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Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Cooperative Solutions for the Lakes Water System with the City of Vallejo and any amendments thereto; and Designate two Board Members to serve on a Policy Committee called for in the MOU
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Cooperative Solutions for the Lakes Water System with the City of Vallejo and any amendments thereto; and
2. Designate two Board Members to serve on a Policy Committee called for in the MOU.
SUMMARY:
The Lakes Water System (LWS), owned and operated by the City of Vallejo (City), provides potable water for domestic use for approximately 2,800 customers in the unincorporated Solano and Napa Counties. Since 2016, Supervisor Spering and staff have been engaged in discussions with the City about the long-term options for the LWS. These discussions led to execution of a one-year Due Diligence Agreement with the City in November 2016 to allow the County to evaluate the challenges and identify potential improvement opportunities in the unincorporated county region. Following expiration of the Agreement, staff from both the City and County continued discussions which resulted in development of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to memorialize a continued commitment between both jurisdictions focused on coordinated efforts towards identifying solutions for sustainable, reliable, and cost effective water supply system for the LWS customers. Adoption of the MOU establishes a high degree of commitment and collaboration between the County of Solano and City of Vallejo toward identifying solutions for the LWS area that meet mutual goals.
On January 8, 2019, ...
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