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Approve an increase in funding for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency's share of participation in a facilitated stakeholder implementation process provided by Consensus Building Institute regarding Sustainable Groundwater Management Act implementation from $30,000 to up to $43,750. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors:
Approve an increase in funding for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency's share of participation in a facilitated stakeholder implementation process provided by Consensus Building Institute regarding Sustainable Groundwater Management Act implementation from $30,000 to up to $43,750.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Agency Staff was directed by the Agency Board of Directors and the County Board of Supervisors to develop a public process to involve stakeholders and organizations in the implementation of the SGMA. Agency staff presented SGMA information at three workshops in January (Public workshop on January 21, Growers-Shippers Association on January 27, and the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Regional Water Management Group on January 27). Other speaking opportunities were being developed in a strategic manner for efficiency and effectiveness.
The City of Salinas (and subsequently other Salinas Valley cities) desired that a facilitated process should be implemented to select the SGMA Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin). A Consortium was then formed, consisting of representatives from Monterey County, the Agency, the City of Salinas (representing Salinas Valley cities), the Farm Bureau, the Salinas Valley Water Coalition, and the Growers-Shippers Association.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released and responses were due May 18. Seven proposals were received, and three firms were invited to interview and a final selection as made - Co...
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