LAFCO approves dissolution of Del Paso Manor Water District and annexation into Sacramento Suburban Water District

The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission voted 7-0 to approve the dissolution of the Del Paso Manor Water District and its annexation into Sacramento Suburban Water District, adopting a CEQA categorical exemption (Section 15320) and conditions that designate Sacramento Suburban as the successor agency.

The action follows a multi-year review that identified infrastructure and operational deficiencies in Del Paso Manor and a board-level decision by Del Paso Manor to seek reorganization with Sacramento Suburban. LAFCO staff told commissioners the change is intended to provide a more logical boundary for water service while protecting existing Sacramento Suburban ratepayers from having to absorb Del Paso Manor’s immediate capital costs.

LAFCO staff presented a map and summary showing Del Paso Manor as about 672 acres surrounded by Sacramento Suburban’s existing roughly 18,823‑acre service area, which includes parts of Arden Arcade, Carmichael and North Highlands. Staff said Sacramento Suburban (also referred to in the record as SSWD or Sac Suburban) already provides 24‑hour system monitoring, emergency response and maintenance and is recruiting additional engineers to support operations.

Under the approved plan, Del Paso Manor’s remaining noncontract staff (the presentation identified two employees) will become employees of Sacramento Suburban to retain institutional knowledge. LAFCO staff said Del Paso Manor ratepayers will fund any improvements needed to address water‑system deficiencies that are not covered by grants, fees, taxes or…