{ "culture": "en-US", "name": "", "guid": "", "catalogPath": "", "snippet": "Polygon extents representing the boundaries of Flood Control Districts in Santa Cruz County, California.", "description": "
Flood Control districts are a type of special district which provide flood control, flood monitoring, and levy maintenance services for the residents within their jurisdictional boundary. <\/SPAN><\/P> Flood Control Districts 5, 6, 7, and 8. Districts were established as revenue source for administration, maintenance, and improvements to district drainage related facilities. Zone 7A is Zone 7 Less the city of Watsonville.<\/SPAN><\/P> FLUDZN5 = Flood Control District 5 (Live Oak, Soquel area) <\/SPAN><\/P> FLUDZN6 = Flood Control District 6 (Aptos area) <\/SPAN><\/P> FLUDZN7 = Flood Control District 7 (Pajaro Valley area) <\/SPAN><\/P> FLUDZN8 = Flood Control District 8 (San Lorenzo Valley area)<\/SPAN><\/P> Special districts are geographically-defined forms of local government for allocating revenue (taxes) to provide a specific service. Special districts are formed by local residents with approval from LAFCO. Special districts can be independent (with their own governing boards and/or employees) or dependent (utilizing the County's resources and Board of Supervisors). County Service Areas (CSAs) are a type of dependent special district. <\/SPAN><\/P>