| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY WATER AGENCY
BOARD MEETING DATE: May 1, 2018
CATEGORY: Shasta County Water Agency Item - Consent-1.
SUBJECT:
Water Transfer Agreement |
| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Minturn, Chief Engineer, (530) 225-5661
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Pat Minturn, Chief Engineer
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Take the following actions regarding a Water Use Agreement with the McConnell Foundation for 100 acre-feet of water at $250 per acre-foot this summer: (1) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a retroactive agreement, for the period April 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and (2) authorize the Chief Engineer to execute written consents or amendments to this agreement regarding quantity, place of use, or timing of use. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
The drought has somewhat returned. Precipitation and snowpack are below normal. A water transfer is proposed. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) operates the Central Valley Project (CVP). The Water Agency has a contract with the Bureau for up to 1,022 acre-feet (AF) per year. That water is subcontracted to four County Service Areas and several other parties. In drought years these supplies are curtailed to a fraction of historical use based upon the three most recent unrestricted years (2012, 2013 & 2017). The Bureau initially forecasted to deliver 70% of historical demand this summer. Our 2012, 2013 & 2017 CVP deliveries averaged 366 AF so we would receive 257 AF. Drought-induced conservation has curtailed demand. Staff negotiated a proposed 100 AF transfer from the McConnell Foundation to close the gap. The Bureau has since indicated that allocations will increase. Staff recommends proceeding with the proposed transfer. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may decline to secure a transfer. Water Agency supplies may be inadequate to meet demand. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the agreement. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
Adequate funds to purchase the McConnell water were included in the Proposed 2018/19 Water Agency budget. Costs will be passed through to subcontractors. There is no General Fund impact. |
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