CONTRA COSTA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION 651 Pine Street, Sixth Floor • Martinez, CA 94553-1229 e-mail:
[email protected] (925) 335-1094 • (925) 335-1031 FAX MEMBERS ALTERNATE MEMBERS Federal Glover Dwight Meadows Sharon Burke County Member Special District Member Public Member Michael R. MeGHI R()b Schroder Lou Ann Texeira Tom Butt Special District Member City Member City Member Executive Officer Martin McNair Don Tatzin George H. Schmidt Public Member City Member Special District Member Gayle B. Uilkema Mary N. Piepho County Member County Member September 14, 2011 (Agenda) Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission 651 Pine Street, Sixth Floor Martinez, CA 94553 Progress Reports - Los Medanos and West Contra Costa Health Care Districts Dear Commissioners: The economic downturn continues to challenge the solvency of local agencies. The LAFCO Municipal Service Reviews (MSRs), as well as Grand Jury reports, describe these challenges. The fiscal and service challenges of local agencies have been the subject of ongoing discussions with the Commission; in particular, the sustainability of fire and healthcarc districts. In August, the Commission authorized a special study of governance options, including dissolution of the Mt. Diablo Health Care District. The Commission also requested updates regarding the activities of Los Medanos Community Healthcare District (LMCHD) and West Contra Costa Healthcare District (WCCHCD). In response, the districts have provided the attached correspondence. In addition, some general background information is provided below. BACKGROUND Los Medanos Community Healthcare District Background - LMCHD was formed in 1948. TIle District serves a population of approximately 80,000 encompassing Pittsburg, Bay Point and unincorporated areas to the south, along with small portions of Clayton, Clyde, Antioch, ancl Concord.