To: Board of Supervisors
From: Water Agency
Meeting Date: October 16, 2018
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Carmel J. Angelo |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Sarah Dukett |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Mendocino County Water Agency to Enter into an Agreement to Receive a $764,255 Proposition 1 Groundwater Sustainability Planning Grant for the Creation of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Authorize the Water Agency General Manager to Sign and Execute Said Agreement
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing the Mendocino County Water Agency to enter into an Agreement to receive a $764,255 Proposition 1 Groundwater Sustainability Planning Grant for the creation of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and authorize the Water Agency General Manager to sign and execute said Agreement; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On April 18, 2017, the Mendocino County Water Agency executed a Joint Powers Agreement joining the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and acting as the Agency’s Treasurer and Controller. On July 10, 2018, the Board of Directors approved a contract with Larry Walker and Associates for the development of Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan and fund the contract with the Proposition 1 Groundwater Sustainability Planning Grant.
Summary of Request:
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) JPA names the County of Mendocino as the Treasurer and Controller. The Mendocino County Water Agency (MCWA) provides this function on behalf of the County. On August 10, 2017, the UVBGSA Board authorized MCWA to apply for the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Proposition 1 Groundwater Sustainability Planning Grant on behalf of the Agency. On April 11, 2018, MCWA was formally notified by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) that the grant application was selected for funding in the amount of $764,255. The awarded grant will managed by MCWA on behalf of UVBGSA. On July 10, 2018, the MCWA Board of Directors approved a contract with Larry Walker and Associates for the development of Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, to be funded by the awarded grant. The Water Agency requests the Board adopt the resolution authorizing the Water Agency General Manager to execute and sign the grant Agreement with DWR.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the resolution and provide alternative direction to staff.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: California Department of Water Resources |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: Yes |
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Current F/Y Cost: estimated FY 2018-19 revenue $230,000 |
Annual Recurring Cost: FY 2019-20 and 20-21 $534,255 |
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Supervisorial District: Districts 1, 2, 5 |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: October 17, 2018 |
Executed Item Number: Resolution Item Number: 18-156 |
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