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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the Council Meeting of September 16, 1997 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: LEN WOOD, INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITY DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR A WATER LINE INTER -TIE WITH THE CITY OF COLTON DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 BACKGROUND: As part of the City of Colton's Water Master Plan, all but one of the surrounding water agencies' water systems have been connected to the City's water system as a backup water supply in emergencies. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS- The remaining inter -tie connection with the West San Bernardino County Water District's (WSBCWD) water system is near completion, The connection will be at the intersection of Pepper Ave. and Valley Blvd. WSBCWD is requesting that the City of Colton enter into an agreement for the inter -tie. It is important to note, that WSBCWD will not allow the inter -tie to be construed as a backup water source for the San Bernardino County Medical Center, the inter -tie is only to serve as an emergency source of water for the entire water system. This condition is consistent with the other inter -tie agreements the City now has in operation. Staff and the City Attorney have reviewed the attached agreement, and concur with its content. ALTERNATIVES: The inter -tie is an emergency source of water for the City, the immediate need of the water system will determine if the inter -tie is utilized. In addition, the City currently has six inter -ties with the surrounding water systems, of which any five can be used on an emergency basis (one inter -tie is with Terrace Water Company, and can only be used to supply them with Colton water). FINANCIAL: The construction cost of the inter: tie was borne by the Water Development Fund and part of a contract awarded to EI -Co Construction for the installation of water and sewer lines around the San Bernardino County Medical Center. There would also be a cost to receive emergency water from WSBCWD at $0.50/ccf. The cost of water will be reviewed annually by WSBCWD, and if adjustments are necessary, the City will be notified in writing 90 days prior to any increases. The cost for purchasing emergency water is included in the Water Department's Operations and Maintenance budget in account no. 521-8100-8101-2320 (utj7ecosts) Thomas K. Clarke, Utility Director RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the attached Inter -connection Agreement with West San Bernardino County. Water District. Report Prepared By: Lorraine June Item # 9