Raisin City Water District Reorganization
Summary
SCH Number
2025080878
Public Agency
Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
(LAFCO)
Document Title
Raisin City Water District Reorganization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2025
Document Description
The project consists of expanding the service area by the annexation of approximately 55,543 acres of largely agricultural territory to the Raisin City Waler District. The project allows the RCWD to provide active services to the annexed territory, namely representation, advocacy, and information services regarding statewide water policy, water rights, legislation, and other issues affecting local agricultural irrigation.
Contact Information
Name
Randy Hopkins
Agency Name
Raisin City Water District Contact
Job Title
Manager-Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Jessica Gibson
Agency Name
Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission
Job Title
Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Unincorporated
Total Acres
107,262
State Highways
CA-180, CA-145
Other Location Info
The annexation territory is generally bounded by the San Joaquin River to the north, Kerman to the east, McMullin Grade to the southeast, James Bypass to the southwest, California Ave to the south, and Lake Ave and Tuolumne Ave to the west.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, section 15319(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is an annexation to a special district that will not have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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