BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for Expanded Water Conservation Services in an Amount up to $2,000,000 from Fiscal Years 2023-2025, and Authorize the CEO, or Designee, to Accept the Grant, Negotiate, and Execute a Grant Agreement with USBR for the Drought Emergency Project, Project Number 91061008, and Other Related Actions.
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RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
A. Approve the grant application submitted by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on July 28, 2022, to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for grant funds;
B. Authorize the CEO, or designee appointed by the CEO if the grant is awarded to Santa Clara Valley Water District, to:
i. Accept the grant and negotiate and execute a grant agreement with USBR for expanded water conservation services, provided all grant requirements can be met;
ii. Sign and submit any required documents, invoices, and reports to USBR to obtain grant fund reimbursements to be made pursuant to the Grant Agreement; and
iii. As needed, to provide management and support services required for the performance of the work and administration pursuant to the grant agreement, as deemed necessary and appropriate; and
C. Adopt the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR EXPANDED WATER CONSERVATION SERVICES.
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SUMMARY:
Water conservation is a proven measure toward enhancing local water supply reliability. Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has provided a robust water conservation program since 1992. In November 2019, the Board approved the 2040 Water Supply Master Plan that updated the long-term conservation targets to 99,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) and 109,000 AFY by 2030 and 2040, respectively. In October 2021, the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee received...
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