ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
3.	CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO SHARE IN THE COST OF INSTALLING A GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL (FORT ORD 09 – SHALLOW)
Meeting Date:			March 20, 2023	Budgeted:	No
From:			David J. Stoldt	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	N/A
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	$46,500
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Water Supply Planning Committee reviewed this item on March 6, 2023 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: A proposed final cost sharing agreement with Marina Coast Water District and Seaside Basin Watermaster was reviewed by the Water Supply Planning Committee at its March 6, 2023 meeting. The committee unanimously recommended approval of the Memorandum of Agreement to share in the cost of installing a groundwater monitoring well (Fort Ord 09- Shallow) and to be considered by the Board at its March 2023 meeting. Exhibit 3-A is the proposed final agreement.

The estimated cost to the District is $42,269.55, an amount that has not been budgeted, but will be added to the mid-year budget adjustments and reflected in the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement and authorize up to $46,500 inclusive of a 10% contingency.

EXHIBIT

3-A Proposed Cost Sharing Agreement for Replacement Well FO-09 Shallow

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