HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-169 agreements with northwest providers for delivery of CAP waterMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2009-169
RELATING TO UTILITIES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE NORTHWEST WATER
PROVIDERS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 IN FY 2010 IN SUPPORT
OF AND DIRECTLY RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DELIVERY SYSTEM
FOR THE TOWN OF MARANA' S CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT WATER
WHEREAS on June 6, 2006, the Town Council by Resolution No. 2006-78 authorized
and approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Marana, Flowing
Wells Irrigation District, Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District and the Town of
Oro Valley, collectively referred to as the Northwest Water Providers; and
WHEREAS on October 14, 2008, the Town Council by Resolution No. 2008-129
authorized and approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Northwest Water
Providers for a route analysis project and additional future studies; and
WHEREAS the MOU and IGA include a framework for cost sharing and reimbursement
among the respective governing bodies; and
WHEREAS the Northwest Water Providers have identified a cooperative research effort
enlisting the support of the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the University of Arizona to
be funded by a Northwest Water Providers agreement which falls within the authority granted by
the IGA to the Utilities Director relating to additional studies; and
WHEREAS the Northwest Water Providers wish to enter into a memorandum of
agreement to pay for lobbying efforts in support of the Central Arizona Project Water Treatment
and Delivery System and the Northwest Reliability Reservoir; and
WHEREAS the Town Council desires to confirm the authority of the Utilities Director to
enter into future Northwest Water Providers agreements; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Town Council have determined that the Town's continued
partnership with the Northwest Water Providers is in the best interest of the residents of the
Town of Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Utilities Director is hereby authorized to execute on
behalf of the Town agreements with the Northwest Water Providers that are consistent with the
stated goals of the IGA and the MOU for a cumulative Town share not to exceed $50,000 in FY
2010, including (1) the memorandum of agreement attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A to
pay for lobbying efforts, (2) an agreement to participate in funding a cooperative research effort
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enlisting the support of the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the University of Arizona,
and (3) other future agreements to fund related studies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 6th day of October, 2009.
ATTEST:
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J celyn ronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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;Funk Cassidy, Tow Attorney
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Mayor,Ed Honea
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NORTHWEST AREA WATER PROVIDERS
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SUBJECT: Executing Professional Consulting Services Agreement for
Providing Lobbying for NW CAP Water System and Reliability Reservoir
Date: October 1, 2009
This Memorandum of Agreement is between the four Northwest area water providers,
Town of Marana, Town of Oro Valley, Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement
District and Flowing Wells Irrigation District specifically for a consulting agreement for
lobbying efforts on behalf of the Northwest Central Arizona Project Water Treatment and
Delivery System and the Northwest Reliability Reservoir. This study is within the
purview of the "Memorandum of Understanding" approved in May and June 2006 by the
governing bodies of each water provider. The memorandum will outline how this
contract shall be executed, as well as, allow the participants to provide their signatures of
approval. The Structure, Contract and Contract Management shall be as follows:
Structure
Steering Committee: The Directors/Managers from each of the water providers shall
serve as a member of the steering committee or provide a representative.
Project Manager: Warren Tenney, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Domestic
Water Improvement District is designated Project Manager.
Agreement
The selection of and consulting agreement with Herrick Consultants, Inc. has been
approved by the Steering Committee.
Agreement Management
Project Review: Quarterly progress reports shall be presented to the Steering Committee
for review. Any Steering Committee member may request a meeting to discuss work
progress or lack thereof. Communication with the selected consultant shall be through
the Project Manager. Completed work shall be submitted and reviewed by the Steering
Committee or their representative prior to authorization of payment.
Progress Payments: The Project Manager shall send copies of all invoices to a designated
representative for each participant prior to approval. Once approved by all participants
the Project Manager shall submit payment.
Distribution of Cost: The Project Manager shall submit a separate invoice for the
apportioned cost share to each participate for reimbursement to Metropolitan Domestic
Water Improvement District. Apportionment shall be based on each member's
percentage of their total CAP allocation of 30K AF and shall be indicated on each
invoice. The apportionments shall be as follows:
1. Town of Marana:
2. Town of Oro Valley:
3. MDWD:
4. Flowing Wells I.D
7K AF or 7/30 = 23.33%
lOK AF or 10/30 = 33.33%
lOK AF or 10/30 = 33.33%
3K AF or 3/30 = 10.00%
Timeline and Not-To-Exceed Cost: This MOA is in effect until September 30, 2010 but
can be renewed. During this one year period, each member's cost shall not exceed the
following per the above described distribution of cost:
1. Town of Marana: $7,000
2. Town of Oro Valley: $10,000
3. MDWD: $10,000
4. Flowing Wells I.D.: $3,000
Member Approval
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David Crockett
Flowing Wells Irrigation District
Mark R. Stratton
Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District
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Dorothy '. - Tien
Town of Marana
Philip Saletta
Town of Oro Valley -Water Utility