TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Water Agency
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2022
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Howard N. Dashiell
PHONE:
463-4363
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Update Regarding Re-Establishment of a Stand-Alone Mendocino County Water Agency (Countywide)
(Sponsor: Water Agency)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Accept update regarding re-establishment of a stand-alone Mendocino County Water Agency (Countywide); and provide direction to staff regarding the next steps as appropriate.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On June 8, 2021, the Board directed the Executive Office to proceed with re-establishing the Mendocino County Water Agency as a stand-alone agency. On October 19, 2021 the Board of Supervisors Agenda Item 5b) Re-Establishment of a Stand-Alone Mendocino County Water Agency by Department of Transportation Agreement Number 210054, Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
At the direction of the Board, Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to assist the County in developing a work plan and updated action plan to address current and projected County water concerns, including re-establishment of a stand-alone Mendocino County Water Agency. After a review GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI), of Rancho Cordova, California, was determined to be the best qualified firm to perform the desired services. GEI is preforming the tasks: conducting a stakeholder and needs assessment, shaping a mission, vision and objectives, defining agency requirements and identifying resources, determining and pursuing funding mechanisms, and developing a work plan and updated action plan for a re-established stand-alone Mendocino County Water Agency.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not receive update.
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