Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 06-09-26 · Maintenance Area 17 (MA 17) Status Update and Strategies

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 9, 2026, to discuss the status and future management of Maintenance Area 17 (MA-17), a levee maintenance area currently maintained by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR). The discussion focused on escalating operation and maintenance costs, which have nearly tripled from approximately $210,000 in 2024-2025 to a proposed $576,870 for 2026-2027, largely driven by pumping plant maintenance and repairs. The board considered dissolving MA-17 as a state-maintained area and transferring responsibility to Lake County, which would allow the county to control costs and potentially reduce fees for local taxpayers. The county staff recommended conducting a legal risk analysis and a long-term fiscal analysis before proceeding. The board gave consensus direction to staff to move forward with these analyses and to notify the board of findings, with the intent to proceed with dissolution if no significant risks are identified. No immediate contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the meeting set the stage for future procurement and maintenance decisions under county control.