EXHIBIT 3-A

RESOLUTION NO. 2004-XX

A Resolution of the Board of Directors

of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Expressing Appreciation to Chuck McKay

WHEREAS, Chuck McKay was first appointed to the Carmel River Advisory Committee on June 20, 1994; and

WHEREAS, the Carmel River Advisory Committee was established to provide recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding District activities relating to management of the Carmel River, including erosion protection, riverbank restoration, and maintenance of healthy riparian vegetation; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McKay served continuously on the Carmel River Advisory Committee from June 1994 through June 2004; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McKay provided valuable guidance and support to the MPWMD staff and the Board of Directors concerning emergency streambank repairs, river clean-up, and river restoration after the floods of 1995 and 1998;

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District hereby expresses appreciation to Chuck McKay for notable dedication and assistance throughout his tenure as a member of the Carmel River Advisory Committee and for his significant contribution to the District and to the Community.

On motion by Director ________, and seconded by Director ________, the foregoing resolution is duly adopted this 20^th day of September, 2004, by the following votes:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

I, David A. Berger, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted on the 20^th day of September, 2004.

Witness my hand and seal of the Board of Directors this ____ day of ____, 2004.

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David A. Berger, Secretary to the Board

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