Public Notices / Public Comments

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., as part of the Regular Mound Basin GSA Board of Directors Meeting

LOCATION: online via Zoom or audio only through call in

To access the meeting,  click here

Meeting ID: 874 7322 2534

To call into the meeting (audio only) use toll free number 877 853 5247

Meeting ID: 874 7322 2534

PURPOSE: Notice is hereby given that the Mound Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution establishing a groundwater extraction charge to fund the costs of a groundwater sustainability program, including, but not limited to, preparation, adoption, and amendment of a groundwater sustainability plan, and investigations, inspections, compliance assistance, enforcement, and program administration, including a prudent reserve for the Mound Sub-Basin of the Santa Clara River Valley Groundwater Basin (Department of Water Resources Sub-Basin # 4-004.03).  The proposed groundwater extraction charge will be imposed on groundwater extraction, in a proposed amount of $24 per acre-foot, pending public comments and Board approval.  If adopted, the charge will become effective July 1, 2020.

The data upon which the proposed fee is based is available for review by clicking here.

All interested persons are invited to attend, participate, and present written testimony, oral testimony, or both.  Written communications may be filed at any time prior to the public hearing and should be addressed to: MBGSA Board of Directors, Post Office Box 3544, Ventura, CA 93006-3544.  Questions and comments will also be accepted during the Zoom meeting on June 18.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Jackie Lozano by email at jackiel@unitedwater.org or by phone at (805) 525-4431.

For further information, contact Jackie Lozano, Clerk of the Board, by email at jackiel@unitedwater.org or by phone at (805) 525-4431.