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a. Approve the First Amendment to the Second Reimbursement and Funding Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency for the Interlake Tunnel Project;
b. Increase Fiscal Year 2015-16 appropriations in CAO017 1050-8038-7614 (Operating Transfer Out) by $450,000 financed by unreserved Fund Balance (4/5th vote required); and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the First Amendment.
(ADDED VIA ADDENDUM ON JUNE 19, 2015)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the First Amendment to the Second Reimbursement and Funding Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency for the Interlake Tunnel Project;
b. Increase Fiscal Year 2015-16 appropriations in CAO017 1050-8038-7614 (Operating Transfer Out) by $450,000 financed by unreserved Fund Balance (4/5th vote required); and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the First Amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On December 9, 2014, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors of the Water Resources Agency and the Water Resources Agency Board of Directors authorized the Agency, inter alia, to proceed with the Interlake Tunnel Project and Spillway Modification Project ("Project"); and, to prepare and issue Requests for Proposal for geotechnical and final design engineering and permitting and environmental approval.
Accordingly, Monterey County Water Resources Agency has progressed with the development of the Project, substantially on schedule. Accomplishments to date in 2015 include the following:
? The Project was presented at a February 26, 2015 evening public meeting at Lake Nacimiento. The Agency also has had meetings with San Luis Obispo County officials. The Agency responded to inquiries about the Project from third parties including property owners and County residents.
? The Second Reimbursement and Funding Agreement in the amount o...
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