BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A3741G with Hydrometrics Water Resources Inc. for Consultant Services for a Not-to-Exceed Fee of $151,531, Resulting in a Total Not-to-Exceed Fee of $563,547 for the Groundwater Charge Zone Study ("Groundwater Benefit Zone Study").
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A3741G with Hydrometrics Water Resources Inc. for Consultant Services for a Not-to-Exceed Fee of $151,531, Resulting in a Total Not-to-Exceed Fee of $563,547 for the Groundwater Charge Zone Study ("Groundwater Benefit Study") and to extend the Agreement term.
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SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Groundwater Benefit Zone Study (Study) is to review the extent of the zones to ensure that well users are charged fairly and equitably for the services benefitting their area. The preliminary Study report has been completed and initial outreach on the draft findings has begun. The recommended Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A3741G (Agreement) with Hydrometrics Water Resources Inc. (Consultant) will extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2019 and increase the not-to-exceed fee limit to allow sufficient time and provide additional compensation for the Consultant to perform additional services as follows:
1. Support expanded outreach, including additional stakeholder and/or Board meetings, and the evaluation of additional data or detailed analysis from stakeholders.
2. Simplification of preliminary groundwater benefit zone boundaries to account for uncertainty with geologic mapping and other factors and support Board consideration.
3. Preparation of the legal survey description (metes and bounds) for new or modified zones, if directed by the Board.
4. Project management associated with the extended Agreement term.
Project Background
The District Act authorizes the Board to establish zones encompassing areas where groundwater pumpers benefit directly and indirectly from District...
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