existing municipal services review reports readopted city of etna and

EXISTING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES REVIEW REPORTS
READOPTED
FOR THE
CITY OF ETNA
AND
CITY OF YREKA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES REVIEW REPORT
FOR THE
CITY OF ETNA, CA
DECEMBER 2007
Submitted to:
THE SISKIYOU COUNTY LAFCO
806 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
508 Chestnut Street
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
THIS DOCUMENT PRINTED ON 30% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED PAPER
Adopted by LAFCO on
December 11, 2007
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Sphere of Influence Determinations
A Municipal Service Review (MSR) was prepared for the City of Etna, which was adopted
by LAFCo in 2007. In reviewing that MSR relative to the determinations listed below, the
initial observation of LAFCo staff is that the current sphere of influence is appropriate and
consistent with the intent of LAFCo law. Therefore, staff recommends that the Commission
reconfirm Etna’s existing sphere of influence without changes.
Government Code Section 56425(e) requires that, in determining the sphere of influence of
each local agency, the commission shall consider and prepare a written statement of its
determinations with respect to each of the following:
1. The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and openspace lands.
The City of Etna General Plan Land Use Element sets forth the policies of the City
concerning planned land use. Present and planned land uses in the area, including
prospects for growth, do not warrant an expansion of the City’s sphere of influence
at this time. Expansion of the sphere of influence would have greater potential to
impact agricultural and open-space lands. Retaining the current sphere of influence
as proposed will minimize impacts on such lands. Impacts upon agricultural and
open space lands within the proposed sphere of influence will be avoided or
mitigated by the City requiring that development is consistent with the General
Plan, and project-specific CEQA review will be conducted concerning future
development.
2. The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area.
Retaining the current sphere of influence will support the City’s efforts to implement
its General Plan policies to improve public facilities and services within the
community, while enabling the City to consider its ability to accommodate requests
for systematic expansion of services in areas adjacent to existing public facilities and
services.
3. The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the
agency provides or is authorized to provide.
The MSR recognizes needs and deficiencies related to the present capacity of
facilities and services, especially related to the City’s water system. The City is
progressing with improvements to those facilities and services. Retaining the current
sphere of influence will allow the City to consider proposals for systematic
extensions of services, but will curtail proposals for more expansive services that
would be needed to serve a larger sphere of influence until such time when the City
has the necessary capacity and is better prepared to accommodate such proposals,
should the City wish to expand its service area.
4. The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the
commission determines that they are relevant to the agency.
Based on information in the MSR, there are no specific social or economic
communities recognized to be relevant to determining the City’s sphere of
influence.
CITY OF ETNA
Municipal Services Review Report
December 2007
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Etna, located in southwestern Siskiyou County in Northern California, is a small city with a
population of approximately 780 persons. The City government consists of a small administrative staff,
police, fire and ambulance service. Additionally the City provides sewer, water and other public works
services to properties within the City limits and provides recreation facilities and opportunities. The City
is directed, administratively and financially, by the City Council in concert with city staff. The City of
Etna General Plan was updated in 2005.
The City of Etna owns a number of properties including the City Hall, Fire Hall, maintenance yard,
swimming pool, museum, theater, clinic, library, City Park, ball field, wastewater treatment plant, water plant and one building adjacent to the City Park that is currently vacant. Additionally the City owns
infrastructure, vehicles and equipment for police, fire, ambulance, recreational, public works and administrative needs. The city has 5 full time employees, 4 part time staff and 25 paid volunteers.
The City has experienced a 6.5% decline in population growth between 1990 and 2000, while
Siskiyou County experienced a 9.6% increase. The City decline in population is primarily the result of
the loss of timber related jobs. Residential use in the City consists almost entirely of single-family dwellings. Non-residential uses within the City include commercial and industrial uses. The Main Street
downtown historical areas and the State Highway 3 corridor are the existing and developing commercial areas. Industrial areas include a 10 acre area, of which approximately 6.5 acres are vacant, located northerly of Highway 3. An additional industrial area is located on Callahan Street, and although designated for industrial use, approximately one third of the area is developed in residential
and commercial uses, while the remaining two-thirds of the area is within the flood plain.
The City’s budget includes the General Fund and the Operating Budget. The City receives most of its
revenues from property tax, sales tax, vehicle license registration fees and service fees. Additional
funding is occasionally available through one-time opportunity grants. Based on the city’s current
needs to update the City’s water infrastructure and replace some of the City’s service vehicles it is
suggested that the City complete an impact fee study and adopt an impact fee structure for new developments. Additionally it is recommended that the City implement Goal PF-10 of the City General
Plan which proposes the implementation of a Capital Improvement Plan to identify to ensure financial
support adequate to serve future developments.
A. INTRODUCTION
Local Area Formation Commissions (LAFCo) are required to perform Municipal Service Reviews for
agencies by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (CKH Act,
California Government Code Section 56000 et. Seq.). The Municipal Services Review process provides a current, formal, and comprehensive look at the provision of services within a district. The Municipal Services Review process offers an opportunity for integration with other Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo) actions including Sphere of Influence (SOI) creation or updates, California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) evaluations and consideration of civil rights impacts.
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This report identifies the need for added public service facilities (sewer, water, fire, police, ambulance,
roads and recreation) within the City of Etna to accommodate new development and future annexation.
B. SETTING
As development within Siskiyou County continues to increase, so will the growth and development
within and adjacent to the City of Etna. The City has recently been approached by property owners, of
lands adjacent to the City, who would like to have their properties annexed to the City. This Municipal
Services Review is being completed to ensure that City services, infrastructure, finances, and management are adequate to serve the existing, planned and proposed development within and around the
City of Etna.
The City of Etna is located in southwestern Siskiyou County in Northern California on State Highway
3, approximately 25 miles south of the highway’s intersection with Interstate 5 in Yreka. It is located in
an agricultural area called Scott Valley, surrounded by mountains on all four side of the valley. Etna
lies at the easterly foot of the Klamath Mountains and the Klamath National Forest. The Scott River
flows down the southeast side of the City. The land beneath the City is relatively flat on the north and
easterly sides along State Highway 3 and rises gently to the west toward the mountains. The population of Etna, according to the 2000 U.S. Census, was 781 residents. The population of Siskiyou
County at that time was 44,301.
Most of the land within the Sphere of Influence on the north and east sides of the City is undeveloped
with a small number of residences and agricultural activity. The southerly area along Etna-Sawyers Bar
Road contains rural residences on parcels typically ranging from ½ to 5 acres in size. There are also
numerous vacant larger parcels. The west side of the Sphere of Influence is primarily vacant forested
land in larger parcels.
FIGURE 1
CITY OF ETNA SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE AND CITY LIMITS
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C. AGENCY BACKGROUND
The town of Etna was established in 1853-1854 when two business areas, containing sawmills and a
flourmill, started within a mile of each other-Rough and Ready and Aetna Mills. Stores, hotels and
dwellings sprang up around the mills and trade flourished between the ranchers, businesses and the
Salmon Mountain mines. Flooding of Etna Creek in 1861-62 caused the destruction of the town of
Aetna Mills. People rebuilt their businesses in Rough and Ready and the name was changed to Aetna
Mills, which officially became the incorporated City of Etna on March 13, 1874 (Figure 1, City of Etna
Sphere of Influence and City Limits).
The City currently encompasses an area of approximately 800 acres (including the Sphere of Influence). The City is operated by a small administrative body and staff which provide water, sewer, road
maintenance, snow plowing, fire protection, emergency medical response, police service and recreational opportunities to the citizens of the City of Etna.
D. INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The City of Etna City Council determines infrastructure needs on an “as needed” basis dependent
upon age, wear and need of equipment and facilities. Vehicles are replaced and/or upgraded when a
need is determined by the city staff, subject to approval by the City Council, and funding is available
for such replacement. Maintenance of all City vehicles, including public works, fire and ambulance is
performed on a regular basis. New or upgraded infrastructure and facilities are financed by a number
of techniques including the City’s general fun, loans and grants from multiple agencies.
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
Currently the City owns thirteen facilities; the City Hall, one Fire Hall, one Maintenance yard, one vacant building, an outdoor pool, a museum, theater, clinic, library, City Park, ball field, wastewater
treatment plant and a water plant. Figure 2, Etna Facilities Location, shows the location of all city
owned properties including the above-mentioned facilities.
City Hall
The City Hall, located downtown at 442 Main Street (APN 056-161-310), was built in 1935, and in
1962 became the Etna City Hall. The building houses the Etna City Police Department, the City
Clerk’s Office, the City Council Chambers and the Public Works department. The Community Dance
Hall is located on the second story of the City Hall and is utilized for community gatherings and events
on a rental basis. Additionally there are two office spaces in the back of the City Hall that are currently
rented by the Siskiyou County Resource Conservation District.
The City of Etna recently received a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $500,000 for remodeling and upgrading the City Hall to meet Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Work is expected to begin the first part of 2006. During construction,
City staff will utilize the currently vacant building located at 501 Howell Avenue, adjacent to the City
Park. Once remodeled the City Hall should be adequate to accommodate staffing needs for at least
the next ten years.
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Fire Hall
The Fire Hall, located at 400 Main Street (APN 056-161-150), has a 5,000 square foot first floor,
with a 1,800 square foot unfinished second story. The fire hall was initially built in the 1880s and has
been continually upgraded and improved. The station is in good condition. Recent upgrades and improvements to the facility include a 48 by 40 foot addition completed in 2002. Future improvement
needs include continual maintenance and eventually a new building. The doors of the existing structure are not wide enough to accommodate some of the modern fire suppression equipment.
The City’s four fire engines and two operating ambulances are located at the fire station as well as
office space for the fire and ambulance departments. City owned vehicles and equipment are listed in
Table 1, City of Etna Vehicles and Equipment.
Maintenance Yard
The City’s maintenance yard, located at 624 Howell Street (APN 056-103-100), was established in
the 1970s and is approximately 2 acres in size. City vehicles and equipment, including the dump
truck, backhoe, roller, sewer rotor, 3 public works vehicles and one ambulance (in reserve), are located at the yard. Additionally the City’s fuel tanks, tools and extra supplies are located at the maintenance yard. City owned vehicles and equipment are listed in Table 1, City of Etna Vehicles and
Equipment.
Vacant Building
The vacant building, located at 501 Howell Avenue (APN 056-091-020) adjacent to the City Park,
was built in the 1940s. The building was most recently rented to the Siskiyou County School District as
an office. Due to the remodel scheduled for the City Hall in early 2006, the City staff will occupy the
park building. The City has not identified long-term plans for the building. A new roof was installed in
2002, but a number of additional improvements are necessary to make the building adequately accessible and operational for long-term use. One option the City is considering is to remove the building and convert the building area into a parking lot for the park.
Pool
The Pool, located at 401 Howell Avenue (APN 056-011-420), was built in 1977. The outdoor pool
was renovated in 1996 and is currently undergoing a major renovation, which includes a new pump
system, a new filter system, new tile and texture of the pool surface. Renovation is planned to be complete in May of 2006. A Proposition 40 grant in the amount of $254,000 was received by the City to
cover the costs of renovation. Two building are located at the pool, an equipment building (approximately 1,000 square feet) and an office/shower building (approximately 1,350 square feet). Both
buildings are in good condition, but do need minor improvements to plumbing and fixtures.
Museum
The museum is located at 520 Main Street (APN 056-151-020). The two-story building, 1500 square
feet in size, is in fair condition. In 1999/2000 upgrades were made to the electrical, flooring, plumbing, new windows and doors and some ADA access upgrades were made. The building will need a
new roof and general maintenance, including repairs to siding and exterior paint, within the next five
years.
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Theater
The theater is located at 430 Main Street (APN 056-161-310). The building was built in approximately 1955 and was initially utilized as a movie theater. The building has since been remodeled to
accommodate live theater performances and the original movie screen has been removed. This remodel included the installation of new theater chairs, which were funded by donations. No upgrades
have been completed within the past five years. The building is in fair condition, and is in need of a
new roof.
Clinic
The clinic is located at 155 Diggles Street (APN 056-051-010). The 1200 square foot building was
built in the 1950’s and is in fair condition. The building is leased by Fairchild Medical Center and they
have done routine maintenance and upgrades to the building.
Library
The library is located at 115 Collier Way (APN 056-032-190), across the street from the Fire Hall.
The building was built in 2000 and is 2515 square feet. The building is in excellent condition and no
improvements are foreseen at this time. The library building is owned by the City of Etna, and the library service itself is operated by the Siskiyou County Library system.
City Park
The City Park is located at 501 Howell Avenue (APN 056-091-030) adjacent to the Ball Field. The
City Park was donated to the City of Etna in the early 1900’s. The facility is in good condition. Recent
upgrades include the installation of a handicap access restroom, a paved parking lot, underground
sprinkler system and the construction of a gazebo. The park includes active recreational opportunities.
Ball Field
The Ball Field is located at 625 Howell Avenue (APN 056-109-070) adjacent to the City Park and
adjacent to the City Maintenance Yard. The facility includes one building, approximately 200 square
feet in size that is utilized for a snack shack/restroom that was built in 1975.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is located on Island Road to the north of the City limits,
(APN 023-471-190). The wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure was installed in 1970.
Improvements have included the installation of aerators in the 1980s and a complete update of the
collection and treatment facilities in 2002-2003.
Water Plant
The City’s water plant is located on Highland Avenue (APN 056-261-040 and 056-261-050). The
water treatment plant and expansion of the City’s water collection and storage system was completed
in the early 1970s.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Vehicles
The City of Etna owns 16 vehicles, including police, fire, ambulance and public works vehicles as indicated in Table 1, City of Etna Vehicles and Equipment.
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Table 1: City of Etna Vehicles and Equipment
City Vehicle
Police
Year
Model
Condition
2002
2000
2001
E350 HD Reg. Club Econoline Van
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
Good
Good
Good
2003
1991
1979
Ford E350, Type II Box, 2 wheel drive
Ford E350, Type II Van, four wheel drive
Ford Type II Van (reserve vehicle)
Good
Good
Fair
1985
1976
1980
2002
Dodge 4x4 fast attack vehicle
American LaFrance 1,250 GPM truck
Crown 1,500 GPM truck
Freightliner 1,000 GPM and compressed air foam
Good
Fair
Good
Good
2002
1975
1975
1989
2006
1973
GMC C6500 dump truck
310 C John Deere backhoe
Essicks roller
Dodge Dakota
F-250 Utility Truck
International Scout
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
New
Fair
1996
2002
Sreco-Flexible sewer rotor
Front blade
Good
Good
Ambulance
Fire
Public Works
Other
All City owned vehicles are maintained on a regular basis. Repairs and replacements are made as
needed when funding is available.
Water
The City of Etna obtains its water from Etna Creek, where it enters the water system at the south end of
town. A gravity system is provided from a concrete diversion dam located on Etna Creek, and feeds
two water storage tanks with a storage capacity of 274,000 gallons while the demand is approximately 70,000 gallons. The total amount of storage recommended for operational, fire and emergency requirements is 465,000 gallons, so an additional 191,000 gallons of storage is recommended. At present the City does not have a formal water conservation program. The City’s water
treatment facility consists of pressured filters and chlorine disinfectant pursuant with state drinking water standards.
In 1984, improvements were made to the intake and raw water delivery system to provide additional
water during peak demand periods. Water meters have been installed for each connection. There is a
design capacity of the water system for a community of 1,100 persons. However, since the water
source is Etna Creek, during drought conditions this level of service cannot be assured. While water
restrictions have not been needed, storage levels have been low at times. The Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program Feasibility Study for the City of Etna Water System, completed in December 2004, determined there is ample water supply and delivery system to serve the projected population for the next
20 years. The Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program Feasibility Study for the City of Etna Water System
identifies some improvements and added storage that are necessary to maintain fire flow and supply
in drought years.
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All new connections to the water system are required to pay a connection fee, currently $975.00 that
includes the cost of a meter, which is purchased and installed by the City. City Ordinance number
13.08.120 requires that any water infrastructure in excess of one hundred feet of water pipe line on
city property, required to cover the distance between the water main and property line shall be installed by the city personnel at a rate to be negotiated at current costs. Replacement or expansion of
existing infrastructure is financed by rate structures or grants.
Wastewater
This City provides collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater within the City limits. The treatment
plant is located outside and northeast of the City, easterly of the rodeo grounds (See Figure 2, Etna
Facilities Location). The City’s wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure was installed in
1970. The City of Etna Master Plan of Sewer Improvements was completed in 1999 by Pace Engineering. This plan identifies recent improvements to the City’s Sewer system as well as necessary short-term
and long-term infrastructure improvements.
Wastewater treatment is provided in an aerated lagoon system. The City does not discharge to any
watercourse. The plant is designed for a dry weather flow of 0.325 million gallons per day and in
2004 experienced an average dry weather flow of 0.11 million gallons per day. This equates to approximately 140 gallons per day per capita. If this ratio continues, the plant could accommodate a
population of over 2000 persons. In 1984, an additional treatment pond was added, and repair of
some of the older sewer mains and laterals reduced ground and storm water infiltration into the sewer
collection system caused by deteriorated sewer lines. These improvements were designed to provide
sufficient capacity to serve a population of 1,100 persons. Based on the current dry weather flows, the
plant would appear to have a greater capacity. Infiltration was further reduced with additional work in
2003 resulting in the replacement of a number of sewer lines and lateral connections.
New connections to the City’s existing wastewater infrastructure are required to pay a connection fee,
currently $1,290.00. City Ordinance number 13.04.130 requires that any sewer infrastructure in excess of one hundred feet of sewer pipe line on city property, required to cover the distance between
the sewer main and property line shall be installed by the city personnel at a rate to be negotiated at
current costs.
Stormdrainage
The City’s stormdrainage infrastructure consists of a discontinuous network of natural and man-made
drainage features throughout the City. New developments are required to install curb and gutter consistent with the City’s Zoning Code. The City has a standard “condition” on all development that requires post construction storm water run off to not exceed pre-construction amounts. There are no
plans for improvements and repairs of the City’s existing stormdrain system. The City is in need of a
master stormdrain plan.
Police
The City’s police department consists of two full-time officers and one part-time administrator. Additionally four volunteers and one trainee support the Police Department. The police station, located at
442 Main Street, within the City Hall building, is staffed 8am to 12 pm Monday through Friday. The
City contracts with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department for dispatch. The City of Etna Police Department jurisdictional boundaries are contiguous with the City Limits, though the police department
has mutual aid agreements with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department.
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Over the past three years the Etna Police has responded to an average of 766 incidents per year. The
Etna Police department responded to approximately 700 calls in 2004, 651 of which were law enforcement, 21 medical, 21 animal control and 7 fire as illustrated in Table 2, Etna Police Department
Service 2004-2005. The police department did not keep records for police department activity prior
to 2004. The Etna Police Department has two Ford Explorers and one Ford van (Table 1, City of Etna
Vehicles) that are maintained on a regular basis.
Table 2, Etna Police Department Service 2004-2005
Year
2004
2005
Law Enforcement
Medical
93%/651
94%/616
3%/21
2%/4
Animal Control
3%/21
3%/20
Fire
Other
1%/7
1%/2
0%
1%/3
Total Number
of Calls
700
652
The City of Etna’s Police Department’s current and short-term future needs include a new patrol vehicle, radio equipment, a scanner for the office, replacement and update of existing gear and mandated equipment. There is also a need for three additional full-time police staff, including two officers
and one community service officer/administrator in the short-term future. Service needs are determined by population, activity level, and government mandates. Expansion of services are based on
need and available funding and are approved by the City Council. New or upgraded infrastructure is
financed primarily by tax revenue.
In addition, the County Sheriff has a station located in Etna, which is primarily dedicated to serve the
rural area surrounding Etna. Continued growth of the community can be accommodated with expansion of the police department as needed to meet the demand.
Ambulance
The City’s ambulance service consists of two fully stocked emergency response vehicles, two paramedics and six Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) that are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
One existing EMT is currently upgrading to paramedic status. There are three part-time paid employees, including a secretary, director and maintenance position and seven additional paid volunteers.
The City’s ambulance service jurisdiction includes an area much larger than the City Limits as shown
in Figure 3.
Over the past three years the Etna Ambulance has responded to 290 incidents on average per year.
In 2004 the Etna Ambulance responded to approximately 300 incidents (Table 3, City of Etna Ambulance Service 2002-2005).
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Table 3, City of Etna Ambulance Service 2002-2005
Year
Standby
2002
2003
2004
2005
General Medical
236
267
278
244
0
0
14
11
Type of Incident
Non Emergency
Transport
0
0
0
1
Unknown
13
21
0
7
Total Number of
Calls
249
288
292
263
The ambulance service utilizes the fire hall for storage of two of their three vehicles listed in Table 1,
City Vehicles and Equipment. The third vehicle, the 1979 Ford Type II Van is utilized as a reserve vehicle and is not stocked with medical equipment. This vehicle is parked at the City’s maintenance yard.
Ambulance vehicles are maintained on a regular basis by City staff. Additionally the fire hall houses
the Ambulance office and computers.
New or upgraded infrastructure is funded by grants and the ambulance equipment replacement fund.
As a small rural community, public safety services rely heavily on public contributions and donations.
Over the years the community has supported public safety by donating materials, services and equipment as well as financial contributions.
The Etna Ambulance covers a large area surrounding the City of Etna including the Salmon River
area, east to the top of the Gazelle-Callahan pass, south to the pass at Scott Mountain on Highway 3,
north to the water box on Highway 3, located approximately 10 miles north of Fort Jones, and northwest to the junction of the Scott River Road and Highway 96.
The Etna Ambulance coordinates with Northern Siskiyou Ambulance, Salmon River Fire and Rescue,
Trinity County Life Support, Happy Camp Fire and Ambulance and Mt. Shasta Ambulance Service. All
ground transport patients are taken to Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. Air lift medical service is also
available within the Etna area. Ground transportation times are on average 30 minutes, with a minimum transport time of 12 minutes to Fairchild Medical Center. The Etna Ambulance also works with
the Siskiyou County Search and Rescue.
Staff training is ongoing on a monthly in-house basis as well as out-of-house opportunities. Training
courses are paid for by the City of Etna. Additionally an EMT 1 class and refresher class are being
taught in the spring of 2006 in Etna, through College of the Siskiyous, which will provide further opportunity for training of medical personnel.
Fire
The Etna Volunteer Fire Department is located at 400 Main. The Etna Volunteer Fire Department consists of one station, four engines, a part-time paid chief and a volunteer based crew of seventeen persons and two trainees (which gets paid for services outside of the City). The fire hall is not manned on
a regular basis, but fire personnel are available via pager at all times. The Etna Fire Department’s jurisdictional boundaries are contiguous with the City Limits, though the Etna Fire Department does
have mutual aid agreements with surrounding fire agencies.
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The City of Etna does have fire hydrants with an average of 900 to 1,000 gallons per minute (GPM)
water supply for approximately 12 hours. Fire hydrants are required for new developments within the
City Limits.
The City’s Fire Department includes four engines as listed in Table 1, City of Etna Vehicles and
Equipment and are as follows: (1) one 1985 Dodge 4x4 fast attack vehicle in good condition, (2) one
1976 American LaFrance 1,250 GPM truck in fair condition, (3) one 1980 Crown 1,500 GPM truck
in good condition and (4) one 2002 Freightliner 1,000 GPM and compressed air foam.
The Etna Fire Department responded to 91 incidents in 2004; 10 fire, 74 medical, 3 public service,
and 4 menaces. The fire department does not have records of incidents prior to 2004 or for the 2005
year (Table 4, Etna Fire Department Service 2002-2005). The City of Etna Fire Department ISO rating
is 4 as determined by the Insurance Services Office, Inc.
Table 4, Etna Fire Department Service 2002-2005
Year
2004
Fire
10
Medical
74
Public Service
3
Other
4
Total Number of Calls
91
The Etna Fire Department has mutual aid agreements with the Scott Valley Fire Department, the Fort
Jones Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Etna Fire
Department responds to structure fires, vegetation fires and automobile incidents.
Infrastructure and capital needs are determined by the chief and the board of commissioners, a board
of five persons, which are elected when there is an open position. Maintenance to vehicles is performed on a regular basis, while additional repairs to equipment have not had funding and therefore
have not been completed. New or upgraded infrastructure and equipment will be financed by the
City’s general fund, capital improvement fund and grants. As a small rural community, public safety
services rely heavily on public contributions and donations. Over the years the community has supported public safety by donating materials, services and equipment as well as financial contributions.
Fire service needs include one full time chief, replacement of the 1985 Dodge vehicle and replacement of the 1976 vehicle. Additionally, the 1980 vehicle needs to be retrofitted with foam. If the
community grows as projected, the volunteer based fire department should be able to effectively serve
the community. If growth occurs beyond the projections of the General Plan, steps may need to be
taken to shift more to a full time staff.
Parks and Recreation
The City has a park (Johnson Joss Park), ball field and swimming pool located on Howell Avenue,
south of the Etna High School (Figure 2, City Owned Properties). These sites combined contain 7.75
acres. This amounts to a ratio of 9.9 acres per each 1,000 population. This is well in excess of the 35 acres per thousand standard generally accepted as being desirable for a small community. The high
school and elementary schools have lands on their campuses that are also used for recreation. As the
community grows the City should seek opportunities for development of a neighborhood park of 1-3
acres in size. This should preferably occur in the eastern side of the City to increase accessibility of
parks to residents in that area.
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Snow Removal
Snow removal is provided by the City of Etna Public Works Department. The City utilizes the City’s
dump truck, with an attached front blade, and the City’s backhoe for snow removal on City Streets.
The present services will be inadequate to meet the needs of outlying city limits.
Road Maintenance
The City of Etna Public Works Department maintains the streets and roads of Etna as needed. In view
of future development, this service will be inadequate for the long-term maintenance of streets and
roads in Etna. The Siskiyou County 2001 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) updated by the Local
Transportation Commission (LTC) to comply with the California Transportation Commission (CTC)
prioritizes transportation projects within Siskiyou County. This Plan has identified both short-range and
long-range capital improvements for the next 20 years for the City of Etna. However, this plan has
experienced a shortfall of $125 million in road improvement costs for both the State and local road
systems. Road improvements within the vicinity of the City of Etna that are identified in the Regional
Transportation Plan are listed in Table 5, Regional Transportation Plan Road Projects, City of Etna. Of
the total 25 projects identified in the RTP, one has been completed and a second has been partially
completed.
Table 5, Regional Transportation Plan Road Projects, City of Etna
Priority
Medium
Funding
Source
STIP/Local
High
STIP/Local
High
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Medium
STIP/Local
Lower
STIP/Local
Lower
STIP/Local
Route
Description
Callahan St-Main St.
to County section
Callahan
StCallahan Rd. to end
Phase 1-reconstruct and asphalt
overlay of existing old chipseal
Phase 2-reconstruct roadway
(includes overlay of Collier WayMain St. to Scott Street
Reconstruct roadway
Woodland
StHighland St.-Howell
Ave.
Highland St.-College
St-Woodland St.
Willcox Ave-College
St.-End
Church St.-Main St
to Highland St.
Oak St-Diggles St to
Howell Ave
College St.-Highland
St. to Wagner Way
Diggles St-Main St to
Howell Ave
Harrison St-Howell
Ave to Wagner Way
Charles-Main St to
Scott
Fredrick-Charles to
Collier Way
Bryan St-Woodland
St. to end
Center
St.-collier
Way to Diggles St
Cost
($1,000)
$150
Construction
Year
02
Completed
$200
02
Yes*
150
02
No
Reconstruct roadway
80
05
No
Overlay existing roadway
21
05
No
Overlay existing roadway; replace sidewalk
Overlay existing roadway
125
06
No
46
06
No
Yes
Overlay existing roadway for
400 ft, full reconstruction, significant removal and replacement elsewhere
Overlay existing road
74
07
No
208
2011
No
Overlay existing road
63
2011
No
Overlay existing road
39
2013
No
Overlay existing road
81
2013
No
Overlay existing road
78
2015
No
Overlay existing road
73
2015
No
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Lower
STIP/Local
Main St-SR 3 to city Overlay existing road; replace 285
2015
No
limit
1,500 feet of sidewalk
Lower
STIP/Local
Scott-SR 3 to Collier Overlay existing road
223
2015
No
Way
Lower
STIP/Local
Pig Alley-Diggles St Overlay existing road
41
2017
No
to Collier Way
Lower
STIP/Local
Wagner Way-Howell Overlay existing road
71
2017
No
Ave. to Diggles Way
Lower
STIP/Local
Howell Ave.-SR 3 to Overlay existing road
139
2017
No
end (24’ section)
Lower
STIP/Local
Howell Ave-SR3 to Overlay existing road
156
2017
No
end (39’ section)
Lower
STIP/Local
Cleveland
St- Overlay existing road
79
2020
No
College St to end
Lower
STIP/Local
Collier Way-Scott St Overlay existing road
166
2020
No
to SR 3
Lower
STIP/Local
Commercial St-End Overlay existing road
88
2020
No
to Telco Way
Lower
STIP/Local
Industrial Parkway- Overlay existing road
61
2020
No
SR 3 to end
Lower
STIP/Local
Telco Way-SR 3 to Overlay existing road
29
2020
No
end
Source: Siskiyou County 2001 Regional Transportation Plan, Table 25 and Table 38
Notes: The purpose/need for all projects listed is identified as Safety Improvement in the Regional Transportation Plan
*The Collier Way portion of this project has not been completed.
E. ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
For the purposes of preparing a Municipal Services Review, information with respect to the following
issues are evaluated with respect to efficiencies and/or cost avoidance opportunities:
•administrative procedures
•management and operational functions
•agency policies
•rules and regulations
The City of Etna City Council operates as the administrative and financial governing body of the City.
Administrative decisions are made by the City Council in concert with city staff. The City of Etna General Plan, the governing document of the City, including goals and policies, was updated in 2005.
Additionally the City has a policy and procedures manual and employee manual for all employees
and includes policies for communicating with the board of directors.
The City has 5 full time employees, including City Clerk, Public Utilities, Public Works, Police Chief
and one Police Officer. The City employs 4 part-time staff and 25 paid volunteer personnel (15 fire
and 10 ambulance).
The City contracts for planning, engineering and building services. Planning and engineering are contracted to private firms, while Great Northern Corporation provides building inspection services. Fees
for these services don’t always pay for the cost of providing the service. When there is a shortfall between fees collected and service, often the City is required to make up the difference with the General
Fund.
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F. FISCAL
The City of Etna budget for the fiscal year of 2005-2006 is $202,656. The City’s operating budget is
included in the appendices. The City receives most of its revenues from property tax, sales tax, vehicle
license registration fees and service fees. Additional funding is occasionally available through public
safety grants and other special, often one-time, opportunities, but these sources are unreliable for
long-term funding. More than 50 percent of the City of Etna’s population meets the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Income Group (TIG) qualifications, thus making the City more
eligible for funds from CDBG programs.
Fees collected by the City typically do not support the full cost of regulating and accommodating new
development. The City attempts to keep the fees as low as possible as a means to encourage development. The most significant fees typically associated with a residential building permit are: the building permit, utility connection fees and school impact fees. These fees are summarized in Table 6, Utility, School and Planning Fees, City of Etna, below:
Table 6
Utility, School and Planning Fees
City of Etna
Utility and School Fees:
Water connection
Sewer connection
Sewer capacity fee
School impact fee
Planning Fees
Conditional Use Permit
Subdivision (4 or less lots)
Subdivision (5 or more lots)
$975.00
$1290.00
$1400.00
(applies on new lots only)
$1.20 per square foot
$585.00
$685.00
plus engineering costs
$965.00
plus engineering costs
$550.00
$555.00
Variance
Zone Amendment
CEQA:
Negative Declaration
$535.00
Mitigated Negative Declaration
$875.0
All planning fees are considered to be estimates and vary depending on complexity of the project.
Source: City of Etna Housing Element of the General Plan, Table 20
The City is concerned that the increased demand for services placed by new growth will exceed the
ability of the City to provide adequate services. The City’s budget has not increased significantly to
meet the anticipated demand for future services.
G. GOVERNANCE
The City Council operates as the governing body for the City of Etna. The Council consists of five persons elected by the residents of the City. Council members serve a four year term.
City Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 pm at the City Hall.
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H. REGIONAL CONTEXT/IMPACTS
At this time there is no consideration for combining City of Etna services.
I. WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS
The following nine determinations are required to be made by the Commission pursuant with Government Code Section 56430. The following determinations have been prepared consistent with Siskiyou LAFCo’s policy and procedures for review of municipal services.
1. Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies
The City of Etna’s existing water infrastructure is aging and in various states of adequacy. There have
been three leaks in the main line running from the water storage tank to the water distribution system
within the past two months. The mainline is in need of repair as are portions of the distribution system.
The Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program Feasibility Study for the City of Etna Water System identifies a
number of recommendations to improve the water system infrastructure to increase service, decrease
losses, meet domestic and fire needs, comply with state drinking water standards and improve fiscal
viability of the water system.
Portions of the City’s wastewater collection system were recently improved with the utilization of grant
monies from CDBG. Additional improvements to the City’s wastewater collection system will be
needed in the future, but are not as imminent as water infrastructure needs.
The Etna Ambulance is in need of upgrading their four-wheel drive vehicle to a newer model vehicle.
Additionally three of the City’s four Fire Department vehicles, listed in Table 1, City of Etna Vehicles
and Equipment, are in need of replacement. The police department has identified a need for additional full-time staff and a new patrol vehicle in the short term as identified in section D. Infrastructure,
Facilities and Services, of this MSR.
2. Growth and Population Projections for Affected Area
As noted in the General Plan, the City of Etna between 1990 and 2000 has experienced a 6.5 percent decline in population growth. During this same period of time Siskiyou County experienced a 9.6
percent increase. The City decline is primarily the result of the loss of timber related jobs, and the relocation of many families employed in that industry. The new residents in the City are older, and have
smaller families as indicated by a 12.2 percent decline in the number of persons per household (Table
9, Population-Housing, U.S. Census).
To assist in the assessment of population and growth trends, data was provided by the Siskiyou
County Building Department on building activity since the year 2000. The following Table 7, Building
Permit Activity, City of Etna 2000-2005, summarizes annual building permit activity.
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Table 7
Building Permit Activity, City of Etna(1) 2000-2005
Year
New Dwellings
Mobile Homes
Total Units
2000
0
2
2
2001
0
2
2
2002
1
1
2
2003
3
1
4
2004
1
1
2
2005
3
0
3
(1) Source: Siskiyou County Building Department
Note: Since January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2005, fifteen (15) new single-family residential dwellings have been
constructed in Etna. During this same time period, there were seven (7) manufactured dwellings added to the Etna housing
inventory and eight (8) conventionally constructed houses. Over the six-year period 2000-2005, forty six (46) percent of the
dwellings constructed were manufactured homes.
Table 7 presents a pattern over the last
six years, with a transition from predominantly mobile home construction
to conventional single-family homes
with an average of 2.5 units per year.
Table 8
Population Projections
City of Etna
Year
Moderate Projection (2)
High Projection (2)
2000
781 (Census)
2004
795(1)
795(1)
2009
815
835
2014
845
878
2019
890
924
2024
935
970
(1) 2004 projection based on the construction of 6 new dwellings between 2000 and December 2003.
(2) Projection methodology:
“Moderate Projection”:
0.5% increase annually 2004-2009
0.75% increase annually 2010-2014
1.0 % increase annually 2015-2024
“High Projection”:
1.0% increase annually 2004-2024
The healthy rate of growth between
1960 and 1990 dramatically changed
between 1990 and 2000. With this
significant change, it is difficult to project population for the next twenty
years with any degree of reliability. On
the positive side, the community of
Etna is growing with a few new dwellings added each year. It is an attractive
place for families seeking a small town,
rural community life style. On the other hand, the rapid or growth rate, which occurred in the 19601990 period, is not likely to return soon. Should the economy in the County change and new employers move in, Etna would increasingly attract new families, even if they must commute to a distant job
in Yreka.
For the reasons noted above, Table 8, Population Projections City of Etna, projects two growth rates.
The first is a “moderate rate” projection that starts off with a one-half percent growth rate and increases to a full one percent. The second growth rate is the “high rate” projection, which assumes a
constant one percent annual increase for the entire 20-year period. Over the 20-year period, the
“moderate” projection results in a population increase of 140 persons and the “high” projection results in an increase of 175 persons. The previous General Plan projected that the year 2000 population would be 1,050 persons. If the historic growth rate continued to that date, that estimate might
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have been reached. Instead, the City experienced a population decline that resulted in the 2000
population of 781.
Residential Growth
Table 9
Population – Housing U.S. Census
Residential use in the City consists almost
1990(1)
2000(2)
Change
entirely of single-family dwellings. MultiHousing Units
317
337
1.0%
family development in town consists of one Persons Per Unit
2.63
2.31
12.2%
apartment project of 12 units, nine (9) scat- Percent Units Vacant
9.6%
8.17%
tered small units (duplexes/triplex), and two (1) Based on 1990 Census data from 1992 City of Etna Housing
small mobile home projects totaling 14 Amendment.
mobile homes and/or recreational vehicle (1) Census 2000 Summary File 3 (SF3) Table P10
Source: City of Etna Housing Element of the General Plan
units. These multi-family units represent approximately 10 percent of the total housing inventory. The remaining units, approximately 350 in
number, are single-family dwellings. Since growth in the community has been slow, most of the housing is older, including some fine examples of historic Victorian architecture of the late 1880’s. Some
of these historic structures are being used for bed and breakfast businesses.
Sites currently exist in the City for single-family, multi-family and mobile home park development. As
noted in the Housing Element, sufficient zoned vacant land exists for 87 single-family units; 197 multifamily units; and 29 mobile home units. If totally built out, this would accommodate a near doubling
of the current population Table 10, Projected Residential Buildout City of Etna. Additionally there are
numerous parcels in the City that could accommodate a second dwelling as permitted by State law
and local ordinance. Based on this, the City could accommodate a total population of approximately
1,571 persons, almost doubling the estimated 2004 population of 795 people.
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Table 10
Projected Residential Buildout
City of Etna
Single-Family Units
26 lots @ 1 dwelling per lot =
8 lots 1-5 acres in size,
(15 est. acres) @ 3 units per acre
80 acres (estimated) in floodplain 2)
@ 1 unit per 5 acres
Total Single Family
Multiple-Family Units
8.61 acres @ 12 units per acre
15.8 acres @ 6 units per acre (Wetlands)
Total Multi-family
Dwelling Units
Population (1)
26
59
45
102
16
87
36
197
103
94
197
264
241
505
Mobile Home Units
4.7 acres @ 5 units per acre
23
59
6.5 acres @ 1 unit per acre (Floodplain)
6
15
Total Mobile Home
29
74
Total Residential Buildout
313
776
(1) Single family population based on 2.28 persons per unit. Multi-family population based on
2.56 persons per unit. Both of these factors are based on 2000 Census data and could change
during the life of the General Plan.
Source: City of Etna Housing Element of the General Plan, Table 16.
Non-Residential Growth
Commercial - The Main Street downtown historical area and the State Highway 3 corridor are the existing and developing commercial areas in Etna. The downtown area has a limited amount of vacant
land, but sites are suitable for development of small commercial enterprises on vacant or redeveloped
parcels. Since there are few vacant commercial structures in Etna, new space must be developed to
accommodate future need. Most commercially designated lands are located near the intersection of
Collier Street and State Highway 3, and further to the east along State Highway 3. An estimated 19
acres of vacant commercial land exists in this area on numerous parcels. This is sufficient vacant land
area to accommodate 165,000 to 200,000 square feet of commercial space, assuming approximately 20-25 percent coverage of each lot with building.
Industrial - The City has two areas currently zoned for industrial use. The largest area is located northerly of Highway 3 and is partly developed with the Siskiyou Telephone Company and a mini-storage
facility. Approximately 10 acres are zoned for industrial use in this area with an estimated 6.5 acres
being vacant and available. The other existing “industrial” site is located on Callahan Street and contains approximately 3 acres. Although designated for industrial use, approximately one-third of this
area is developed with a residential and commercial mix. This site is entirely located in the flood plain
and would be very difficult to develop further due to flood plain restrictions.
Due to the rural nature of the community and its distance from major transportation routes, it is expected that there will be little demand for conventional industrial development. Current use in the in-
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dustrial zone is basically commercial in nature and suggests the trend for how these lands may ultimately be used.
3. Financing Constraints and Opportunities
The City currently utilizes a number of funding sources including tax revenue, grants and fees. Like
many small rural Cities, the City of Etna annual budget usually balances out financially at zero. Due to
the variable nature of State funding and other grant sources the City utilized for operating costs the
City occasionally has to utilize reserve funds to finance budget deficits.
City General Fund revenues have increased over the past three years from $275,208 to $289,792
(see Table 11, City of Etna General Fund Revenues, 2003 to 2006). The City of Etna’s budget is
largely dependent on property taxes, which do not increase at a rate comparable with the increase in
cost of City operations, therefore resulting in a net projected deficit. The City’s General Fund will be
operating in a surplus (in the amount of $16,571) for the first time in three years.
Table 11
City of Etna General Fund Budget, 2003 to 2006
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Type
401 Secured and Unsecured Property Tax
412 ERAF
415 Interest, Penalties and Delinquent Tax
Actual 03 to 04
Actual 04 to 05
Proposed 05 to 06
65,451
55,650
65,000
0
52,630
0
135
185
150
46,429
34,680
40,000
425 Transient Occupancy Tax
6,178
5,010
6,000
430 Franchise Tax
6,179
6,009
6,000
420 Sales Tax
435 Business License tax
2,125
1,460
1,800
440 Real Property Transfer Tax
1,000
1,637
1,200
450 Animal License
680
470
600
460 Other Court Fines
583
1,582
2,500
465 Booking Fees
283
241
300
480 Interest Earnings
4,363
4,079
7,700
485 Rent
10,500
7,900
10,500
500 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu Tax
35,850
4,563
41,000
505 Homeowners Property Tax Relief
1,709
1,420
500
515 Prop 172 Public Safety
2,877
2,544
2,500
0
0
0
1,510
445
10,500
0
1,973
5,000
46,735
75,002
2,5000
762
3,260
3,000
600 Sale of Real/Personal Property
0
0
4,400
605 State Grants
0
0
8,795
610 Contributions from Non-Gov't
0
0
0
620 Workers Comp Refund
0
3,527
4,564
625 Liability Insurance Refund
0
6,149
0
525 Other State Revenues
530 Zoning and Subdivision Fees
535 Special Police Dept. Fees
540 Special Fire Dept. Fees
555 Parks and Recreation Fees
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630 Admin Fees from other funds
3,500
6,206
20,000
650 Unclassified Revenue
1,392
1,395
200
690 Transfers In
Total General Fund Revenues
36,967
0
45,083
275,208
278,017
289,792
Actual 03 to 04
Actual 04 to 05
Proposed 05 to 06
1,960
7,223
1,300
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
Type
City Council
City Clerk
77,421
78,112
73,394
Police Department
79,821
65,126
83,430
Fire Department
65,897
104,531
43,892
Buildings
14,472
21,416
20,806
Streets
26,105
21,962
32,836
Parks
12,212
11,505
13,136
4,432
3,927
4,427
282,320
313,802
273,221
-7,112
-35,785
16,571
Non-departmental
Total General Fund Expenses
GENERAL FUND REVENUES VS. EXPENSES
In addition to the General Fund, the City’s operating budget includes revenue and expenses for the
swimming pool, gas tax (general, construction, maintenance and engineering), local transportation,
water, sewer, ambulance, COPS, fire equipment replacement and ambulance equipment replacement. The City’s Operating Budget is projected to be a surplus of $43,950 for the 2005-2006 fiscal
year (Table 12, City of Etna Operating Budget, 2003 to 2006).
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Table 12
City of Etna Operating Budget, 2003 to 2006
Actual 03 to 04
Actual 04 to 05
Proposed 05 to 06
Total General Fund Revenues
275,208
278,017
289,792
Total General Fund Expenses
282,320
313,802
273,221
-7,112
-35,785
16,571
Net Revenue over Expenditures (General Fund)
Swimming Pool
Total Revenues
32,993
29,822
299,321
Total Expenses
49,623
29,928
312,127
-16,630
-106
-12,806
Total Revenues
6,192
3,908
4,768
Total Expenses
8,814
6,184
7,349
-2,622
-2,276
-2,581
Total Revenues
10,896
7,691
7,644
Total Expenses
16,642
15,068
6,038
Net Revenue
-5,746
-7,377
1,606
7,131
4,878
4,800
Net Revenue
Gas Tax General
Net Revenue
Gas Tax-Construction
Gas Tax-Maintenance
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
692
0
5,652
6,439
4,878
-852
Total Revenues
1,005
1,040
1,078
Total Expenses
195
87
1,146
Net Revenue
810
953
-68
Net Revenue
Gas Tax-Engineering
Local Transportation
Total Revenues
7,336
300
3,769
Total Expenses
8,341
6,687
8,528
-1,005
-6,387
-4,759
Net Revenue
Water
Total Revenues
78,390
80,346
96,400
Total Expenses
84,696
65,438
120,168
Net Revenue
-6,306
14,908
-23,768
Total Revenues
88,801
81,284
99,500
Total Expenses
80,496
60,548
89,191
8,305
20,736
10,309
Sewer
Net Revenue
Ambulance
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Total Revenues
155,772
79,173
115,500
Total Expenses
80,483
44,889
79,290
Net Revenue
75,289
34,284
36,210
Total Revenues
100,521
100,701
102,600
Total Expenses
81,647
93,579
80,685
Net Revenue
18,874
7,122
21,915
35,273
13,293
4,759
COPS Personnel
Fire Equipment Replacement
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
Net Revenue
1,046
1,388
3,000
34,227
11,905
1,759
Ambulance Equipment Replacement
Total Revenues
2,314
375
414
Total Expenses
87,300
6,969
0
-84,986
-6,594
414
19,537
36,261
43,950
Net Revenue
TOTAL CITY REVENURES VS. EXPENSES
Based on the need to update the City’s existing water infrastructure and replace some of the City’s
service vehicles, it is suggested that the City complete an impact fee study and adopt an impact fee
structure for new developments. It is anticipated that with this impact fee, existing development fees
and the pursuit of grant monies the City will acquire revenues necessary to meet the demands for its
public services.
The City’s 52 percent Target Income Group, as defined by the federal Department of Housing and
Urban Development places it in a position to qualify for funding from various granting agencies including the Community Development Block Grant program. Financial assistance will be sought to implement identified strategies for funding infrastructure.
The City of Etna General Plan Goal PF-10-D proposes the implementation of a Capital Improvement
Plan to identify needed improvements based on growth projections. Even though impact fees are only
effective with consistent growth, it is suggested that the City of Etna implement this goal to ensure financial support adequate to serve future developments.
4. Cost Avoidance
The City of Etna utilizes cost avoidance techniques that increase efficiency and decrease operating
costs of the City. Techniques include eliminating duplicate services, reducing high-administrative-tooperational-cost ratios, reducing inventories of inefficient and/or outdated equipment, implementing
economies of scale and creative use of personnel and volunteer resources. The City should move toward a full cost-recovery system for all consultant-based development services.
5. Opportunities for Rate Restructuring
The City of Etna currently utilizes assessment fees to supplement funding for water infrastructure improvements to existing structures. The City of Etna General Plan Goal PF-10 and Programs 10-A
through 10-F are included in the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan with the objective to
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ensure that there are adequate public services available to accommodate development as it occurs.
Program 10-A states that “the City will develop fees and procedures to maintain a reasonable level of
services based on project demand.” These fees have not yet been developed. The need for this Program to be implemented will increase as the demand for annexation and development increases.
6. Opportunities for Shared Facilities
The City of Etna utilizes and number of facilities for shared services. The City Hall is utilized for City
Administration, public works and City Police, while the Fire Hall is utilized by both the fire department
and the ambulance service for storage of vehicles, office space and training purposes.
The City owned vacant building adjacent to the park will be utilized in the short term by City staff while
the City Hall is being renovated. There are currently no plans for utilization of the building once City
staff returns to the City Hall. The remaining City facilities are being utilized to their capacity.
7. Government Structure Options
The area served by the City of Etna includes the area originally incorporated in 1874 as well as additional properties that have since been annexed to the City. The City has received a number of inquiries
within the past year regarding annexation of properties that are adjacent to the city and within the
City’s Sphere of Influence. These areas are planned for development of commercial and residential
uses.
Annexation of properties adjacent to the City would result in a larger service area for fire, police, water, sewer and administrative purposes. The area is currently within the City ambulance and fire response area. It is suggested that the City develop fees and procedures as identified in Program 10-A
of the General Plan to ensure that costs associated with the extension of water and sewer services to
annexed properties are not deferred to the City.
8. Evaluation of Management Efficiencies
The City of Etna has established an effective internal organization to provide efficient, high-quality
public services. It is an on-going effort of the City to improve services, reduce waste, eliminate duplications of effort, contain costs, maintain qualified employees, build and maintain adequate contingency reserves, encourage and maintain open dialogues with public and other public and private
agencies. The City maintains an on-going analysis of agency functions, operations and practices and
the agency’s ability to serve current and future service demands.
9. Local Accountability and Governance
The City of Etna’s local accountability is good.
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J. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. Municipal Service Review Guidelines. 2003.
2. Oscar Larson & Associates. Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program Feasibility Study for the City
of Etna Water System. 2004.
3. Pace Engineering. City of Etna Master Plan of Sewer Improvements. 1999.
4. Pacific Municipal Consultants. City of Etna General Plan. 2005.
5. Russell, Pam. City of Etna City Clerk. Personal Conversations. December 2005.
6. Stacher, Amy. City of Etna Ambulance Director. Personal Conversation. December 2005.
ATTACHMENTS
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B.
City of Etna 2005-2006 Amended Budget
Siskiyou County 2001 Regional Transportation Plan, page 55 (Table 25) and
page 73 (Table 38)
ATTACHMENT A
City of Etna
2005-2006
Amended Budget
ATTACHMENT B
Siskiyou County 2001
Regional Transportation Plan
Pages 55 and 72