REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Approved and authorized execution of an amendment to the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Joint Powers Agreement to make the WOCWB Fiscal Year July 1 through June 30
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Statement of Issue:
Submitted for City Council approval is an amendment to the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to make the WOCWB Fiscal Year July 1 through June 30.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute “Amendment to the West Orange County Water Board Joint Powers Agreement” to change the Fiscal Year to July 1 through June 30.
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Alternative Action(s):.
Do not approve the amendment to the WOCWB Joint Powers Agreement to change the Fiscal Year to July 1 through June 30 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In 2017, the City Council adopted a change in the City’s Fiscal Year to a July 1 through June 30 Fiscal Year. Staff is recommending that the WOCWB move their Fiscal Year from an October 1 to September 30 Fiscal Year to a July 1 through June 30 Fiscal Year as well. As the financial agent for the WOCWB, having the same Fiscal Year is recommended for staff to conduct the annual audit, load the annual budget, and perform many other fiduciary responsibilities.
The WOCWB last changed the Fiscal Year in 1994. This was done by amending the JPA. WOCWB’s legal counsel prepared the amendment to the JPA and it has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Each WOCWB member agency (Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and Westminster) needs to approve the amendment.
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Amendment to the WOCWB Joint Powers Agreement.