HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-05; Municipal Water District; Resolution 11881
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
RESOLUTION NO. 1188
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CMWD)
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF RECYCLED
WATER AND USE OF MAHR RESERVOIR WITH VALLECITOS
WATER DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 3675-2.
WHEREAS, the Encina Basin Water Reclamation Program, Phase II project was
approved for a $31 million low-interest loan and $5 million grant by the State Water Resources
Control Board on January 23, 2002, and a 25 percent project grant from the Bureau of
Reclamation on June 18,2002; and
WHEREAS, the Phase II project includes the purchase of up to 3.0 million gallons per day
from the Meadowlark Reclamation Facility (MRF) and incorporation of Mahr Reservoir into
CMWD's recycled water distribution system, and both facilities are owned and operated by
Vallecitos Water District; and
WHEREAS, VWD proposes to expand the capacity of MRF from 2.0 mgd to 5.0 mgd; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared between Vallecitos Water District and
CMWD for the purchase of up to 3.0 mgd of recycled water beginning after the expansion of MRF,
and for CMWD's continuous use of Mahr Reservoir for recycled water storage up to 32 million
gallons; and
WHEREAS, the minimum flow rate to be delivered from MRF to CMWD's water
distribution system will vary during the year from 2.0 mgd during the months of December through
March, and 3.0 mgd during the remaining months of the year for the Phase II project; and
WHEREAS, CMWD's cost for the recycled water will be at the current rate of $361lAF for
fiscal year 200312004, and then change to actual costs for tertiary treatment at MRF of 2.0 mgd
plus capital recovery costs for fiscal year 200412005, and finally change to actual costs for tertiary
treatment at MRF for a variable flow rate of 2.0 mgd to 3.0 mgd plus capital recovery cost for the
remaining years in the 22 year agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Carlsbad Municipal
Water District (CMWD) of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Ill
Ill
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
2. That the President of the Board of Directors is authorized to execute the
Agreement for Sale of Recycled Water and Use of Mahr Reservoir between Vallecitos Water
District and CMW D.
3. That the Board rescind the existing agreement between Vallecitos Water District
and Carlsbad Municipal Water District dated June 13, 1991, which will expire in 201 1 for the
purchase of 2.0 mgd, and the rescission shall be effective upon the execution date of the new
proposed agreement by the Board President.
4. That the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of CMWD to anticipate
the recycled water storage capacity needs, and recycled water supply needs, for the Phase II
project, and that the estimated $2 million dollars in improvements to the Mahr Reservoir will serve
the best interests of CMWD, and the recycled water purchasers within CMWD.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District held on the 5th day of AUGUST , 2003 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Board Members Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard
NOES: None
ATTEST:
‘L.
LORRAINE M. W&D, Secreta4 - (SEAL)
7