REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  September  18, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-11.

SUBJECT:

CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water Emergency Grant

Supervisorial District No. :  4

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions on behalf of County Service Area (CSA) No. 2-Sugarloaf Water:  (1) Adopt a resolution which: (a) accepts emergency grant funding in the amount of $68,000 from the State Water Resources Control Board to haul water to CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water; and (b) designates the Public Works Director, or his/her designee, as the “Authorized Representative” to comply with the grant provisions and complete related documents; and (2) approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations and revenue by $68,000 in the CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water Admin budget for the grant.

SUMMARY

Accept a $68,000 grant to fund emergency water hauling in CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water.

DISCUSSION

County Service Area No. 2-Sugarloaf Water (CSA) provides water service to 62 connections near Lakehead. The CSA draws water from a well and a spring.  These supplies typically wane in late summer to about 15 gallons per minute.  Demand tapers off after Labor Day and winter rains replenish supplies.

The spring has traditionally met winter demand with the well held in reserve due to water quality concerns.  Last year, the well was upgraded to meet current water quality standards and was pressed into continuous service.  Current combined yield is about nine gallons per minute which is insufficient to meet demand. On September 11, 2018, the Board ratified an emergency water shortage proclamation in the CSA.

The State Water Resources Control Board has issued a letter agreeing to provide grant funding of $68,000 for emergency water hauling of approximately 9,000 gallons per day.  A resolution is recommended to accept the emergency funding and designate an authorized representative to comply with grant provisions and complete related documents.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to accept emergency funding at this time.  Existing supply is insufficient to meet basic demand.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form.  The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The CSA No. 2 Sugarloaf Water Administration fund is currently in a negative cash position. A rate increase went into effect July 1, 2018. Wellhead improvements and waterline breaks have significantly increased operational costs. The water hauling project may entail up to $68,000 in grant funded work.  Potential General Fund impact is unknown at this time.