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Deer Island Basin Complex Tidal Wetland Restoration Project presentation, May 2021

Deer Island Basin Complex Tidal Wetlands Restoration Project

About The District’s Deer Island Basin Complex is located in the lower Novato Creek watershed just north of Highway 37. It includes two stormwater ponds, Heron’s Beak Pond and Duck Bill Pond along the south side of Novato Creek, as well as the Deer Island Basin on the north side of Novato Creek. During the...

Zone 4A special tax

What is Flood Control Zone 4A - Strawberry Circle?

Flood Control Zone 4A is comprised of all parcels of real estate on Strawberry Circle in the unincorporated area between the City of Mill Valley and the Town of Tiburon. Flood Control Zone 4A was created by the Board of Supervisors of the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District) to raise funds...

Why is it called Flood Control Zone 4A?

Flood Control District 4 is a subarea of the District, which covers the entire county. Flood Control Zones were created in areas of the county that experience frequent flooding. In 2002, the boundaries of Flood Control District 4 were amended to include subzone 4A. Flood Control District 4 was the fourth zone to be created.

What is a special tax?

A special tax is a charge imposed upon parcels of real property for specific purposes.

What is the Flood Control Zone 4A special tax used for?

The special tax raises approximately $6,000 per year. These funds are used for maintenance of the Strawberry Circle Pump Station, which drains rainfall from Strawberry Circle even during high tide.

What basis does the Flood Control Zone 4A have for imposing a tax?

Voters living in Flood Control Zone 4A passed Measure F in 2002 with over two-thirds of voters in favor. This allows the Flood Control District to levy a special tax for the purpose of maintaining a new flood control pump station that serves only the Subzone 4A community.

My property doesn’t flood, so why do I have to pay this tax?

The cost of flooding can be significant even to those whose properties are not directly affected. Even if there is no water on your property, access to Strawberry Circle can be hindered or precluded by poor drainage and the subsequent clean-up effort.

How is the amount collected for the special tax determined?

The rate of $220 per parcel is the per-parcel share for maintenance of the pump station. This amount was determined in 2002. There is no increase in the per year assessment to account for inflation and rising costs of operations and maintenance.

How is special tax revenue collected?

Special taxes are collected as part of your annual property tax bill.

When will the tax end?

There was no expiration date associated with this special tax.

Is there an exemption for seniors?

No, there are no exemptions based on age. The rate is per parcel of residential owned property.

Zone 1 Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flood Control Zone 1 - Novato?

Flood Control Zone 1 is a subarea of the countywide Flood Control & Water Conservation District. Flood Control Zones were created for specific areas of the county that experience frequent flooding. Flood Control Zone 1 was created by the Board of Supervisors of the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to improve flood...

What is a benefit assessment?

Benefit assessments allow special districts, such as the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District), to raise funds to accomplish goals and objectives of the District such as improve flood protection. The Board of Supervisors of the District followed the procedures outlined by the State of California Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 to...

What is the benefit assessment used for?

Funds are collected to maintain and improve: 18 miles of creeks Four pump stations Nine miles of levees on Novato Creek Other District-owned flood management facilities in the Novato watershed Approximately once every four years, accumulated sediment is removed to maintain the original design capacity from: Novato Creek Warner Creek Arroyo Avichi The last sediment...

What basis does the Flood Control District have for imposing this assessment?

Measure B passed in 1984 with a majority of Flood Control Zone 1 voting in favor. This allowed the Flood Control District to levy a benefit assessment for the purpose of constructing and maintaining flood control improvements.

Why am I included in Flood Control Zone 1 if my property doesn't flood?

Those who were in Novato on January 4, 1982, recognized the impact of generalized flooding in Novato and its effect on lives even if you were not in the flood area. Access to schools, hospitals, businesses and emergency services were all hindered or precluded by the high waters and the subsequent clean-up effort. Even Highway...

How is the amount collected for the benefit assessment determined?

It is based on the estimated amount of stormwater runoff that is contributed by each type of use. Single-family properties are assessed slightly more than vacant land because more water runs off hardscapes and roof tops than soil and vegetation when it rains. Similarly, commercial properties, which typically have extensive paved areas, pay more than...

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