REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Kristen Schroeder, Water Quality Supervisor
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Approve and authorize the execution of a Cooperative Agreement with the Mesa Water District in the amount of $75,000 for a Feasibility Study for an Interagency Water Transfer
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Statement of Issue:
The City operates nine wells, six of which are about 50 years old and nearing the end of their useful life. In the event of a complete well failure, the City would need to purchase imported water to replace the lost groundwater production, which could cost approximately $7 million over three years. To mitigate the potential cost impact of a well failure, staff has approached the Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) to explore the possibility of an interagency water transfer. Approval of this Cooperative Agreement will allow staff to work with Mesa Water District to conduct a Feasibility Study for Interagency Water Transfer.
Financial Impact:
Funding in the amount of $75,000 is included in the approved Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget in Water Fund Account 50685801.69365.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the Mesa Water District in the amount of $75,000 for a Feasibility Study for an Interagency Water Transfer.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Our current water supply is composed of approximately 85% groundwater and 15% imported water. The cost to pump groundwater is $688 per acre-foot, which is roughly half the cost of imported water at $1,256 per acre-foot. The City operates nine wells, six of which are about 50 years old and nearing the end of their useful life. In the event of a complete well failure, the City would need to purchase imported water to replace the lost gr...
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