TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: August 24, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 2 hours
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Presentation Regarding Increasingly Dire Drought Conditions and Abrupt Loss of Coastal Water Sale to Haulers; and Direction to Staff to Allocate Budget for Immediate Assistance Including the Implementation of a Water Hauling Assistance Program, Structured for Best Success in Future Reimbursement from State and Federal Partners
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Accept presentation regarding increasingly dire drought conditions and abrupt loss of coastal water sale to haulers; and direct staff to allocate budget for immediate assistance including the implementation of a water hauling assistance program, structured for best success in future reimbursement from State and Federal partners.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors declared a Local Drought Emergency on April 20, 2021.
County formed the Mendocino County Drought Task Force consisting of Supervisors Haschak and McGourty.
The Drought Task Force met with the Mendocino City Community Service District in June, when MCCSD explained the urgency of the situation. The county has been able to secure 6 port-a-potties to reduce water demands within the town, but mitigation efforts alone will not address the magnitude of dwindling water supply.
On August 17, 2021, the Drought Task forced expressed optimism in regard to coastal water hauling potential.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Within 24 hours of the August 17, 2021 BoS meeting, Supervisor Williams became aware of imminent halting of offsite water sales from Elk, Irish Beach, Mendocino Unified School District and Westport, leaving coast residents and businesses without the ability to purchase water. Restaurants and h...
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