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CITY OF COLTON Item #21 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of October 15, 2002 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY FROM: ERIC FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY. DATE: October 8, 2002 BACKGROUND: The City of Colton municipal water system has connections to adjacent utilities that allow the city to deliver or receive water in the event of an emergency. Currently there are two connections with the Riverside Highland Water Company that are available for use during times of need. These connections have been instrumental in providing an interim perchlorate free source of supply during peak periods. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The City is a shareholder in the Riverside Highland Mutual Water Company (RHMWC). However, the State of California closely regulates the service area boundary and where water can be delivered by RHMWC. As such, a formal agreement is necessary to properly define the circumstances and compensation the Company may receive to deliver water outside of the RHMWC service area to ensure compliance with the RHMWC bylaws and statutes which govern their operations A formal agreement has been drafted by the City Attorney and has been reviewed by RHWC legal counsel. The agreement provides for a mutual exchange of water during times of immediate need and is equally beneficial to both agencies. ALTERNATIVES: Not enter into an agreement with the RHMWC and serve water with detectable levels of perchlorate during peak demand periods. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Purchased Water Account 521-8100-8101-2331-0000-000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no direct environmental impacts associated with the contract. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the emergency water supply agreement with the Riverside Highland Mutual Water Company and authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Report prepared by: Eric R. Fraser, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations REVIEW TEAM ONLY City Attorney:-- Finance Director: City Manager. OTHER: