25C - NEWPORT WATERSHED COOPERATIVE AGMT. (2)

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 16, 2010 TITLE: THIRD AMENDMENT FOR NEWPORT WATERSHED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1' Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the attached third amendment to the cooperative agreement with the County of Orange to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2012 and authorize an annual payment amount of not to exceed $400,000. DISCUSSION On June 16, 2003 the City Council approved a cooperative agreement with the County of Orange for administration of the funding for the Newport Watershed studies. Subsequently an amendment was approved by City Council in 2008 which extended the terms to 2010. In order to continue with this mandated program, a third amendment is necessary to extend the term of the agreement for two additional years, through June 30, 2012 and to authorize payments to the County of Orange for the City's share of the cost. The County of Orange will remain the lead agency and will be the main interface with the Santa Ana Regional Board on any related issues. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In Accordance with California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed request is not considered a project. No further action is required. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are budgeted in the Federal Clean Water Protection Fund (account no. 05717640-62300). ?. Raul Godinez Executive Director Public Works Agency RG/SA APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency Exhibit: 1. Amendment 25C-1