Programs

The Abandoned Vehicle Program (AVAP) is in effect in all of the cities, towns, and County of Marin. It allows the local authorities to remove an “abandoned” vehicle and to be reimbursed by the DMV fees paid by vehicle owners

Marin Humane (MH) operates a county-wide animal care and control services program through a contract and partnership with the County and the cities and towns of Marin. The MGSA manages the MH contract in partnership with the County. Animal Services was

The Cable Television Franchise and Public, Educational, and Government Access Program (CATV) began on July 1, 2020 when it took over program responsibilities from the Marin Telecommunications Agency (MTA). CATV’s primary obligations include collecting franchise fees and public, educational, and government

MarinMap is a county-wide geographic information system (GIS), which maps municipal and utility infrastructure and Assessor’s data. Marin County and all the towns and cities, and some utility and fire districts participate in the program. Mapping is maintained by contract

Since 2007, the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) has been a group of representatives from all Marin towns/cities, Marin County, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Clean Energy, and the Transportation Authority of Marin.  MCEP works together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in

Marin’s 11 cities and towns, the County of Marin and the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District began addressing stormwater pollution in the early 90’s. In 1993 they created the Marin Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP). MCSTOPPP’s

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Marin County District Attorney’s Office Mediation Program handles consumer-business disputes, animal, neighborhood, and landlord-tenant disputes among others. It also provides education to consumers, retailers, neighbors, landlords, tenants, and others and is a public resource

The MGSA, on behalf of the cities, towns, Special Districts, and the County of Marin owns approximately 15,700 streetlights in Marin County (with the exception of Ross and Marin City). Streetlights require ongoing maintenance to assure proper operations. The MGSA

The Streetlight Telecommunications Program manages telecommunications’ and wireless companies’ legal right to access “vertical infrastructure” in communities’ public right-of-way for wireless infrastructure. In MGSA’s case, that applies to only those streetlights the Authority owns. MGSA has entered into a number

The Taxi Regulation Program (TRP) coordinates local enforcement of taxicab regulations established by the State of California in Government Code Section 53075.5.  Having a single, consistent source of standards, requirements and permitting contributes to a safer taxi travel experience for