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Los Osos Wastewater Project

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 

May 12, 2008:  Technical Advisory Committee meeting 7:00-9:30pm at the South Bay Community Center. View Agenda

May 6, 2008: County Board of Supervisors hears the monthly update on the Los Osos Wastewater Treatment Project and Approve a resolution extending the committee sunset date in the bylaws of the Los Osos Wastewater Project Technical Advisory Committee. Watch the meeting for the F-1 Item and read the staff report.  Power Point Presentation and Letter submitted at public comment by Ricard, Watson, et. al

May 1, 2008: Release of draft technical memorandum on Septage Receiving Station Option.  This item will be discussed at the TAC meeting on June 9, 2008, at 7:00 pm at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos.

April 28, 2008: Release of two draft technical memoranda, one on Solids Handling Options and the other on Effluent Reuse & Disposal Alternatives.  These items will be discussed at the next TAC meeting on May 12, 2008, at 7:00 pm at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos.

April 7, 2008:  Technical Advisory Committee meeting 7:00-9:30pm at the South Bay Community Center. View  Agenda, Draft Minutes and Attachments.

April 1, 2008: County Board of Supervisors hears the monthly update on the Los Osos Wastewater Treatment Project and approves the refunding policy regarding prepaid assessments. Watch the meeting for the D-1 Item and read the staff reportPower Point Presentation

March 26, 2008: Release of draft technical memorandum on Imported Water.  This item will be discussed at the next TAC meeting on April 7, 2008, at 7:00 pm at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos.

March 21, 2008: Release of two draft technical memoranda, one on Out of Town Conveyance and the other on Pond Treatment Systems.  These items will be discussed at the next TAC meeting on April 7, 2008, at 7:00 pm at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos.

 

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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