Report Prepared by: Leah Brown, Water Conservation Specialist, Public Works - Water
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SUBJECT: 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Recommend approving a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers to prepare an update for the Department of Water Resources 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving:
A. An agreement with Carollo Engineers in the amount of $40,500 for professional engineering services to prepare the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan, as required under the Water Code Section 10610; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the agreement, as recommended by staff; or
2. Deny; or
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq. and Section 3.04.120 of the Merced Municipal Code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
The Urban Water Management Planning (UWMP) Act of the Water Code, Section 10610-10656 states that every urban water supplier that provides water to 3,000 or more customers should make every effort to ensure the appropriate level of water service reliability to meet the needs of its customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. The Act requires urban water suppliers to update and submit their adopted UWMP to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for years ending in zero and five.
Besides being a State requirement, the UWMP provides important long-term planning opportunities to optimize water supply for growth, development, and redevelopment. Without a completed UWMP, the City will be ineligible for future grant opportunities in water. A dependable water supply is imperative to the economic and social vitality of the City.
In addition to extending the viability of long-term water supplies, the UWMP will evaluate other sources, such as recy...
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