Mission Statement: To evaluate and develop a wastewater treatment system for Los Osos, in cooperation with the community water purveyors, to solve the Level III water resource shortage and groundwater pollution, in an environmentally sustainable and cost effective manner, while respecting community preferences and promoting participatory government, and addressing individual affordability challenges to the greatest extent possible.
Recent News and Events
September 9, 2008: Update on the Los Osos Wastewater Treatment Project. Watch the meeting for the D-1 Item and read the staff report. Power Point Presentation
August 19, 2008: Public Invitation for scheduled field trip to wastewater and sludge recycling facilities on Wednesday (9/3/08).
August 19, 2008: Release of the final technical memorandum on Regional Septage Receiving with public comments and County responses.
August 19, 2008: Release of the final technical memorandum on Regional Treatment with public comments and County responses.
August 19, 2008: Release of the final technical memorandum on Solids Handling with public comments and County responses.
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Affordability Assistance
The following links provide households (homeowners and renters) within Los Osos loan and/or grant opportunities and financial assistance for the wastewater project. Unless otherwise noted, the household is responsible for contacting and applying for the assistance.
California State Controller's Office
Property Tax Postponement for Senior Citizens, Blind or Disabled Citizens
Synopsis: Allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of the property taxes on their principle place of residence. Special assessments are eligible for postponement.
Additional Information: http://www.sco.ca.gov/col/taxinfo/ptp/index.shtml
How to Apply: Visit the link above and complete the required application, or call 1-800-952-5661
California State Franchise Tax Board
Homeowner and Renter Assistance
Synopsis: Once-a-year payment to qualified individuals for part of their property taxes or portion of their rent that indirectly covers property taxes. Special assessments are not eligible for postponement, however, qualifying individuals can lower their overall tax liability by receiving the payment.
Additional Information: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/hra/index.shtml
How to Apply: Visit the link above and complete the required application or call 1-800-868-4171
United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Single Family Housing Repair Loans/Grants - Section 504
Synopsis: Loan and/or grant to low income households for home improvements. Qualifying households may use funds for "on-lot" costs.
Additional Information: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/CA/pdf files and documents/SFH Repair504.pdf
How to Apply: Contact Al Correale at the Santa Maria Office, 805-928-9269 x4
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Public Works is located in room 207B of the old Courthouse building,
Corner of Palm and Osos Streets in San Luis Obispo.
Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
General information phone number is (805) 781-5252