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N <br />moil] • <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />AUGUST 2, 2016 <br />TITLE: <br />APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE <br />MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE <br />COUNTY FOR MUTUAL AID SUPPORT <br />SERVICES AND MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL <br />EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS <br />[NONGENERAL FUND] <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 21); 4, 1; 5,2; 7,5F) <br />r ' <br />CITY MANAGERV <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />FTMJIT"11100�"b <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1't Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Municipal <br />Water District of Orange County for participation in the water emergency response organization of <br />Orange County, school education programs, water use efficiency programs and other related <br />programs and services to support the Water Enterprise for an initial term of three years, <br />beginning upon approval by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and ending June 30, <br />2019, with an option to extend for three years, in an amount not to exceed $333,000 over the life <br />of the agreement, including the extension period, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by <br />the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />In 1933, the Municipal Water District of Orange County ( MWDOC) was created to serve Orange <br />County water retailers. MWDOC provides wholesale water, services, and programs to its Orange <br />County member agencies. While the Water Resources Division does not purchase water from <br />MWDOC, it has purchased water enterprise support services. Water Resources also participates <br />in MWDOC programs that assist in planning, operations, efficiency, conservation, and community <br />education efforts, while focusing on its core mission of delivering clean, safe, and reliable drinking <br />water. <br />The agreement between MWDOC and the City of Santa Ana allows the parties to collaborate on <br />water resources activities, including planning analysis and reports, water use efficiency programs, <br />school education programs, emergency preparedness programs, and other joint efforts. The City <br />has previously contracted with MWDOC for most of these services and expects to continue into <br />the foreseeable future. Contracting with MWDOC for these services is an efficient and cost - <br />effective service delivery method for the City, due to MWDOC's extent, regional focus, and <br />experience in providing these services. As an example of the services rendered via MWDOC <br />25J -1 <br />