TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor McGourty
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor McGourty
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Re-Establishment of the Mendocino County Water Agency as a Stand-Alone Agency with Additional Capacity for Public Health and Safety Issues Related to Drought Response and other Critical Tasks
(Sponsor: Supervisor McGourty)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Direct the Executive Office to proceed with re-establishing the Mendocino County Water Agency as a stand-alone agency; identify funding in FY 21-22 to complete a work plan for the Agency, determine staffing resources necessary to address the Water Agency's critical responsibilities, including health and safety issues related to the drought and other key tasks, pursue interim staffing capacity as necessary for interim enhanced operations, and prioritize completion of a competitive process to identify contract assistance for this effort.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board adopted a Resolution on April 20, declaring a drought emergency, which through Chapter 7.10 of Mendocino County Code urges all water users in the County to reduce usage by 20%, and requests all local water suppliers to implement their local water shortage contingency plans.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Mendocino County Water Agency (MCWA) is a special district governed by the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors. The special district was originally established by an act of the State in 1949, to provide a mechanism for local participation in the construction of Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River. District revenue is generated from a tax that was established in 1971, which does not exceed $0.06 per $100 of assessed valuation. The County Departme...
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