TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Thomas R. Hatch, Interim City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Addendum 3D to the existing Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for implementation of the Dedicated Irrigation Meters Measurement Program.
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2. SUMMARY
The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) has introduced Addendum 3D: Dedicated Irrigation Meters Measurement Program to the 2015 Water Conservation Participation Agreement. The Addendum provides assistance to participating agencies to comply with Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606 (Conservation Framework) requirements for urban water suppliers. The program will help to identify and measure landscaped areas associated with dedicated irrigation meters to calculate their Urban Water Use Objective. A MWDOC-led, regional approach has increased cost effectiveness for agencies through economies of scale and minimizing administrative burdens.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve Addendum 3D to the existing Water Conservation Participation Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for implementation of the Dedicated Irrigation Meters Measurement Program and authorize the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $95,444.88 from the Water Fund unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 600.8011.53441.00000, Water Fund - Water Conservation Items.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this project will be funded in the Water Conservation Items through Water Fund (600).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
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