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As an independent special district, the goal of the Cambria Community Services District is to provide high quality water, wastewater, fire and other community services to its customers in a safe, cost effective, and environmentally sensitive manner. Below is an overview on the CCSD, its objectives and other important information.
OBJECTIVES
In the delivery of services, we strive to provide our customers with a high degree of satisfaction. We are also committed to conserving and protecting Cambria’s water and other precious resources. In addition, we endeavor to retain top level employees and create a rewarding work environment that enhances employee performance resulting in superior service to our customers.
HISTORY
The Cambria Community Services District was initially formed in 1967 to provide sewer services to the community. In 1976, other small services districts in Cambria were consolidated under the CCSD. This facilitated the expansion of CCSD services to include water, wastewater, fire protection, lighting, refuse, and parks, recreation, and open space. The CCSD is governed by a five-member board of directors elected by Cambria voters for four-year overlapping terms.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
A special district is a very basic form of local government. There are approximately 2,300 independent special districts in California. When residents or landowners want new services or higher levels of existing services, they can form a special district to pay for and administer them.
The Cambria Community Services District is primarily funded by utility fees augmented by a small amount of property tax revenue. Today, there are three
independent special districts in Cambria: The Cambria Community Services District, the Cambria Healthcare District, and the Cambria Cemetery District.
ORGANIZATION
The CCSD is comprised of five divisions: Executive, Administration, Fire and Safety, Utilities, and Engineering.
- The Executive Division is under the direction of the General Manager,who supervises the activities of the other four divisions and reports to the CCSD Board of Directors.
- The Administrative Division includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer billing, finance, human resources, parks, recreation and open space, as well as all administrative functions.
- The Fire and Safety Division provides fire protection and prevention,
emergency medical services, training, public education, and building inspections.
- The Utilities Division manages the services of the Water and Wastewater Departments.
- The Engineering Division includes water conservation, permitting, and
a wide range of engineering functions.
SERVICE AREA
The CCSD encompasses close to 3,200 acres and five square miles.
Currently, Cambria’s population is approximately 6,400 with a substantial
tourist and secondary home population.
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