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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25E - NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JULY 18, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE ;:7 /) //v 0 L{:' t'<. ANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize an annual amount not to exceed $300,000 pursuant to the Newport Bay Watershed Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange. DISCUSSION On June 16, 2003 the City Council approved a five year cost sharing agreement with the County of Orange for the Newport Bay Watershed studies. The agreement was estimated to cost a maximum of $200,000 for the first two years. In addition it provided a long term funding strategy for implementing the recommendations of the studies. Based on new budget projections, Santa Ana's share of the costs for the next three years is estimated at $300,000 annually. The additional costs are due to a recent order from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board to regulate nitrogen and selenium discharges into the Upper Newport Bay. The County of Orange is the lead agency on the studies and will be the main interface with the Board on the issues. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with proposed request is requested. the not California Environmental Quality considered a proj ect. No further Act, the action is 25E-1 Newport Bay Watershed Cooperative Agreement With County Of Orange July 18, 2005 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds for fiscal year 05/06 are budgeted and available in the Federal Clean Water Protection Fund (account no. 57-635-6291). Funds for future years will be included as part of the City's future budget proposals. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: t~1/JA~ Urn~A;A James G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency \-lli~: ~r U ~-&.. L Q _ Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director / Finance and Mgt. Services Agency t~ - 25E-2