Monthly Charge (includes first 300 cu. Ft. of usage), charged depending on Meter Size
5/8" by 3/4" $ 39.82
1" $ 76.15
1 1/2" $ 150.70
2" $ 255.07
3" $ 553.24
4" $ 970.68
6" $ 2,163.37
Usage Charge (usage over 300 cu. Ft.), per 100 cu. Ft. $ 3.29 B. Outside City Limits
C. Multiple Unit Water Rate Calculation
The following monthly user charges shall be assessed each developed parcel, multi family dwelling unit, or place of business based on the type of use and size of parcel:

Inside the City Limits and the Campton Heights Service Area the rates to be charged for water supplied monthly through meters are as follows:

Outside the City Limits and Campton Heights Service Area the rate charged shall be one and onehalf (1.5) times the rate for service within the City Limits.

The water rates for multiple units will be calculated by multiplying the lowest base charge fee and the usage charge by the number of units.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
D. Summer Usage Charge
E. Penalties
Overdue payment amounts will be assessed a penalty.

Per month charge 10%

6. OTHER WATER SERVICES CHARGES
A. Water Service Deposit
Deposit Required:

New Customers $ 125.00
Customers who have been shut off for nonpayment more than twice in a two year period. If a deposit already exists on account customer will pay amount equal to but not to exceed the full required deposit
$ 150.00
B. Delinquent Shut Off Fee and NSF Check Charge
Delinquent Shut Off Fee:

First time $ 75.00
Each subsequent time $ 100.00
Meter Re-Set $ 250.00
Meter Test $ 100.00
Tampering Fee (unauthorized operation of City owned meter, valves, etc., and cut/ damaged locks) $ 250.00
NSF Check Charge $ 30.00
Chargeback Fee $ 30.00

7. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES
3/4" & 1" Meters $ 8.84
Greater than 1" Meters $ 8.58

8. HYDRANT METER DEPOSIT
Deposit $ 1,600.00
Charges:

Base Charge (Charged Quarterly) $ 100.00
Per 100 cu. Ft. $ 7.20
Between May and November each year summer water consumption allotment will be in effect for all customers. The summer consumption allotment will provide each customer under the base rate with an additional 200 cubic feet of water each month.

A deposit will be required by the consumer for turning on the water supply prior to the opening of a new account or for turning the water back on after shutoff.

An additional monthly fee will be charged to those services that are required to maintain testable backflow prevention devices as follows:

A deposit will be charged for the use of a City fire hydrant meter for construction and development purposes. The monthly rates to be charged for the use of a City fire hydrant meter shall be as follows:
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

9. SALE OF BULK WATER
Base Charge (Charged Quarterly) $ 30.00
Per 100 cu. Ft. $ 7.20

10. STANDBY FIRE SERVICE CAPACITY CHARGE
Size - Fire Service (Monthly Charge)
2" $ 48.19
3" $ 87.77
4" $ 143.16
6" $ 301.48
8" $ 523.13
10" $ 808.07

11. INSTALLATION FEES FOR WATER SYSTEM
A. Service Line Installation
Meter Size:
3/4" $ 5,000.00
1" $ 5,000.00
1 1/2" $ 8,900.00
2" $ 9,200.00
> 2" Actual Cost of
Labor and
Materials
If the water service connection requires a service line to be installed to the property line and the setting of a water meter, the fee shall be as follows:

Customers purchasing water in bulk from the City of Fortuna shall pay a base charge as well as a usage charge. Bulk water shall only be taken from a location specified by the City.

The monthly rates to be charged for private standby fire sprinkler services connected to the water system shall be as follows:

There is hereby established fees for new connections to the City's Water System based upon the size of the meter to be installed and the availability of a water main in the street fronting the property. The fees for said water service shall be based upon one of the following conditions:
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee
B. Set Meter Only
Meter Size:
3/4" $ 555.00
1" $ 555.00
1 1/2" $ 2,675.00
2" $ 2,830.00
> 2" Actual Cost of
Labor and
Materials
C. Main Line Extensions
D. Backflow Prevention Devices (BPD) (if required)
Meter Size:
3/4" Actual Cost of
Labor and
Materials
1" and Greater Actual Cost of
Labor and
Materials
If the service line and the meter box have been installed at the property line, the fee shall be as follows:

If a main line extension is required to reach the property, the fee for said extension shall be determined by the actual cost of labor and materials based upon size of the line required. The A backflow device shall be required on all connections with a secondary source of water and all irrigation services directly connected to the system. The fee for installation by the City shall be as follows:
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

12. WATER SYSTEM CAPITAL CONNECTION FEES
A. Inside City Limits
Basis for Connection Fees - Capital Cost Buy-in
Meter Size (LUE)
5/8" by 3/4" (1.0 LUE) $ 3,078.80
1" (2.5 LUE) $ 7,748.20
1 1/2" (5.0 LUE) $ 16,050.80
2" (8.0 LUE) $ 26,568.60
3" (16.0 LUE) $ 55,354.00
4" (25.0 LUE) $ 90,785.80
6" (50.0 LUE) $ 184,382.00
B. Outside City Limits
C. Drake Hill Capital Connection
Additional Fee $ 2,484.00
D. New Residential Connections
Water System Connection Fees charged based on meter size, with the base fee for a Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) being for a 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter. Larger meters charged based on capacity (area), same basis as used for monthly rates.

Rates effective on date of Building Permit submittal
Outside the City Limits the rate charged shall be one and one-half (1.5) times the rate for service within the City Limits.

For any new connection south of Drake Hill Road and serviced by the Drake Hill Road pump station and connecting to the Fortuna Water System there shall be an additional charge for each unit of service.

For any new connection (residential only) requiring a one inch water meter for a fire sprinkler system (as per the new building codes), that would previously only required a 5/8 x 3/4 water meter, will only be charged a Capital Connection Fee of $2,774.20. Any other requirement for a oneinch water meter that is NOT due to a fire sprinkler system will be charged the regular Capital Connection Fee. All other fees (service installation, monthly service charges, etc.) associated with a one inch meter will be charged at the rate specified in the fee schedule for a one inch meter.

There shall be collected and deposited into the Water System Capital Improvement Fund a capital connection fee for any new connection to the Fortuna Water System charged per unit of service. 42 CITY OF FORTUNA

WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

13. WASTEWATER CAPITAL CONNECTION FEES
A. Inside City Limits
Basis for Connection Fees - Capital Cost Buy-in
Basis for Connection Fees – Addition of a Second LUE within an Existing LUE Sewer Service Living Unit Equivalents
Base Charge; Up to 14 fixture units $ 6,321.00
Per additional fixture unit $ 452.00
B. Outside City Limits

14. INSTALLATION FEES FOR SEWER CLEANOUT
Depth
Less than or equal to 6' $ 4,255.00
Greater than 6' Actual Cost of
Labor and
Materials
If the sewer lateral connection requires a pipe to be installed to the property line with a sewer cleanout within 40 feet of the sewer main, the fee shall be as follows (>40' shall be time and materials):

Outside the City Limits the rate charged shall be one and one-half (1.5) times the rate for service within the City Limits.

The unit equivalent of plumbing fixtures and devices shall be based on the size of the trap required or the rated discharge capacity in gpm (gallons per minute) in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

Fixture Unit rates will apply to all applicable Building Permits.

Rates effective on date of Building Permit submittal
The connection fee for the addition of a second LUE that is created entirely within the foundation footprint of an existing LUE and where a portion of the existing plumbing fixtures are incorporated into the second LUE from the existing LUE, the connection fee shall be calculated based solely upon the new and addition fixture units that are added to the second LUE.

The capital connection fees for any service inside or outside the City of Fortuna, connecting to a public sewer, shall be collected and deposited into the Wastewater Capital Reserve.

Sewer System Connection Fees charged based on fixture units, with the base fee for a Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) being for a single family home with one bathroom, kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine having 14 fixture units. Larger homes, commercial and industrial fees would be determined by dividing the total number of fixture units by 14 and multiplying by the base fee for a single LUE.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

15. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit. 44 CITY OF FORTUNA

WATER AND WASTEWATER LABORATORY FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description FY 26-27 Fee

1. WATER AND WASTEWATER LABORATORY FEES
A. Lab Tests
BOD $ 52.50
TSS / MLSS $ 45.00
Coliform PA $ 36.75
Coliform Quanti-Tray $ 42.00
Coliform 3 x 5 $ 63.00
Cancellation Fee $ 21.00
Percent & Volatile Solids $ 26.25
Electrical Conductivity $ 30.00
Turbidity $ 36.75

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee being charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit. 45 RESOLUTION 2026-18

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA ESTABLISHING A

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT, PARKS & RECREATION, POLICE, RIVERLODGE, TRANSIT, AND WATER & WASTEWATER WITHIN THE CITY OF FORTUNA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a policy of recovering the costs reasonably borne of providing special services of a voluntary and limited nature, such that general taxes are not diverted from general services to the public as a whole and thereby utilized to inequitably subsidize such special services; and,
WHEREAS, a schedule of fees and charges to be paid by those requesting such special services must be adopted by the City Council in order to effect this policy; and, WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to comply with both the letter and the spirit of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and limit the growth of taxes; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66016 the specific fees to be charged for special services must be adopted by the City Council by Ordinance or Resolution, after providing notice and holding a public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing has been provided by City staff per California Government Code Section 6062a, oral and written presentations made and received, and the required public hearing held; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6062a a general explanation of the Schedule of Fees and Charges in Exhibit A, has been available for public review as required; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 18, 2026 by the Fortuna City Council to present the Schedule of Fees and Charges for Administrative, Building, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Police, River Lodge, Transit, and Water & Wastewater fees in Exhibit A, and receive public comment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

1. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66013 and 50076, the fees adopted by this Resolution do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee or charge is imposed and are not “special taxes”; and

2. The Council hereby adopts, approves and incorporates herein the Schedule of Fees and Charges in Exhibit A, following a public hearing on the matter; and,

3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66017, the fees adopted by this Resolution shall be in full force and effect and shall be collected beginning on the 1 st day of July 2026.

4. Any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside or annul this Resolution shall be brought within 120 days of its adoption; and

5. If any portion of this Resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional, then it is the intention of the City Council that all other sections of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect; and

6. The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the aforementioned fees when special circumstances indicate that the fee charged according to this Resolution is clearly inappropriate. In addition, the City Manager shall have the authority to determine the fee amount for a City service that is not addressed in this Resolution based upon the actual cost of providing the service and / or the actual cost for the City to issue a permit.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: June 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Matthew Eberhardt, Interim Chief of Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2026-786, Amending Chapter

6.04.050 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Revise Enforcement and Penalty Provisions for Animal Control Violations
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance 2026-786, which proposes revisions to the penalty and enforcement provisions for animal control violations.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Police Department is requesting a revision to Fortuna Municipal Code Title 6 Animals, code section 6.04.050 Penalty for Violations. The proposed revision would amend the municipal code to authorize the issuance of correctable citations for certain animal control violations under Fortuna Municipal Code Title 6.

Under the current municipal code, individuals cited for violations of Title 6 Animals are generally required to appear before the Humboldt County Superior Court, where penalties are determined in accordance with the California Bail and Penalties Fee Schedule.

The proposed amendment would allow certain violations to be treated as correctable violations, providing pet owners with the opportunity to remedy the issue prior to court proceedings. Upon proof of correction within thirty (30) days of issuance, the citation may be signed off by an Animal Control Officer or any sworn officer of the Fortuna Police Department.

DISCUSSION:

Under the existing municipal code, employees issuing animal control citations do not currently have the authority to issue a correctable citation. Citations issued under the current code generally require both the cited individual and the issuing employee to appear before a magistrate at the Humboldt County Superior Court in Eureka, California. Penalties are determined by the court utilizing the California Bail and Penalties Fee Schedule.

Currently, staff attempts to resolve violations through education, warning letters, and warning citations prior to issuing formal citations. Once formal citations are issued, both the cited individual and the issuing employee are generally required to appear in court, which may reduce staff availability for field and community services.

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The proposed amendment would provide an additional enforcement option that encourages voluntary compliance while reducing unnecessary court appearances for minor violations.

For example, individuals cited for violations such as failing to license or register a dog could be issued a correctable citation requiring proof of compliance within thirty (30) days. Once proof of correction is provided, the citation may be signed off by the Animal Control Officer or a sworn officer of the Fortuna Police Department in lieu of requiring a court appearance. Correctable citations processed through the court may still include a processing fee through the courts, though not a standard fine amount associated with non-corrected violations.

Correctable citations are utilized successfully by the department for certain Vehicle Code violations, and staff anticipate similar compliance benefits for applicable animal control violations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impacts are anticipated. The proposed amendment may improve operational efficiency by reducing staff time associated with court appearances while increasing staff availability for community services and encouraging voluntary compliance with animal code regulations.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Deny the proposed ordinance amendment – Not recommended.

Denial of the proposed amendment would maintain the current Municipal Code language, continuing to require court appearances for both cited individuals and staff for violations that may otherwise be resolved through corrective action.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff report and review questions with staff;

2. Open Public Comment

3. Close Public Comment

4. Motion to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2026-786, read by title only and continue the public hearing to July 20, 2026, for the second reading and adoption. Roll Call vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Ordinance 2026-786, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna California, Amending Title 6 – Animals of the Fortuna Municipal Code by Revising Chapter 6.04– General Provisions Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-786

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 – ANIMALS OF THE FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING CHAPTER 6.04– GENERAL PROVISIONS ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Title 6 of the Fortuna Municipal Code regulating animals within the City of Fortuna on April 5, 1976, Ordinance 76-362; and WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 6.04 require formal court appearances for animal control citations issued under the Fortuna Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends, by Ordinance, to amend certain provisions of Chapter 6.04 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to authorize the use of correctable citations for certain animal control violations in order to encourage voluntary compliance and improve administrative efficiency; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report, supporting documents, public testimony, and all appropriate information that has been submitted with this Ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds, pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), Guidelines section 15378, that this Ordinance is not a Project as defined by CEQA.

Furthermore, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as it is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Fortuna Municipal Code Amendment. Section 6.04.050 (Penalty for Violations) of the Fortuna Municipal Code is amended by deleting the text shown below as bold-strike-throughtext and adding the text shown below in bold-underlined-text.

6.04.050. PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
The following penalties shall apply for violation of this title except when in conflict with existing state statues, which take precedence:

A. The animal control officer or any police officer of the city may issue to the known owner of any animal violating this title a citation for ordinance violation. Such citation shall require appearance before the Humboldt County Superior court in Eureka, California. Fine amounts are to be determined by the judge utilizing the California Bail and Penalties Fee Schedule. In the officer’s discretion, owners in violation of this title shall have the opportunity to correct the violation within thirty (30) days of issuance of the violation. If an owners fails to correct the violation of this title, the owner must appear before the -2-
Humboldt County superior court in Eureka, California. The judge will determine Fine amounts utilizing the California Bail and Penalties Fee Schedule.

B. Except as otherwise provided in this title, any violation of any provision of this title is hereby declared to be an infraction. (Ord. 2010-683 § 2; Ord. 76-362 § 38).

SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions or application of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. These Ordinance amendments shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption by the City Council. The Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by Government Code section 36933.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READING PERFORMED on this 15th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
SECOND READING PERFORMED AND ADOPTED on the 20th day of July 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST: Mike Johnson, Mayor
___________________________
Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
______________________________________________________________________________ DATE: June 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen. City Manager
SUBJECT: Review and Approval of the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Review and adopt Resolution 2026-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adopting the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) has been prepared in compliance with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act (Water Code §10610 et seq.). The UWMP evaluates long-term water supply reliability, demand projections, conservation measures, and drought preparedness over a 25-year planning horizon. The draft plan was noticed for public comment as required by statute. No comments were received.

Key Findings:
• Reliable Groundwater Supply (Water Code §10631(b)) – The City relies on five groundwater wells that have demonstrated long-term reliability and are projected to meet demand through 2050.
• Adequate Supply vs. Demand (Water Code §10635(a)) – Current demand (~385 MGY) is well below available supply (~658 MGY), indicating a long-term surplus. • Service Area & Demand (Water Code §10631(a)) – The system serves approximately 4,657 connections (~12,500 population), with residential usage comprising the majority of demand.
• Conservation Compliance (Water Code §10608.40) – The City met the State’s 2020 conservation targets and continues implementing conservation measures. • Water Loss (Water Code §10631(d)(3)) – System loss averages 12–14%, with minor reductions needed to meet State standards.

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• Drought Resilience (Water Code §10635(b)) – Groundwater supply remains stable and sufficient during drought conditions.
• Limited Alternative Supplies (Water Code §10631(f)) – The City does not rely on imported or recycled water; future improvements include Well #5 replacement. • Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Water Code §10632) – Includes staged response levels, demand reduction actions, annual assessments, and enforcement provisions.

Conclusion:

The UWMP demonstrates that the City of Fortuna has a reliable groundwater-based water supply that exceeds projected demand under all planning scenarios.

COMMUNITY VISION ALIGNMENT:

Adoption strongly supports community priorities around public health and safety, long-term resilience, regulatory compliance, and fiscal stability. The plan is conservative in its assumptions and leaves future policy flexibility intact through amendment provisions. Non-adoption or delay would create compliance risk without delivering a corresponding public benefit.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Adoption ensures continued eligibility for state funding. Failure to adopt the plan would impact future funding opportunities.

RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:

1. Receive staff presentation

2. Open Public Comment

3. Close Public Comment

4. Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-27 and read by title only. Roll Call vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A. Draft 2026 UWMP
Attachment B. Resolution 2026-27, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adopting the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR

FORTUNA, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:

The City of Fortuna
Fortuna, California 95540
June 2026
Prepared With the Assistance of
Orrin Plocher
78 Sunny Brae Center
Arcata, California 95521
Phone (707) 839-0091
Freshwater Environmental Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES................................................................................................ vii LIST OF FIGURES .............................................................................................. ix LIST OF APPENDICES ....................................................................................... ix

1.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION AND LAY
DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983 ........................................ 1

1.2 Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7)................................................. 1

1.3 Lay Description............................................................................................ 1

2.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION.............................. 2

2.1 Basis for Preparing a Plan........................................................................... 2

2.1.1 Suppliers With Both Wholesale and Retail Sales.................................. 2

2.1.2 Public Water Systems........................................................................... 2

2.2 Individual or Regional Plan.......................................................................... 2

2.2.1 Regional Reporting ............................................................................... 2

2.3 Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units of Measure............................................ 2

2.4 Coordination and Outreach ......................................................................... 2

2.4.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination....................................................... 3

2.4.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community......................... 3

2.4.3 Notice to Cities and Counties................................................................ 3

2.5 Submittal Tables.......................................................................................... 3

3.0 SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION.................................................................... 5

3.1 General Description..................................................................................... 5

3.2 Service Area Boundary Maps...................................................................... 6

3.3 Service Area Climate................................................................................... 6

3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics............................................... 7

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3.4.2 Other Social, Economic, and Demographic Factors ............................. 8

3.5 Land Use within Service Area ..................................................................... 8

3.6 Submittal Tables.......................................................................................... 8

4.0 WATER USE CHARACTERIZATION ............................................................. 9

4.1 Non-Potable Versus Potable Water Use ..................................................... 9

4.2 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use by Sector ..................................... 9

4.2.1 Optional Water-Use Sectors in Addition to Those Listed in Water Code .....................................................................................................................10

4.2.2 Past Water Use...................................................................................10

4.2.3 Current Water Use..............................................................................11

4.2.4 Projected Water Use...........................................................................12

4.2.5 Lower-Income Households ................................................................. 12

4.2.6 Climate Change Considerations .........................................................13

4.3 Distribution System Water Loss ................................................................13

4.3.1 Previous Five Years Distribution System Losses................................13

4.3.2 Progress Toward Meeting the Water Loss Performance Standard.....14

4.4 Submittal Tables........................................................................................14

5.0 SB X7-7 BASELINES, 2020 TARGETS, AND 2025 REPORTING ...............17

5.1 Reporting Requirements for Retail Suppliers ............................................17

5.2 Reporting Requirements for Retail Suppliers ............................................17

5.2.1 Supplier was Not an Urban Retail Water Supplier in 2020..................17

5.2.2 Supplier Met 2020 Target in 2020.......................................................17

5.2.3 Supplier Did Not Meet 2020 Target in 2020—No Change to Service Area .............................................................................................................17

5.2.4 Supplier Did Not Meet 2020 Target—Change to Service Area Since 2020.............................................................................................................17

5.2.5 Types of Changes to Service Area Since 2020 ..................................17

5.2.6 Funding Eligibility................................................................................17

5.3 Submittal Tables........................................................................................18

6.0 NORMAL-YEAR WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERIZATION .........................19

6.1 Water Supply Analysis Overview...............................................................20

6.1.1 Specific Analysis Applicable to All Water Supply Sources..................20

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6.1.3 Climate Change Effects ......................................................................20

6.1.4 Regulatory Conditions and Project Development................................21

6.1.5 Other Locally Applicable Criteria.........................................................21

6.1.6 Wholesale and Retail Suppliers Coordination.....................................21

6.2 Water Supply Characterization..................................................................21

6.2.1 Purchased or Imported Water.............................................................21

6.2.2 Ground Water .....................................................................................21

6.2.2.1 Basin Descrip�on....................................................................................21

6.2.2.2 Basin Management Informa�on .............................................................23

6.2.2.3 Other Considera�ons .............................................................................24

6.2.2.4 Past Five Years of Groundwater Pumping................................................24

6.2.3 Stormwater .........................................................................................25

6.2.4 Wastewater and Recycled Water........................................................25

6.2.4.1 Recycled Water Coordina�on ................................................................. 25

6.2.4.2 Wastewater Collec�on, Treatment, and Disposal....................................25

6.2.4.2.1 Wastewater Collected Within the Service Area................................26

6.2.4.2.2 Wastewater Treatment and Discharge .............................................26

6.2.4.3 Recycled Water System Descrip�on........................................................27

6.2.4.4 Current, Poten�al, and Projected Recycled Water Uses..........................27

6.2.4.4.1 Poten�al Recycled Water Use ..........................................................27

6.2.4.4.2 Projected Recycled Water Use .........................................................27

6.2.4.5 Ac�ons to Encourage and Op�mize Future Recycled Water Use .............27

6.2.5 Desalinated Water Opportunities ........................................................27

6.2.6 Water Exchanges or Transfers ...........................................................27

6.2.7 Water Exchanges and Transfers.........................................................28

6.2.7.1 Exchanges ..............................................................................................28

6.2.7.2 Transfers................................................................................................. 28

6.2.7.3 Emergency Inter�es ...............................................................................28

6.2.8 Supply From Storage..........................................................................28

6.2.9 Other...................................................................................................28

6.2.10 Future Water Projects.......................................................................28

6.3 Energy Use ...............................................................................................28

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7.0 WATER SERVICE RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT RISK ASSESSMENT....33

7.1 Constraints on Water Sources Considerations..........................................33

7.2 Water Service Reliability Assessment (WSRA).........................................33

7.2.1 WSRA Year-Type Characterization ....................................................33

7.2.1.1 Types of Years.........................................................................................33

7.2.1.2 Sources for Water Data...........................................................................34

7.2.2 WSRA Supply and Demand Comparison ...........................................40

7.2.2.1 Single Dry Year .......................................................................................40

7.2.2.2 Five Consecu�ve Dry Years.....................................................................41

7.2.3 WSRA Description of Management Tools and Options ......................41

7.3 Drought Risk Assessment .........................................................................42

7.3.1 DRA Data, Methods, and Basis for Water Shortage Conditions .........42

7.3.2 DRA Individual Water Source Reliability.............................................42

7.3.3 DRA Total Water Supply and Use Comparison ..................................42

7.4 Submittal Tables........................................................................................42

8.0 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN ..............................................46

8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis ..............................................................46

8.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures ...................46

8.2.1 Decision-Making Process ...................................................................47

8.2.2 Data and Methodologies.....................................................................47

8.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels ........................................................47

8.4 Shortage Response Actions......................................................................48

8.4.1 Supply Augmentation..........................................................................50 Fortuna has access to an ample supply of water and does not have access to an augmentation supply...........................................................................50

8.4.2 Demand Reduction .............................................................................50

8.4.3 Operational Changes..........................................................................50

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions.......................................................50

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan ................................................................50

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan....................................50

8.5 Communication Protocols .........................................................................50

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement ...................................................................51

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8.7.1 Legal Authorities .................................................................................51

8.7.2 Declaration of Water Shortage............................................................51

8.7.3 Proclamation of Local Emergency ......................................................51

8.8 Financial Consequences of a Water Shortage Contingency Plan .............52

8.8.1 Financial Impacts and Mitigation Action..............................................52

8.8.2 Reporting Cost of Compliance With Excessive Water Use Prohibition During Drought Emergency .........................................................................53

8.9 Monitoring and Reporting..........................................................................53

8.10 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Refinement Procedures....................53

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction ...........................................................53

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, Availability, and Amendment Procedures.......53

8.13 Submittal Tables......................................................................................54

9.0 DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURE .........................................................55

9.1 Demand Management Measures for Retail Suppliers...............................55

9.1.1 Implementation Over the Past Five Years ..........................................55

9.1.2 Implementation to Achieve Water-Use Targets...................................55

9.1.3 Required Demand Management Measures ........................................55

9.1.3.1 Water-Waste Preven�on Ordinances......................................................55

9.1.3.2 Metering ................................................................................................55

9.1.3.3 Conserva�on Pricing...............................................................................55

9.1.3.4 Public Educa�on and Outreach...............................................................55

9.1.3.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribu�on System Real Loss..............56

9.1.3.6 Water Conserva�on Program Coordina�on and Staffing Support ...........56

9.1.3.7 Other Demand Management Measures .................................................56

9.2 Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Suppliers .......................56

9.2.1 Required Demand Management Measures ........................................56

9.2.1.1 Metering ................................................................................................56

9.2.1.2 Public Educa�on and Outreach...............................................................56

9.2.1.3 Water Conserva�on Program Coordina�on and Staffing Support ...........56

9.2.1.4 Other Demand Management Measures .................................................56

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9.2.2.1 Asset Management ................................................................................57

9.2.2.2 Supplier Assistance Programs................................................................. 57

10.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................................58

10.1 Plan Completion Timeline .......................................................................58

10.2 Notice of Plan Preparation ......................................................................58

10.3 Notice of Public Hearing..........................................................................58

10.4 Public Hearing and Adoption...................................................................59

10.5 Plan Submittal .........................................................................................59

10.5.1 Submitting a UWMP and Water Shortage Contingency Plan to DWR .....................................................................................................................59

10.5.2 Electronic Data Submittal..................................................................59

10.5.3 Submitting a UWMP, Including WSCP, to the California State Library .....................................................................................................................59

10.5.4 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties......................................59

10.6 Public Availability.....................................................................................59

10.7 Notification to Public Utilities Commission...............................................59

10.8 Plan Implementation................................................................................59

10.9 Amending an Adopted Urban Water Management Plan or Water Shortage Contingency Plan ............................................................................................59

10.9.1 Amending a UWMP or WSCP...........................................................59

10.9.2 Submitting Revised Water Shortage Contingency Plan....................60

10.10 Submittal Tables
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2-2 Plan Identification
TABLE 2-3 Supplier Identification
TABLE 2-4 R Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange TABLE 3-1 R Retail: Population - Current and Projected
TABLE 4-1 R Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water - Actual TABLE 4-2 R Retail: Total Uses for Potable, and Non-Potable Water -Projected TABLE 4-3 R Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections
TABLE 4-4 R Retail: Passive Water Savings Projection
TABLE 4-5 R Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
TABLE 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard TABLE 5-1 R Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress
TABLE 6-1 R Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
TABLE 6-2 R Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area TABLE 6-3 R Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area
TABLE 6-4 R Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area TABLE 6-5 R Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual
TABLE 6-6 R Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use TABLE 6-7 R Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs TABLE 6-8 R Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
TABLE 6-9 R Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
TABLE 7-1 R Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) TABLE 7-2 R Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison DRAFT
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TABLE 7-3 R Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison TABLE 7-4 R Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison TABLE 7-5 R Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment
TABLE 8-1 R Cross-reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels TABLE 8-2 R Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions TABLE 8-3 R Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 Site Location Map -Topographic Base
FIGURE 2 Site Location Map - Aerial Base
FIGURE 3 Hydraulic Map of the Water System
FIGURE 4 Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin
FIGURE 5 Geologic Map
FIGURE 6 Geologic Cross Section

LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A 2025 UWMP CHECKLIST

APPENDIX B NOTICE OF PREPARATION TO NEIGHBORING

MUNICIPALITIES

APPENDIX C CALADAPT LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE SNAPSHOT REPORT

APPENDIX D FORTUNA WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

APPENDIX E HUMBOLDT COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN VOLUME 2 PLANNING PARTNER
ANNEXES (FORTUNA ANNEX) APPROVED DECEMBER 2025
APPENDIX F FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.13

APPENDIX G NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FROM THE LOCAL

NEWSPAPER

APPENDIX H FORTUNA RESOLUTION
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1.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION AND LAY DESCRIPTION This Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) has been prepared for the City of Fortuna in compliance with requirements of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) pursuant to the Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMP Act) and the Water Conservation Bill of 2009. The City of Fortuna recognizes that water planning is an essential function of water suppliers that becomes critical as California grapples with ongoing drought and expected long-term climate changes.

This update was prepared and adopted during the spring of 2026. The data used for preparing this report comes primarily from the City of Fortuna’s operational records.

Current and projected population figures for the City of Fortuna service area are based on 2020 data acquired from the 2020 U.S. Census.

Fortuna is located in a high rainfall, moderate temperature climate with abundant water supplies.

1.1 Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983
The UWMP Act requires water agencies to develop Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs). The UWMPs provide a framework for long term water planning and informs the public of a supplier’s plans for long-term resource planning that ensures adequate water supplies for existing and future demands. The California Water Code (CWC) requires urban water suppliers to report, describe, and evaluate; • Water deliveries and uses;
• Water supply sources;
• Efficient water uses;
• Demand management measures; and
• Water shortage contingency planning.

1.2 Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7)
The Water Conservation Act of 2009 requires retail urban water suppliers to report the following in their UWMPs:
• Base Daily per Capita Water Use (Baseline GPCD);
• 2015 Interim Urban Water Use Target;
• 2020 Urban Water Use Target; and
• Compliance Daily per Capita Water Use.

1.3 Lay Description
The City of Fortuna is relying on City-owned groundwater wells to meet 100% of their projected demand.

Based on assessments contained in this plan, the City of Fortuna’s water supply, (groundwater wells) are not currently experiencing the impact of drought and have been reliable even during periods of record low precipitation and prolonged droughts.

It is concluded that the Fortuna water supplies (groundwater wells) will be reliable even during periods of record low precipitation (single driest year and driest 5 years) into the future for the planning period (25 years).

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2.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION
This Section provides information on the City of Fortuna’s process for developing the UWMP, including efforts in coordination and outreach. The 2025 UWMP Checklist is included at Appendix A.

2.1 Basis for Preparing a Plan
Requirement: “Urban water supplier” means a supplier, either publicly or privately owned, providing water for municipal purposes either directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually.

An urban water supplier includes a supplier or contractor for water, regardless of the basis of right, which distributes or sells for ultimate resale to customers. This part applies only to water supplied from public water systems (CWC 10617).

The City has more than 3,000 water connections (customers), is an urban water supplier, and is required to prepare and submit a UWMP under CWC 10617. Fortuna operates a Public Water System (PWS). During the preparation of this updated plan contact was made with the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department. Fortuna does not provide water to any other municipality.

2.1.1 Suppliers With Both Wholesale and Retail Sales
The City of Fortuna is a retailer.

2.1.2 Public Water Systems
The City of Fortuna (PWID CA1210006) is adjacent to the Palmer Creek CSD (PWID CA1206004) but does not sell water to Palmer Creek CSD.

2.2 Individual or Regional Plan
Fortuna does not provide water to any other municipality. The City is preparing an individual UWMP (Table 2-2).

2.2.1 Regional Reporting
The City is preparing an individual UWMP (Table 2-2).

2.3 Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units of Measure
The City of Fortuna is reporting water data on a calendar year basis. Water volume data will be reported in millions of gallons for the entire 2025 UWMP (Table 2-3).

2.4 Coordination and Outreach
Requirement: An urban water supplier that relies upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available. The wholesale agency shall provide information to the urban water supplier for inclusion in the urban water supplier’s plan that identifies and quantifies, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water as required by subdivision (b), available from the wholesale agency to the urban water supplier over the same five-year increments, and during various water-year types in accordance with subdivision (c). An urban water supplier may rely upon water supply information provided by the wholesale agency in fulfilling the plan informational requirements of subdivisions (b) and (c). (CWC 10631).

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The City does not rely on a wholesale agency for a source of water and is not a wholesale provider of water (Table 2-4).

2.4.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination
Requirement: Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable. (CWC 10620 (d)(2)).

The City does not rely on a wholesale agency for a source of water and is not a wholesale provider of water (Table 2-4).

2.4.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community During the preparation of this updated plan contact was made with the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department. The City of Fortuna does not supply water to any other municipalities .

2.4.3 Notice to Cities and Counties
Requirement: Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days before the public hearing on the plan required by Section 10642, notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan. (CWC 10621 (b)).

Fortuna has provided notices of preparation for the 2025 UWMP to Humboldt County Planning and Building Department (Table 2-4).

Copies of the notification letters are included in Appendix B.

2.5 Submittal Tables
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3.0 SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION
This Section includes a description of the City's service area, climate, Public Water System, and City organizational structure and history.

3.1 General Description
Requirement: Describe the service area of the supplier. (CWC 10631 (b)).

The City is situated in Humboldt County, CA and is approximately 270 miles north of San Francisco. The City is within the Eel River Valley and covers approximately five square miles (Figure 1 and 2). The City is bounded by the floodplain of the Eel River to the west, by the bluffs adjacent to the Van Duzen River to the south, and by the foothills of the Coastal Range to the east and north.

With the incorporation of the City of Fortuna in 1906, water service was established for all residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as for fire protection. The City also serves an unincorporated area south of Drake Hill Road, which is the southern boundary of the City Limits. Campton Heights was supplied by a private water system including a groundwater well and storage tank. This system was purchased by the City. Upon purchase, the Campton Heights system was modified and is now supplied water from the City water system. The City operates under the provisions of the Charter City Law of the State of California. Current services provided by the City are sewer, water, street lighting, street maintenance, storm drainage, law enforcement, parks and recreation, community development, engineering, building inspection and floodplain management.

The City is a growing urban city surrounded by a rural community. The City serves as a major regional shopping center for much of central and southern Humboldt County due to its location.

Water supplied to City of Fortuna customers consists of groundwater extracted from five shallow wells owned by the City. These wells, which are up to 115 feet deep, are all located at the southwest corner of the City and produce excellent quality water. These wells receive chlorination before distribution to the reservoir storage and distribution system.

Drinking water is pumped into five reservoirs, Campton Heights, Hillside, Stewart, and Vancil. As indicated on the hydraulic map of the water system (Figure 3), the distribution system includes six water booster pump stations and five reservoirs for a total storage capacity of approximately 7,280,000 gallons.

There are eight pressure zones, which distribute water throughout the City (Figure 3). The water reservoirs operate five different pressure zones using gravity flow. The other three pressure zones are supplied hydro-pneumatically by pump stations and are subject to shortages in the event of power outages. The City currently owns five generators, of which the largest is 35 kW, to protect against water shortages in such an event.

In 2025, a total of approximately 384.98 million gallons of water were pumped from the City wells to supply water to 4,657 active connections.

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3.2 Service Area Boundary Maps
The Fortuna service area boundary is shown on Figures 1 and 2.

3.3 Service Area Climate
Requirement: Describe the service area of the supplier, including… climate…. (CWC 10631 (b)).

The climate of Fortuna is typical of coastal Northern California, characterized by moderate temperatures, frequent fog and moderate to heavy precipitation. The average annual rainfall is between 40 and 48 inches and occurs mainly between October and April.

Additional climate information for the Fortuna area is provided in the tables below for the Scotia weather station and the Eureka weather station.

Scotia Weather Station
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Average Max.

Temperature (F) 55.3 57.4 58.4 60.3 63.2 66.3 69.1 70.3 70.9 67.3 60.5 55.6 62.9 Average Min.

Temperature (F) 40.3 41.6 42.4 44.4 47.7 51.1 52.8 53.2 50.9 47.9 44.2 41.0 46.5 Average Total
Precipitation
(in.)

8.67 7.46 6.67 3.52 1.68 0.64 0.08 0.22 0.58 2.95 6.35 9.15 47.98 Average Total
Snow Fall (in.) 0.1 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0.3
Average Snow
Depth (in.) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Historic annual precipitation in Scotia and Eureka are shown in the graphs below:

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3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics
Requirement: Describe the service area of the supplier, including current and projected population …The projected population estimates shall be based upon data from the state, regional, or local service agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier and shall be in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available . (CWC 10631).

3.4.1 Service Area Population
The drinking water distribution service area is +/- 95% of the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Fortuna. The source for historical population estimates and future projections are indicated below:

Year Population Source
1986-1999 Persons per connection from 2000 - persons per connection (2.41) 2000 US Census, 2000
2001-2009 Proportionate growth between census years (2000, 2010) 2010 US Census, 2010
2011-2014 Persons per connection from 2010 - persons per connection (3.04) 2015 US Census, 2015
2016-2018 Persons per connection from 2015 - persons per connection (2.98) 2019 US Census, 2019
2020 US Census, 2020 12,516 persons
2021-2045 City of Fortuna General Plan Policy Document Envision 2030, Adopted October 2010. Projects % population growth (1.6%).

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3.4.2 Other Social, Economic, and Demographic Factors
Requirement: Describe the service area of the supplier, including. . . other demographic factors affecting the supplier’s water management planning. (CWC 10631).

The Fortuna Service area is primarily urban residential in nature. Single family residential use accounts for approximately 91% of the connections, and 80% by total sales volume. Commercial, Industrial, institutional (CII) water use accounts for 15% of the total sales volume. Other residential water sales (motels and RV parks) account for 3% of the total water sales volume. Irrigation accounts for approximately 2% of total water sales volume.

According to the
US Census: Eureka
Humboldt
County California Fortuna
Median household
income (2020-
2024)
$57,662 $61,160 $99,122 $62,289
Per capita income
past 12-months $35,450 $36,080 $49,513 $34,685
Percent of persons
in poverty 18.1% 18.0% 11.8% 18.2%

3.5 Land Use within Service Area
Fortuna, CA is a small city located in Humboldt County, known for its blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and agricultural land. The City is characterized by single-family homes, schools, and parks, with commercial zones primarily along major thoroughfares like Main Street and Fortuna Boulevard. Surrounding the urban core, Fortuna features significant agricultural land used for dairy farming, livestock, and crop production. Additionally, the community is surrounded by forests and open spaces, supporting recreation and conservation. Industrial uses are limited and mostly located near the City’s outskirts, supporting local businesses and infrastructure.

3.6 Submittal Tables
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4.0 WATER USE CHARACTERIZATION
This Section describes and quantifies the current and projected water uses within the Districts service area.

4.1 Non-Potable Versus Potable Water Use
Fortuna provides wastewater collection services in their service area. Wastewater collected within the City service area is treated at the Fortuna Wastewater Treatment Facility. Recycled wastewater is not currently being used in the Fortuna service area. All of Fortuna’s water demand is met with potable water. Fortuna does not distribute recycled water or raw water.

4.2 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use by Sector
This section will quantify past, current, and projected water uses, to the extent records are available.

Requirement: For an urban retail water supplier, quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use, over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), and projected water use, based upon information developed pursuant to subdivision (a), identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following:
• (A) Single-family residential
• (B) Multifamily.
• (C)Commercial.
• (D) Industrial.
• (E) Institutional and governmental.
• (F) Landscape.
• (G) Sales to other agencies.
• (H) Saline water intrusion barriers, groundwater recharge, or conjunctive use, or any combination thereof.
• (I) Agricultural.
• (I) Distribution system water loss (CWC 10631 (d)
The City of Fortuna utilizes the following sectors:

Residential
Commercial
Schools
Theatre/Church/Hall
Mobile Home Parks
Motels/RV Parks
Dorm/Convalescent
Hospital
Industrial
Irrigation
Residential Outside City
Comm/Res Combo
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4.2.1 Optional Water-Use Sectors in Addition to Those Listed in Water Code None of the optional water-use sectors apply to the Fortuna water system.

4.2.2 Past Water Use
Annual water demand for the past 17 years is shown in the chart below:

The chart above shows an overall reduction in demand over the time period punctuated by two periods of increased demand in 2013 and 2020, which correspond to the two single driest years on record (low precipitation) in Eureka and Scotia.

Historic water use by residential and commercial use sectors is shown in the chart below:

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There are two spikes in residential use related to two periods of increased demand in 2013 and 2020, which correspond to the two single driest years on record (low precipitation) in Eureka and Scotia. Commercial consumption spiked in 2013 but was not responsive to the 2020 dry period.

Below is a chart that shows historic consumption trends from lesser magnitude use sectors.

There are notable decreases in consumption in certain use sectors over the time period including:
• Mobile Home Parks;
• Theatre / Church Hall; and
• Schools.

4.2.3 Current Water Use
2025 retail demand for potable water by use type is included in Table 4-1. The current (2025) water use volume and connection count by sector are shown in the tables below:

Water Use Sector
2025 Sales
Volume
(MGYs)
% Sales
Volume
Sector
Residential 243.0 75%
Commercial 32.1 10%
Schools 3.3 1%
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Theatre/Church/Hall 1.2 0.36%
Mobile Home Parks 11.7 4%
Motels/RV Parks 9.2 2.8%
Dorm/Convalescent 7.1 2%
Hospital 2.1 1%
Industrial 2.8 1%
Irrigation 6.9 2.14%
Residential Outside
City 3.0 1%
Comm/Res Combo 0.30 0.080%
Loss 62.3 16%
TOTAL Demand
(MGs ) 384.98
Water Use Sector
2025
Connections
Percent of
Connections
by Sector
Residential 4183 90%
Commercial 333 7%
Schools 15 0%
Theatre/Church/Hall 27 1%
Mobile Home Parks 3 0.06%
Motels/RV Parks 11 0%
Dorm/Convalescent 9 0%
Hospital 1 0%
Industrial 4 0%
Irrigation 32 1%
Residential Outside
City 41 1%
Comm/Res Combo 1 0.021%
TOTAL
CONNECTIONS 4,657

4.2.4 Projected Water Use
Demand projections by use sector (Table 4-2, 4-3) were estimated over the planning horizon using the following steps:
• Population projections from the City of Fortuna General Plan Policy Document Envision 2030, Adopted October 2010;
• The % population growth (1.6%) was applied to all use sectors; and • Annual loss was projected as the 5-year average percent loss (12%).

4.2.5 Lower-Income Households
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(2007-2027) is for very low-income housing and 15% of the Fortuna housing allocation is for low income housing. Combined low income and very low income housing is projected to account for 40% of the total Fortuna housing allocation.

Water use projections include projected water use for low income and very low income single-family and multi-family residential housing.

4.2.6 Climate Change Considerations
The following table summarizes climate change information for Fortuna contained in CalAdapt Local Climate Change Snapshot Report, (https://cmip5.caladapt.org/tools/local-climate-change-snapshot/), (Appendix C).

Climate Change
Parameter (Fortuna CA)
Range of Predicted Change (2035-2064)
Medium Emissions / High Emissions
Annual Average Maximum
Temperature (2035-2065)
+3.3 degrees Fahrenheit / +4.1 degrees
Fahrenheit
Annual Total Precipitation
(2035-2064) -0.2 inches per year / +0.4 inches per year Maximum Length of Dry
Spell (2035-2064) + 9 days per year / +10 days per year Extreme Heat Days + 9 days per year / +14 days per year The table above indicates that the temperature, number of extreme heat days, and maximum length of dry spells are increasing over the planning period. The amount of annual precipitation is projected to remain the same.

If the amount of outdoor watering increased by 10% it would only increase the total annual water demand by less than 1%. Although the impact of climate change was considered, it was not used to modify Fortuna’s projected annual water supply or demand.

4.3 Distribution System Water Loss
Water Code Section 10631(d) does not require Wholesale Suppliers to report quantities of past, current, or projected water uses by sector in their UWMP.

4.3.1 Previous Five Years Distribution System Losses
The City of Fortuna has been utilizing the American Water Works Association (AWWA) water loss methodology annually since 2013 to evaluate distribution system losses. Fortuna has not performed an AWWA water loss audit for the calendar year 2025. The result of the 2024 AWWA water loss audit indicates a total water loss of 51.11 million gallons, or 14% total loss. (Table 4-4).

Production
MG
Water Loss
MG % Loss
2020 463.236 17.293 4%
2021 404.29 51.159 13%
2022 385.944 56.514 15%
2023 380.33 50.068 13%
2024 382.19 52.11 14%
Average 403.198 45.4288 12%
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4.3.2 Progress Toward Meeting the Water Loss Performance Standard Pursuant to Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C), Retail Suppliers are required to provide data demonstrating whether the Retail Supplier met its State Water Board Water Loss Performance Standard in 23 CCR Section 980 et seq. for each applicable PWS.
2028 Real Water Loss Standard
per Service Connection per day
Real Water Loss Per Service
Connection per Day (2024
Water Loss Audit)

25.9 27.5
2028 Apparent Water Loss
Standard per Service Connections
per Day
Apparent Water Loss Per Unit
per Day (2024 Water Loss Audit)

3.3 2.8
The City of Fortuna needs to reduce real loss by 1.6 gallons per service connection per day by 2027 as reported in the 2028 AWWA Water Loss Audit.

Municipalities with communities that meet the definition of disadvantaged community (below) have until January 1, 2031 to comply with water loss standards.

The service area has a disadvantaged communities (DAC) or severely disadvantaged communities (SDAC) designation owing to the median household income of the supplier’s service area being less than or equal to 80 percent of the median household income of California per the median household income determination conducted by the board.

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5.0 SB X7-7 BASELINES, 2020 TARGETS, AND 2025 REPORTING The goal of the SB X7-7 Baseline, 2020 Targets, and 2025 Reporting chapter in the Supplier’s 2025 UWMP is to allow the Retail Supplier to report on their progress toward meeting their urban water-use targets in their UWMP, pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.40.

5.1 Reporting Requirements for Retail Suppliers
The Water Code requires that Retail Suppliers report their progress in meeting the 2020 Target. The Water Code does not set an end date for reporting on this progress.

Suppliers’ reporting requirements will vary depending on whether the Supplier:
• Was considered an urban retail water supplier in 2020; • Met its 2020 target in 2020; and
• Was part of a merger or consolidation since 2020.

The City Fortuna was considered an urban retail water supplier in 2020 and met their 2020 Target in 2020.

5.2 Reporting Requirements for Retail Suppliers
This section applies to Retail service water agencies only.

5.2.1 Supplier was Not an Urban Retail Water Supplier in 2020 This section does not apply to the City of Fortuna since the City was an urban retail water supplier in 2020.

5.2.2 Supplier Met 2020 Target in 2020
The City of Fortuna met their 2020 target in 2020 as reported in their 2020 UWMP.

5.2.3 Supplier Did Not Meet 2020 Target in 2020—No Change to Service Area
This section does not apply to the City of Fortuna since they met their 2020 target in 2020 as reported in their 2020 UWMP.

5.2.4 Supplier Did Not Meet 2020 Target—Change to Service Area Since 2020
This section does not apply to the City of Fortuna since they met their 2020 target in 2020 as reported in their 2020 UWMP.

5.2.5 Types of Changes to Service Area Since 2020
This section does not apply to the City of Fortuna, since it has not merged with another water system, or acquired a portion of another’s service area, between 2020 and 2025.

5.2.6 Funding Eligibility
Since the City of Fortuna achieved its 2020 Target, the City of Fortuna is eligible to receive a water grant or loan from the State of California.

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6.0 NORMAL-YEAR WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERIZATION
Historic monthly precipitation data from NOAA (cnrfc.noaa.gov/monthly_precip_2025.php) was reviewed for weather stations nearest to Fortuna including Scotia (SOC1), and Eureka (EKA). Monthly precipitation data was used to calculate annual precipitation at the two locations which are plotted below for the period (1940-2025).

Data in the charts above are summarized in the tables below:

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6.1 Water Supply Analysis Overview
The City of Fortuna relies on groundwater, extracted from five City-owned groundwater wells, for their entire water supply (Figure 3). In the planning period there are no plans to acquire water from any wholesalers or from any other supply. The geology of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figures 5 and 6.

6.1.1 Specific Analysis Applicable to All Water Supply Sources The City of Fortuna is relying on groundwater wells to meet 100% of their projected demand. Based on assessments contained in this plan, the City of Fortuna water supply (groundwater wells) are not currently experiencing the impact of drought and have been reliable even during periods of record low precipitation and prolonged droughts. During the single driest year (2020) July production volume for the wells was approximately 54.867 MG. If the same production took place for 12 months the total annual production volume would be 658 MGY. The total available supply projected over the planning period is 658 MGY.

6.1.2 Special Considerations
There are no climatological, regulatory, or other local conditions that may affect water supply availability for Fortuna.

6.1.3 Climate Change Effects
The following table summarizes climate change information for Fortuna contained in CalAdapt Local Climate Change Snapshot Report, (https://cmip5.caladapt.org/tools/local-climate-change-snapshot/), (Appendix C).

Climate Change Parameter
(Fortuna CA)
Range of Predicted Change (2035-2064)
Medium Emissions / High Emissions
Annual Average Maximum
Temperature (2035-2065) +3.3 degrees Fahrenheit / +4.1 degrees Fahrenheit Annual Total Precipitation (2035-
2064) -0.2 inches per year / +0.4 inches per year
Maximum Length of Dry Spell
(2035-2064) + 9 days per year / +10 days per year
Extreme Heat Days + 9 days per year / +14 days per year The table above indicates that the temperature, number of extreme heat days, and maximum length of dry spells are increasing over the planning period. The amount of annual precipitation is projected to remain the same.

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6.1.4 Regulatory Conditions and Project Development
Given the steady and reliable source of water, projects to develop additional water sources are not being considered in the planning period.

6.1.5 Other Locally Applicable Criteria
The Eel River Valley groundwater basin is under the management of a groundwater sustainability plan, (Eel River Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2022), and will not affect the availability of the identified water supply.

6.1.6 Wholesale and Retail Suppliers Coordination
Fortuna is not a wholesale water supply and does not rely on a wholesale water supply.

6.2 Water Supply Characterization
This Section describes and quantifies the current and projected sources of water available to the agency including supplies from other agencies, surface water, groundwater, recycled water, desalinated water, transfers and exchanges, and any other source water the supplier considers part of its supply portfolio.

The City of Fortuna relies on groundwater, extracted from five City-owned groundwater wells, for their entire water supply (Figure 3). In the planning period there are no plans to acquire water from any wholesalers. The geology of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figures 5 and 6.

6.2.1 Purchased or Imported Water
The City of Fortuna does not purchase or import water. Within the planning horizon there is no intent to utilize purchased or imported water.

6.2.2 Ground Water
The City of Fortuna acquires drinking water from five groundwater wells that they own and operate. Groundwater from all of the wells is being produced from the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin (Figure 4). The geology of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figure 5. A geologic cross section of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figure 6. The general location of the City of Fortuna water wells is included in Figures 3-4).

The following section describing the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is from California's Groundwater Bulletin 118, 2003 update, (State of California, Department of Water Resources, 2003):

6.2.2.1 Basin Description
The City of Fortuna acquires drinking water from five groundwater wells that they own and operate. Groundwater from all of the wells is being produced from the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin (Figure 4). The geology of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figure 5.

A geologic cross section of the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is shown on Figure 6. The general location of the City of Fortuna water wells is included in Figures 3-4).

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The following section describing the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is from California's Groundwater Bulletin 118, 2003 update, (State of California, Department of Water Resources, 2003):

Basin Boundaries and Hydrology
The Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is one of the principal groundwater basins in the Eureka area of Humboldt County. The area includes the lower 8 miles of the Van Duzen River Valley and the Eel River Valley. The basin is bordered on the north by the Little Salmon Fault, on the south by the PlioPleistocene Carlotta Formation, and to the east by the Wildcat series; however, the actual extents of the eastern boundary is uncertain (Strand, 1963) and (Clark 1990). The Wildcat series is a group of five formations ranging in age from Miocene to Pleistocene consisting of sandstone, marine siltstone, and claystone (Evenson, 1959). The Carlotta Formation forms the uppermost formation of the Wildcat series. Surficial deposits of the Carlotta Formation are observed north and south of the Van Duzen River Valley, located in the southeastern portion of the basin, and is an important water-bearing formation.

The basin includes the Eel River delta and channel gravels, floodplain clays and silts, and older terrace gravels of the Eel River and Van Duzen River.

The basin also includes outcrops of the Hookton and Carlotta Formations in the northern and southern portions of the valley. Annual precipitation in the basin ranges from 41 to 55 inches, increasing to the southeast.

Hydrogeologic Information
The aquifer system of the Eel River Valley Basin is primarily composed of alluvium underlain by the Hookton and Carlotta Formations. Upland areas to the northeast are comprised of the Hookton Formation underlain by the Carlotta Formation. The Carlotta Formation is underlain by the remainder of the Pliocene Wildcat series. The Little Salmon Fault forms a hydrologic barrier to the north.

Water-Bearing Formations
Water-bearing formations include Quaternary river channel and floodplain deposits, the Carlotta Formation and, to a lesser extent, the Hookton Formation. The major aquifer in the basin is the alluvium that underlies the floodplain of the Eel River Valley (Evenson, 1959). The alluvial deposits underlying the Eel River delta consist of blue clay or sandy clay ranging in thickness from 1- to 75-feet. Between the Eel and Salt rivers, the alluvium consists of coarse sand and gravel from the surface to depths of 60 feet or more. Coarse gravel and sand containing minor amounts of silt and clay extend upstream along the Eel River to its confluence with the Van Duzen River. The Eel River Valley is underlain by poorly sorted sand and gravel, as much as 200 feet in thickness. Most of the groundwater used in this area is obtained from wells tapping these beds. (Evenson, 1959).

The following section describing the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin is from California's Groundwater, Bulletin 118, 2003 update, (Sate of California, Department of Water Resources, 2003):

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Groundwater Storage Capacity. Evenson (1959) estimates storage capacity for the basin to be 125,000 acre-feet (40,716 million gallons) based on a surface area of 19,400 acres and an average specific yield of 22 percent. The saturated thickness varied from 10- to 40-feet. DWR (1975) estimates the storage capacity for the basin to be 136,000 acre-feet (44,300 million gallons). Useable storage capacity is estimated to be 100,000 acre-feet (32,537 million gallons).

Groundwater Budget (Type B)
Estimates of groundwater extraction are based on a survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources in 1996. The survey included land use and sources of water. Estimates of groundwater extraction for agricultural and municipal/industrial uses are 49,000 and 1,400 acre-feet respectively (15,961 and 456 million gallons). Deep percolation from applied water is estimated to be 9,500 acre-feet (3,094 million gallons).

Groundwater Quality Characterization. Groundwater in the basin is characterized as magnesium-calcium bicarbonate and magnesium-sodium bicarbonate type waters. Total dissolved solids (TDS) range from 110- to 340-milligrams per liter (mg/L), averaging 237 mg/L (DWR unpublished data).

Impairments. Impairments to groundwater include high iron concentrations and locally high TDS, manganese, magnesium, calcium, boron, nitrite, and phosphorus.

6.2.2.2 Basin Management Information
According to the Eel River Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2022, Public water suppliers utilizing groundwater within the Eel River Valley basin include City of Fortuna, City of Rio Dell, Riverside Community Services District (CSD), Loleta CSD, Palmer Creek CSD, Hydesville Community Water District, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, and Del Oro Water Company.

The average annual groundwater use within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin from water year 2011 through 2020 was 14,837 acrefeet, which includes:

Agricultural Irrigation 12,559 acre-feet (85%)
Municipal Drinking Water 1,733 acre-feet (12%)
Domestic Drinking Water 414 acre-feet (3%)
Other 132 acre-feet (<1%)
The sustainable yield for the Basin is estimated to be at least 30,000 acrefeet per year. The rate of groundwater pumping within the Basin has remained stable during the period of record and historical data and do not reflect any significant declining trends for groundwater levels.

The water budget indicates that groundwater storage within the Basin is stable with no significant change between 2000 and 2020.

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• In summary, groundwater levels at the basin scale have been generally stable, including during the droughts of 1976-1977 and 1987-1992, and recent drought conditions from 2013 through 2015. Well elevation levels generally do not drop below a minimum elevation during droughts. This finding is supported by the hydrogeological conceptual model which documents highly favorable conditions for reliable recharge and a significant amount of water storage, on the order of two million acre-feet. Groundwater use is a small percentage of annual recharge and a small percentage of groundwater storage volume.

The City of Fortuna does not have adjudicated rights to pump groundwater.

6.2.2.3 Other Considerations
According to the Eel River Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2022, Public water suppliers utilizing groundwater within the Eel River Valley basin include City of Fortuna, City of Rio Dell, Riverside Community Services District (CSD), Loleta CSD, Palmer Creek CSD, Hydesville Community Water District, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, and Del Oro Water Company.

The average annual groundwater use within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin from water year 2011 through 2020 was 14,837 acrefeet per year.

The sustainable yield for the Basin is estimated to be at least 30,000 acrefeet per year. The rate of groundwater pumping within the Basin has remained stable during the period of record and historical data, and do not reflect any significant declining trends for groundwater levels.

6.2.2.4 Past Five Years of Groundwater Pumping
The total annual volume of groundwater pumped from the Fortuna groundwater wells is shown below:

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In the last 5 years, the volume of groundwater pumped (production) has decreased significantly and then leveled off in the past 3 years.

6.2.3 Stormwater
Fortuna does not currently or plan to intentionally divert stormwater for beneficial reuse.

6.2.4 Wastewater and Recycled Water
The wastewater effluent generated from the Fortuna wastewater facility does not meet Title 22 land application standards. Wastewater effluent is "recycled" by reusing it in the wastewater treatment plant (1.14 MGD) and avoids the use of potable water in the wastewater treatment plant.

Recycled water could be used to irrigate City-owned properties and parks, but the quality of the wastewater effluent does not currently allow such uses.

The City approached the EPA regarding the possibility of utilizing recycled water in conjunction with an enforcement action that the EPA is processing in the Strongs Creek Plaza area. The EPA is requiring an extensive wetlands restoration plan in conjunction with this enforcement action, and the City proposed utilizing recycled water to enhance the wetlands restoration project. The EPA respectfully declined consideration of this possibility in conjunction with their enforcement action.

The City will continue to consider additional opportunities to recycle wastewater effluent in conjunction with a proposed capital improvement project to modify the City's summer discharge location and method. During the feasibility analysis task of this project, the City will examine the regulatory requirements to meet Title 22 regulations for land application, and the cost feasibility of incorporating this alternative into the City's summer discharge regime.

Although the City is looking into the feasibility of using recycled water for irrigation of City-owned parks, there are no existing or planned recycled water projects as indicated in Table 23. The City of Fortuna did not project the future use of recycled water in the 2010 UWMP therefore projected values cannot be compared as indicated in Table 24. The City is not aware of other potential sources of recycled water.

6.2.4.1 Recycled Water Coordination
The wastewater effluent generated from the Fortuna wastewater facility does not meet Title 22 land application standards. Wastewater effluent is "recycled" by reusing it in the wastewater treatment plant (1.14 MGD) which avoids the use of potable water in the wastewater treatment plant. There are no other wastewater treatment facilities within the supplier’s service area that generate recycled water.

6.2.4.2 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal
The section below includes a description of the wastewater collection and treatment systems in Fortuna’s service area, including a quantification of the amount of wastewater collected and treated and the methods of wastewater disposal.

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6.2.4.2.1 Wastewater Collected Within the Service Area
Fortuna owns and operates a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and associated wastewater collection and disposal facilities that serve a population of 12,300 residential, commercial, and institutional users in the City of Fortuna and the RohnervilleCampton Heights area.

The WWTP is located to the west of the City of Fortuna, California, and east of the Eel River. Treated wastewater is discharged from Discharge Point 001 to Strongs Creek during winter discharge months and to the percolation ponds, which are hydrologically connected to the Eel River, during the summer through Discharge Point 003.

Flows enter the treatment facility by gravity from the north part of the City and through a force main at a lift station on Strongs Creek.

The lift station conveys sewage from the south end of the City.

Sewage enters the plant north of the headworks.

6.2.4.2.2 Wastewater Treatment and Discharge
The Facility is designed to treat an average dry weather flow of 1.5 mgd, and a peak wet weather flow of 7.0 mgd. When influent flows exceed 3 to 4 mgd, influent is partially diverted to an emergency overflow basin. Wastewater in the equalization basins is returned for treatment during low flow periods. Wastewater enters the headworks, which provides grit and screenings removal with an automatic bar screen and grit channels. Primary sedimentation in one of three circular primary clarifiers settles out heavier solids, and sludge collectors in the tanks sweep the sludge into a sludge hopper where it is pumped to the anaerobic digester or gravity belt sludge thickener. Secondary treatment includes mixing primary effluent with return-activated sludge (RAS) in the aeration basins.

Mixed liquor from the aeration basins flows to two final clarifiers to settle out activated sludge. Disinfection is achieved using chlorine gas and ammonia to form chloramines, followed by dechlorination.

Effluent is discharged to one of two discharge points, based on the time of year. From October 1 through May 14, treated effluent is discharged through Discharge Point 001 to Strongs Creek, a tributary to the Eel River. From May 15 to September 30, treated effluent is discharged through Discharge Point 003 into two parallel percolation ponds adjacent to the Eel River. Historically, Discharge Point 003 was considered a discharge to land. Water Board staff has determined that the percolation ponds are below the mean high water mark of the Eel River and that water has been seen surfacing from groundwater into the percolation ponds. For these reasons, the percolation ponds are considered hydrologically connected to the Eel River and are subject to Final Effluent Limitations.

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6.2.4.3 Recycled Water System Description
The wastewater effluent generated from the Fortuna wastewater facility does not meet Title 22 land application standards. Wastewater effluent is "recycled" by reusing it in the wastewater treatment plant (60,000 gallons per day) and avoids the use of potable water in the wastewater treatment plant.

There are no additional facilities or agencies within the City of Fortuna’s service area.

6.2.4.4 Current, Potential, and Projected Recycled Water Uses The City will continue to consider additional opportunities to recycle wastewater effluent in conjunction with a proposed capital improvement project to modify the City's summer discharge location and method. During the feasibility analysis task of this project, the City will examine the regulatory requirements to meet Title 22 regulations for land application, and the cost feasibility of incorporating this alternative into the City's summer discharge regime.

The City is not aware of other potential sources of recycled water.

6.2.4.4.1 Potential Recycled Water Use
Although the City is looking into the feasibility of using recycled water for irrigation of City-owned parks, there are no existing or planned recycled water projects as indicated in Table 23. The City of Fortuna did not project the future use of recycled water in the 2020 UWMP.

6.2.4.4.2 Projected Recycled Water Use
Although the City is looking into the feasibility of using recycled water for irrigation of City-owned parks, there are no existing or planned recycled water projects as indicated in Table 23. The City of Fortuna did not project the future use of recycled water in the 2020 UWMP.

6.2.4.5 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use
Although the City is looking into the feasibility of using recycled water for irrigation of City-owned parks, there are no existing or planned recycled water projects as indicated in Table 23.

6.2.5 Desalinated Water Opportunities
Fortuna is not currently using or considering desalinated water.

6.2.6 Water Exchanges or Transfers
Fortuna is not currently using or considering exchanges or transfers of water.

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6.2.7 Water Exchanges and Transfers

6.2.7.1 Exchanges
Fortuna is not currently using or considering exchanges or transfers of water.

6.2.7.2 Transfers
Fortuna is not currently using or considering exchanges or transfers of water

6.2.7.3 Emergency Interties
The City of Fortuna does not have adjacent water supplies that would allow emergency interties.

6.2.8 Supply From Storage
Fortuna does not have water in storage for later use.

6.2.9 Other
All water supplies have been adequately described by the water sectors defined above.

6.2.10 Future Water Projects
Fortuna has an adequate water supply. Future plans include installing a replacement well for City Well # 5 to increase the water supply available.

6.3 Energy Use
Energy use data for the water supply distribution system is not readily available.

6.4 Submittal Tables
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7.0 WATER SERVICE RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT RISK ASSESSMENT This Section describes the reliability of Fortuna’s water supply and projects the reliability out 25 years. This description will be provided for normal, single dry years and multiple dry years.

7.1 Constraints on Water Sources Considerations
As will be shown in the discussion below, there are no hydrologic, regulatory, climate related constraints in Fortuna’s water source over the planning period.

7.2 Water Service Reliability Assessment (WSRA)
Fortuna relies on groundwater from City-owned groundwater wells in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin. This source is available at a consistent level of use and are not limited by specific legal, environmental, water quality, or climatic factors within a 25- year planning period. Fortuna has no specific plans to supplement or replace the existing sources of water. Based on the above information, the groundwater source for Fortuna is available at a consistent level over the 25-year planning period.

According to the Eel River Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2022, Public water suppliers utilizing groundwater within the Eel River Valley basin include City of Fortuna, City of Rio Dell, Riverside Community Services District (CSD), Loleta CSD, Palmer Creek CSD, Hydesville Community Water District, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, and Del Oro Water Company.

The average annual groundwater use within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin from water year 2011 through 2020 was approximately 14,837 acre-feet per year.

The sustainable yield for the Basin is estimated to be at least 30,000 acre-feet per year.

The rate of groundwater pumping within the Basin has remained stable during the period of record and historical data, and does not reflect any significant declining trends for groundwater levels.

7.2.1 WSRA Year-Type Characterization
There are three year-types for which the WSRA must be conducted. To conduct this assessment, Suppliers will need to identify what these year-types are and their associated effects on water supplies for their local conditions.

7.2.1.1 Types of Years
The three year-types that must be included in the WSRA include:
 Normal Year. This condition represents the water supplies a Supplier considers available during normal conditions. This could be a single year or averaged range of years that most closely represents the average water supply available to the Supplier. In this Guidebook, DWR uses the terms “average” and “normal” interchangeably when addressing the water-year type.
 Single Dry Year. Suppliers can analyze trends and extremes to identify the relevant single dry year used for their analysis. In general, this will likely be the year that represents the lowest water supply available to the Supplier.

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 Five-Consecutive-Year Drought. There are no specifications for characterizing the WSRA five-consecutive-year drought in Water Code.

7.2.1.2 Sources for Water Data
Data sources used for the WSRA include:
 Precipitation records Eureka (1905-2026);
 Precipitation records Scotia (1925-2026);
 CASGEM monitoring well data; and
 City of Fortuna well records.

The City of Fortuna performed an analysis of annual precipitation totals and 5-year running average precipitation from the nearest weather stations, (Scotia and Eureka), with a continuous historic precipitation record for the past 85 years, (1940-2025). Scotia precipitations statistics are used in this analysis because they more likely represent recharge trends in the Eel River Vally Groundwater Basin, which is the source of groundwater used by Fortuna.

Groundwater elevations from CASGEM monitoring wells within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin representing seasonal high and low groundwater levels were plotted against annual total precipitation trends for Scotia and Eureka. Single driest year and the driest 5 consecutive years are noted on the graphs. Monitoring well locations relative to the Fortuna groundwater wells is provided on the maps below the graphs.

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Station #
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations
Drought Impacts
23181
Seasonal high levels are
somewhat responsive to single dry
years and 5 driest years.

Seasonal low levels are
not responsive in dry
seasons or 5 driest years.

Not apparent
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Station #
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations
Drought Impacts
36943
Seasonal high levels are somewhat
responsive to single dry years and
5 driest years.

Seasonal low levels are not
responsive in dry seasons or
5 driest years.

Not apparent
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Station #
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations
Drought Impacts
36944
Seasonal high levels are
somewhat responsive to
single dry years and 5 driest
years.

Seasonal low levels are not
responsive in dry driest
years, slight response
during driest 5 years
Dry season groundwater
elevations decreased during
the 5-driest years but
rebounded within 5-years.

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Groundwater elevation observations from the CASGEM wells shown above indicate that groundwater levels are generally stable over the observation period and dry season groundwater elevations are generally not responsive to the periods of historic drought.

Annual average static and pumping groundwater elevations from the City of Fortuna wells in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin were plotted showing the single driest year, the driest 5-years, and the well bottom as shown below;
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Observations regarding the above graphs are tabulated below:

City
Well
#
Static Water Level
Observations
Pumping Water
Level
Observations
Drought
Impacts
Distance from
Pumping
Elevation to the
Well Bottom
1 Variable but increasing
over the observation
period.

Decreasing over
the observation
period but stable
for the last 10
years.

Not
apparent 65 feet
2 Generally decreasing
over observation period,
stable for last 10 years
(including driest single
year.)
Decreasing over
the observation
period but stable
for the last 10
years.

Not
apparent 50 feet
4 Generally stable for the
observation period, more
variability in past 10
years
Slight decrease
over the
observation
period but stable
for the last 10
years.

Not
apparent 75 feet
5 Generally stable for the
observation period, more
variability in past 10
years
Decreasing over
the observation
period, relatively
stable last 6
years
Not
apparent 20 feet
Conclusions regarding water source reliability include:
• Periods of dry weather appear to have an impact on the seasonally high groundwater elevations in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin; • Periods of dry weather do not appear to have an impact on the seasonally low groundwater elevation trends in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin; and • The Fortuna water supply has been reliable even during periods of record low precipitation.

7.2.2 WSRA Supply and Demand Comparison
The following section describes the water supply and demand assessment that compares the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the long-term total projected water use over the next 20 years, in fiveyear increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and a drought lasting five consecutive water years.

7.2.2.1 Single Dry Year
Based on the analysis of 85-years of precipitation data from Scotia, the single driest year was 2020, with only 48% of normal precipitation as shown below:

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Based on the review of historic precipitation data, historic groundwater data from CASGEM monitoring wells, and an evaluation of historic City well data lead to the following findings:
 Periods of dry weather appear to have an impact on the seasonally high groundwater elevations in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin;
 Periods of dry weather do not appear to have an impact on the seasonally low groundwater elevation trends in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin; and
 The Fortuna water supply has been reliable even during periods of record low precipitation.

Based on the findings above and the projected demand, it is likely that if there were another single dry year, like the one in 2020 in the planning period, there would be sufficient supply to meet demand.

7.2.2.2 Five Consecutive Dry Years
Based on the analysis of 85-years of precipitation data from Scotia, the driest 5 consecutive years were from 1989-1992, with only 75% of normal precipitation as shown below:

Based on the findings above and the projected demand, it is likely that if there were another 5 dry years, like the one 1989-1992 in the planning period, there would be sufficient supply to meet demand.

7.2.3 WSRA Description of Management Tools and Options
The City of Fortuna has management tools and options to use that will maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions. Some of the management actions or programs the City may implement in response to the surplus or shortage include:
• Expected use reduction due to increased implementation of Demand Management Measures (DMMs);
• Implementation of drought stages;
• Savings from codes and standards; and
• Increased drought messaging.

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7.3 Drought Risk Assessment
“Drought Risk Assessment” (DRA) means a method that examines water shortage risks based on the driest five-year historic sequence for the agency’s water supply,

7.3.1 DRA Data, Methods, and Basis for Water Shortage Conditions The Fortuna data, methods and basin water shortage conditions are described in section 2 of the Fortuna Water Shortage Contingency Plan, 2021 (Appendix D).

7.3.2 DRA Individual Water Source Reliability
The drought risk assessment was performed on the single source of water for Fortuna, groundwater.

7.3.3 DRA Total Water Supply and Use Comparison
Based on the drought risk assessment conducted in the section above, the Fortuna water supply (groundwater from the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin) is fully reliable under most, if not all, historical conditions.

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8.0 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
This Section describes Fortuna’s staged plan for dealing with water shortages, including a catastrophic supply interruption.

The Fortuna Water Shortage Contingency Plan contains the following prescriptive elements:
• Key attributes of its Water Supply Reliability Analysis conducted pursuant to Water Code Section 10635. [Water Code Section 10632(a)(1)];
• Six standard water shortage levels correspond to progressive ranges of up to 10-, 20-, 30-, 40-, and 50-percent shortages and greater than 50-percent shortage. [Water Code Section 10632 (a)(3)(A)];
• Locally appropriate “shortage response actions” for each shortage level, with a corresponding estimate of the extent the action will address the gap between supplies and demands. [Water Code Section 10632 (a)(4)]; • Procedures for conducting an annual water supply and demand assessment with prescribed elements. Under Water Code Section 10632.1, urban water Suppliers are required to submit, by July 1 of each year, beginning in the year following adoption of the 2020 UWMP, an annual water shortage assessment report to DWR. [Water Code Section 10632 (a)(2)]Water Shortage Contingency Plan UWMP Guidebook 2020 8-5;
• Communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, and government entities of any current or predicted water shortages and associated response actions. [Water Code Section 10632 (a)(5)];
• Monitoring and reporting procedures to ensure appropriate data is collected to monitor customer compliance and to respond to any state reporting requirements. [Water Code Section 10632(a)(9)]; and
• A re-evaluation and improvement process to assess the functionality of its WSCP and to make appropriate adjustments as may be warranted. [Water Code Section 10632(a)(10)].

8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis
The Water Shortage Contingency plan contains a water supply reliability analysis. Fortuna relies on groundwater from City-owned groundwater wells in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin. This source is available at a consistent level of use and are not limited by specific legal, environmental, water quality, or climatic factors within a 25-year planning period. Fortuna has no specific plans to supplement or replace the existing sources of water. Based on the above information, the groundwater source for Fortuna is available at a consistent level over the 25-year planning period.

8.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures Annually the City will perform a Water Supply and Assessment as described in the water shortage contingency plan and described in the sections below. Fortuna will prepare Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments as described in the section below.

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8.2.1 Decision-Making Process
The City's Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment will follow approximate schedule listed below:
• Second week of May: Data collection, precipitation data, groundwater elevation data from CASGEM well, and groundwater elevation data from City wells.
• Third week of May: Data evaluation. Determine current year unconstrained demand, current year available supply, identify existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints, and generate the Draft-Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
• Fourth week of May: Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment reviewed by Public Works Director and City Manager and finalized. • First week in June: Notice of public meeting.
• Third week in June: Report presented to City Council for approval. • July 1: Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment to the Department of Water Resources.

8.2.2 Data and Methodologies
Fortuna will prepare Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments utilizing the following data:
• Precipitation data from the Woodley Island Station;
• Groundwater elevation data from CASGEM wells within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin;
• Projected current year unconstrained demand; and
• Projected current year available supply.

The above data will be evaluated with similar methodologies and added to the analysis of water supply reliability contained in Section 2 of the Fortuna WSCP (Appendix D).

8.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels
The City of Fortuna Water Shortage Contingency Plan consists of the following stages of rationing and demand reduction goals:

Stage Demand Reduction Goals
Stage 1-Voluntary Conservation 20%
Stage 2-Mandatory Conservation 20-30%
Stage 3-Emergency Water Shortage 30-50%
Stage 4-Critical Water Shortage Emergency >50%
The declaration of a specific stage of water shortage emergency will depend on several variables including:
• Statewide drought conditions;
• Local drought conditions;
• Static water levels in City water wells (compared to previous years measurements for the same month); and
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• State regulations, notices and orders.

A graphic correlation between the shortage level (stages) contained in this WSCP and the 2020 WSCP mandated shortage levels are shown below:
2020 WSCP mandated shortage levels
Stage
Demand
Reduction
Goals Stage
Shortage
Level
Stage 1-
Voluntary
Conservation
20% 1 < 10%
Stage 2-
Mandatory
Conservation
20-30% 2 10-20%
Stage 3-
Emergency
Water
Shortage
30-50% 3 20-30%
Stage 4-Critical
Water
Shortage
Emergency
>50% 4 30-40%
5 40-50%
6 >50%

8.4 Shortage Response Actions
During a Stage I water shortage voluntary water conservation is requested of all customers including the specific voluntary measures below:

Use water efficient indoor devices (faucet aerators, low flow toilets, water efficient washers, water efficient shower heads and water efficient sprinkler heads).

Equip automatic commercial car washes with a water recycling system.

Refrain from the cleaning of building exteriors, mobile homes, cars, boats, and recreational vehicles unless the hose is equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle.

Refrain from washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other exterior paved areas except by public agency for the purpose of public safety.

Install hose-end shutoff nozzles on all garden and utility hoses.

Placement of a water emergency notice in each room in hotels and motels; Refrain from landscape watering between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Refrain from serving water in a restaurant or other commercial food service establishment except upon the request of a patron.

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During a Stage 2 water shortage water uses as indicated in the table below are nonessential and are restricted:

The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shutoff nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use.

The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system.

Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other exterior paved areas except by public agency for the purpose of public safety.

Use of any hose without a quick acting shutoff nozzle.

Outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water except for Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures.

During a Stage 3 water shortage emergency, in addition to the restricted water uses in earlier Stages, water uses indicated below are nonessential and are prohibited:

Automated commercial car washes without a water recycling system.

Operating a hotel, motel or other commercial lodging establishment without offering patrons the option to forego the daily laundering of towels, sheets and linens.

Any leaks that are not repaired within 24 hours.

Serving of drinking water at restaurants unless requested.

Washing of exterior structures.

Filling of swimming pools and hot tubs is prohibited.

During a Stage 4 water shortage emergency, in addition to the restricted water uses in earlier stages, water uses indicated below are nonessential and are prohibited:

Hydrant and bulk water permits.

Washing of cars, boats, trailers, or other vehicles.

Street cleaning or dust control with potable water.

Use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption.

Landscape irrigation or watering of lawns or gardens.

Installation of new landscaping which requires any irrigation or watering.

Sewer system maintenance, fire protection training, or flushing of hydrants with potable water.

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8.4.1 Supply Augmentation
Fortuna has access to an ample supply of water and does not have access to an augmentation supply.

8.4.2 Demand Reduction
Demand reductions are contained in Section 8.4 above.

8.4.3 Operational Changes
Operational changes include elimination of sewer system maintenance, fire protection training, or flushing of hydrants with potable water, and prohibiting the use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption.

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions
Additional mandatory restrictions and prohibited activities enacted in stage 3 and 4 water shortage emergency as indicated in Section 8.4 of this plan.

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan
The California Safe Drinking Water Act mandates in Section 4029 that every public water system include a Disaster Response Plan as part of their Emergency Notification Plan. This plan will outline the steps to be taken to maintain or return water service to the City’s customers after a major disaster.

The City of Fortuna prepared an Emergency Operations Plan in 2021 which describes the actions the City will take during a catastrophic interruption of water supplies.

The shallow wells that provide water to the City of Fortuna are susceptible to two types of emergency situations, earthquakes and contamination.

In the event of a major earthquake or groundwater contamination, a water shortage contingency plan would be implemented, which would include rationing of the water storage reservoirs. However, if an earthquake were substantial enough to damage the well casing, pumping system, distribution system, and reservoirs, the water supply would be decreased. In this case, another temporary water supply would need to be used. The option is to have water transported by truck from the City of Eureka.

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
A copy of the most recent draft 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, or Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106- 390) that addresses seismic risk is included as Appendix E.

8.5 Communication Protocols
On an annual basis in the month of June, Public works staff will perform an Annual Assessment of City water supplies, state regulatory requirements, notices, or orders, and determine if a water shortage emergency exists or is imminent within Fortuna’s water service area.

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The results of the Annual Assessment will be communicated to the Public Works Director and the City Manager.

The City Manager will report the findings of the Annual Assessment to the City Council before the end of June. The City Manager may recommend a water shortage emergency resolution to the City Council if warranted.

If a water shortage emergency is declared, it will be communicated to the water customers, general public, interested parties, and local and regional government agencies utilizing any of the following methods: bill inserts, press releases, radio spots, social medial posts, and blog posts.

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement
Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13 is included in Appendix F. Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.080 establishes the enforcement authority for the above listed water use restrictions. Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.100 and 110 establish authority for the City to disconnect water service and to issue fines for violating water use restrictions.

8.7 Legal Authorities

8.7.1 Legal Authorities
The legal authority for the Water Shortage Contingency Plan is contained in the Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.

8.7.2 Declaration of Water Shortage
The legal authority to declare a water shortage is contained in Fortuna Municipal Code Section 13.13.015 (Declaration of a water shortage emergency).

Per Fortuna Municipal Code Section 13.13.040, “Declaration of a water shortage emergency requires a public hearing with a public notice in a newspaper seven days prior to the hearing (California Water Code Section 352). The public hearing and public notice is not required in the event of a breakage or failure of the water distribution system causing an immediate emergency (California Water Code Section 351). The city council, upon recommendation by the city manager, shall determine, and declare by resolution, the stage of response action necessary.”

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8.8 Financial Consequences of a Water Shortage Contingency Plan

8.8.1 Financial Impacts and Mitigation Action
During the implementation of the various water shortage emergency stages, there will be an impact on revenue and expenses for the City due to the anticipated demand reduction.

The table below indicates the net impact on revenue given the various demand reduction scenarios. This is intended to be a general analysis of revenue impact and is based on the 2013-2014 annual budget.
2013-2014
Revenues
Normal
Year
Stage 2
20%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 3
30%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 4
50%
Volumetric
Reduction
Connections 4,350
Monthly Base Rate/Connection $23.03
Monthly Base Rate Revenue $100,181
Annual Base Rate Revenue $1,202,166 $1,202,166 $1,202,166 $1,202,166 Annual Volumetric Revenue $1,070,834 $856,667 $749,584 $535,417 Total Annual Revenue $2,273,000 $2,058,833 $1,951,750 $1,737,583 2013-2014
Expenses
Stage 2
20%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 3
30%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 4
50%
Volumetric
Reduction
Fixed Expenses (T&D and
Admin) $773,000 $773,000 $773,000 $773,000
Variable Expense $434,000 $347,200 $303,800 $217,000
CIP Reserve $1,066,000 $1,066,000 $1,066,000 $1,066,000 Total Annual Expense $2,273,000 $2,186,200 $2,142,800 $2,056,000 Anticipated Shortfall (12-month
event) 0 $(127,367) $(191,050) $(318,417)
Anticipated Shortfall (4-month
event) 0 $(42,456) $(63,683) $(106,139)
Anticipated Shortfall (2-month
event) 0 $(21,228) $(31,842) $(53,070)
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four-month duration resulting in a net reduction in revenue ranging from $31,842 to $63,683.

The City of Fortuna has several options it can consider for handling the anticipated revenue impact including:
• Reduce funds allocated for the Capitol Improvements Funds (CIP) reserve, thereby reducing the CIP reserve fund and delaying implementation of CIP projects;
• During the next rate study, develop a water shortage surcharge (rate structure) that automatically goes into effect upon declaration of a specific stage of water shortage emergency; or
• During the next rate study include the establishment of a water shortage emergency fund that will be available in the event of a water shortage emergency.

8.8.2 Reporting Cost of Compliance With Excessive Water Use Prohibition During Drought Emergency
Fortuna prohibits excessive water use from individually-metered or sub-metered residential customers through an excessive water use ordinance(s), Fortuna Municipal Code Section 13.13.040. The cost of compliance with this part of Water Code is reported as part of Fortuna’s WSCP (Appendix f).

8.9 Monitoring and Reporting.

During a declared water shortage emergency water production volumes will be reviewed monthly, including a calculation of Gallons Per Capita per Day (GPCD), and comparison to the same month of the year just prior to the declaration of a water shortage emergency.

8.10 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Refinement Procedures The District’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan was developed and included in the 2020 UWMP. The District’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan is included in Appendix D. As part of the UWMP development process (every 5 years) the Water Shortage Contingency Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary.

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction
The City of Fortuna is not aware of any water features that use potable water without a recirculation system.

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, Availability, and Amendment Procedures The 2025 UWMP was adopted by the City Council on June 15, 2026. Within 30 days after adoption of the 2025 UWMP (including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan), the City submitted a CD or hardcopy of the adopted 2025 UWMP to the California State Library, and an electronic copy was provided to Humboldt County Planning Department.

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9.0 DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURE
This Section will describe Fortuna’s efforts to promote conservation and to reduce demand for their water supply and will specifically address several demand management measures (DMMs).

9.1 Demand Management Measures for Retail Suppliers

9.1.1 Implementation Over the Past Five Years
Over the past five years the City of Fortuna has focused water conservation efforts on public education, outreach, and programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss.

9.1.2 Implementation to Achieve Water-Use Targets
Fortuna met their 2020 water use goal in 2020. To maintain water conservation in the service area Fortuna will continue to emphasize public education and outreach with other water retailers and programs to assess and manage distribution real loss.

Programs To Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss Fortuna will continue to conduct annual AWWA water loss audits and focus on correcting detected water leaks, and refining the data generation process.

9.1.3 Required Demand Management Measures
This section describes the required demand management measures.

9.1.3.1 Water-Waste Prevention Ordinances
Water Waste Prevention Ordinance
Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13 prohibits the waste of water. “No water furnished by the City may be wasted.” 13.13.060)

9.1.3.2 Metering
All Fortuna customer sectors are metered including separate meters for single-family residential, commercial, industrial, and educational facilities.

All customers are on meters and are billed by volume used

9.1.3.3 Conservation Pricing
The City of Fortuna utilizes a uniform rate structure that results in conservation pricing (the more you use the more you pay).

9.1.3.4 Public Education and Outreach
The City of Fortuna supports initiatives to inform the public about water conservation. In the future, Fortuna will continue these efforts to raise public awareness of water conservation issues in a similar manner.

The City has a link on its webpage to promote water use awareness and water conservation. Annual Consumer Confidence Reports include information about water conservation.

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• Public announcements and discussions at public meetings; • Flyers are available at City Hall which promote water conservation; • The City website has a link to water conservations tips and tools; • Annual conservation message is placed in the Consumer Confidence Report;
• Each water user has access to a website that reports their monthly water use for the past 12-months; and
• City-sponsored water conservation booth at local City events including the apple harvest , Chamber of Commerce events, and others.

9.1.3.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss
Fortuna performs AWWA Water Loss Audits on an annual basis. Fortuna has meters on all services and sources. Due to the water distribution system’s age and area seismic activities, Fortuna routinely monitors for leaks, conducts distribution system repair and meter calibration activities.

Fortuna will measure the effectiveness of this DMM by ongoing monitoring of system loss.

9.1.3.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support
The Utilities Supervisor has been assigned as the City Conservation Coordinator and has overall responsibility for oversight and implementation of the water conservation program(s).

9.1.3.7 Other Demand Management Measures
Fortuna is continually improving the billing programs to facilitate better tracking of water.

9.2 Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Suppliers

9.2.1 Required Demand Management Measures

9.2.1.1 Metering
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

9.2.1.2 Public Education and Outreach
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

9.2.1.3 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

9.2.1.4 Other Demand Management Measures
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

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9.2.2 Wholesale Demand Management Measures

9.2.2.1 Asset Management
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

9.2.2.2 Supplier Assistance Programs
Fortuna is not classified as a wholesaler, and this section does not apply.

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10.0 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND

IMPLEMENTATION
The following steps will be used for the 2025 UWMP adoption, submittal, and to make it available to the public:

10.1 Plan Completion Timeline
Notice of preparation to cities and
counties that the Supplier will be
reviewing the UWMP and considering
amendments to the plan 60 days prior to
Adoption Hearing
February 5, 2026
Legal Notice of Public Hearing (The TimeStandard, Mad River Union, and North Coast Journal Inc.)
Week of May 25, 2026
Legal Notice of Public Hearing (from The
Time-Standard, Mad River Union, and
North Coast Journal Inc.

Week June1, 2026
Public Hearing and Adoption 2025 UWMP June 15, 2026
Submit the 2025 UWMP to the
Department of Water Resources by July
1, 2026
June 30, 2026
Submittal to other agencies June 30, 2026
Submittal the Cities 2025 UWMP and
WSCP to the California Public Utilities
Commission as part of its general rate
case filings.

June 30, 2026

10.2 Notice of Plan Preparation
On February 5, 2026, the District provided a notice of plan preparation to:
• Humboldt County Planning and Building Department; and • Palmer Creek CSD.

A copy of the notification of UWMP revision is contained in Appendix B.

10.3 Notice of Public Hearing
The City notified Palmer Creek CSD and Humboldt County Planning and Building Department of the time and place of the public hearing (Appendices G). Pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Times Standard newspaper in the week of May 25, 2026, and the week of June 1, 2026, and was posted at Fortuna City Hall where it was available for public review. Notice of Public Hearing was provided to Palmer Creek CSD and Humboldt County Planning and Building Department on (Table 10-1 W) on May 25, 2026 (Appendix G).

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10.4 Public Hearing and Adoption
The City held its public hearing for the 2025 UWMP at its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 15, 2026. Following the hearing, the City Council adopted the 2025 UWMP as prepared. The certificate of Publication of the Legal Notice of Public Hearing is contained in Appendix G.. The City Council Agenda; and City Council Resolution Adopting the District’s 2025 UWMP are contained in Appendix H.

10.5 Plan Submittal

10.5.1 Submitting a UWMP and Water Shortage Contingency Plan to DWR The City’s 2025 UWMP was submitted to the DWR within 30 days of adoption on June 30, 2026. On June 30, 2026 the 2025 UWMP was submitted as an electronic copy to the California State Library, and electronic copy to the County of Humboldt, and to Palmer Creek CSD within its service area.

10.5.2 Electronic Data Submittal
Submittal of the 2026 UWMP was through the DWR’s Water Use Efficiency data online submittal tool.

10.5.3 Submitting a UWMP, Including WSCP, to the California State Library On June 30, 2026 the 2025 UWMP was submitted as an electronic copy to the California State Library

10.5.4 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties
An electronic copy of the 2025 UWMP was provided to the County of Humboldt, and Palmer Creek CSD.

10.6 Public Availability
The City made its 2025 UWMP available for public review and held a public hearing to receive input. After adoption of the 2025 UWMP, the City made the plan available for public review at City Hall, as well as on the District’s website (https://www.friendlyfortuna.com).

10.7 Notification to Public Utilities Commission
The Cities 2025 UWMP and WSCP were submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission as part of its general rate case filings.

10.8 Plan Implementation
The City will implement its 2025 UWMP adopted pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the schedule set forth in its plan.

10.9 Amending an Adopted Urban Water Management Plan or Water Shortage Contingency Plan

10.9.1 Amending a UWMP or WSCP
Any changes to the 2025 UWMP shall be adopted by the City Council. All notification, public hearing, adoptions, and submittal requirements shall be followed for an amended plan.

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10.9.2 Submitting Revised Water Shortage Contingency Plan If the Water Shortage Contingency Plan is revised and adopted by the City Council, the City will follow notification, public hearing, adoptions, and submittal requirements for an amended plan.

10.10 Submittal Tables
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References
City of Fortuna, 2021. 2020 Fortune UWMP
DRAFT
TABLES
DRAFT
CA1210006 City of Fortuna 4,857 385
Total 4,857 385
Public Water System
Number
Public Water System
Name
Number of Municipal
Connections 2025
Submittal Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

Volume of Water
Supplied 2025 (MG)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

DRAFT
Select
One
Name of Regional Alliance or
RUWMP (Drop Down List)
NOTES:

Submittal Table 2-2: Plan Identification
Type of Plan
Individual UWMP
If Water Supplier is also a member of a SB X7-7
Regional Alliance, select name from the drop-down.

Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP)
If Supplier selected RUWMP, select name from the
drop-down.

DRAFT
Supplier is a wholesale supplier
Supplier is a retail supplier
UWMP Tables are in calendar years
UWMP Tables are in fiscal years
Unit MG
Submittal Table 2-3: Supplier Identification
Type of Supplier (select one or both)
Fiscal or Calendar Year (select one)
If using fiscal years provide month and date that the fiscal year begins (mm/dd)
Units of measure used in UWMP
(Select from the drop down list).

DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent
throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES:

DRAFT
Submittal Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange Water Code Section 10631(h)
The retail Supplier has informed the following wholesale supplier(s) of projected water use.

Wholesale Water Supplier Name
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

DRAFT
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050(opt)
13,550 14,669 15,881 17,193 18,613 20,150
Submittal Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected Water Code Section 10631(a)
Population
Served
NOTES: Population projections from the Census and City of Fortuna General Plan Policy Document Envision 2030, Adopted October 2010.

DRAFT
Use Type
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only use types that will be recognized by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Volume (MG)
Potable
Single Family Potable 257.69
Multi-Family Potable 0.26
Commercial Potable 42.40
Industrial Potable 2.79
Institutional/Governmental Potable 12.56
Landscape Potable 6.91
Distribution System Water Loss Potable 62
385.0057578
0 Total 385
Submittal Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water — Actual Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
NOTES: Population growth projections(1.6%) from the Census and City of Fortuna General Plan Policy Document Envision 2030, Adopted October 2010, was used to project demand.

DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3. 2025 Actual Water Use
Add additional rows as needed
Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
Additional Description
(as needed)
DRAFT
Use Type
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only Use Types that will be recognized
by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
2030 (MG) 2035 (MG) 2040 (MG) 2045 (MG) 2050 opt (MG)
Single Family Potable 279.0 302.0 327.0 354 383
Multi-Family Potable 0.3 0.3 0.3 0 0
Commercial Potable 45.9 49.7 53.8 58 63
Industrial Potable 3.0 3.3 3.5 4 4
Institutional/Governmental Potable 13.6 14.7 15.9 17 19 Landscape Potable 7.5 8.1 8.8 9 10
Distribution System Water Loss Potable 67.5 73.1 79.1 86 93 417 451 488 529 573
0 0 0 0 0
Total 417 451 488 529 573
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Subtotal Non-Potable
Subtotal Potable
Add additional rows as needed.

Submittal Table 4-2 Retail: Total Uses for Potable, and Non-Potable Water — Projected Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Projected Water Use
(Report To the Extent that Records are Available)
Additional Description
(as needed)
NOTES:

DRAFT
Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections?
Drop down list (y/n) No
If "Yes" to above, state the section or page number, in the cell to the right, where citations of the codes, ordinances, or otherwise are utilized in demand projections are found.

Optional Suppliers may complete Optional Submittal Table 4-4 R to quantify the expected savings.

Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included In Projections? Drop down list (y/n) Yes
Optional If the method for accounting Lower Income Residential Demands has been included, provide page number where this accounting can be found. No Submittal Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections Water Code Section 10631 (a), 10631 (d)(4)(A), and 10631 (d)(4)(B) NOTES:

DWR NOTES: Additional guidance is provided in Appendix K.

DRAFT
2030
(MG)
2035
(MG)
2040
(MG)
2045
(MG)
2050 opt
(MG)
Optional Submittal Table 4-4 Retail: Passive Water Savings Projections Water Code Section 10631(d)(4)(A)
Passive savings
Add additional rows as needed
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Description
(Codes, Standards, Ordinances, or Plans)
NOTES:

DRAFT
Public Water System ID #
Reported in Table 2-1 R Reporting Period Submitted to DWR Water Loss Audit Program (yes/no) 2020 Yes
2021 Yes
2022 Yes
2023 Yes
2024 Yes
Submittal Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(A)
DWR NOTES: Suppliers will provide a link to the WUEdata submittals of their Water Loss Audit Reports.

NOTES:

Report submittal status for all five years for each Public Water System as available.

Add rows as needed
DRAFT
2028 Real Water Loss
Standard per Unit per
day
Units for Real
Water Loss
Drop down list
Number of Units
(Connections or Miles
corresponding with
units selected)
Volume of Total Real
Loss
(from AWWA Water
Loss Audit)
(MG)
2028 Apparent Water
Loss Standard per
Unit per Day
Units for
Apparent Water
Loss
Number of
Connections
Volume of Total
Apparent Loss
(from AWWA Water
Loss Audit)
(MG)
CA1210006 Yes 25.9
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
4695 47.164 27.5 3.3
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
4695 4.9 2.9
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
Submittal Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C)
NOTES:

Apparent Water Loss
Did the Water Board Calculate a
Water Loss Standard for this
Public Water System? (y/n)
If no, Supplier will not complete
this row.

Real Water Loss
Water Board's Calculated Water Loss Standards
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) for Water Loss MUST remain consistent with units reported in Submittal Table 2-3. The units reported in Submittal Table 2-3 are used in this table's calculations.

Public Water
System ID #
Reported in
Submittal Table 2-1
R
Add additional rows as needed.

Most Recent AWWA Water Loss Audit
Real Water
Loss Per Unit
per Day
Most Recent AWWA Water Loss Audit
Apparent Water
Loss Per Unit per
Day
State Water Board Standard State Water Board Standard
DRAFT
Actual 2025 GPCD
(From SB X7-7
Compliance Form)
Did Supplier meet
the 2020 Target in
2025?
No Individual Target 105 Yes NA
Submittal Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress Water Code Section 10608.40
NOTES:

Did Supplier
Achieve Targeted
Reduction for
2020?
2020 Target Actual 2020 GPCD
Regional Alliance
Target or
Individual
Target?
Drop down list
DWR NOTES:

Suppliers calculating a 2025 GPCD will need to complete and submit SB X 7-7 Compliance Tables to verify the use of SB X7-7 Methodologies.

Suppliers that were part of a merger or consolidation since 2020 see Chapter 5 and Appendix P for guidance.

NA=Not Applicable
Check the box if the Supplier was not an Urban Water Supplier during or before the 2020 UWMP reporting cycle.

Proceed to the next table.

Only for suppliers that did not meet the
Target in 2020
See DWR NOTES below.

Was Supplier part of a
merger or
consolidation since
2020?
DRAFT
Groundwater Type
Drop Down List
May use each category
multiple times
Potable or
Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Location or Basin Name 2021 (MG) 2022 (MG) 2023 (MG) 2024 (MG) 2025 (MG) Alluvial Basin Potable Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin 421.7 385.9 380.3 382.2 385.0 422 386 380 382 385
Add additional rows as needed
Submittal Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
Water Code Section 10631(4) and 10631(4)(c)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES
Total
Check the box if the Supplier does not pump groundwater.

Proceed to the next table.

Check the box if all or part of the groundwater described below is desalinated. (OPTIONAL) DRAFT
Name of Wastewater
Collection Agency
Wastewater
Volume Metered
or Estimated?

OPTIONAL
Drop Down List
Volume of Wastewater
Collected from UWMP
Service Area 2025 (MG)
Name of Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) and
Place ID Number
Drop down list
Is WWTP
Located Within
UWMP Area?
Drop Down List
City of Fortuna Metered 415
Fortuna City WWTP, Place ID
225089
Yes
415
Check the box if there is no wastewater collection system.

Proceed to the next table.

NOTES:

Submittal Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633(a)
Percentage of 2025 service area population served by wastewater collection system (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of 2025 service area served by wastewater collection system (OPTIONAL) DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Total Wastewater Received from UWMP
Service Area in 2025:

Add additional rows as needed
DRAFT
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(MG)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(MG)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(MG)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(MG)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(MG)
Name of other
entity
Fortuna City WWTP,
Place ID 225089 Yes 415 415 - -
Secondary,
Disinfected - 23 415 0
415 415 0 0 415 0 0
Submittal Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area Water Code Section 10633(b)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

IPR: Indirect Potable Reuse would have the treatment level of its end use requirement in the Level of Treatment drop-down.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Water Recycled Outside
of UWMP Service Area
(enter data as applicable)
Effluent Discharge that is
not a Permitted Recycled
Water Use
(enter data as applicable)
Required Discharge for
Instream Flow
(enter data as applicable)
Delivered to Another Entity for Additional
Treatment
(enter data as applicable)
Add additional rows as needed
2025 Outcomes of Treated Wastewater
Check the box if no wastewater is treated or disposed of within the UWMP service area.

Proceed to the next table.

Does This Plant
Treat
Wastewater
Generated
Outside the
UWMP Service
Area?
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Name and Place
ID Number
Drop down list
Total 2025
Volume of
Water
Treated
(MG)
NOTES: Effluent Discharge that is not a Permitted Recycled Water Use treatment level is secondary. Option not provided in dropdown.

Total
2025 Volume
of Wastewater
Received from
UWMP Service
Area
(As Reported in
Submittal Table
6-2 R) (MG)
Water Recycled Within
UWMP Service Area
(enter data as applicable)
DRAFT
Volume Narrative page number
(OPTIONAL)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Use Type
Drop down list
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Additional Information
(as needed)
Add additional rows as needed
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Potential recycled water use: a description of the feasibility of these uses must be included in the narrative.

Multiple Producers: If you have multiple recycled water producers, submit a separate table for each.

NOTES:
2025 (MG) 2030 (MG) 2050 (MG) 2035
(MG)
2040
(MG)
2045
(MG)
Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
Check box if recycled water is not used and is not planned for use within the service area of the supplier. The supplier will only complete the column on "Potential Recycled Water Use" and submit an accompanying narrative on the feasibility of that potential recycled water use.

Submittal Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633 (c),(d),(e)
Potential Recycled Water Use
Name(s) of Facility/ies Producing (Treating) the Recycled Water (OPTIONAL) :

Name of Supplier Operating the Recycled Water Distribution System (OPTIONAL) :

Volume of Supplemental Water Added in 2025 (OPTIONAL) :

Source of 2025 Supplemental Water (OPTIONAL) :

DRAFT
2020 Projection
for 2025 (MG)
2025 Actual
Use (MG)
0 0
NOTES:

Total
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3 Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Use Type
Drop Down list
Submittal Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual
Water Code Section 10633(e)
Check the box if recycled water was not used in 2025 nor previously projected for use in 2020.

Proceed to the next table.

Add additional rows as needed
DRAFT
Name of Action Description Expected Increase in Recycled Water Use (MG)
0 0
Total (MG)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) MUST remain consistent with units reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

The unit conversion to Acre Feet addresses the Water Code's requirement that this value be provided in acre-feet.

NOTES:

Submittal Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use Water Code Section 10633(f)
Check the box if the Supplier does not plan to expand recycled water use in the future. Supplier will not complete the table below but will provide narrative explanation.

Provide page location of narrative in the UWMP
Add additional rows as needed
Unit Conversion to AF
Planned Implementation Year
DRAFT
Drop Down
List
(yes/no)
If Yes, Supplier Name
Planned for Use
in Year Type
Drop Down List
NOTES:

Submittal Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Water Code Section 10631(f)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Check the box if some or all of the supplier's future water supply projects or programs are not compatible with this table and are described in a narrative format.

Check the box if there are no expected future water supply projects or programs that provide a quantifiable increase to the agency's water supply.

Proceed to the next table.

Planned
Implementation
Year
Add additional rows as needed
Joint Project with other suppliers? Expected
Increase in
Water Supply
to Supplier
(This may be a
range) (MG)
Provide page location of narrative in the UWMP
Name of Future
Projects or Programs
Additional Description
(as needed)
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
DRAFT
Water Supply
Drop down list
May use each category multiple times.

These are the only water supply
categories that will be recognized by
the WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
Actual Volume
(MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes' below
(MG)
Groundwater (not desalinated) Potable 385
385 0
0 0
385 0
Submittal Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
Water Code Section 10631(b)
2025
NOTES:

DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Total Entitlement: e.g. Water Right, Groundwater Allocation, Contracted Amount.

Add additional rows as needed
Total
Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
Additional Description
(as needed)
DRAFT
Water Supply
Reasonably
Available
Volume
(MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (MG)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (MG)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
(MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (MG)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (MG)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (MG)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (MG)
Groundwater (not
desalinated) City Wells Potable 658 658 658 658 658
658 0 658 0 658 0 658 0 658 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
658 0 658 0 658 0 658 0 658 0
Submittal Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Code Section 10631 (b)
Projected Water Supply (Report to the Extent Practicable) Drop down list
May use each category multiple
times. These are the only water
supply categories that will be
recognized by the WUEdata
online submittal tool
Additional
Detail on
Water
Supply
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
2050 (opt)
Add additional rows as needed
Total
NOTES:
2030 2035 2040 2045
Subtotal Non-Potable
Subtotal Potable
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Total Entitlement: e.g. Water Right, Groundwater Allocation, Contracted Amount.

DRAFT
% of Average Supply
Average Year 2004 100%
Single-Dry Year 2020 89%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year 1991 73%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year 1992 82%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year 1993 76%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year 1994 81%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year 1995 81%
519
463
Year Type
Base Year
If not using a calendar
year, type in the last
year of the fiscal,
water year, or range
of years, for example,
water year 2024-
2025, use 2025
Optional Submittal Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats
Check the box if quantification of available supplies is not compatible with this table and is provided elsewhere in the UWMP.

Location: [insert location from UWMP]
Volume Available (MG)
Quantification of available supplies is provided in this table as either volume only, percent only, or both.
381
425
NOTES: Based on precipitation record for Scotia.
392
418
421
DWR NOTES: Supplier may use multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R if different water sources have different base years and the supplier chooses to report the base years for each water source separately. If a Supplier uses multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R, in the "Note" section of each submittal table, state that multiple versions of Submittal Table 7-1 R are being used and identify the particular water source that is being reported in each submittal table.

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table reports the units of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

DRAFT
2030 (MG) 2035 (MG) 2040 (MG) 2045 (MG) 2050 (MG)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table
6-9 R)
658 658 658 658 658
Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table
4-2 R)
417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation
benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings
benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635 (a)
NOTES:

DWR NOTES : Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

DRAFT
Supply totals
Use totals
Surplus/(shortfall)
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Submittal Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
2030 (MG) 2035 (MG)2040 (MG)2045 (MG)
DWR NOTES : Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES
2050 (MG)
DRAFT
2026 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 391
Total Supplies (MG) 658
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 267
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (MG)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (MG)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2027 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 397
Total Supplies (MG) 658
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 261
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (MG)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (MG)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2028 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 403
Total Supplies (MG) 658
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 255
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (MG)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (MG)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2029 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 410
Total Supplies (MG) 658
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 248
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (MG)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (MG)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2030 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 416
Total Supplies (MG) 658
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 242
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (MG)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (MG)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
NOTES:

DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Water Code Section 10635(b)(3)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
DRAFT
2030 (MG)2035 (MG)2040 (MG)2045 (MG)2050 (MG)
Supply totals 658 658 658 658 658
Use totals 417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 658 658 658 658 658
Use totals 417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 658 658 658 658 658
Use totals 417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 658 658 658 658 658
Use totals 417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 658 658 658 658 658
Use totals 417 451 488 529 573
Surplus/(shortfall) 241 207 170 129 85
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Third year
Fifth year
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Fourth year OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
NOTES:

First year
Second year OPTIONAL WSCP Actions
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Standard
Shortage
Levels
Percent
Shortage Range
Suppliers
Shortage
Levels
Percent
Shortage Range
1 Up to 10% 1 10
2 Up to 20% 1 20
3 Up to 30% 2 30
4 Up to 40% 3 40
5 Up to 50% 3 50
6 >50% 4 <50
Submittal Table 8-1: Cross-reference for Standard vs
Supplier Shortage Levels
Water Code Section 10632(a)(3)(B)
Check the box if the Supplier uses the
Standard six levels of water shortage.

Proceed to the next table.

NOTES:

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No
Volume or
Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range)
(MG)
Submittal Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) How much is this going to reduce the
shortage gap?
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Shortage
Level
Supply Augmentation Methods and
Other Actions by Water Supplier
Drop down list
These are the only categories that will be
accepted by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
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City Name 60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
Palmer Creek CSD Yes Yes
County Name
Drop Down List
60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
Humboldt County Yes Yes
Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties Water Code Section 10621(b) and 10642
Add additional rows as needed
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

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based on shapefile B118_v3_BasinBoundaries_NAD83
downloaded April 19, 2010 from DWR website.

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Digital geology GIS data
files obtained from the USGS
for the Geologic map of the Cape
Mendocino, Eureka, Garberville,
and southwestern part of the
Hayfork 30 X 60 Quadrangles
and Adjacent Offshore Area,
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City of Fortuna
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obtained from the USGS
Geologic map of the Cape
Mendocino, Eureka, Garberville,
and southwestern part of the
Hayfork 30 X 60 Quadrangles
and Adjacent Offshore Area,
Northern California. Miscellaneous
Field Maps MF-2336 released in 2000.

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APPENDIX A

UWMP CHECKLIST
DRAFT
Retail
(x = required)
Wholesale
(x = required) Order 2025 Guidebook Location
Water
Code
Section
Summary as Applies to UWMP
Subject
Relevant
Submittal
Table
2025 UWMP
Location
x x 1 Chapter 1 10615
A plan shall describe and evaluate sources of supply,
reasonable and practical efficient uses, reclamation and demand management activities.

Introduction and
overview n/a 1
x x 1 Chapter 1 10630.5
Each plan shall include a simple description of the Supplier’s plan including water availability, future requirements, a strategy for meeting needs, and other pertinent information.

Additionally, a Supplier may also choose to include a simple description at the beginning of each chapter.

Plan preparation n/a 1
x x 2.1 Section 2.1 10620(b) Every person that becomes a Supplier shall adopt UWMP within one year after it has become a Supplier.

Plan preparation n/a 2
x n/a 2.5 Section 2.5 10644
Supplier shall report the Public Water Systems number,
volume of delivered water, and number of connections that are included in this UWMP.

Plan preparation 2-1 3
x x 2.5 Section 2.5 10644
Supplier shall report if this UWMP is an individual UWMP and whether the Supplier belongs to a regional UWMP or regional alliance.

Plan preparation 2-2 2
x x 2.5 Section 2.5 10644
Supplier shall report whether the data is in fiscal or calendar years and the units of measure used for reporting water volumes.

Plan preparation 2-3 2
x x 2.4 Section 2.4 10642
Provide supporting documentation that the Supplier has
encouraged active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic elements of the population within the service area prior to and during the preparation of the plan and
contingency plan.

Plan preparation n/a 3
x x 2.4 Section 2.4.2 10620(d)(
3)
Coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other Suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant
public agencies, to the extent practicable.

Plan preparation n/a 3
x n/a 2.4 Section 2.4.1 10631(h)
Retail Suppliers will include documentation that they have provided their Wholesale Supplier(s)—if any—with water use projections from that source.

Plan preparation 2-4 R 3
n/a x 2.4 Section 2.4.1 10631(h)
Wholesale Suppliers will provide their Suppliers with
identification and quantification of the existing and planned sources of water available from the Wholesale Supplier to the Supplier during various water year types.

Plan preparation 2-4 W n/a
x x 3 Chapter 3.0 10631(a) Describe the Supplier service area. System description n/a 5 x x 3.3 Section 3.3 10631(a) Describe the climate of the Supplier’s service area. System description n/a 6 x x 3.4 Section 3.4.1 10631(a) Provide the current and projected service area populations for 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and optionally 2050.

System description 3-1 7
x x 3.4 Section 3.4.2 10631(a) Describe other social, economic, and demographic factors affecting the Supplier’s water management planning.

System description n/a 7
x x 3.5 Section 3.5 10631(a)
Describe the land uses within the service area… include the current and projected land uses within the existing or
anticipated service area affecting the Supplier’s water management planning. Describe the land uses within the
service area.

System description and
baselines n/a 8
x Optional 4.2 Sections 4.2.3 and

4.2.4 10631(d)(
1)
Quantify past, current, and projected water use, identifying the uses among water use sectors.

System water use 4-1 and 4-2 9
x Optional 4.3 Section 4.3.1 10631(d)(
3)(A)
Report the distribution system water loss for each of the five years preceding the plan update.

System water use 4-5 13
x n/a 4.3 Section 4.3.2 10631(d)(
3)(C)
Retail Suppliers shall provide data to show the distribution loss standards were met.

System water use 4-6 14
x n/a 4.2 Section 4.2.5.4 10631.1(a
)
Include projected water use needed for lower income housing projected in the service area of the Supplier.

System water use 4-3 12
x n/a 4.2 Section 4.2.5.3 10631(d)(
4)(A)
In projected water use, include estimates of water savings from adopted codes, plans, and other policies or laws.

System water use 4-3 15
x n/a 4.2 Section 4.2.5.3 10631(d)(
4)(B)
Provide citations of codes, standards, ordinances, or plans used to make water use projections.

System water use 4-3 15
x n/a 4.2 Section 4.2.5.3 10631(d)(
4)(B)(ii)
To the extent that a Supplier reports the information
described in subparagraph (A), an urban water Supplier
shall… Indicate the extent that the water use projections consider savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or
transportation and land use plans. Water use projections that do not account for these water savings shall be noted of that fact.

System water use 4-3 41
x x 4.2 Section 4.2.5.6 10635(b) Demands under climate change considerations must be included as part of the drought risk assessment.

System water use n/a 13
n/a x 5.1 Section 5.1 10608.36
Wholesale Suppliers shall include an assessment of present and proposed future measures, programs, and policies to help their Retail Suppliers achieve targeted water use reductions.

Baselines and targets n/a n/a
x n/a 5.2 Section 5.2 10608.4
Retail Suppliers shall report on their compliance in meeting their water use targets. Reporting requirements will vary depending on whether the Supplier:
- Was considered an urban retail water supplier in 2020, - Met its 2020 target in 2020, or
- Was part of a merger or consolidation since 2020.

Chapter 5 Subsections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.2.3 address each of these situations.

Baselines and targets 5-1 17
x x 6.1 Section 6.1 10631(b)(
2)
When multiple sources of water supply are identified,
describe the management of each supply in relationship to other identified supplies.

System supplies n/a 20
x x 6.1 Sections 6.1 and

6.2 10631(b)(
1)
Provide a discussion of anticipated supply availability under a normal, single dry year, and a drought lasting five years, as well as more frequent and severe periods of drought,
including changes in supply due to climate change.

System supplies n/a 33
x x 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(C)
Indicate whether groundwater is an existing or planned
source of water available to the Supplier. If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water…
(include) a detailed description and analysis of the location, amount and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the
Supplier for the past five years.

Water supplies and
recycled water 6-1 25
x x 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(A)
Indicate whether a groundwater sustainability plan or
groundwater management plan has been adopted by the
Supplier or if there is any other specific authorization for groundwater management. Include a copy of the plan or
authorization.

System supplies n/a 21
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x
x 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(B)
Describe the groundwater basin. System supplies n/a 21
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(B)
Indicate if the basin has been adjudicated and include a copy of the court order or decree and a description of the amount of water the Supplier has the legal right to pump.

System supplies n/a 21
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(B)
For unadjudicated basins… (include) information as to
whether DWR has identified the basin as a high- or mediumpriority basin in the most current official departmental bulletin…
Water supplies and
recycled water n/a 21
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(B)
For unadjudicated basins… describe efforts by the Supplier to coordinate with sustainability or groundwater agencies to achieve sustainable groundwater conditions.

Water supplies and
recycled water n/a 21
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.2. 10631(b)(
4)(C)
If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water… (include) a detailed description and analysis of the location, amount and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the Supplier for the past five years.

System supplies n/a 24
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.2 10631(b)(
4)(D)
Provide a detailed description and analysis of the amount and location of groundwater that is projected to be pumped. System supplies 6-9 23 xx 6.1 Section 6.1 10631(b)
Identify and quantify the existing and planned sources of water available for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and
optionally 2050.

System supplies 6-8 and 6-9 32
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.7 10631(c) Describe the opportunities for exchanges or transfers of water on a short-term or long-term basis.

System supplies n/a 28
x n/a 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(a)
Describe the wastewater collection and treatment systems in the Supplier’s service area with quantified amount of
collection and treatment and the disposal methods.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-2 25
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(b)
Describe the quantity of treated wastewater that meets
recycled water standards, is being discharged, and is
otherwise available for use in a recycled water project.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-3 25
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(c) Describe the recycled water currently being used in the Supplier's service area.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-4 25
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(d)
Describe and quantify the potential uses of recycled water and provide a determination of the technical and economic feasibility of those uses.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-4 25
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(e)
Describe the projected use of recycled water within the Supplier's service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and describe the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-4 and 6-5 27
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(f)
Describe the actions that may be taken to encourage the use of recycled water and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre-feet of recycled water used per year.

System supplies
(recycled water) 6-6 27
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.5 10633(g) Provide a plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the Supplier's service area.

System supplies
(recycled water) n/a 27
xx 6.2 Section 6.2.6 10631(g) Describe desalinated water project opportunities for longterm supply.System supplies 6-7 27 xx 6.2 Section 6.2.10 10631(f)
Describe the expected future water supply projects and
programs that may be undertaken by the water Supplier to address water supply reliability in average, single-dry, and for a period of drought lasting five consecutive water years.

System supplies 6-7 31
xx 6.3 Section 6.3 and
Appendix O
10631.2(a )
The UWMP must include energy information, as stated in the code, that a Supplier can readily obtain.

System suppliers,
energy intensity
O-1A, O-1B, O1C, and O-2 28
x 7.1 Section 7.1 10634
Provide information on the quality of existing sources of water available to the Supplier and the manner in which water quality affects water management strategies and
supply reliability.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 33
xx 7.2 Section 7.2 10635(a)
Service Reliability Assessment: Assess the water supply reliability during normal, dry, and a drought lasting five consecutive water years by comparing the total water supply sources available to the Supplier with the total projected water use over the next 20 years.

Water supply reliability
assessment
7-2, 7-3, and
7-4 33
xx 7.2 Section 7.2.3 10620(f)
Describe water management tools and options to maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 41
xx 7.3 Section 7.3 10635(b)
Provide a drought risk assessment as part of information considered in developing the demand management measures and water supply projects.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 42
xx 7.3 Section 7.3 10635(b)(
1)
Include a description of the data, methodology, and basis for one or more supply shortage conditions that are necessary to conduct a drought risk assessment for a drought period that lasts five consecutive years.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 42
xx 7.3 Section 7.3 10635(b)(
2)
Include a determination of the reliability of each source of supply under a variety of water shortage conditions.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 40
xx 7.3 Section 7.3 10635(b)(
3)
Include a comparison of the total water supply sources
available to the Supplier with the total projected water use for the drought period.

Water supply reliability
assessment 7-5 45
xx 7.3 Section 7.3 10635(b)(
4)
Include considerations of the historical drought hydrology, plausible changes on projected supplies and demands under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria.

Water supply reliability
assessment n/a 33
xx8 Chapter 8 10632(a) Provide a water shortage contingency plan (WSCP) with specified elements below.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 46
xx8 Chapter 8 10632(a)(
1)
Provide an analysis of water supply reliability (from
Guidebook Chapter 7) in the WSCP.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 46
xx 8.2 Section 8.2 10632(a)(
2)(A)
Provide the written decision-making process and other
methods that the Supplier will use each year to determine its water reliability.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 46
xx 8.2 Section 8.2 10632(a)(
2)(B)
Provide data and methodology to evaluate the Supplier’s water reliability for the current year and one dry year pursuant to factors in the code.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 47
xx 8.3 Section 8.3 10632(a)(
3)(A)
Define six standard water shortage levels of 10%, 20%,
30%, 40%, 50% shortage, and greater than 50% shortage.

These levels shall be based on supply conditions, including percent reductions in supply, changes in groundwater levels, changes in surface elevation, or other conditions. The
shortage levels shall also apply to a catastrophic interruption of supply.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 47
xx 8.3 Section 8.3 10632(a)(
3)(B)
Suppliers with an existing WSCP that uses different water shortage levels must cross reference their categories with the six standard categories.

Water shortage
contingency planning 8-1 48
xx 8.4 Section 8.4 10632(a)(
4)(A)
Suppliers with WSCPs that align with the defined shortage levels must specify locally appropriate supply augmentation actions.

Water shortage
contingency planning 8-2 50
xx 8.4 Section 8.4 10632(a)(
4)(B)
Specify locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages.

Water shortage
contingency planning 8-3 48
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x
x 8.4 Section 8.4 10632(a)(
4)(C)
Specify locally appropriate operational changes. Water shortage contingency planning 8-2 50
xx 8.4 Section 8.4 10632(a)(
4)(D)
Specify additional mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to State-mandated prohibitions are appropriate to local conditions.

Water shortage
contingency planning Table 8-3 48
xx 8.4 Section 8.4 10632(a)(
4)(E)
Estimate the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action.

Water shortage
contingency planning 8-2 and 8-3 54
xx 8.4 Section 8.4.6 10632.5 The UWMP shall include a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan.

Water shortage
contingency plan n/a 50
xx 8.5 Section 8.5 10632(a)(
5)(A)
Suppliers must describe that they will inform customers, the public and others regarding any current or predicted water shortages.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 50
xx 8.5 Section 8.5
10632(a)(
5)(B),
10632(a)(
5)(C)
Suppliers must describe that they will inform customers, the public and others regarding any shortage response actions triggered or anticipated to be triggered and other relevant communications.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 50
x n/a 8.6 Section 8.6 10632(a)(
6)
Retail Supplier must describe how it will ensure compliance with and enforce provisions of the WSCP.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 51
xx 8.7 Section 8.7 10632(a)(
7)(A)
Describe the legal authority that empowers the Supplier to enforce shortage response actions.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 51
xx 8.7 Section 8.7 10632(a)(
7)(B)
Provide a statement that the Supplier will declare a water shortage emergency per Water Code Chapter 3. Water
Shortage Emergencies.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 51
xx 8.7 Section 8.7 10632(a)(
7)(C)
Provide a statement that the Supplier will coordinate with any city or county within which it provides water for the possible proclamation of a local emergency.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 51
xx 8.8 Section 8.8 10632(a)(
8)(A)
Describe the potential revenue reductions and expense
increases associated with activated shortage response
actions.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 52
xx 8.8 Section 8.8 10632(a)(
8)(B)
Provide a description of mitigation actions needed to address revenue reductions and expense increases associated with activated shortage response actions.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
x n/a 8.8 Section 8.8 10632(a)(
8)(C)
Retail Suppliers must describe the cost of compliance with Water Code Chapter 3.3, Excessive Residential Water Use During Drought.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
x n/a 8.9 Section 8.9 10632(a)(
9)
Retail Suppliers must describe the monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures that ensure appropriate data are collected, tracked, and analyzed for purposes of
monitoring customer compliance.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
xx 8.10 Section 8.10 10632(a)(
10)
Describe reevaluation and improvement procedures for
monitoring and evaluation the WSCP to ensure risk tolerance is adequate and appropriate water shortage mitigation
strategies are implemented.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
x n/a 8.11 Section 8.11 10632(b)
Analyze and define water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
xx 8.12 Section 8.12 10632(c)
Make available the WSCP to customers and any city or county where it provides water within 30 days after adoption of the plan.

Water shortage
contingency planning n/a 53
x n/a 9.1 Sections 9.1 10631(e)(
1)
Retail Suppliers shall provide a description of the nature and extent of each demand management measure implemented
over the past five years. The description will address specific measures listed in code.

Demand management
measures
n/a 56
n/ax 9.2 Sections 9.2 10631(e)(
2)
Wholesale Suppliers shall describe specific demand
management measures listed in code, their distribution
system asset management program, and Supplier assistance program.

Demand management
measures
n/a n/a
x n/a 10 Chapter 10 10608.26
(a)
Retail Suppliers shall conduct a public hearing to discuss adoption, implementation, and economic impact of water use targets (recommended to discuss compliance).

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submittal, and
implementation
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xx 10.2 Section 10.2.1 10621(b)
Notify, at least 60 days prior to the public hearing, any city or county within which the Supplier provides water that the Supplier will be reviewing the UWMP and considering
amendments or changes to the plan.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
10-1 58
xx 10.4 Section 10.4 10621(f)
Each urban water Supplier shall update and submit its 2025 plan to DWR by July 1, 202 6.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.2 Sections 10.2.2,

10.3, and 10.5 10642
Provide supporting documentation that the Supplier made the UWMP and WSCP available for public inspection, published notice of the public hearing, and held a public hearing about the UWMP and WSCP.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.2 Section 10.2.2 10642
The Supplier is to provide the time and place of the hearing to any city or county within which the Supplier provides water.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
10-1 58
xx 10.3 Section 10.3.2 10642
Provide supporting documentation that the UWMP and WSCP has been adopted as prepared or modified.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.4 Section 10.4 10644(a)
Provide supporting documentation that the Supplier has
submitted their UWMP to the California State Library.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.4 Section 10.4 10644(a)(
1)
Provide supporting documentation that the Supplier has
submitted their UWMP to any city or county within which the Supplier provides water no later than 30 days after adoption.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.4 Sections 10.4.1
and 10.4.2
10644(a)(
2)
The UWMP, or amendments to the UWMP, submitted to DWR
shall be submitted electronically.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.7 Section 10.7.2 10644(b)
If revised, submit a copy of the WSCP to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.5 Section 10.5 10645(a)
Provide supporting documentation that, not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its UWMP with DWR, the Supplier has or will make the plan available for public review during normal business hours.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.5 Section 10.5 10645(b)
Provide supporting documentation that, not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its WSCP with DWR, the Supplier has or will make the plan available for public review during normal business hours.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
xx 10.6 Section 10.6 10621(c)
If Supplier is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, include its plan and contingency plan as part of its general rate case filings.

Plan adoption,
submittal, and
implementation
n/a 59
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APPENDIX B

NOTICE OF PREPARATION TO NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES
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City of Fortuna P.O. Box 545 Fortuna, CA 95540
www.friendlyfortuna.com
To: John Ford, Humboldt County Planning and Building Department Ken Davis, Palmer Creek CSD
Re: 60-Day Notification of Review of City of Fortuna's UWMP The City of Fortuna Public Works Department wishes to inform you that we are in the process of reviewing and revising our Urban Water Management Plan. We are informing you of this revision because we serve water within Humboldt County. The revised 2025 Urban Water Management Plan is required to be updated, approved and submitted to the Department of Water Resources by July 1, 2026.

We will be holding a public hearing on the draft revision of the Urban Water Management Plan in advance of the adoption and will send a notice of this hearing to you as the time gets nearer.

We welcome your participation in the revision of the City of Fortuna Public Works Department 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Please contact me at (707) 725- 1476 if you would like to participate in the urban water management planning process or if there is another individual within your jurisdiction who should be our primary point of contact.

Andrew Bowles
Chief Plant Operator
[email protected]
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APPENDIX C

LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE SNAPSHOT, FORTUNA, CALIFORNIA
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Local Climate Change Snapshot
Fortuna
California
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Temperature
Overall temperatures are projected to rise in California during the 21st century. While the entire state will experience temperature increases, the local impacts will vary greatly with many communities and ecosystems already experiencing the effects of rising temperatures.

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Annual Average Maximum Temperature
Average of all the hottest daily temperatures in a year.

Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

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Extreme Heat Days
Number of days in a year when daily maximum temperature is above a threshold temperature Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

4. Threshold temperature for a location is defined as the 98th percentile value of historical daily maximum/minimum temperatures (from 1961–1990, between April and October) observed at that location.

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Annual Average Minimum Temperature
Average of all coldest daily temperatures in a year.

Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

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Precipitation
California's climate varies between wet and dry years. Research suggests that for much of the state, wet years will become wetter and the dry years will become drier. Dry years are also likely to be followed by dry years, increasing the risk of drought. While California does not see the average annual precipitation changing significantly in the next 50-75 years, precipitation will likely be delivered in more intense storms and within a shorter wet season. We are already seeing some of the impacts from a shift towards larger year to year fluctuations.

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Maximum 1-day Precipitation
The maximum daily precipitation amount for each year. In other words, the greatest amount of daily rain or snow (over a 24 hour period) for each year.

Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

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Maximum Length of Dry Spell
The maximum length of dry spell for each year. In other words, the maximum number of consecutive days with precipitation < 1mm for each year.

Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

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Annual Precipitation
Total precipitation projected for a year
Observed Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5) Modeled Historical

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

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Wildfire
The frequency, severity and impacts of wildfire are sensitive to climate change as well as many other factors, including development patterns, temperature increases, wind patterns, precipitation change and pest infestations. Therefore, it is more difficult to project exactly where and how fires will burn. Instead, climate models estimate increased risk to wildfires.

The Annual Average Area Burned can help inform at a high level if wildfire activity is likely to increase. However, this information is not complete - many regions across the state have no projections (such as regions outside combined fire state and federal protection responsibility areas), and more detailed analyses and projections are needed for local decision-making. These projections are most robust for the Sierra Nevada given model inputs. However, as we have seen in recent years, much of California can expect an increased risk of wildfire, with a wildfire season that starts earlier, runs longer, and features more extreme fire events. Fire danger is complex. It is impacted by human activity, vegetation, wind, temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, etc. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) represents a simplified proxy for favorability of occurrence and spread of wildfire but is not itself a predictor of fire.

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Annual Average Area Burned
Average of the area projected to be at risk to burning in a year.

Medium Emissions (RCP 4.5) High Emissions (RCP 8.5)

1. Data derived from 32 LOCA downscaled climate projections generated to support California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Details are described in Pierce et al., 2018.

2. Observed historical data derived from Gridded Observed Meteorological Data. Details are described in Livneh et al., 2015.

3. Data presented are aggregated over all LOCA grid cells that intersect Fortuna boundary.

4. Fortuna boundary may contain locations outside the combined fire state and federal protection responsibility areas. These locations were excluded from wildfire simulations and have no climate projections.

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APPENDIX D

FORTUNA WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
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CITY of FORTUNA

WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Prepared for:

City of Fortuna
180 Dinsmore Drive
Fortuna, California 95540
June, 2021
Prepared by:

Orrin Plocher and Stan Thiesen
of
78 Sunny Brae Center
Arcata, California 95521
Phone (707) 839-0091
Freshwater Environmental Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................................ ii

1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................1

1.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................1

1.2 State Regulations and Planning Requirements...........................................1

2.0 WATER SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT RISK ASSESSMENT.......3

2.1 Water Service Reliability Assessment.........................................................3

2.2 Service Reliability – Constraints on Water Sources ....................................3

2.3 Service Reliability - Year Type Characterization .........................................3

3.0 ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................10

3.1 Decision Making Process ..........................................................................10

3.2 Data and Methodologies ...........................................................................11

4.0 STANDARD WATER SHORTAGE LEVELS.................................................12

4.1 Rationing Stages and Demand Reduction Goals ......................................12

4.2 Shortage Response Actions......................................................................13

4.3 Communication Protocols .........................................................................14

4.4 Compliance and Enforcement ...................................................................14

4.5 Legal Authority ..........................................................................................14

5.0 CATASTROPHIC INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY...........................15

5.1 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan..........................................15

6.0 FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF WSCP ACTIVATION............................16

7.0 MONITORING AND REPORTING................................................................18

8.0 WSCP REFINEMENT PROCEDURES.........................................................19

9.0 WATER FEATURE INVENTORY .................................................................20

10.0 PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND AVAILABILITY...............................21 DRAFT
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTION 350-359
APPENDIX B CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTION 10632
APPENDIX C FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.13

APPENDIX D MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Fortuna is located in Humboldt County, and is approximately 270 miles north of San Francisco. The City lies within the Eel River Valley and covers approximately five square miles (Figure 1 and 2). The City is bounded by the floodplain of the Eel River to the west, by the Van Duzen River to the south, and by the foothills of the Coastal Range to the east and north.

The City of Fortuna was incorporated in 1906, and water service was established for all residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as for fire protection. The City of Fortuna also serves an unincorporated area south of Drake Hill Road, which is the southern boundary of the City Limits. Campton Heights was supplied by a private water system including a groundwater well and storage tank. This system was purchased by the City of Fortuna. Upon purchase, the Campton Heights system was modified and is now supplied with water from the City of Fortuna water system. The City of Fortuna operates under the provisions of the Charter City Law of the State of California. Current services provided by the City of Fortuna are sewer, water, street lighting, street maintenance, storm drainage, law enforcement, parks and recreation, community development, engineering, building inspection and floodplain management.

The City of Fortuna is representative of a growing urban city surrounded by a rural community. The City serves as a major regional shopping center for much of central and southern Humboldt County due to its location.

1.1 Purpose
The City of Fortuna, California has prepared this Water Shortage Contingency Plan as a response to the severe drought of 2012-2016, to prepare for potential future local, regional, and State water shortage conditions, and to fulfill a requirement of the Urban Water Management Planning Act.

1.2 State Regulations and Planning Requirements
The California Water Code contains two provisions for California water supplies related to water shortage contingency planning.

California Water Code Section 350-359 provides the authority for a governing body to declare water shortage emergencies (Appendix A). Upon the declaration of a water shortage emergency, the local agency is provided with broad powers to implement and enforce regulations and restrictions for managing water shortage conditions. Priority is given to water needed for domestic, sanitation and fire protection purposes.

Discrimination is not allowed between water users using water for the same purpose or purposes. Declaration of a water shortage emergency requires a public hearing with a public notice in a newspaper seven days prior to the hearing (California Water Code §352). The public hearing and public notice is not required in the event of a breakage or failure of the water distribution system causing an immediate emergency (California Water Code §351).

The Urban Water Management Planning (UWMP) Act requires urban water suppliers to prepare an urban water shortage contingency plan that includes several elements (California Water Code §10632, contained in Appendix B). This Water Shortage DRAFT
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2.0 WATER SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT RISK ASSESSMENT This Section describes the reliability of Fortuna’s water supply and projects the reliability out 25 years. This description will be provided for normal, single dry years and multiple dry years.

Water service reliability reflects the City’s ability to meet the water needs of its customers, including end-use customers and Retail Suppliers, with water supplies under varying conditions. The City’s UWMP will consider the reliability of meeting customer water use by analyzing plausible hydrological variability, regulatory variability, climate conditions, and other factors that affect a Supplier’s water supply and its customers’ water uses.

2.1 Water Service Reliability Assessment
Fortuna relies on groundwater from City-owned groundwater wells in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin. This source is available at a consistent level of use and are not limited by specific legal, environmental, water quality, or climatic factors within a 25- year planning period. Fortuna has no specific plans to supplement or replace the existing sources of water. Based on the above information, the groundwater source for Fortuna is available at a consistent level over the 25-year planning period.

2.2 Service Reliability – Constraints on Water Sources
The City of Fortuna extracts groundwater from the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin.

Studies carried out to support the preparation of the GSP Alternative (HCRCD, 2016; PECG, 2016) indicated that the total volume of groundwater use represents a very small percentage of annual recharge within the Basin. There is very little growth of the agricultural sector or the general population within the Basin. Further, there are no ongoing or anticipated future changes to the conditions of use within the Basin that would significantly change the water balance. Based on the above information, the groundwater source for Fortuna is available at a consistent level over the 25-year planning period.

2.3 Service Reliability - Year Type Characterization
This Section describes the reliability of Fortuna’s water supply and projects the reliability out 25 years. This description will be provided for normal, single dry years and multiple dry years. A description of the year types is included below:
• Normal Year. This condition represents the water supplies a Supplier considers available during normal conditions. This could be a single year or averaged range of years that most closely represents the average water supply available to the Supplier. The DWR uses the terms average and normal interchangeably when addressing the water year type. • Single Dry Year. As defined in the 2015 UWMP Guidebook, the single dry year is recommended to be the year that represents the lowest water supply available to the Supplier.
• Five-Consecutive-Year Drought. The five-consecutive year drought for the DRA would be the driest five-year historical sequence for the Supplier (Water Code Section 10612.

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Precipitation % of Average
1933-2015 Statistics Inches/Year Precipitation
1997 Average Single Year 37.68 100%
2013 Single Driest Year 16.6 44%
1988-1992 5-year Driest Years 27.76 73%
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Well
Station
#
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations Drought Impacts
23181
Stable, somewhat
responsive to
precipitation trends
Stable Not apparent
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Station
#
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations Drought Impacts
36943
Stable, somewhat
responsive to
precipitation trends
Stable Not apparent
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Station
#
Wet Season
Observations
Dry Season
Observations Drought Impacts
36944
Stable, somewhat
responsive to
precipitation trends
Stable
Dry season
groundwater elevations
decreased during the 5-
driest years but
rebounded within 5-
years.

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City
Well
#
Static Water
Level
Observations
Pumping Water
Level
Observations
Drought
Impacts
Distance from
Pumping Elevation
to the Well Bottom
1 Slight increase Slight decrease Not apparent 50-60 feet 2 Stable Decreasing Not apparent 50-60 feet
4 Stable Slight decrease Not apparent 65 -70 feet
5 Decreasing Slight decrease Not apparent 40-50 feet
Conclusions regarding water source reliability include:
• Periods of dry weather appear to have an impact on the seasonally high groundwater elevations in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin; • Periods of dry weather do not appear to have an impact on the seasonally low groundwater elevation trends in the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin; and • The Fortuna water supply has been reliable even during periods of record low precipitation.

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3.0 ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Requirement: Water Code Section 10632(a)(2) The procedures used in conducting an annual water supply and demand assessment that include, at a minimum, both of the following:
• The written decision-making process that an urban water supplier will use each year to determine its water supply reliability.
• (B) The key data inputs and assessment methodology used to evaluate the urban water supplier’s water supply reliability for the current year and one dry year, including all of the following:
o (i) Current year unconstrained demand, considering weather, growth, and other influencing factors, such as policies to manage current supplies to meet demand objectives in future years, as applicable.
o (ii) Current year available supply, considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year. The annual supply and demand assessment may consider more than one dry year solely at the discretion of the urban water supplier. o (iii) Existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints. o (iv) A defined set of locally applicable evaluation criteria that are consistently relied upon for each annual water supply and demand assessment.
o (v) A description and quantification of each source of water supply. Water Code Section 10632.1

3.1 Decision Making Process
The City's Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment will follow approximate schedule listed below:
• Second week of May – Data collection, precipitation data, groundwater elevation data from CASGEM well, and groundwater elevation data from City wells. • Third week of May – Data evaluation. Determine current year unconstrained demand, current year available supply, identify existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints, and generate the Draft-Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
• Fourth week of May – Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment reviewed by Public Works Director and City Manager and finalized. • First week in June – Notice of public meeting.
• Third week in June – Report presented to City Council for approval. • July 1 - Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment to the Department of Water Resources.

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3.2 Data and Methodologies
Fortuna will prepare Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments utilizing the following data:
• Precipitation data from the Woodley Island Station;
• Groundwater elevation data from CASGEM wells within the Eel River Valley Groundwater Basin;
• Projected current year unconstrained demand; and
• Projected current year available supply.

The above data will be evaluated with similar methodologies and added to the analysis of water supply reliability contained in Section 2 of this plan. A finer time increment of analysis may be employed in the methodologies.

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4.0 STANDARD WATER SHORTAGE LEVELS

4.1 Rationing Stages and Demand Reduction Goals
The City of Fortuna Water Shortage Contingency Plan consists of the following stages of rationing and demand reduction goals:

Stage Demand Reduction Goals
Stage 1-Voluntary Conservation 20%
Stage 2-Mandatory Conservation 20-30%
Stage 3-Emergency Water Shortage 30-50%
Stage 4-Critical Water Shortage
Emergency >50%
The declaration of a specific stage of water shortage emergency will depend on several variables including:
• Statewide drought conditions;
• Local drought conditions;
• Static water levels in City water wells (compared to previous years measurements for the same month); and
• State regulations, notices and orders.

A graphic correlation between the shortage level (stages) contained in this WSCP and the 2020 WSCP mandated shortage levels is shown below:
2020 WSCP mandated shortage levels
Stage
Demand
Reduction
Goals Stage Shortage Level
Stage 1-Voluntary
Conservation 20% 1 < 10%
Stage 2-
Mandatory
Conservation
20-30% 2 10-20%
Stage 3-
Emergency Water
Shortage
30-50% 3 20-30%
Stage 4-Critical
Water Shortage
Emergency
>50% 4 30-40%
5 40-50%
6 >50%
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4.2 Shortage Response Actions
During a Stage I water shortage voluntary water conservation is requested of all customers including the specific voluntary measures below:
• Use water efficient indoor devices (faucet aerators, low flow toilets, water efficient washers, water efficient shower heads and water efficient sprinkler heads);
• Equip automatic commercial car washes with a water recycling system; • Refrain from the cleaning of building exteriors, mobile homes, cars, boats, and recreational vehicles unless the hose is equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle;
• Refrain from washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other exterior paved areas except by public agency for the purpose of public safety;
• Install hose-end shutoff nozzles on all garden and utility hoses; • Placement of a water emergency notice in each room in hotels and motels; • Refrain from landscape watering between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM; and
• Refrain from serving water in a restaurant or other commercial food service establishment except upon the request of a patron.

During a Stage 2 water shortage water uses as indicated in the table below are nonessential and are restricted:

The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system.

Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other exterior paved areas except by public agency for the purpose of public safety.

Use of any hose without a quick acting shutoff nozzle.

Outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water except for Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

During a Stage 3 water shortage emergency, in addition to the restricted water uses in earlier Stages, water uses indicated below are nonessential and are prohibited:

Automated commercial car washes without a water recycling system.

Operating a hotel, motel or other commercial lodging establishment without offering patrons the option to forego the daily laundering of towels, sheets and linens.

Any leaks that are not repaired within 24 hours.

Serving of drinking water at restaurants unless requested.

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Filling of swimming pools and hot tubs is prohibited.

During a Stage 4 water shortage emergency, in addition to the restricted water uses in earlier stages, water uses indicated below are nonessential and are prohibited:

Hydrant and bulk water permits.

Washing of cars, boats, trailers, or other vehicles.

Street cleaning or dust control with potable water.

Use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption.

Landscape irrigation or watering of lawns or gardens.

Installation of new landscaping which requires any irrigation or watering.

Sewer system maintenance, fire protection training, or flushing of hydrants with potable water.

4.3 Communication Protocols
On an annual basis in the month of June, Public works staff will perform an Annual Assessment of City water supplies, state regulatory requirements, notices, or orders, and determine if a water shortage emergency exists or is imminent within Fortuna’s water service area.

The results of the Annual Assessment will be communicated to the Public Works Director and the City Manager.

4.4 Compliance and Enforcement
Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13 is included in Appendix C. Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.080 establishes the enforcement authority for the above listed water use restrictions. Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.100 and 110 establish authority for the City to disconnect water service and to issue fines for violating water use restrictions.

4.5 Legal Authority
The legal authority for this Water Shortage Contingency Plan is contained in the Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 13.13.

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5.0 CATASTROPHIC INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY
The California Safe Drinking Water Act mandates in Section 4029 that every public water system include a Disaster Response Plan as part of their Emergency Notification Plan. This plan will outline the steps to be taken to maintain or return water service to the City’s customers after a major disaster.

The City of Fortuna prepared an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in 2009, which describes the actions the City will take during a catastrophic interruption of water supplies.

The shallow wells that provide water to the City of Fortuna are susceptible to two types of emergency situations, earthquakes and contamination.

The option is to have water transported by truck from the City of Eureka.

5.1 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
A copy of the most recent adopted local hazard mitigation plan or multihazard mitigation plan under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) that addresses seismic risk is include as Appendix D.

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6.0 FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF WSCP ACTIVATION
During the implementation of the various water shortage emergency stages, there will be an impact on revenue and expenses for the City due to the anticipated demand reduction. The table below indicates the net impact on revenue given the various demand reduction scenarios. This is intended to be a general analysis of revenue impact and is based on the 2013-2014 annual budget.
2013-2014
Revenues
Normal
Year
Stage 2
20%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 3
30%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 4
50%
Volumetric
Reduction
Connections 4,350
Monthly Base
Rate/Connection $23.03
Monthly Base Rate Revenue $100,181
Annual Base Rate Revenue $1,202,166 $1,202,166 $1,202,166 $1,202,166 Annual Volumetric Revenue $1,070,834 $856,667 $749,584 $535,417 Total Annual Revenue $2,273,000 $2,058,833 $1,951,750 $1,737,583 2013-2014
Expenses
Stage 2
20%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 3
30%
Volumetric
Reduction
Stage 4
50%
Volumetric
Reduction
Fixed Expenses (T&D and
Admin) $773,000 $773,000 $773,000 $773,000
Variable Expense $434,000 $347,200 $303,800 $217,000
CIP Reserve $1,066,000 $1,066,000 $1,066,000 $1,066,000 Total Annual Expense $2,273,000 $2,186,200 $2,142,800 $2,056,000 Anticipated Shortfall (12-
month event) 0 $(127,367) $(191,050) $(318,417)
Anticipated Shortfall (4-
month event) 0 $(42,456) $(63,683) $(106,139)
Anticipated Shortfall (2-
month event) 0 $(21,228) $(31,842) $(53,070)
The net impact on revenue depends on the stage of water shortage emergency and the duration of the water shortage event. The worst-case scenario that is presented above is a 50% reduction in volumetric sales for a 12-month duration resulting in a $318,417 net reduction in revenue. The more likely scenario is a 30% demand reduction for a two to four-month duration resulting in a net reduction in revenue from $31,842 to $63,683.

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Water Shortage Contingency Plan Freshwater Environmental Services The City of Fortuna has several options it can consider for handling the anticipated revenue impact including:
• Reduce funds allocated for the Capitol Improvements Funds (CIP) reserve, thereby reducing the CIP reserve fund and delaying implementation of CIP projects;
• During the next rate study develop a water shortage surcharge (rate structure) that automatically goes into effect upon declaration of a specific stage of water shortage emergency; or
• During the next rate study include the establishment of a water shortage emergency fund that will be available in the event of a water shortage emergency.

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7.0 MONITORING AND REPORTING
During a declared water shortage emergency water production volumes will be reviewed monthly, including a calculation of Gallons Per Capita per Day (GPCD), and comparison to the same month of the year just prior to the declaration of a water shortage emergency.

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8.0 WSCP REFINEMENT PROCEDURES
Fortuna considers its WSCP as a dynamic tool that is the subject of refinements as needed to ensure that its shortage response actions are effective and to produce the desired results. If certain procedural refinements or new actions are identified by City staff, or suggested by customers or other interested parties, the City should have an identified mechanism to evaluate their effectiveness, incorporate them into the WSCP, and implement them quickly at the appropriate water shortage level .

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9.0 WATER FEATURE INVENTORY
The City of is not aware of any water features that use potable water without a recirculation system.

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10.0 PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND AVAILABILITY
The following steps will be used for the WSCP adoption, submittal, and to make it available to the public:
• Notification of public hearing – Fortuna will notify cities, counties, and the public that they will be reviewing the WSCP and considering changes or amendments at least 60 days prior to public hearing.
• Notification to the public – Fortuna will provide two notifications published in a local newspaper at least once a week for two successive weeks prior to the City Council meeting (public hearing).
• Public hearing and optional adoption – The City will allow for community input, considering economic impacts, and can be combined with the adoption meeting as long as the public hearing is on the agenda before the adoption. • Adoption – The adoption hearing is for the City Council to formally adopt the WSCP.
• Plan submittal – Fortuna will update and submit its 2020 WSCP to DWR. • Plan availability - No later than 30 days after adoption. Fortuna will submit the WSCP to the California State Library and all cities and counties which the City provides water.
• Amending an adopted the WSCP – If the City amends an adopted WSCP, each of the steps for notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal must also be followed for the amended plan.

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APPENDIX A
CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTION 350-359
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WATER CODE
SECTION 10632
10632. (a) The plan shall provide an urban water shortage contingency analysis that includes each of the following elements that are within the authority of the urban water supplier:
(1) Stages of action to be undertaken by the urban water supplier in response to water supply shortages, including up to a 50 percent reduction in water supply, and an outline of specific water supply conditions that are applicable to each stage. (2) An estimate of the minimum water supply available during each of the next three water years based on the driest three-year historic sequence for the agency's water supply.
(3) Actions to be undertaken by the urban water supplier to prepare for, and implement during, a catastrophic interruption of water supplies including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, or other disaster. (4) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices during water shortages, including, but not limited to, prohibiting the use of potable water for street cleaning.
(5) Consumption reduction methods in the most restrictive stages. Each urban water supplier may use any type of consumption reduction methods in its water shortage contingency analysis that would reduce water use, are appropriate for its area, and have the ability to achieve a water use reduction consistent with up to a 50 percent reduction in water supply.
(6) Penalties or charges for excessive use, where applicable. (7) An analysis of the impacts of each of the actions and conditions described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, on the revenues and expenditures of the urban water supplier, and proposed measures to overcome those impacts, such as the development of reserves and rate adjustments.
(8) A draft water shortage contingency resolution or ordinance. (9) A mechanism for determining actual reductions in water use pursuant to the urban water shortage contingency analysis.
(b) Commencing with the urban water management plan update due December 31, 2015, for purposes of developing the water shortage contingency analysis pursuant to subdivision (a), the urban water supplier shall analyze and define water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 115921 of the Health and Safety Code.

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APPENDIX B
CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTION 10632
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APPENDIX C
FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.13
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Chapter 13.13
WATER SHORTAGE AND WATER WASTE REGULATIONS*
Sections:

13.13.010 Purpose and authority.

13.13.012 Promulgation of rules, regulations and rates.

13.13.015 Declaration of a water shortage emergency.

13.13.018 Publication.

13.13.020 Definitions.

13.13.030 Application.

13.13.040 Determination of stage of action necessary.

13.13.060 Water waste prohibited.

13.13.070 Prohibitions of nonessential water uses.

13.13.072 Suspension of new connections to the city’s water system.

13.13.075 Variances.

13.13.078 Limits on individual consumption.

13.13.080 Enforcement.

13.13.100 Disconnection for violation.

13.13.110 Penalty.
* For statutory provisions on municipal water systems, see Government Code § 38730 et seq.; for statutory provisions concerning purity of water and water systems, see Health and Safety Code §§ 4010 through 4037.

13.13.010 Purpose and authority.

This chapter is intended to allocate equitably the water available to Fortuna during such emergency to the end that sufficient water will be available for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection. The specific uses regulated or prohibited in this chapter are nonessential, if allowed would constitute wastage of water and should be prohibited pursuant to Water Code Section 350 et seq., Water Code Section 71640 et seq., and the common law. The actions taken hereinafter are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as projects undertaken as immediate action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Section 15071(C) of the State EIR Guidelines.

The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted pursuant to Water Code Section 350 to and including 358, and Sections 31026 to and including 31029. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh.

A)).

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13.13.012 Promulgation of rules, regulations and rates.

The council reserves the right and power from time to time by resolution to modify the city’s water shortage contingency plan, and may likewise by resolution establish and modify the penalties for violation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.015 Declaration of a water shortage emergency.

The provisions of this chapter shall take effect whenever the city manager, upon engineering analysis of city water supplies, or due to regulatory requirements, notices, or orders, finds and determines that a water shortage emergency exists or is imminent within the Fortuna water service area and a declaration of a water shortage is made by a resolution of the Fortuna city council, and they shall remain in effect for the duration of the water shortage set forth in the resolution. The city manager is authorized to go directly to any conservation stage necessary depending on the drought conditions or water shortage. The city manager is further authorized to act as quickly as needed to move through the conservation stages, depending on the drought conditions or water shortage. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.018 Publication.

Within 10 days of adoption the city will publish in a newspaper of general circulation the ordinance codified in this chapter setting forth the restrictions, prohibitions, and exclusions determined by the city to be necessary. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.020 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“City” means the city of Fortuna, California.
“Council” means the elected council of the city.
“Customer” means any person using water supplied by the city. “Manager” means the city manager of the city.
“Nonessential use” means any use not required for human consumption, sanitation, or fire protection. “Nonessential user” means any user other than a domestic residential customer or facility providing for health and safety.
“Outdoor surface” means any patio, porch, veranda, driveway, or sidewalk.

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“Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
“Water” means potable water provided by the city through its distribution system. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.030 Application.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all customers of the city using water both in and outside the city limits. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.040 Determination of stage of action necessary.

This chapter establishes regulations to be implemented during times of declared water shortages, or declared water shortage emergencies. It establishes four levels of response actions to be implemented in times of shortage, as set forth in FMC 13.13.070, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought conditions or decreasing available supplies. Declaration of a water shortage emergency requires a public hearing with a public notice in a newspaper seven days prior to the hearing (California Water Code Section 352). The public hearing and public notice is not required in the event of a breakage or failure of the water distribution system causing an immediate emergency (California Water Code Section 351). The city council, upon recommendation by the city manager, shall determine, and declare by resolution, the stage of response action necessary. Notice of such determination shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be effective within five days from the date the declaration is made. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.060 Water waste prohibited.

No water furnished by the city shall be wasted. Waste of water includes, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Permitting water to escape (run to waste) down a gutter, ditch, surface drain, or otherwise; B. Failure to repair a controllable leak of water; and
C. Failure to put to reasonable beneficial use any water withdrawn from the city’s system. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.070 Prohibitions of nonessential water uses.

No water furnished by the city shall be used for any purpose declared to be nonessential as determined by the city council after considering specific triggers consistent with the water shortage contingency plan for the Fortuna service area. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

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13.13.072 Suspension of new connections to the city’s water system.

A. From the date the city council, by resolution, determines a Stage 3 emergency water shortage, defined by the water shortage contingency plan, actions are to be implemented, until the city council by resolution declares that the water shortage has ended. This period is hereinafter referred to as the suspension period. The city manager may prohibit new or enlarged connections to the city’s water system except the following:

1. Connection pursuant to the terms of connection agreements which, prior to the date Stage 3 was implemented, had been executed or had been authorized by the city council to be executed;

2. Connections of fire hydrants;

3. Connections of property previously supplied with water from a well which runs dry;

4. Connection of property for which the applicant agrees to defer landscape installation until after the suspension period; and

5. Recycled water connections.

B. During the suspension period applications for water service will be processed only if the applicant acknowledges in writing that such processing shall be at the risk and expense of the applicant and that if the application is approved in accordance with the city’s regulations, such approval shall confer no right upon the applicant or anyone else until the suspension period has expired, and that the applicant releases the city from all claims of damage arising out of or in any manner connected with the suspension of connections.

C. Upon the expiration of the suspension period, the city will make connections to its water system in accordance with its regulations and the terms of connection agreements for all said applications approved during the suspension period. The water supply then available to the city will be apportioned equitably among all the customers then being served by the city without discrimination against services approved during the suspension period.

D. Nothing herein shall prohibit or restrict any modification, relocation or replacement of a connection to the city’s system if the city manager determines that the demand upon the city’s water supply will not be increased thereby. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.075 Variances.

Applications for a variance from the provisions of FMC 13.13.070 may be made to the city manager. The city manager may grant a variance to permit a use of water otherwise prohibited by FMC 13.13.070 if the DRAFT
city manager determines that the variance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health and safety and/or economic viability of commercial operation. Any decision of the city manager under this section may be appealed to the city council. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.078 Limits on individual consumption.

The city manager may limit the amount of water delivered to customers. Whenever the city manager determines the water available to the city of Fortuna is insufficient to meet the demands of customers of the city and that all water available to said city should be used solely for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection, he may order limits be imposed on individual consumption as determined and specified by resolution of the city council including penalties. While this chapter is in effect, no additional water use by a customer shall be permitted unless the city manager determines that the health, safety, or welfare of the public might be endangered. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.080 Enforcement.

Each police officer of the city, in connection with his/her duties imposed by law, shall diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter.

The manager and all employees of the city shall have the duty and are authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have all the powers and authority set forth in California Penal Code Section 836.5, including the power to issue written notices to appear. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.100 Disconnection for violation.

The manager shall forthwith direct and cause the disconnection of the water service of any person or customer cited for a misdemeanor under this chapter. Such service shall be restored only upon the payment of the reestablishment of service charge fixed by the council by resolution and as provided in this code. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.110 Penalty.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, violations of any provision of this chapter shall be punished as follows:

Violation ClassificationPenalty*
First violation Infraction Verbal or
written
notice
Second violation Infraction $100.00
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Violation ClassificationPenalty*
Third violation
and subsequent
violations within a
six-month period
Misdemeanor $250.00
* These penalties and their amounts may be amended from time to time by resolution of the city council.

Each day any violation of this chapter is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

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APPENDIX D

MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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6. CITY OF FORTUNA

6.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Kevin Carter, Deputy Director of Public Works
621 11th Street
Fortuna, CA 95540
Telephone: 707-725-1472
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Merritt Perry, City Manager
621 11th Street
Fortuna, CA 95540
Telephone: 707-725-1471
e-mail Address: [email protected]

6.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE

6.2.1 Location
The City of Fortuna is located 7 miles from the Pacific coast within the Eel River Valley of Humboldt County in Northwest California. The community is affected by coastal weather patterns with the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Fortuna is served by Highway 101, which provides direct access to San Francisco 253 miles to the south and to Eureka 15 miles to the north. The western terminus of Highway 36 intersects Highway 101 one-mile south of the city limits. Fortuna is the gateway to the Sequoia Giant Redwood forests of Northern California. The City is surrounded by National, State and County Redwood parks.

The current boundaries generally extend from Drake Hill Road to the south, the Eel River to the west, Rohnerville Road to the east & Rohner Park to the north, encompassing an area of 5.1 square miles.

6.2.2 History
The City of Fortuna was incorporated in January 1906. Fortuna, which was first platted in 1875, was originally known to the residents as Springville. When the first post office was built in the town, the name Springville was already being used by another jurisdiction, so the town was referred to as “Slide” in reference to landslides that had occurred in the area. In 1884, the citizens petitioned the California Legislature to change the name of the city to Fortuna, meaning “good fortune,” because of its ideal location close to the redwood forests, Eel River Valley and the Pacific Ocean. The request was granted in 1888.

The timber industry played a major role in the development of Fortuna. From 1865 to1930, timber harvesting, milling, and shipping were the major sources of employment in the area. At one point during this period, there were eight lumber mills in the area each operating their own rail system.

In addition to being known for its history with the timber and lumber industry and proximity to the redwood forests, the area was widely known for its excellent agricultural and resource lands, which provided fisheries, berries and vegetable crops. Additionally, many apples were produced and dried in the area. Agricultural and natural resource industries continue to be important to the economy of Fortuna.

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6.2.3 Climate
Fortuna enjoys a relatively mild climate with average daily temperatures ranging from the 40s into the mid-70s. In the winter months temperatures usually drop into the 30s and can reach into the 90s during July and August.

Annual precipitation is around 40 inches with substantially less frequent rainfall in the late summer months.

6.2.4 Governing Body Format
The City of Fortuna is a chartered city with a Council/Manger form of government. The five-member Council sets policy and gives direction on all matters concerning the City operations. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out Council policy, directing City staff, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City.

The Fortuna City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the City Manager will oversee its implementation.

6.3 CURRENT TRENDS

6.3.1 Population
According to California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Fortuna as of January 1, 2018 was 12,042. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 1.6 percent.

6.3.2 Development
Pursuant with California state law, the City of Fortuna engages in long-range planning efforts. The current guiding document, Fortuna General Plan 2030, was adopted by the City Council in October of 2010. According to this plan, the community is interested in protecting the small-town character of Fortuna. However, the City has experienced relatively high population growth. Additionally, the community has expressed a desire for greater employment and shopping opportunities within the City. These two factors could lead to additional development within the City.

The plan also notes that most of the favorable, stable ground in the City has already been developed. This may lead to future development occurring in less desirable areas, such as those with steep slopes. Several of the policies identified in the plan address the need to encourage development to occur as infill or on underutilized properties.

Table 6-1 summarizes development trends in the performance period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development tren DRAFT
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Table 6-1. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan?
Yes
• If yes, give the estimated area annexed and
estimated number of parcels or structures.
223.6 Acres and 61 Parcels
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any areas
during the performance period of this plan?
No
• If yes, describe land areas and dominant uses. NA
• If yes, who currently has permitting authority over
these areas?
NA
Are any areas targeted for development or major
redevelopment in the next five years?
No
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether any of
the areas are in known hazard risk areas
NA
How many permits for new construction were issued
in your jurisdiction since the preparation of the
previous hazard mitigation plan?
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Single Family 15 17 19 28 15
Multi-Family 6 3 3 2 3
Other (commercial, etc.) 4 6 10 7 3
Total 25 26 32 37 21
Provide the number of new-construction permits for
each hazard area or provide a qualitative description
of where development has occurred.
• Special Flood Hazard Areas: 17
No other areas listed had building permits associated with a hazard.

Describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction,
based on your jurisdiction’s buildable lands
inventory. If no such inventory exists, provide a
qualitative description.

The City’s current level of buildout is 4,991 housing units over an area of 4.85 square miles. Based on the City’s current housing element land inventory, the City has a remaining housing inventory capacity of 807 units (including 179 multifamily units and 628 single family units). In terms of acreage, this number of units constitutes approximately 210 acres of vacant land that is available and suitable for residential development. The City’s 2018 population is 12,042, and the General Plan population at buildout is estimated to be 16,817.

6.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
The City performed an assessment of its existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning. This section summarizes the following findings of the assessment:
• An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 6-2. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 6-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 6-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 6-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 6-6. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 6-7. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 6-8. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 6-9.

Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in Section 6.10 identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions.

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Table 6-2. Legal and Regulatory Capability
Local Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority State Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2016 California Building Code
Zoning Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Zoning Ordinance 2011-692
Subdivisions Yes No Yes No
Comment: Subdivision Ordinance 79-426
Stormwater Management Yes No Yes No
Comment: NPDES
Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No No No
Comment: EOP
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes No
Comment: Ca State Civil Code 1102
Growth Management Yes No No No
Comment: Fortuna General Plan
Site Plan Review Yes No No No
Comment: Site Plan Checklist/Sample
Environmental Protection No No Yes No
Comment: CEQA
Flood Damage Prevention Yes No No No
Comment: Ordinance 99-618
Emergency Management Yes Yes No No
Comment: County OES
Climate Change No No No No
Comment:

Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes No
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: General Plan Ord. 2010-46
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? every year
Comment:

Disaster Debris Management Plan No No No No
Comment:

Floodplain or Watershed Plan No No No No
Comment:

Stormwater Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2005 Storm water Master Plan
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No No No
Comment: 2011 UWMP
Habitat Conservation Plan Yes No No No
Comment:

Economic Development Plan Yes No No No
Comment: Successor Agency
Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment:

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Local Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority State Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No Yes No No
Comment: Fortuna Fire District
Forest Management Plan No No No No
Comment:

Climate Action Plan No No No No
Comment:

Emergency Operations Plan No No No No
Comment:

Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
(THIRA)
No No No No
Comment:

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No No No No
Comment:

Continuity of Operations Plan No No No No
Comment:

Public Health Plan No No No No
Comment:

Table 6-3. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
• If no, who does? If yes, which department? Community Development Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? No Table 6-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes (Water & Sewer) Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
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Table 6-5. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position Planners or engineers with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
Yes Community Development/Planning Department/Senior Planner Public Works Department/City Engineer
Engineers or professionals trained in building or
infrastructure construction practices
Yes Public Works Department/ City Engineer & Deputy Director of Public Works
Planners or engineers with an understanding of
natural hazards
Yes Community Development/Planning Department/Senior Planner Public Works Department/City Engineer
Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes Public Works Department/ City Engineer & Deputy Director of Public Works
Surveyors Yes Consultant Land Surveyor
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes Public Works Department/ Assistant City Engineer & Deputy Director of Public Works
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local
area
Yes City has a consulting City Engineering firm with required natural hazards familiarity
Emergency manager Yes Police Department/ Chief of Police Grant writers Yes Public Works Department/ Senior Administrative Assistant Table 6-6. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? No Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? No Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Indirectly • If yes, briefly describe. Information is available to residents of Humboldt County at the Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Website https://humboldtgov.org/356/Office-ofEmergency-Services Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? No • If yes, briefly describe.

Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation?
No
• If yes, briefly describe.

Do you have any other programs already in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information?
Indirectly
• If yes, briefly describe. An alert system is available to residents of Humboldt County through Humboldt OES
https://humboldtgov.org/2014/EmergencyNotifications
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No • If yes, briefly describe.

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Table 6-7. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works/City Engineer Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works/Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? Ordinance 2008-675 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets • If exceeds, in what ways?
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
June 3rd, 2008
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
• If so, state what they are.

Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No • If so, state what they are.

Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? No • If no, state why. Recent project completion not included in the FIRM to date, FIRM revision expected
within two years
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
• If so, what type of assistance/training is needed?
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No • If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS Classification? • If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? No How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 76 • What is the insurance in force? $19,567,400
• What is the premium in force? $62,012
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 4 • How many claims are still open or were closed without payment? 2 • What were the total payments for losses? $5,968.84
a. According to FEMA statistics as of September 30, 2018 Table 6-8. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes 9-9
Public Protection Yes 5/8 B
Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
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Table 6-9. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Rating a
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:

Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment:

Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment:

Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment:

Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Low Comment:

Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment:

Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment:

Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: Safe Routes to School Grants along with Bicycle Master Plans Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low
Comment:

Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment:

Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Low Comment:

Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment:

Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:

Public Capacity
Local residents knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:

Local residents support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment:

Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment:

Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts High Comment:

Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment:
a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.

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6.5 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANNING INITIATIVES
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future. Resources listed in Section 6.11 were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.

6.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Capital Improvement Program—The capital improvement plan includes projects which can help mitigate potential hazards. The City will act to ensure consistency between the hazard mitigation plan and the current and future capital improvement plans. The hazard mitigation plan may identify new possible funding sources for capital improvement projects and may result in modifications to proposed projects based on results of the risk assessment.
• General Plan—The general plan includes a “Health & Safety” element to protect the community from unreasonable risk by establishing policies and actions to avoid or minimize the following hazards:
 General
 Emergency Response
 Air Quality
 Noise
 Geologic & Seismic Hazards
 Human-Made Hazards
 Flooding
 Wildland Fires
 Aircraft Hazards
• Building Code and Fire Code—The City’s adoption of the 2016 California building and fire codes incorporated local modifications to account for the climatic, topographic and geographic conditions that exist in the City.

6.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment presented in this annex identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization. • Zoning Code—The City is conducting a comprehensive update to its zoning code. The opportunity to incorporate additional mitigation and abatement measures to be considered for inclusion into the code. • Building Code—The City adopts California Building codes as they are released, allowing for the opportunity to incorporate additional mitigation and abatement measures for inclusion into the code. • Emergency Operations Plan—The City is working with the Fortuna Fire Protection District to develop an Emergency Operations Plan providing the opportunity to incorporate mitigation and abatement measures and coordination with other agencies.

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• Debris Management Plan—The City is working with the Fortuna Fire Protection District to develop an Emergency Operations Plan providing the opportunity to address Debris Management and incorporate mitigation and abatement measures. Other opportunities include coordinating with the County of Humboldt.
• Storm Drain Master Plan—The City is working to update their Storm Drain Master Plan to better identify and anticipate pipe failures and capacity limitations that lead to sink holes and flooding.

6.6 JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORY
Table 6-10 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in Fortuna. Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, Fortuna, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.

Table 6-10. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Weather/Flood DR-677 1/25/1983 Localized Flooding on Fortuna Blvd. No known damage assessments.

Earthquake DR-943 4/25/1992 $3.8M to $4.0M total damage to Fortuna Severe Weather/Flood DR-1046 1/9/1995 Streets Flooded – Minor Damage, $1.3M countywide Windstorm/Flood N/A 12/13/1995 1,000 homes without power California Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, and Mudslides
DR-4301 2/14/2017 $73,779 in damage

6.7 HAZARD RISK RANKING
Table 6-11 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. This ranking summarizes how hazards vary for this jurisdiction. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property and the economy. Mitigation actions target hazards with high and medium rankings.

Table 6-11. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Type Risk Rating Score (Probability x Impact) Category 1 Wildfire 45 High
2 Severe Weather 42 High
3 Earthquake 36 High
4 Flooding 16 Medium
5 Drought 6 Low
6 Sea Level Rise 0 None
7 Tsunami 0 None
8 Dam Failure 0 None
NOTE: The process used to assign risk ratings and rankings for each hazard is described in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.

6.8 JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC VULNERABILITIES
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern.

This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for the jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.

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6.8.1 Repetitive Loss Properties
There are no known repetitive loss records for properties in Fortuna after review of FEMA databases.

6.8.2 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• The City of Fortuna is located in the lower Strongs Creek watershed adjacent to the Eel River. Many subwatersheds consist of large portions of impervious land cover that increase runoff volumes contributing to flooding throughout the City’s right-of-way, residential, commercial and industrial areas. Additionally, increased flows create erosion and bank destabilization hazards adjacent to natural waterways. High flows can migrate up the storm drain system and wastewater collection system, surcharging and causing additional flooding.
• Corrosive soils throughout the City have compromised corrugated metal pipe culverts resulting in sinkholes in roadways with the potential for roadway failure, causing hazardous conditions for motorists. • Water distribution pump station control panels at for the Corrosion Control Facility and Chlorination Facility, where the City’s potable water is produced, are located below the Eel River 100-year base flood elevation making these panels vulnerable to flooding and failure. The pump station services the entire water distribution system.
• The City uses two, at-grade, water storage tanks that were constructed prior to modern seismic design standards and are vulnerable to seismic events. These water storage tanks serve two different pressure zones and are vulnerable to damage during a seismic event: the Campton Heights Reservoir, a 1 million gallon storage tank servicing approximately 4,600 residents in City Pressure Zone 6 and the Hilltop Reservoir, a 250,000 gallon storage tank servicing approximately 400 residents in Pressure Zone 4. • Steep, vegetated, banks along roadways are vulnerable to landslides due to earthquake, wildfire, and heavy rain events or slope saturation. An example of this existing along the northern edge of P Street between 12th and 14th street.
• The effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Strongs Creek flood source does not adequately address flood risk within the City’s jurisdiction. Updated topography shows inconsistencies between the floodplain extent, base flood elevations, and ground elevations.. • The City is not currently participating the Community Rating System (CRS) • The current Emergency Operations Center is inadequate consisting of the conference center at City hall, which is limited in capacity and resources. A Regional Dispatch center is not currently available.

Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan presented in Section 6.10.

6.9 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 6-12 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.

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Table 6-12. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item from Previous Plan Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
FO-1—Localized detention basin at Strong’s Creek Headwaters. CIP 9603 X Comment: Action Item removed from plan and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan following studies from our Consultant Engineers indicating it is no longer feasible.

FO-2—Construct flap gate valves at various locations throughout the City X FOR-6 Comment:

FO-3—Increase channel capacity at localized regions of repetitive flooding incidents.

X FOR -7
Comment:

FO-4—Stabilize hillsides from mass landslide movements at or adjacent to street rights of way.

X FOR -8
Comment:

FO-5—New 48” storm drain pipe (3rd St.) X FOR -9
Comment:

FO-6—Detention basin on Mill Creek at APN 202-411-002. X Comment: Property was purchased and is no longer a feasible site for a detention basin.

FO-7 –Elevate control panels at Water Supply facility above 100-year Flood Elevation.

X FOR -10
Comment:

FO-8—Circle Levee @ Water supply/Treatment Facility above 100-year Flood Elevation
X
Comment: Alternative mitigation measures are being pursued, including raising the elevation of critical infrastructure.

FO-9—Seismic Retrofit of at grade water storage tanks (250,000 and 1 Mill Gallons)
X FOR -11
Comment:

FO-10—Dinsmore Drive flood control. CIP 9502 X FOR -12
Comment:

FO-11—P Street (12th to 14th) bank stabilization. CIP 9656 X FOR -8 Comment:

FO-12—Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP, which include the following:
• Enforcement of the adopted flood damage prevention ordinance, • Participating in floodplain identification and mapping updates, and • Providing public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts
X FOR -13
Comment:

FO-13—Incorporate this Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the General Plan Safety Element. The safety element of the general plan provides the city the capability to regulate future land uses in areas impacted by all hazards of concern identified by this plan.

X FOR -2
Comment:

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6.10 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN AND EVALUATION OF

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Table 6-13 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.

Table 6-14 identifies the priority for each action. Table 6-15 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.

Table 6-13. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Applies to New
or Existing
Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action FOR-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.

Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, flooding, landslide, wildfire Existing 3, 4, 10 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term Action FOR-2— Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including General Plan, Storm Drain Master Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, Debris Management Plan.

Hazards Mitigated: Drought, earthquake, flooding, landslide, wildfire New and Existing 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 Fortuna TBD Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action FOR-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.

Hazards Mitigated: All hazards
New and Existing 1, 5, 8 Fortuna Humboldt County Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action FOR-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, severe weather
New and Existing 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Fortuna TBD Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action FOR-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Assess storm drain infrastructure, natural waterways and associated floodplains for condition and capacity to then implement projects that provide adaptive capacity for increased rainfall and runoff. • Mitigate fire-related risk by participating in fire mitigation measures, defensible space, education and outreach and supporting Firewise communities programs
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, wildfire
New and Existing 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Fortuna TBD Medium Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action FOR-6— Implement flap gate valves at various locations throughout the City Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, severe weather
Existing 2 ,3, Fortuna TBD Medium Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action FOR-7— Increase channel capacity at localized regions of repetitive flooding incidents.

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 3 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA
Action FOR-8— Stabilize hillsides from mass landslide movements at or adjacent to street rights of way, including but not limited to P Street (12th to 14th) bank stabilization (CIP 9656)
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, flooding, landslide, wildfire Existing 2, 3 Fortuna TBD High Short-term
Action FOR-9— Prepare Citywide Storm Water Management Master Plan to inform citywide vulnerability assessment in future HMPs and Implement high priority projects that improve the capacity and resiliency of the system, including Home Avenue Culvert Replacement CIP 9704 and 3rd street culvert replacement.

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 3 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term DRAFT
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or Existing
Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action FOR-10— Elevate control panels at Water Supply facility above 100-year Flood Elevation, and provide seismic retrofit of electrical connections.

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Earthquake
Existing 2, 9 Fortuna TBD Medium Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action FOR-11— Seismic Retrofit of at grade water storage tanks. Including but not limited to Campton Heights and Hilltop Reservoirs.

Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 9 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term Action FOR-12— Elevate roadway above flood elevation, including Dinsmore Drive flood control (CIP 9502).

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 3 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term Action FOR-13—Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP, which include the following:
• Enforcement of the adopted flood damage prevention ordinance, • Participating in floodplain identification and mapping updates, and • Providing public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing and New 1, 2 Fortuna TBD Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action FOR-14— Implement generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including water pump stations, water disinfection and corrosion control facilities, sewer pump stations, emergency operations centers.

Hazards Mitigated: earthquake, flooding, landslide, severe weather, wildfire Existing 1. 4, 9 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term Action FOR-15—Develop an Emergency Operation Plan, establish an Emergency Operations Center and training for staff related to hazard mitigation or post-disaster recovery.

Hazards Mitigated: earthquake, flooding, landslide, severe weather, wildfire Existing and New 1, 4 Fortuna TBD Med Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action FOR-16— Update FEMA FIRM special flood hazard areas to reflect current flood risk based on updated topography and rainfall frequencies to better communicate risk and identify and implement flood mitigation projects through channel and floodplain restoration.

Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 Fortuna TBD High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term Action FOR-17—Coordinate the upgrading or implementation of radio communications and emergency communication equipment with other area jurisdictions.

Hazards Mitigated: earthquake, flooding, landslide, severe weather, wildfire Existing and New 1, 5 Fortuna local agencies Med Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action FOR-18—Support the development of Firewise Community programs; implement defensible space requirements including education and outreach.

Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New 3, 6, 8 Fortuna Fortuna Fire Dept., CAL FIRE Med Staff Time, General Funds Short-term a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
See the introduction to this volume for list of acronyms used here.

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Table 6-14. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed
Costs?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be
Funded Under
Existing
Programs/
Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
FOR-1 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-2 7 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
FOR-3 3 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
FOR-4 6 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
FOR-5 7 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
FOR-6 2 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-7 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-8 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-9 2 Medium High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-10 2 High Medium Yes Yes Yes Medium Medium
FOR-11 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-12 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-13 2 Low Low Yes No Yes Low Medium
FOR-14 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-15 2 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes Medium Medium
FOR-16 5 Medium High Yes Yes No Medium High
FOR-17 2 Medium Medium Yes No Yes Medium Medium
FOR-18 3 Medium Medium Yes No Yes Medium Medium
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.

Table 6-15. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education and
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Building
High-Risk Hazards
Wildfire FOR-1,5,14,18 FOR-1,5,8,18 FOR-2,18 FOR-14,15,17 FOR-1 FOR-2,3 Severe
Weather
FOR-1,14 FOR-1,8 FOR-2 FOR-14,15,17 FOR-1 FOR-2,3
Earthquake FOR-1, 11,14 FOR-1,8,11 FOR-2 FOR-14,15,17 FOR-8,11 FOR-1 FOR-2,3 Medium-Risk Hazards
Flooding FOR-1,5,6,7,9,
10,14
FOR1,4,5,6,7,9,
13,16
FOR-2,4 FOR-7 FOR-14,15,17 FOR-7,9 FOR-1 FOR2,3,4,13, 16 Low-Risk Hazards
Drought FOR-2 FOR-8 FOR-2
Dam Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sea Level Rise N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tsunami N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types.

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6.11 REVIEW AND

INCORPORATION OF

INFORMATION FOR THIS
ANNEX

6.11.1 Existing Reports,
Plans, Regulatory Tools
and Other Resources
The following technical reports, plans,
and regulatory mechanisms were
reviewed to provide information for this
annex.
• The City of Fortuna Municipal
Code—The municipal code was
reviewed for the full capability
assessment and for identifying
opportunities for action plan
integration.
• The City of Fortuna Flood
Damage Prevention
Ordinance—The flood damage
prevention ordinance (see box
at right) was reviewed for
compliance with the National
Flood Insurance Program.

The following outside resources and
references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex
Development Toolkit—The
toolkit was used to support the
identification of past hazard
events and noted vulnerabilities,
the risk ranking, and the
development of the mitigation
action plan.

6.11.2 Staff and Local
Stakeholder Involvement
in Annex Development
This annex was developed over the
course of several months with input
from many city departments, including
public works, public safety, planning,
budget and finance, and parks and
Division II. Floodplain Management
Chapter 15.50
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION – FINDINGS OF FACT – PURPOSE

AND METHODS

15.50.010 Statutory authorization.

The Legislature of the state of California has in Sections 65302, 65560, and 65800 of the Government Code conferred upon local government units authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the city council of Fortuna does hereby adopt the following floodplain management regulations. (Ord. 99-618 § 3).

15.50.020 Findings of fact.

A. The flood hazard areas of Fortuna are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

B. These flood losses are caused by uses that are inadequately elevated, floodproofed, or protected from flood damage. The cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities also contribute to the flood loss. (Ord. 99-618 § 3; Ord. 87-509 § 2).

15.50.030 Statement of purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

A. Protect human life and health;
B. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; C. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
D. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
E. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines, and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
F. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage;
G. Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and
H. Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions. (Ord. 99-618 § 3; Ord. 87-509 § 2).

15.50.040 Methods of reducing flood losses.

In order to accomplish its purposes, this division includes methods and provisions to:

A. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or flood heights or velocities;
B. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
C. Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel flood waters;
D. Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage; and
E. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas. (Ord. 99-618 § 3).

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recreation. All departments were asked to contribute to the annex development through reviewing and contributing to the capability assessment, reporting on the status of previously identified actions, and participating in action identification and prioritization.. Once actions had been identified and compiled in the annex, a draft was internally circulated for comment.

6.12 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY The City of Fortuna would like to update the FEMA FIRMs for the Strongs Creek and Eel River flood sources to better understand and communicate risk and vulnerability so that project may be developed to reduce risk and vulnerability.

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Humboldt Bay 200cm MMMW SLRNOAA SLR 3ftNOAA SLR 8ft
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HUMBOLDT COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN VOLUME 2 PLANNING PARTNER ANNEXES
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Humboldt County Operational Area
Hazard
Mitigation
Plan
VOLUME 2
Planning Partner Annexes
Approved December 2025
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9. City of Fortuna Annex
This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the City of Fortuna. The jurisdiction’s governing body passed a formal resolution to participate in this multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update. The City identified no changes in priorities for this plan update.

9.1. Planning Process

9.1.1. Contact Information
A key part of hazard mitigation planning is engaging the whole community. This plan was developed by planning consultant IEM, with input from the participating jurisdictions, including the City of Fortuna, the stakeholders and the public. The City of Fortuna was represented during the planning process by the following individual listed in Table 158.

Table 158: City of Fortuna Point of Contact
Name Job Title Jurisdiction/Agency Preferred Contact Info (Email and/or Phone)
Shari Meads Community
Developer Director
Fortuna [email protected]

9.1.2. Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholders, including local and regional agencies, neighboring communities, representatives of businesses and academia, private organizations, nonprofit organizations and communitybased organizations that work directly with and/or provide support to underserved communities and vulnerable populations, were invited to be involved in the planning process and are recognized in Table 159. Stakeholders were invited to the stakeholder meetings through emails, calendar invites and phone calls. Additionally, they were encouraged to complete and share a public survey to gather more information. Lastly, all stakeholders were provided the opportunity to review the draft plan and provide feedback.

Table 159: Stakeholders Invited to Participate
Name Job Title Agency or
Organization
Preferred Contact Info
(Email and/or Phone)
Stakeholder Type
Brendan
Byrd
Public Works
Director
City of
Fortuna
[email protected]
s

2. Agencies that
have the authority
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Name Job Title Agency or
Organization
Preferred Contact Info
(Email and/or Phone)
Stakeholder Type
to regulate
development
Kyle
Kertscher
Division Chief Fortuna Fire
Protection
District
kkertscher@fortunafir
e.com

1. Local and
regional agencies
involved in hazard
mitigation activities
Steven
Baker
Fire Chief Orick VFD [email protected] 3. Neighboring communities,
including special
districts
Cal Poly
Humboldt
Emergency
Management
[email protected] 4. Representatives
of businesses,
academia and
other private
organizations
Simon
Knopf
Disaster
Program
Manager
American Red
Cross –
Northern CA
Coastal
Region
simon.knopf@redcros
s.org

5. Representatives
of nonprofit
organizations,
including
community-based
organizations

9.1.3. Public Outreach
Continued public involvement was imperative to the overall success of the plan’s implementation. The update process provided an opportunity to solicit participation from new and existing stakeholders, publicize success stories of mitigation efforts and seek additional public comments. The plan’s maintenance and update will include continued public and stakeholder involvement and input through attendance at designated committee meetings, web postings, press releases to local media and public hearings. Figure 16 illustrates how the public was encouraged to participate in the survey. The City of Fortuna utilized a variety of free and easily accessible communication channels, including the city webpage, Facebook and X.

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Figure 16: Public Outreach Methods
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The public survey received 44 responses from residents of the City of Fortuna. When asked, “What types of projects do you believe the County and other local jurisdictions (cities and community service districts) should be doing to reduce damage and disruption from natural hazard events?” most indicated that they wanted to see mitigation projects focused on upgrades to bridges, power, roads, water supply and wastewater, improvements to public infrastructure against potential impacts from climate change, restoration of the natural environment to absorb impacts from natural hazards and opportunities for training for the public to better respond to natural disasters. One example of City of Fortuna’s efforts to incorporate public feedback into mitigation actions: FOR5 – Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change, including but not limited to the following:
• Assess storm drain infrastructure, natural waterways and associated floodplains for condition and capacity, then implement projects that provide adaptive capacity for increased rainfall and runoff.
• Mitigate fire-related risk by participating in fire mitigation measures, defensible space, education and outreach and supporting Firewise communities’ programs.

Public feedback was incorporated, as appropriate, into the City of Fortuna’s risk assessment and the list of ideas which the City reviewed during the Mitigation Action Workshop to determine which should be included in the updated list of mitigation actions for this plan update. This process is reflected in the area-wide actions that Fortuna selected for inclusion in the update.

9.1.3.1.VULNERABLE POPULATION OUTREACH
Some Fortuna residents may be disproportionately affected by natural hazard events for reasons other than proximity to high-risk areas. Vulnerable and underserved residents in Fortuna may have less access to information and resources to help mitigate risk and increase preparedness for emergencies. To better understand the risks and vulnerabilities city residents face, this planning update developed a bilingual public survey that collectively identified ways to support, enhance and broaden capacity and resilience at the individual and social network levels. The city used a multi-tiered approach with multiple stakeholders’ social media accounts and the city website, which residents often use.

9.1.4. Plan Integration

9.1.4.1.INTEGRATION INTO LOCAL PLANNING MECHANISMS
This section identifies where such integration is already in place and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future. The successful implementation of this plan will require constant and vigilant review of existing plans and programs to ensure coordination and identify multi-objective opportunities that promote a safe, sustainable community. Existing planning mechanisms into which this plan has been integrated are listed in Table 160.

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Table 160: Previous Plan Integration for the City of Fortuna Plan Name Description
Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
The CIP is updated annually, and LHMP action items inform CIP projects.

The plan must also identify the local planning mechanisms where the updated hazard mitigation information and actions may be integrated in the future. The plan must describe each participant’s process for integrating information from the mitigation strategy into their identified planning mechanisms. Table 161 displays how each community will integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms in the future.

Table 161: Future Types of Plan Integration for the City of Fortuna Type of Plan Integration Method
General Plan, Safety
Element
The city plans to update the General Plan in the next few years. The city will adopt an ordinance to incorporate the HMP in the Safety Element of the General Plan.

9.2. Risk Assessment
This plan must develop a comprehensive risk assessment to systematically identify the specific hazards and vulnerabilities of the most concern for each jurisdiction, as displayed in Table 162 and Table 163. For further information about these hazards, including extent, please refer to Volume 1 of this HMP.

Table 162: City of Fortuna Hazards
Type of Hazard Event Jurisdiction Impact?
(Yes/No)
If Not, What Is the Rationale for
Omitting Hazard?
Dam Failure No There are no dams of sizable risk in
the vicinity.

Drought Yes
Earthquake Yes
Extreme Heat Yes
Extreme Cold Yes
Flooding  Yes
Landslide Yes
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Type of Hazard Event Jurisdiction Impact?
(Yes/No)
If Not, What Is the Rationale for
Omitting Hazard?
Tsunami  Yes
Wildfire Yes
Wind Yes
Winter Weather Yes
Table 163: City of Fortuna Risk Assessment
Type of Hazard
Event
Probability
of Future
Occurrence
People
Impact
Property
Impact
Economy
Impact Category
Drought  Medium High Low Low Medium
Earthquake  High High High High High
Extreme Heat Medium Medium Low Low Low
Extreme Cold Medium Medium Low Low Low
Flooding  High Medium High High High
Landslide High Low Medium Low Medium
Tsunami  None Low None Low Low
Wildfire Medium High High High High
Wind High Medium Medium Medium High
Winter Weather  Low Low Low Low Low
Note: The process for assigning risk rankings is described in Volume 1.

9.2.1. Historical Events and Impacts
The following section lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific impacts and damages were recorded in the City of Fortuna. Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including the City of Fortuna, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume

1. 9.2.1.1.HISTORICAL EVENTS
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faced several storm events, as documented by the National Storm Events Database, which can be reviewed in the Humboldt County Annex.

While Fortuna itself may have avoided the brunt of these storms, neighboring areas have seen varying impacts, ranging from high winds to heavy rainfall. Fortuna’s proximity to the coast means it can still feel the effects of these weather systems, even when it does not experience severe weather directly. The National Centers for Environmental Information database does not always capture localized hazard data. The City of Fortuna has documented additional significant events to address this gap, and their impacts are detailed below.

DRO UGHT
• April 12, May 10 and July 8, 2021: Proclamation of State of Emergency issued. The city’s water shortage contingency plan measures were put into place. • Oct. 19, 2021: Executive Order declaring a statewide drought emergency.

EA RTHQ UA KE
• Nov. 3, 2024: Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4. There was damage to buildings, property, roadways, water and gas distribution lines.
• Jan. 27, 2023: Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2. There was damage to buildings, property, roadways, water and gas distribution lines.

EXT REME HEAT A ND CO LD
• February, 2023: This event brought significant cold temperatures to much of California, including Fortuna. The cold wave was notable for its intensity and the impact on residents and infrastructure.
• August, 2022: State of emergency due to a heatwave.
• July, 2021: Extreme heat due to the heat dome phenomenon. • January, 2019: During this period, parts of Northern California, including Fortuna, experienced a cold snap with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold weather was part of a broader pattern affecting the West Coast at the time.

FLO O DING
• April 14, 2023: Flooding due to severe winter storms. • March 10, 2023: Flooding due to severe winter storms. • Jan. 9, 2023: Flooding due to severe winter storms. Heavy rainstorms and subsequent flood warnings led to significant flooding in Fortuna. The city worked to manage the overflow from the Eel River, and emergency services responded to assist with impacted areas.

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• Winter, 2021–2022: Multiple storms brought heavy rainfall to the area, contributing to river flooding and saturated ground conditions. There were reports of flooding in the low-lying regions of Fortuna.
• January, 2021: Continued heavy rainfall led to further flooding problems. Emergency services were active in monitoring conditions and responding to flood-related incidents. • December, 2020: Another significant event occurred in December, 2020 when storms brought excessive rain and flooding to various parts of Humboldt County. Fortuna experienced similar issues as rivers swelled, causing street flooding with at least 5 inches of rain and impacting homes.
• May 17, 2019: Flooding due to severe winter storms.
• February, 2019: Heavy rains caused significant flooding across Humboldt County, including Fortuna. The Eel River rose rapidly, resulting in localized flooding and the closure of roads.

LA NDSLIDE
• 2025: A landslide occurred at 2300 Hillside Drive, in the driveway to the house near the gate. The property owner covered it up and had Mercer Fraser inspect it. • December, 2025: There were two affected areas. The first location is around the 3900 block of South Loop Road. Bank erosion on Jameson Creek affected the roads. The second location is also around the 3900 block of South Loop Road. A group of redwood trees fell from the bank into Jameson Creek, requiring an emergency repair. The trees were removed, and the bank and road were restored.

T SUNA MI
• Dec. 5, 2024: Tsunami warning issued.

W ILDFIRE
• Sept. 22, 2024: Wildfire near Palmer Blvd. and U.S. Highway 101, north of Fortuna.

Residents in the Hansen Dr. area were asked to evacuate. The fire was estimated to be 1/4 acre in size.
• Aug. 25, 2024: The East Fire broke out 2.3 miles south-southwest of Fortuna. The fire was estimated to be 115 acres in size.
• August Complex Fire, 2020: This large wildfire impacted parts of Northern California, including areas near Fortuna. Dry conditions and high winds exacerbated the fire.

W IND
• No events have occurred for this hazard.

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W INT ER WEAT HER
• No events have occurred for this hazard.

9.2.2. Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities and Impacts Table 164 provides information on a few key vulnerabilities and impacts on the City of Fortuna.

Table 164: City of Fortuna Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Hazard Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Drought Vulnerabilities: Residents may face vulnerabilities from drought due to limited access to clean drinking water, which may result in health issues. Agricultural communities are at risk as crop yields decline, directly impacting local farmers and food supply in areas with limited irrigation infrastructure or reliance on surface water. Critical infrastructure is also affected, with water treatment facilities experiencing reduced capacity. Fire suppression systems may become less effective, heightening the risk of wildfires.

Impacts: The impacts on people include increased health risks, especially to the homeless population and individuals who work outdoors, and economic strain on local businesses reliant on agriculture and tourism. For critical infrastructure, drought can cause shortages in water delivery systems and impair wastewater management, creating public health risks and long-term community challenges.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Extreme Cold Vulnerabilities: The primary vulnerability related to extreme cold is inadequate insulation in residential structures, which can lead to higher heating demands and increased energy costs. Many homes, particularly older ones in areas such as the downtown, and neighborhoods with historical character might not be equipped to handle severe temperature drops. Additionally, certain populations, including the elderly and individuals with preexisting health conditions, are especially vulnerable to the health effects of extreme cold, such as hypothermia and frostbite.

Impacts: The impacts of extreme cold on people can manifest as increased health-related issues, including respiratory problems and elevated rates of hospitalization among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children and those with preexisting health issues.

Infrastructure also can suffer, with pipes freezing and bursting, leading to water damage and costly repairs. Transport may be disrupted by icy roads, particularly in hilly areas that are less frequently maintained during winter weather, affecting both emergency response times and daily commuting.

Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities: Vulnerabilities to extreme heat are heightened in areas with less tree cover and vegetation, such as some residential neighborhoods on the outskirts of town. Homes without adequate cooling systems or those that are poorly ventilated are particularly at risk. The increased presence of concrete and asphalt in urbanized areas can lead to urban heat island effects, further contributing to localized warming. Additionally, certain community members, including lowincome families and those without access to air-conditioning, face greater risks during heat waves.

Impacts: The impacts of extreme heat on residents can include heat exhaustion, heat stroke and exacerbated chronic health conditions.

The strain on local healthcare systems can increase, particularly during prolonged heat events. Infrastructure can also be negatively affected; for example, power outages may occur as demand for cooling peaks and road surfaces may degrade more rapidly under extreme temperatures. Water sources can become stressed due to increased evaporation and higher consumption rates, leading to potential shortages, especially in drought-prone areas surrounding Fortuna.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Earthquake Vulnerabilities: The entire population of the City of Fortuna is vulnerable to seismic activity from the Big Lagoon Bald Mountain Fault, from very strong peak ground acceleration (18-34%g). Emergency response systems may become overwhelmed, limiting support during crises. Critical infrastructure has its own vulnerabilities; roads and bridges may not withstand significant shaking, potentially collapsing and obstructing emergency services. Additionally, utility lines for electricity, gas and water could be damaged, disrupting essential services.

Impacts: For critical infrastructure, service disruptions could occur, with damaged roads hindering emergency responses and
compromised utilities depriving residents of essential services.

Communities might face reduced access to shelters, food and medical care, resulting in economic strain.

Flooding  Vulnerabilities: Flooding creates vulnerabilities for residents, especially those in low-lying areas near the Eel River who are at a greater risk of displacement. This situation can threaten their safety and well-being.

Critical infrastructure is also at risk, with roads and bridges potentially compromised, limiting access to emergency services and disrupting public transportation.

Impacts: The impacts can include loss of property and displacement, leading to economic hardships and emotional strain, especially for vulnerable populations. For critical infrastructure, flooding can overwhelm water treatment facilities, creating unsafe drinking water.

Damaged roads may impede emergency services and slow recovery efforts, affecting the entire community.

Landslide Vulnerabilities: Residents of Fortuna face risks from landslides, particularly in unstable areas such as the east side near Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This can lead to displacement and safety concerns. Critical infrastructure, like roads and utility lines, is also at risk, as landslides can block access and damage essential services.

Impacts: The impacts on people include loss of life, potential injuries, loss of homes, and economic hardship due to displacement. For critical infrastructure, landslides can disrupt transportation and utility services, complicating access to healthcare and increasing public health risks.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Tsunami  Vulnerabilities: Fortuna, California, is somewhat sheltered from tsunami impacts due to its location along the Eel River, but it remains vulnerable to flooding if river levels rise significantly.

Impacts: A tsunami-triggered flood of the Eel River could impact Fortuna, such as through the inundation of residential areas, leading to property damage and the displacement of residents. Key
infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, would be at risk, complicating emergency response efforts and transportation.

Additionally, local businesses could face economic losses, while public health risks may arise from contaminated water supplies.

Wildfire Vulnerabilities: Residents of Fortuna are vulnerable to wildfires, especially those near forested areas, facing evacuation threats and potential property loss. Hilly and mountainous regions, particularly near the Van Duzan River and zones adjacent to the Eel River, are more susceptible due to dense forest cover, steep slopes and riparian vegetation. Many homes lack fire-resistant materials, increasing risk.

Critical infrastructure, like water supply systems, may struggle to support firefighting efforts, and access roads can become blocked, hindering emergency response.

Impacts: Wildfires can lead to loss of homes and possessions for residents, causing emotional distress and financial instability. Health risks from smoke inhalation can also affect vulnerable populations. For critical infrastructure, damage to utility lines and communication networks disrupts essential services, delays recovery and harms the local economy, particularly businesses reliant on tourism.

Wind Vulnerabilities: Residents of Fortuna are at risk from falling trees and branches due to strong winds, which can threaten safety and property.

Critical infrastructure, such as power lines and communications systems, is vulnerable to outages and disruptions.

Impacts: The impacts on people may include property damage, leading to financial strain and emotional distress. Injuries from debris are also a concern. For critical infrastructure, wind disruptions can cause power outages and hinder communication, impacting emergency response and community safety.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities and Impacts
Winter Weather Vulnerabilities: During winter weather, residents face risks from snow and ice, leading to hazardous travel conditions and difficulty accessing essential services. Poor insulation in many homes increases the risk of heat loss, putting vulnerable populations, like the elderly, in danger of hypothermia. Critical infrastructure is also vulnerable; public transportation can be disrupted, and roads may be damaged by heavy snowfall and ice, hindering emergency response and the delivery of essential services like water and electricity.

Impacts: The impacts on people include increased risks of accidents and health issues related to cold exposure, alongside isolation from family and services due to impassable roads. For critical infrastructure, winter weather can disrupt services and increase repair costs.

Damaged roads and power outages can impair transportation, leave residents without heating and strain local businesses, affecting overall public health and community well-being.

9.2.2.1.DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
Table 165 summarizes development trends in the City of Fortuna since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.

Table 165: Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Type of
Development
Recent
Development Future Development
Overall Vulnerability
(Increased, Decreased,
No Change)
Residential Annually, 20–50
new residential
dwelling units.

Potential residential
development of 250
dwelling units or more over
the next 5 years.

Increased,
development =
increased risks.

Commercial Approximately one
to two per year for
the last 5 years.

Potential new commercial
development in the
Fortuna Mill Commerce
Center and citywide,
exceeding 300,000 square
feet. This development is
considered long-term.

There has been minimal
change in recent years,
but it could be
significantly higher if
the former mill site is
developed.

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Type of
Development
Recent
Development Future Development
Overall Vulnerability
(Increased, Decreased,
No Change)
Industrial None Potential significant
industrial development
(400,000 sq. ft.) at the
Fortuna Mill Commerce
Center and citywide. This
development is considered
long-term.

There has been no
change in recent years;
however, increased
vulnerabilities may
occur if the former mill
site is developed.

9.3. Capability Assessment
Local mitigation capabilities are essential for reducing the impact of hazards on communities.

Local authorities can effectively mitigate hazards by leveraging existing authorities, policies, programs and resources. The City of Fortuna performed an assessment of its existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation actions. The capability assessment is evaluated upon a multifaceted approach, including the following:
• Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
• Administrative and Technical Capabilities
• Financial Capabilities
• Education and Outreach Capabilities

9.3.1. Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
Table 166 and Table 167 summarize the City of Fortuna’s planning and regulatory capabilities, including plans, policies, codes and ordinances that prevent and reduce the impacts of hazards.

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Table 166: Plans
Plans
Does the Plan
Address
Hazards? (Y/N)
How Can the Plan Be Used
to Implement Mitigation
Actions?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
General Plan Yes
Assembly Plan:

No
The General Plan does not
include all identified hazard
risks. Additionally, the Safety
Element should be updated
sooner than the General
Plan update timeline to
incorporate the LHMP, the
newly adopted CAL FIRE Fire
Hazard Severity Zone maps
and evacuation routes.

Last Update: 10/2010
Next Update: 01/2030
Recovery Plan N/A N/A N/A
Capital
Improvement
Plan
Yes The City of Fortuna’s Capital
Improvement Program
routinely has projects that
address flooding and
earthquake resilience. While
the city does incorporate
LHMP mitigations this could
probably increase.

Last Update: 06/2024
Next Update: 06/2025
Climate Change
Adaptation Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Community
Wildfire
Protection Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Economic
Development
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Land Use Plan Yes Add potential new
requirements related to
additional identified risk
hazards.

Last Update: 03/2011
Next Update: 01/2030
Local Emergency
Operations Plan

N/A N/A N/A
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Plans
Does the Plan
Address
Hazards? (Y/N)
How Can the Plan Be Used
to Implement Mitigation
Actions?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
Stormwater
Management
Plan
Yes The City’s Stormwater
Management Plan currently
addresses flooding but could
be expanded to look at other
hazards.

Last Update: 04/2024
Next Update: 04/2034
Transportation
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Substantial
Damage Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Debris
Management
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Forest
Management
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
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Table 167: Regulations and Ordinances
Regulation or
Ordinance
Does This
Effectively Reduce
Hazard Impacts?
Is It Adequately
Administered and
Enforced?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
Building Code Yes Yes. California
Building Standards
Code (CBSC), which
is based on the
International Code
Council (ICC) codes.

The CBSC includes
various model
codes, such as the
California Building
Code, Residential
Code, Plumbing
Code, Mechanical
Code and Electrical
Code. These codes
are updated every
three years, with
the current edition
being the 2022
version, effective
January 1, 2023.

Last Update: 01/2023
Next Update: 01/2026
Flood Insurance
Rate Maps
Yes Yes Last Update: 11/2016
Next Update: 11/2030
Floodplain
Ordinance
Yes Yes Last Update: 11/2008
Next Update: 11/2030
Subdivision
Ordinance
Yes Yes Last Update: 01/2008
Next Update: 01/2030
Zoning Ordinance Yes Yes Last Update: 03/2011
Next Update: 01/2030
Natural Hazard
Specific Ordinance
Yes Yes Last Update: 11/1999
Next Update: 01/2030
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Regulation or
Ordinance
Does This
Effectively Reduce
Hazard Impacts?
Is It Adequately
Administered and
Enforced?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
Acquisition of Land
for Open Space and
Public Recreation
Use

N/A N/A N/A
Prohibition of
Building in At-Risk
Areas

N/A N/A N/A

9.3.2. Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Table 168 and Table 169 summarize the City of Fortuna’s administrative and technical capabilities, including the staff and their respective skills and the available tools to support mitigation actions.

Table 168: Administrative Capabilities
Administrative
Capability
Status
(Non-Vacant,
Vacant)
Is Staffing
Adequate?
Is Staff
Trained on
Hazards?
Is Coordination
Effective?
Chief Building Official Non-Vacant No Yes No
Grant Writer Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Civil Engineer Non-Vacant Yes Yes Yes
Community Planner Non-Vacant No Yes Yes
Emergency Manager Vacant No N/A N/A
Floodplain
Administrator
Non-Vacant Yes Yes Yes
Geographic Information
System (GIS)
Coordinator
Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Planning Commission Non-Vacant Yes No No
Fire Safe Council Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
Vacant N/A N/A N/A
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Administrative
Capability
Status
(Non-Vacant,
Vacant)
Is Staffing
Adequate?
Is Staff
Trained on
Hazards?
Is Coordination
Effective?
Active Organizations
Active in Disaster
Non-Vacant No Yes Yes
Table 169: Technical Capabilities
Technical
Capability
Utilized?
(Y/N)
How Has the Capability
Been Used to Assess or
Mitigate Risk in the Past?
How Can the Capability Be
Used to Assess or Mitigate
Risk in the Future?
Hazard Data and
Information
Yes Through the entitlement
process, we require
geotechnical and soil
reports on soil stability and
landslides. We utilize data
from engineering studies
and design to manage
stormwater effectively and
prevent flooding.

The General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance could include
more data to develop wildfire
zones or other data-driven
regulations.

GIS Yes We haven’t used it for risk
mitigation purposes, except
when examining floodplain
extents.

Develop and utilize layers for
wetlands, seismic zones,
wildfire areas, stream
setbacks and topography.

Mutual Aid
Agreements
Yes The police and volunteer
fire departments work with
other local agencies to
increase responsiveness.

We also provide this to
participating jurisdictions
and allied agencies.

Mutual aid agreements
enhance Fortuna’s ability to
assess and mitigate risks from
disasters, such as flooding, by
enabling resource sharing,
streamlining emergency
response coordination and
providing collaborative
training. They also support
community preparedness and
recovery efforts, ultimately
strengthening the area’s
resilience to future
emergencies.

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Technical
Capability
Utilized?
(Y/N)
How Has the Capability
Been Used to Assess or
Mitigate Risk in the Past?
How Can the Capability Be
Used to Assess or Mitigate
Risk in the Future?
On-call
consulting
contracts for GIS
specialists and
developing a
Regional Climate
Action Plan.

Yes Consultants have been used
as technical resources to
help move projects
forward.

The Regional Climate Action
Plan could help inform
necessary amendments to
the General Plan and Zoning
Regulations.

9.3.3. Financial Capabilities
Table 170 summarizes the City of Fortuna’s financial capabilities, which refer to the resources to fund mitigation actions. Discussing the funding and financial capabilities of the city is important to determine the kinds of projects that are feasible given their cost.

Table 170: Financial Capabilities
Funding Resource Used?
(Y/N) What Types of Activities?
Can Be Used
to Fund Future
Mitigation
Actions?
Can Be Used
as a Local
Match for a
Federal Grant
Capital
Improvement
Project Funding
Yes Infrastructure resilience
projects
Yes Yes
General Funds Yes Staff time and infrastructure
resilience projects
Yes Yes
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
(HMGP/404)
Yes The first project we
undertook was the
installation of standby
emergency generators at two
water pumping stations. This
project was completed in
2023. The next project was
completion of an updated
Stormwater Vulnerability
Assessment, which reviewed
our storm drain network and
prioritized projects to be
completed.

Yes, we have
more
mitigation
actions that
could be
funded.

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Funding Resource Used?
(Y/N) What Types of Activities?
Can Be Used
to Fund Future
Mitigation
Actions?
Can Be Used
as a Local
Match for a
Federal Grant
Building Resilient
Infrastructure and
Communities
(BRIC)
No N/A No No
Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA)
No N/A N/A No
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG)
No N/A N/A Yes
Natural Resources
Conservation
Services (NRCS)
Programs
No N/A N/A N/A
U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
(USACE) Programs
No N/A N/A N/A
Property, Sales,
Income or Special
Purpose Taxes
Yes Assessment benefit district
for flood control (property
taxes utilized)
Yes Yes
Stormwater Utility
Fee
Yes No No No
Fees for Water,
Sewer, Gas or
Electric Services
Yes Water and sewer
infrastructure resilience
projects.

Yes Yes
Impact Fees from
New Development
and
Redevelopment
Yes No No No
General
Obligation or
Special Purpose
Bonds
Yes No No No
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Funding Resource Used?
(Y/N) What Types of Activities?
Can Be Used
to Fund Future
Mitigation
Actions?
Can Be Used
as a Local
Match for a
Federal Grant
Federal-Funded
Programs
No N/A N/A No
State-Funded
Programs
Yes Programs: Emergency
response programs through
CAL OES and Caltrans.

Activities: Roadway hazard
mitigation or emergency
openings to establish
connectivity.

Yes Yes
Private Sector or
Nonprofit
Programs
No N/A N/A Yes, a private
sector or
nonprofit
program can
often be used
as a local
match for a
federal grant,
but it largely
depends on
the specific
grant program
and its
requirements.

9.3.4. Education and Outreach Capabilities
Table 171 summarizes the City of Fortuna’s education and outreach capabilities, which refer to programs and actions that can communicate information about and encourage risk reduction.

Table 171: Education and Outreach
Education and Outreach
Capability
Used?
(Y/N)
Does It Incorporate
Hazard Mitigation? Notes
Community Newsletter(s) No N/A N/A
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Education and Outreach
Capability
Used?
(Y/N)
Does It Incorporate
Hazard Mitigation? Notes
Hazard Awareness
Campaigns (such as
Firewise, Storm Ready,
Severe Weather Awareness
Week, School Programs)
No N/A N/A
Public Meetings/Events Yes No The city holds public
meetings of the Planning
Commission and City Council
as well as other boards and
commissions.

Emergency Management
Listserv
Yes No N/A
Local News Yes Yes N/A
Distributing Hard Copies of
Notices (e.g., Public
Libraries, Door-to-Door
Outreach)
No No N/A
Insurance Disclosures/
Outreach
No N/A N/A
Organizations that
Represent, advocate for or
Interact with Underserved
and Vulnerable
Communities
Yes No American Red Cross
Social media Yes No Facebook and X (Twitter)
Weekly Press Releases No N/A N/A

9.3.5. Opportunities to Expand and/or Improve Capabilities The capability assessment findings were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. These opportunities are included in Table 172. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan.

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Table 172: Opportunities to Expand and/or Improve
Capability Type Opportunity to Expand and/or Improve
Planning and
Regulations
The city would like to develop a Community Wildfire Plan and an Economic Development Plan.

Administrative and
Technical
Add GIS functionality with more hazard layers. Increase Community Development staff.

Financial Adding a grant writing specialist would improve the city’s ability to apply for, secure and implement grant funding. Additionally, if the city could increase revenue through sales tax or special taxes earmarked for mitigation or matching funding use(s), additional work could be performed in this area.

Education and
Outreach
As a small community, we are staffed only well enough to meet minimums. With additional staff and resources, we could be more proactive in mitigation, public outreach and education, among other areas. Additionally, we do not have a Public Information Officer, so information tends to be disseminated on a project-byproject basis.

9.4. National Flood Insurance Program
The City of Fortuna has been a participant in the NFIP since 1982. Details of NFIP policies in the City of Fortuna are in Table 173. Additional NFIP information is in Table 174 through Table 176.

Continued compliance with NFIP standards is expected for the City of Fortuna.

Table 173: City of Fortuna NFIP Details
Community
Name
Community
Number
Total Premium +
FPF15
Total Policy
Count Total Coverage Total Losses
Fortuna, City
of
060063B $30,285 30 $9,976,000.00 4
Table 174: Floodplain Management
Question Response
Who is the floodplain manager? Is this
their primary or secondary role?
City Engineer
15 FPF: Federal Policy Fee
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Question Response
Does the floodplain manager have
adequate training and capacity for their
role? If not, what else is needed?
Yes
How does the community enforce its
floodplain rules? Does enforcement
include monitoring compliance and
acting to correct violations?
The city ensures the enforcement of floodplain
rules through participation in the NFIP, the
building permit review process and inspections
to ensure compliance.

When was the community’s most recent
Community Assistance Visit (CAV)?
04/2024
Were any violations noted on the
community’s most recent CAV?
No.

Is there an upcoming CAV? If no, is one
needed?
Upcoming CAV: No. Is one needed? No
When was the most recent floodplain
management ordinance adopted?
11/1987
Does your community participate in the
Community Rating System (CRS)? If so,
describe the steps the community has
taken to achieve the CRS goals.

No
Does the community’s floodplain
management ordinance include any
higher standards? If so, please list.

No
Who is responsible for permitting? Engineering and Community Development staff How does the community issue
development permits in the special flood
hazard area?
Development permits in special flood hazard
areas are evaluated for NFIP conformance
through the building permit and inspection
process.

Does the community maintain elevation
certificates?
Yes
Does the community track the number
of buildings in the special flood hazard
area? If yes, are there any trends?
Yes. In the prior six years, two building permits
have been approved in the flood hazard area.

How many repetitive loss (RL) structures
does the community have?
(List number and type of structure)
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Question Response
How many severe repetitive loss (SRL)
structures does the community have?
(List number and type of structure)
0 Have any RL/SRL properties been
mitigated since the last plan update?
No
Who is responsible for making
substantial damage/substantial
improvement determinations?
City Engineer, Community Development Director
and Building Official
How does the substantial
damage/substantial improvement
process work in your community?
City staff evaluates and assesses each situation
on a case-by-case basis, then follows the NFIP
and any other applicable regulations.

Is there sufficient staff and training to
make substantial damage/substantial
improvement determinations?
Yes
How are substantial damage/substantial
improvement requirements messaged to
the public before and after an event?
We have not been faced with this issue.

Have any substantially
damaged/substantially improved
structures been mitigated since the last
plan update?
No
How will the community remain in
compliance with the NFIP moving
forward?
(Simply stating “the community will
continue to comply with the NFIP” will
not meet FEMA’s planning
requirements)
The city will implement any recommendations
identified through Community Assistance visits.

We will ensure that ordinances meet NFIP
minimum standards and continue to train city
staff on NFIP requirements.

Table 175: Floodplain Mapping
Question Response
How does the community support map
change requests? This could be requests
during the Risk MAP process or through
Letters of Map Amendment or Revision.

The community provided maintenance
easements that allowed for flood mitigation
projects along Rohner Creek.

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Question Response
When did the latest Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) become effective?
11/2016
When was the latest FIRM adopted? 11/2016
Is the FIRM and Flood Insurance Study
(FIS) report in an accessible location?
How would the public get access to their
flood map information?
Yes. It is available on the city’s website and also
posted on FEMA’s website.

Does the community use any Risk MAP
products? If so, describe.

No
Does the community collect updated
floodplain data or modeling? Is this
shared with partners and with FEMA?
Yes
Table 176: Flood Insurance and Outreach
Question Response
How does the community educate the
public on floodplain management and
the availability of flood insurance, in and
out of the floodplain?
By providing access to FEMA’s FIRM through the
city’s GIS Parcel Finder web application
How does the community engage with
insurance agents on flood insurance?
N/A
Does the community (or state) have
flood hazard disclosure laws?
Yes
How familiar is the public with their
flood insurance options?
Needs further investigation
How many properties have flood
insurance in the community?
30 Are there any areas where flood
insurance is lacking?
Yes, land areas adjacent to creeks
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9.5. Mitigation Strategy
The City of Fortuna has adopted the same goals and prioritization process as Humboldt County in Volume 1. Previous mitigation actions and their statuses are in Table 177, while new mitigation action items and those carried forward from the previous plan are in Table 178.

9.5.1. Previous Mitigation Actions
Table 177: Previous Mitigation Actions
Mitigation
Action Description Status
FOR1 Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase
or relocation of structures located in hazard areas,
prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive
losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk
hazard areas.

Deferred
FOR2 Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other
plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land
use decisions in the community, including General
Plan, Storm Drain Master Plan, Emergency
Operations Plan, Debris Management Plan.

Deferred
FOR3 Actively participate in the plan maintenance
protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard
mitigation plan.

Deferred
FOR4 Continue to maintain good standing and
compliance under the NFIP through the
implementation of floodplain management
programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP
requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention
ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and
mapping updates.
• Provide public assistance/information on
floodplain requirements and impacts.

Deferred
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Mitigation
Action Description Status
FOR5 Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change, including but not
limited to the following:
• Assess storm drain infrastructure, natural
waterways and associated floodplains for
condition and capacity and implement and
prioritize projects that provide adaptive
capacity for increased rainfall and runoff.
• Mitigate fire-related risk by participating in fire
mitigation measures, defensible space,
education and outreach and supporting
Firewise communities’ programs.

Deferred
FOR6 Implement flap gate valves at various locations
throughout the city.

Deferred
FOR7 Increase channel capacity in localized regions
affected by repetitive flooding incidents.

Deferred
FOR8 Stabilize hillsides from mass landslide movements
at or adjacent to street rights-of-way, including but
not limited to P Street (12th to 14th) bank
stabilization (CIP 9656).

Deferred
FOR9 Prepare the Citywide Storm Water Management
Master Plan to inform future Citywide
Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) in the HighPriority Management Plans (HPMs) and implement high-priority projects that improve the capacity
and resiliency of the system, including the Home
Avenue Culvert Replacement (CIP 9704) and the
3rd Street culvert replacement.

Deferred. Plan completed
in 2024. Follow-up action
for this item will be to
complete the project
identified in the
Vulnerability Assessment.

FOR10 Elevate control panels at the Water Supply facility above 100-year Flood Elevation and provide
seismic retrofit of electrical connections.

Deferred
FOR11 Seismic Retrofit of At-Grade Water Storage Tanks.

Including but not limited to Campton Heights and
Hilltop Reservoirs.

Deferred
FOR12 Elevate the roadway above the flood elevation,
including the Dinsmore Drive flood control (CIP
9502).

Deferred
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Mitigation
Action Description Status
FOR13 Continue to maintain compliance and good
standing under the National Flood Insurance
Program. This will be accomplished through the
implementation of floodplain management
programs that, at a minimum, will meet the
minimum requirements of the NFIP, which include
the following:
• Enforcement of the adopted flood damage
prevention ordinance,
• Participating in floodplain identification and
mapping updates, and
• Providing public assistance/information on
floodplain requirements and impacts
Deferred
FOR14 Implement generators for critical facilities and
infrastructure that lack adequate backup power,
including water pump stations, water disinfection
and corrosion control facilities, sewer pump
stations, emergency operations centers.

Deferred. Two generator
installations were
completed in 2024 using
HMGP funds; however, the
city would like to plan for
other possible locations.

FOR15 Develop an Emergency Operation Plan, establish
an Emergency Operations Center and training for
staff related to hazard mitigation or post-disaster
recovery.

Deferred
FOR16 Update FEMA FIRM special flood hazard areas to
reflect current flood risk based on updated
topography and rainfall frequencies to better
communicate risk and identify and implement
flood mitigation projects through channel and
floodplain restoration.

Deferred. Some of this
work was completed in
2022 by remapping the
floodplain for Rohner
Creek. Other areas of
Strongs or Mill Creek could
be explored in the future.

FOR17 Coordinate the upgrading or implementation of
radio communications and emergency
communication equipment with other area
jurisdictions.

Deferred
FOR18 Support the development of Firewise Community
programs; implement defensible space
requirements including education and outreach.

Deferred
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9.5.2. Updated Mitigation Actions
Table 178: 2025 Mitigation Actions16
# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR1 Where appropriate, support the retrofitting,
purchase or relocation of structures located in
hazard areas, prioritizing those that have
experienced repetitive losses and/or are situated
in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, wildfire
HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$20,000,000 Existing 5+ years Yes All
FOR2 Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other
plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land
use decisions in the community, including the
General Plan, Storm Drain Master Plan,
Emergency Operations Plan and Debris
Management Plan.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Drought,
earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, wildfire
Staff time,
general
funds
$65,000 Both 1–2 years Yes All
FOR3 Actively participate in the plan maintenance
protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard
mitigation plan.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
All hazards Staff time,
general
funds
$100,000 Both 1–5 years Yes All
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# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR4 Continue to maintain good standing and
compliance under the NFIP through the
implementation of floodplain management
programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP
requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention
ordinance.
• Participate in updating floodplain
identification and mapping.
• Provide public assistance and information on
floodplain requirements and impacts.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding, severe
weather
Staff time,
general
funds
$1,000,000 Both 1–2 years Yes All
FOR5 Identify and pursue strategies to increase
adaptive capacity to climate change, including
but not limited to the following:
• Assess storm drain infrastructure, natural
waterways and associated floodplains for
condition and capacity, then implement
projects that provide adaptive capacity for
increased rainfall and runoff.
• Mitigate fire-related risk by participating in
fire mitigation measures, defensible space,
education and outreach and supporting
Firewise communities’ programs.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding, wildfire Staff time,
general
funds
$1,000,000 Both 1–2 years Yes All
FOR6 Implement flap gate valves at various locations
throughout the city.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding, severe
weather
Staff time,
general
funds
$2,000,000 Existing 1–2 years Yes All
FOR7 Increase channel capacity at localized regions of
repetitive flooding incidents.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$2,000,000 Existing 1–2 years Yes All
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# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR8 Stabilize hillsides from mass landslide
movements at or adjacent to street rights of
way, including but not limited to P Street (12th
to 14th) bank stabilization (CIP 9656).

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, wildfire
HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$10,000,000 Both 3–5 years Yes Transportation
FOR9 Prepare Citywide Storm Water Management
Master Plan to inform citywide vulnerability
assessment in future High Priority Management
HPMs and Implement high priority projects that
improve the capacity and resiliency of the
system, including Home Avenue Culvert
Replacement CIP 9704 and 3rd street culvert
replacement.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$100,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Water Systems,
Hydration,
Transportation
FOR10 Elevate control panels at Water Supply facility
above 100-year Flood Elevation and provide
seismic retrofit of electrical connections.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding,
Earthquake
Staff time,
general
funds
$2,000,000 Existing 3–5 years Yes Safety and
Security,
Transportation
FOR11 Seismic Retrofit of at-grade water storage tanks, including but not limited to Campton Heights
and Hilltop Reservoirs.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$1,000,000 Existing 1–2 years Yes Hydration,
Water Systems
FOR12 Elevate roadway above flood elevation, including
Dinsmore Drive flood control (CIP 9502).

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$10,000,000 Existing 1–2 years Yes Transportation,
Safety and
Security
FOR14 Implement generators for critical facilities and
infrastructure that lack adequate backup power,
including water pump stations, water
disinfection and corrosion control facilities,
sewer pump stations, emergency operations
centers.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, severe
weather, wildfire
HMGP,

PDM, FMA
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# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR15 Develop an Emergency Operation Plan, establish
an Emergency Operations Center and training for
staff related to hazard mitigation or post-disaster
recovery.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, severe
weather, wildfire
Staff time,
general
funds
$1,000,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR15 Update FEMA FIRM special flood hazard areas to
reflect current flood risk based on updated
topography and rainfall frequencies to better
communicate risk and identify and implement
flood mitigation projects through channel and
floodplain restoration.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Flooding HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$1,000,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR16 Coordinate the upgrading or implementation of
radio communications and emergency
communication equipment with other area
jurisdictions.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide, severe
weather, wildfire
Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security,
Communication
FOR17 Support the development of Firewise
Community programs; implement defensible
space requirements including education and
outreach.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Wildfire Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR18 Consider adopting a vegetation management
ordinance for existing and new development in
wildland-urban interface and/or areas
designated as having moderate or greater fire
risk.

High Fortuna City
Manager
Wildfire,
landslides
Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR19 Develop ordinance requiring a certain
percentage of front and rear setback areas to
contain only permeable development features to
promote infiltration and reduce stormwater
runoff.

High Fortuna City
Manager
Drought,
flooding,
landslide,
extreme
temperatures,
dam failure
Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Safety and
Security, water
systems
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# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR21 Prepare a comprehensive Hazardous Materials
Area Response Plan
Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Fire General
funds,
HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$100,000 Both 1–2 years Yes All lifelines
FOR22 Conduct microgrid feasibility study High Fortuna City Manager
Earthquake,
wildfire, extreme
temperatures,
dam failure,
flooding, wind
General
funds,
HMGP,

PDM, FMA
$100,000 Both 1–2 years Yes Power
FOR23 Consider prohibiting shake roofs in wildlandurban interface and/or areas designated as having moderate or greater fire risk.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Wildfire Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 1–3 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR24 Explore the feasibility of establishing community resilience hubs
Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Dam failure,
drought,
earthquake,
extreme
temperatures,
flooding,
landslide,
tsunami, wildfire,
wind, winter
weather
Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 New 1–3 years Yes Safety and
Security
FOR25 Actively participate in the area wide mitigation
actions.

High Fortuna City
Manager
All hazards Staff time,
general
funds
$150,000 Both 5+ years Yes All
FOR26 Perform a feasibility study for potential
evacuation routes for rural, single access
roadways, including Home Avenue, Carson
Woods Road and Mill Street.

Medium Fortuna City
Manager
Wildfire,
landslide, severe
weather,
earthquake, wind
HMGP,

PDM, FMA,
BRIC
$100,000 Existing 1–2 years Yes Transportation,
Safety and
Security
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# Action Description Priority Lead Agency Hazards
Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
New and/or
Existing
Asset
Timeframe
for
Completion
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FOR27 Install creek bank revetments or other
engineered system to protect structures against
bank erosion or landslides, specifically along
Jameson and Mill Creeks
High Fortuna City
Manager
Landslide,
flooding
HMGP,

PDM, FMA,
BRIC
$20,000,000 Both 3–5 years Yes All
FOR28 Install a new water tank in the southern Fortuna
area servicing City Pressure Zone 8 to increase
firefighting capacity and water supply resiliency
High Fortuna City
Manager
Wildfire, drought City
enterprise
funds,
HMGP,

BRIC, PDM,
FMA
$50,000 New 1 year Yes Water Systems,
Safety and
Security
FOR29 Install PV systems at critical city facilities to provide energy resiliency for buildings and
vehicle charging
High Fortuna City
Manager
Earthquake,
extreme
temperature,
flooding, wind
HMGP,

PDM, FMA,
BRIC
$1,000,000 New 3–5 years Yes Power
FOR30 Develop a Hillside Development Ordinance High City of Fortuna
Earthquake,
flooding,
landslide,
wildfire, wind
Staff time,
general
funds
$50,000 Both 2–5 years No Transportation
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10. Fortuna Fire Protection District Annex
This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Fortuna Fire Protection District. The jurisdiction’s governing body passed a formal resolution to participate in this multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update. The Fortuna Fire Protection District identified no significant changes in priorities since the last plan update. The Fortuna Fire Protection District did construct a new fire station to accommodate newer fire trucks that cannot be housed in the older fire station.

10.1. Planning Process

10.1.1. Contact Information
A key part of hazard mitigation planning is engaging the whole community. This plan was developed by planning consultant IEM, with input from the participating jurisdictions, including the Fortuna Fire Protection District, the stakeholders and the public. The Fortuna Fire Protection District was represented during the planning process by the following individual listed in Table 179.

Table 179: Fortuna Fire Protection District Point of Contact Name Job Title Jurisdiction/Agency Preferred Contact Info (Email and/or Phone)
Kyle Kertscher Division Chief Fortuna Fire
Protection District
[email protected]
707-725-5021

10.1.2. Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholders, including local and regional agencies, neighboring communities, representatives of businesses and academia, private organizations, nonprofit organizations and communitybased organizations that work directly with and/or provide support to underserved communities and vulnerable populations, were invited to be involved in the planning process and are recognized in Table 180. Stakeholders were invited to the stakeholder meetings through emails, calendar invites and phone calls. Additionally, they were encouraged to complete and share a public survey to gather more information. Lastly, all stakeholders were provided the opportunity to review the draft plan and provide feedback.

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Table 180: Stakeholders Invited to Participate
Name Job Title Agency or
Organization
Preferred Contact Info
(Email and/or Phone)
Stakeholder Type
Shari
Meads
City Manager City of
Fortuna
[email protected]
.us

1. Local and
regional agencies
involved in hazard
mitigation activities
Brendan
Byrd
Public Works
Director
City of
Fortuna
[email protected]
s

2. Agencies that
have the authority
to regulate
development.

Patric Esh Program
Coordinator –
Hazard
Mitigation
Program
Humboldt
County OES
[email protected]
a.us

3. Neighboring
communities,
including special
districts
– – Cal Poly
Humboldt
Emergency
Management
[email protected] 4. Representatives
of businesses,
academia and
other private
organizations
Simon
Knopf
Disaster
Program
Manager
American Red
Cross
Simon.knopf@redcros
s.org

5. Representatives
of nonprofit
organizations,
including
community-based
organizations

10.1.3. Public Outreach
Continued public involvement was imperative to the overall success of the plan’s implementation. The update process provided an opportunity to solicit participation from new and existing stakeholders, publicize mitigation success stories and seek additional public comment. The plan’s maintenance and update will include continued public and stakeholder involvement and input through attendance at designated committee meetings, web postings, press releases to local media and public hearings. Figure 17 illustrates how the public was encouraged to participate in the survey. The Fortuna Fire Protection District utilized a variety of communication channels that are free and easily accessible, such as Facebook and Instagram.

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Figure 17: Public Outreach Methods
Community engagement played an important role in developing the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s risk assessment and mitigation strategy for this update. As part of the public outreach process, residents shared feedback through bilingual surveys and social media platforms. This highlighted key concerns across the district’s service area. A recurring theme was the need to better protect vulnerable populations. Respondents also stressed the importance of public education, emergency preparedness and reliable access to water for fire suppression. These issues were discussed during the Mitigation Action Workshop and helped guide the selection of updated mitigation actions. The resulting strategy includes measures such as community outreach and CERT programs which reflect the technical findings and public priorities identified during the planning process.

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10.1.3.1.VULNERABLE POPULATION OUTREACH
Some district residents may be disproportionately affected by natural hazard events for reasons other than proximity to high-risk areas. Vulnerable and underserved residents in Fortuna Fire Protection District might have less access to information and resources to help mitigate risk and increase preparedness for emergencies. To better understand the risks and vulnerabilities that district residents face, this planning update developed a bilingual public survey to identify ways to support, enhance and broaden capacity and resilience at the individual and social network levels.

10.1.4. Plan Integration

10.1.4.1.INTEGRATION INTO LOCAL PLANNING MECHANISMS
This section identifies where such integration is already in place and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future. The successful implementation of this plan will require constant and vigilant review of existing plans and programs for coordination and multi-objective opportunities that promote a safe, sustainable community. Existing planning mechanisms into which this plan has been integrated are listed in Table 181.

Table 181: Previous Plan Integration for the Fortuna Fire Protection District Plan Name Description
None The previous plan was not integrated into any planning mechanisms as there were no documents updated during the last 5 years.

The plan must also identify the local planning mechanisms where the updated hazard mitigation information and actions may be integrated in the future. The plan must describe each participant’s process for integrating information from the mitigation strategy into their identified planning mechanisms. Table 182 displays how each community will integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms in the future. As the district deals with staffing concerns, the district will continue to explore ways to integrate the plan into current operations as staffing allows.

Table 182: Future Types of Plan Integration for the Fortuna Fire Protection District Type of Plan Integration Method
Mutual Aid Agreements The wildfire section demonstrates a need in a shift from metropolitan to rural firefighting needs.

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10.2. Risk Assessment
This plan must develop a comprehensive risk assessment to systematically identify the specific hazards and vulnerabilities of the most concern for each jurisdiction, as displayed in Table 183 and Table 184. For further information about these hazards, including extent, please refer to Volume 1 of this HMP.

Table 183: Fortuna Fire Protection District Hazards
Type of Hazard Event Jurisdiction Impact?
(Yes/No)
If Not, What Is the Rationale for
Omitting Hazard?
Dam Failure No Nearest major dam is the Potter Valley
Dam.

Drought Yes N/A
Earthquake Yes N/A
Extreme Heat Yes N/A
Extreme Cold No Temperatures are not as critical given
geographical location.

Flooding  Yes N/A
Landslide Yes N/A
Tsunami  No The last tsunami to affect the Eel River
Valley was in 1700, following an
earthquake. It still presents a threat, but
there is no recent history.

Wildfire Yes N/A
Wind Yes N/A
Winter Weather Yes N/A
Table 184: Fortuna Fire Protection District Risk Assessment Type of Hazard
Event
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
People
Impact
Property
Impact
Economy
Impact Category
Drought  High High High Low High
Earthquake  High High Low High High
Extreme Heat High Medium High Low High
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Type of Hazard
Event
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
People
Impact
Property
Impact
Economy
Impact Category
Flooding  High High Low High High
Landslide High Low No impact High Medium
Tsunami  Low High High High Medium
Wildfire High Medium Medium Medium High
Wind High High Low Low High
Winter Weather High Medium Low Medium High
Note: The process used to assign risk rankings is described in Volume 1.

10.2.1. Historical Events and Impacts
The following section lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific impacts and damages were recorded in the Fortuna Fire Protection District. Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including the Fortuna Fire Protection District, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1.

10.2.1.1.HISTORICAL EVENTS
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) database does not always capture localized hazard data for fire districts. To address this gap, the Fortuna Fire Protection District has documented additional significant events, with their impacts detailed below.

DRO UGHT
• 2020–2022: Moderate to severe impacts on local watersheds, including the Eel and Van Duzen rivers.

EA RTHQ UA KE
• 2022 and 2024: Moderate to major damage.

EXT REME HEAT
• Annually: Extreme temperatures can be red flag warnings for extreme heat.

FLO O DING
• 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024: Minor to catastrophic damage occurred to anything in flood zones.

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LA NDSLIDE
• Yearly: Minor to moderate slides throughout the jurisdiction impacting all lifelines.

T SUNA MI
• No events have occurred for this hazard.

W ILDFIRE
• Yearly: Minor to moderate damage with impacts on safety and transportation.

W IND
• Yearly: Minor to moderate damage with impacts on safety and transportation.

W INT ER WEAT HER
• Yearly: Minor to severe damage with atmospheric rivers becoming constant threats.

10.2.2. Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities and Impacts Table 185 provides information on a few key vulnerabilities and impacts on the jurisdiction.

Table 185: Fortuna Fire Protection District Vulnerabilities and Impacts Hazard Vulnerabilities
Drought  Vulnerabilities: Low water supply or mandatory conservation measures could significantly impact both the district’s ability to provide fire suppression services and the safety of the community. People reliant on consistent water access for health, sanitation and cooling are vulnerable. Water storage and distribution systems may be strained or disrupted.

Impacts: A reduction in water availability would compromise the district’s capacity to respond effectively to fires. Prolonged drought would increase the risk of infrastructure failure, hinder emergency services and possibly force mutual aid agreements or alternative water sources. Fire crews may face limited water access and may be vulnerable to certain health impacts.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities
Earthquake Vulnerabilities: The district is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its geographic location in a seismically active region. Older buildings and unreinforced infrastructure along with water, power and communication lifelines are highly vulnerable. People living in older or poorly constructed housing are highly vulnerable to seismic activity.

Impacts: A strong earthquake could result in structural damage or collapse while disrupting emergency response operations and threatening the safety of residents and fire crews. Damage to critical infrastructure could severely impact firefighting capabilities and delay recovery efforts.

Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities: Inland portions of the district and certain microclimates may experience dangerously high temperatures during heat waves.

Vulnerable populations such as those exposed to the elements are at an elevated risk. Critical infrastructure such as emergency response systems and the electrical grid may be strained by increased demand.

Impacts: Extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration especially for emergency workers who may have to work in the elements. High temperatures will increase the likelihood of power outages due to overburdened electrical systems. This would disrupt fire station operations, emergency communications and medical equipment.

Flooding  Vulnerabilities: Heavy rainfall or snowmelt can make areas along the Eel River and its tributaries vulnerable to riverine and localized flooding. Low-lying neighborhoods, roadways and critical facilities are at an elevated risk especially those in FEMA-designated flood zones.

Vulnerable populations may face additional challenges during flooding events especially during evacuation and recovery operations. Critical infrastructure such as fire stations and road networks may be damaged and impede rescue operations.

Impacts: Flooding can damage homes, displace residents and threaten public health. Access to essential services may be disrupted due to flood waters inundating work networks isolating areas. Floodwaters might overwhelm stormwater and wastewater systems, damage critical infrastructure and compromise fire suppression capabilities.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities
Landslide Vulnerabilities: The district, especially near hillsides and sloped areas, is highly vulnerable to landslides. Populations living in or near these areas are vulnerable to the hazard of landslides. Critical infrastructure such as fire access roads, water lines and power poles may be damaged or obstructed.

Impacts: Landslides can destroy or severely damage homes and infrastructure and cause injury or death for those caught in the affected areas. Damage to critical infrastructure such as fire stations and water systems can disrupt emergency response and essential services, and debris can create additional hazards for firefighting personnel.

Tsunami  Vulnerabilities: The district includes areas that may be affected by tsunamis, including low-lying areas and areas along the Eel River estuary. While the district is geographically located outside the highrisk tsunami inundation area, transportation routes, utility corridors and mutual aid response may be impacted. Populations in or traveling through these areas are vulnerable. Critical infrastructure such as fire stations and road networks near the coast or river mouth may be disrupted by inundation or debris flows.

Impacts: A tsunami can cause extensive damage to critical infrastructure and access routes for emergency response. Emergency operations could be hampered if personnel or equipment cannot reach affected areas. Vulnerable populations will face a heightened risk of injury, displacement or even injury/death.

Wildfire Vulnerabilities: The district is increasingly vulnerable to wildfires given where development intersects with the wildland–urban interface.

Vegetation, dry conditions and seasonal wind patterns heighten fire risk. Critical facilities near forested or brush-covered areas are at an elevated risk. Populations in these zones may face a significantly higher risk and longer responses during events. Fire crews are highly vulnerable during emergency response operations.

Impacts: Wildfires can cause widespread destruction of homes, businesses and critical facilities. Firefighting operations can be hampered by limited access in remote or densely vegetated areas.

Power outages and other utility failures can compound the threat to vulnerable populations and delay recovery. Critical infrastructure can be cut off or severely damaged by wildfire events.

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Hazard Vulnerabilities
Wind Vulnerabilities: Populations living in areas with dense vegetation or older housing structures are more vulnerable to damage from falling trees and windborne debris. Critical infrastructure such as utilities and fire stations are at risk of damage from high wind events.

Impacts: Strong winds can cause widespread damage by toppling trees, downing power lines and damaging roofs. Critical infrastructure such as electrical systems and communications networks can be disrupted, delaying emergency response and affecting public safety. Vulnerable populations may face increased risk from loss of heating, lighting or communication during extended outages.

Winter Weather Vulnerabilities: While the region typically experiences a temperate climate, winter storms can still cause hazardous conditions that impact both the population and critical infrastructure. Roadways, water systems and electrical grids may be impacted by storm-related occurrences. Individuals such as firefighters who are exposed to the elements are vulnerable to the effects of the storm.

Impacts: Winter weather can lead to power outages, roadway closures and localized flooding. These can disrupt emergency response operations and isolate residents. Icy or debris-covered roads may increase response times for fire and EMS personnel. Vulnerable populations are more likely to experience cold-related illnesses and difficulty accessing necessary supplies.

10.2.2.1.DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
Table 186 summarizes development trends in the Fortuna Fire Protection District since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.

Table 186: Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Type of
Development Recent Development Future Development
Overall Vulnerability
(Increased, Decreased,
No Change)
Residential Moderate growth Moderate growth Increase
Commercial Moderate growth Rapid growth Increase
Industrial Moderate decline Moderate growth No change
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10.3. Capability Assessment
Local mitigation capabilities are essential for reducing the impact of hazards on communities.

Local authorities can effectively mitigate hazards by leveraging existing authorities, policies, programs and resources. The Fortuna Fire Protection District performed an assessment of its existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation actions. The capability assessment is based on a multifaceted approach that includes the following:
• Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
• Administrative and Technical Capabilities
• Financial Capabilities
• Education and Outreach Capabilities

10.3.1. Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
Table 187 and Table 188 summarize the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s planning and regulatory capabilities, including plans, policies, codes and ordinances that prevent and reduce the impacts of hazards. The Fortuna Fire Protection District is a special district without land use authority or its own building code enforcement. It relies on the City of Fortuna and Humboldt County (2022 California Building Codes) to establish and enforce planning, zoning and development regulations in its service area.

Table 187: Plans
Plans
Does the Plan
Address
Hazards? (Y/N)
How Can the Plan Be Used
to Implement Mitigation
Actions?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
General Plan No
Assembly Plan:

No
The General Plan needs to
be updated to fit current
needs. This includes staffing
and providing care in a more
expensive climate. The
district needs to plan for the
eventual reality of being
partly staffed with paid
personnel.

N/A
Recovery Plan N/A N/A N/A
Capital
Improvement
Plan
No Because the district operates
in such a tight margin, it
unfortunately has to focus
on present hazards.

N/A
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Plans
Does the Plan
Address
Hazards? (Y/N)
How Can the Plan Be Used
to Implement Mitigation
Actions?
When Was It Last
Updated? When Will It
Next Be Updated?
Climate Change
Adaptation Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Community
Wildfire
Protection Plan
No The district currently has a
Firewise council in
Hydesville; this is a multijurisdictional plan. It does not have a clear update
timeframe.

N/A
Economic
Development
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Land Use Plan N/A N/A N/A
Local Emergency
Operations Plan
No The district has one that is
administered through
Humboldt County.

Stormwater
Management
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Transportation
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Substantial
Damage Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Debris
Management
Plan

N/A N/A N/A
Table 188: Regulations and Ordinances
Regulation or
Ordinance
Does this regulation/
ordinance effectively
reduce hazard
impacts?
Is it adequately
administered
and enforced?
When was it last
updated? When will it
next be updated?
Building Code No Yes Last Update: 03/2025
Next Update: 03/2025
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Regulation or
Ordinance
Does this regulation/
ordinance effectively
reduce hazard
impacts?
Is it adequately
administered
and enforced?
When was it last
updated? When will it
next be updated?
Flood Insurance Rate
Maps

N/A N/A N/A
Floodplain Ordinance N/A N/A N/A
Subdivision
Ordinance

N/A N/A N/A
Zoning Ordinance N/A N/A N/A
Natural Hazard
Specific Ordinance
Yes Yes Last Update: 03/2025
Next Update: Unknown
Acquisition of Land
for Open Space and
Public Recreation Use

N/A N/A N/A
Prohibition of
Building in At-Risk
Areas

N/A N/A N/A

10.3.2. Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Table 189 and Table 190 summarize the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s administrative and technical capabilities, including the staff and their respective skills and the available tools to support mitigation actions.

Table 189: Administrative Capabilities
Administrative
Capability
Status
(Non-Vacant,
Vacant)
Is Staffing
Adequate?
Is Staff
Trained on
Hazards?
Is Coordination
Effective?
Chief Building Official Non-Vacant Yes Yes Yes
Grant Writer Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Civil Engineer Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Community Planner Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Emergency Manager Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Floodplain
Administrator
Vacant N/A N/A N/A
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Administrative
Capability
Status
(Non-Vacant,
Vacant)
Is Staffing
Adequate?
Is Staff
Trained on
Hazards?
Is Coordination
Effective?
Geographic Information
System (GIS)
Coordinator
Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Planning Commission Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Fire Safe Council Non-Vacant Yes Yes Yes
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
Non-Vacant Yes Yes Yes
Active Organizations
Active in Disaster
Vacant N/A N/A N/A
Table 190: Technical Capabilities
Technical
Capability
Utilized?
(Y/N)
How Has the Capability
Been Used to Assess or
Mitigate Risk in the Past?
How Can the Capability Be
Used to Assess or Mitigate
Risk in the Future?
Hazard Data and
Information
Yes The district uses data from
call logs to map and identify
specific hazards in the
jurisdiction.

By using the same data entry
methods that it currently
uses and implementing
improvements.

GIS Yes The district maps “hot
zones” in its Computer
Aided Design to identify
target hazards. Hot zones
include a more
concentrated area of a
specific call or emergency
type.

By utilizing it the same way it
has been, since the
implementation of the
updated plan in 2016 and
adding more data as time
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Technical
Capability
Utilized?
(Y/N)
How Has the Capability
Been Used to Assess or
Mitigate Risk in the Past?
How Can the Capability Be
Used to Assess or Mitigate
Risk in the Future?
Mutual Aid
Agreements
Yes The district utilizes mutual
aid in geographical
boundaries where one
jurisdiction would have
difficulty performing quality
hazard mitigation
operations by itself. It
utilizes mutual aid with
firefighting efforts, rescue,
automobile accidents and
natural disasters. An
example of this during a
natural disaster would be
providing service to the
Fernbridge area during a
flooding event and creating
a plan to mitigate limited
access for emergency
resources into and out of
Ferndale.

It is seeing a decrease in
staffing in the fire service
across the board; it has to
rely on mutual aid to
supplement each other’s
operations with everincreasing regularity.

Eel River
Technical Rescue
Team (TRT)
Yes By providing specialized
rescue to areas in central
Humboldt where the skills
needed greatly outpace the
general knowledge of the
average jurisdiction. Since
its implementation, the TRT
has responded to hundreds
of calls in Humboldt
County.

This is an operational team
and does not offer any formal
recommendations.

10.3.3. Financial Capabilities
Table 191 summarizes the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s financial capabilities, which refer to the resources to fund mitigation actions. Discussing the funding and financial capabilities of the district is important to determine the kinds of projects that are feasible given their cost.

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Table 191: Financial Capabilities
Funding Resource Used?
(Y/N)
What Types of
Activities?
Can Be
Used to
Fund Future
Mitigation
Actions?
Can Be Used
as a Local
Match for a
Federal
Grant
Capital Improvement
Project Funding
Yes No No No
General Funds Yes Yes
The district has a
school-age child fire
safety education
program that visits early
grades. It has replaced
and maintained fire
district infrastructure
and assets, including
building a new fire
station and having a 30-
year replacement plan
for fire equipment.

Yes Yes
Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP/404)
Building Resilient
Infrastructure and
Communities (BRIC)
No N/A No N/A
Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA)
No N/A N/A N/A
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
No N/A N/A N/A
Natural Resources
Conservation Services
(NRCS) Programs
No N/A N/A N/A
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
Programs
No N/A N/A N/A
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Funding Resource Used?
(Y/N)
What Types of
Activities?
Can Be
Used to
Fund Future
Mitigation
Actions?
Can Be Used
as a Local
Match for a
Federal
Grant
Property, Sales, Income or
Special Purpose Taxes
Yes Yes
Activities include those
noted above. However,
in the future, it plans to
utilize those funds to
hire full-time staff to
address population
growth and a larger
aging community. With
the implementation of a
full-time fire service, the
general capability of
operations will be
dramatically improved,
including fire
protection, fire
prevention and
community outreach.

Yes Yes
Stormwater Utility Fee No N/A N/A N/A
Fees for Water, Sewer,
Gas or Electric Services
No N/A N/A N/A
Impact Fees from New
Development and
Redevelopment
No N/A N/A N/A
General Obligation or
Special Purpose Bonds
No N/A N/A N/A
Federal-Funded Programs No N/A N/A N/A
State-Funded Programs No N/A N/A N/A
Private Sector or
Nonprofit Programs
No N/A N/A N/A
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10.3.4. Education and Outreach Capabilities
Table 192 summarizes the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s education and outreach capabilities, which refer to programs and actions that can communicate information about and encourage risk reduction.

Table 192: Education and Outreach
Education and Outreach
Capability
Used?
(Y/N)
Does It
Incorporate
Hazard
Mitigation?
Notes
Community Newsletter(s) No N/A N/A
Hazard Awareness
Campaigns (such as
Firewise, Storm Ready,
Severe Weather
Awareness Week, School
Programs)
Yes Yes N/A
Public Meetings/Events Yes Yes Fortuna Fire hosts a Disaster Fair during our open house
event. It invites resources and
organizations from around
Humboldt County to interact
and educate the public during
the event.

Emergency Management
Listserv
No N/A N/A
Local News No N/A N/A
Distributing Hard Copies
of Notices (e.g., Public
Libraries, Door-to-Door
Outreach)
No N/A N/A
Insurance Disclosures/
Outreach
No N/A N/A
Organizations that
Represent, Advocate for
or Interact with
Underserved and
Vulnerable Communities
Yes Yes Fortuna Senior Resource
Center, Gene Lucas Center,
CERT disaster training, including
training for the Spanishspeaking community.

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Education and Outreach
Capability
Used?
(Y/N)
Does It
Incorporate
Hazard
Mitigation?
Notes
Social Media Yes Yes Instagram, Facebook

10.3.5. Opportunities to Expand and/or Improve Capabilities The capability assessment findings were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. These opportunities are included in Table 193. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan.

Table 193: Opportunities to Expand and/or Improve
Capability Type Opportunity to Expand and/or Improve
Planning and
Regulations
The district has no room or plans to mitigate any natural hazards in our jurisdiction; it is focused on response and basic operations.

Administrative and
Technical
The district has no room or plans to mitigate any natural hazards in our jurisdiction; it is focused on response and basic operations.

Financial Fortuna Fire is exploring new revenue sources, including but not limited to special assessments and taxes; however, these funds will be used in providing adequate staffing levels and services to our district.

Education and
Outreach
Fortuna Fire is mandated to provide a Fire Prevention Bureau and will continue to inspect, investigate and educate the public.

10.4. National Flood Insurance Program
The Fortuna Fire Protection District does not participant in the NFIP because, as a special district, it does not have the authority to do so. However, a flood event might lead to the loss of potable water infrastructure, which would impact fire services, hydration and public health.

10.5. Mitigation Strategy
The Fortuna Fire Protection District has adopted the same goals and prioritization process as Humboldt County, which is in Volume 1. Previous mitigation actions and their statuses are in Table 194, while new mitigation actions and those carried forward from the previous plan are in Table 195.

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10.5.1. Previous Mitigation Actions
Table 194: Previous Mitigation Actions
Mitigation
Action Description Status
FFD1 Where appropriate, support retrofitting,
purchase or relocation of structures located in
hazard areas, prioritizing those that have
experienced repetitive losses and/or are located
in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.

Delete; no fire stations are in
flood zones.

FFD2 Actively participate in the plan maintenance
protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard
mitigation plan.

Carried forward, always
actively participating.

FFD3 Purchase generators for critical facilities and
infrastructure that lack adequate backup power,
including Hydesville and Campton Heights fire
stations.

Completed. Hydesville was
completed in 2015. The new
station in Campton Heights
was completed in 2024.

FFD4 Actively participate in Fire Safe Council and
Firewise Community programs to better train
residents about the hazards of wildfires in our
area.

Carried forward.

Continuously engaging in
Fire Safe Council and
Firewise Community.

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10.5.2. Updated Mitigation Actions
Table 195: 2025 Mitigation Actions
# Action Description Lead Agency Priority
Score Hazards Mitigated
Potential
Funding
Source(s)
Estimated
Cost
Estimated
Timeline
New
and/or
Existing
Asset
Vulnerable
Population
Benefit?
Community
Lifelines
Benefit?
FFD1 Support countywide initiatives in the
Humboldt Operational Area Hazard
Mitigation Plan.

Fortuna Fire
Protection District
High Dam failure, drought,
earthquake, flooding,
landslide, tsunami,
wildfire, wind, winter
weather
General
funds, staff
time
Staff time 3–5 years Both Yes All
FFD2 Actively participate in the plan
maintenance protocols outlined in Volume
1 of this hazard mitigation plan.

Fortuna Fire
Protection District
High Dam failure, drought,
earthquake, flooding,
landslide, tsunami,
wildfire, wind, winter
weather
General
funds, staff
time
Staff time,
$10,000-
$20,000
3–5 years Both Yes All
FFD3 Actively participate in Fire Safe Council and
Firewise Community programs to better
train residents about the hazards of
wildfires in our area.

Fortuna Fire
Protection District
High Wildfire General
funds, staff
time
Staff time,
$5,000-
$10,000
3–5 years Both Yes All
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APPENDIX F
FORTUNW MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.13
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Chapter 13.13
WATER SHORTAGE AND WATER WASTE REGULATIONS*
Sections:

13.13.010 Purpose and authority.

13.13.012 Promulgation of rules, regulations and rates.

13.13.015 Declaration of a water shortage emergency.

13.13.018 Publication.

13.13.020 Definitions.

13.13.030 Application.

13.13.040 Determination of stage of action necessary.

13.13.060 Water waste prohibited.

13.13.070 Prohibitions of nonessential water uses.

13.13.072 Suspension of new connections to the city’s water system.

13.13.075 Variances.

13.13.078 Limits on individual consumption.

13.13.080 Enforcement.

13.13.100 Disconnection for violation.

13.13.010 Purpose and authority.

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13.13.012 Promulgation of rules, regulations and rates.

13.13.015 Declaration of a water shortage emergency.

13.13.018 Publication.

13.13.020 Definitions.

13.13.030 Application.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all customers of the city using water both in and outside the city limits. (Ord. 2014-714 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2012-696 § 2 (Exh. A)).

13.13.040 Determination of stage of action necessary.

13.13.060 Water waste prohibited.

No water furnished by the city shall be wasted. Waste of water includes, but is not limited to, the following:

13.13.070 Prohibitions of nonessential water uses.

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13.13.072 Suspension of new connections to the city’s water system.

1. Connection pursuant to the terms of connection agreements which, prior to the date Stage 3 was implemented, had been executed or had been authorized by the city council to be executed;

2. Connections of fire hydrants;

3. Connections of property previously supplied with water from a well which runs dry;

4. Connection of property for which the applicant agrees to defer landscape installation until after the suspension period; and

5. Recycled water connections.

13.13.075 Variances.

13.13.078 Limits on individual consumption.

13.13.080 Enforcement.

Each police officer of the city, in connection with his/her duties imposed by law, shall diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter.

13.13.100 Disconnection for violation.

13.13.110 Penalty.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, violations of any provision of this chapter shall be punished as follows:

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APPENDIX G

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FROM THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER
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To be published on May 10th and May 17th. Provide evidende of publishing both dates.

Upon the first notice pf public hearing, send a copy of the nortce of public hearing to:

1. John Ford, Humboldt County Planning and Building Department

2. Ken Davis, Palmer Creek CSD.

Provide a copy of what was sent to the County and Palmer Edits to the notice for public hearing are provided below. Please send a draft notice to me for review.

Edits:

Change all 2020 UWMP to 2025 UWMP
Draft UWMP document available Mat 10th
Public hearing resolution to accept the 2025 UWMP June 15th, 2026 Questions to Andy Bowles or Brian Issa
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APPENDIX H
FORTUNA RESOLUTION 26-
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RESOLUTION 2026-27

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA

ADOPTING THE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE

CONTINGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) in compliance with the requirements of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) pursuant to Urban Water Management Act (UWMP Act) and the Water Conservation Bill of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City’s UWMP and WSCP must be updated every five years as required by the UWMP Act; and
WHEREAS, the City’s UWMP and WSCP were last adopted in June of 2021; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the UWMP is to assist water agencies in carrying out their long-term resource planning responsibilities to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation of four areas affecting the City’s water supply will allow City staff to better manage the water distribution system and help to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation of the City's water system into the future; and WHEREAS, the procedural requirements of the UWMP include public notice, council review and approval, that the City has completed, considered and adopted the Plan; and WHEREAS, a proposed draft copy of the City’s UWMP was made available to the public, for more than 15 days; and
WHEREAS, the City did not receive any public comments pursuant to the notice or at the public hearing which required substantive alteration of the draft plans.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Fortuna hereby approves and adopts the City of Fortuna Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan including all process and implementation, in accordance with the procedural requirements of the UWMP Act.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 15
th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Siana Emmons, City Clerk
Discussion Agenda Item 6a

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Fortuna City Council
June 15, 2026