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Adopt a resolution:
a) Authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into a Grant Agreement with California Department of Water Resources to receive up to $10 million in grant funds for the Interlake Tunnel and Spillway Modification Project; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
b) Authorizing the General Manager, subject to review and approval by the County Counsel, to execute up to three (3) amendments to the Grant Agreement that do not materially alter the terms of the Grant Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
a) Authorize the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into a Grant Agreement (with attached work plan, budget and schedule) with California Department of Water Resources to receive up to $10 million in grant funds for the Interlake Tunnel and Spillway Modification Project; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
b) Authorize the General Manager, subject to review and approval by the County Counsel, to execute up to three (3) amendments to the Grant Agreement (including attachments) that do not materially alter the terms of the Grant Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 13, 2016, the Governor signed Senate Bill 831, which appropriated $10 million dollars from the California General Fund to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). SB 831 authorizes a grant to the Agency for the purposes of a water conveyance tunnel between the San Antonio and Nacimiento Reservoirs, and spillway modifications at San Antonio to increase water storage.
On October 6, 2016, Agency and DWR staff met and identified the parameters for use of the grant and the timing for release of the funds. On October 13, 2016, DWR sent the Agency a commitment letter for $10 million conditioned on the execution of a grant agreement. The grant agreement includes: 1) work plan, 2) ...
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